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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Mid Week Mashups
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Inge Karsten manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Inge Karsten is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Inge Karsten is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Inge Karsten is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Inge Karsten won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Inge Karsten looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Inge Karsten will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Inge Karsten working for a choke but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Inge Karsten's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Inge Karsten keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Inge Karsten working a defensive guard here.
Inge Karsten is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Inge Karsten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Inge Karsten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Inge Karsten wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T3#
Inge Karsten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Inge Karsten pushes his legs off easily.
Inge Karsten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Inge Karsten postures up. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Inge Karsten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Inge Karsten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inge Karsten tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inge Karsten passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Inge Karsten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Inge Karsten keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inge Karsten gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Inge Karsten wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Inge Karsten.
Johnson is controlling an arm, preventing Inge Karsten from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Inge Karsten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Inge Karsten tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inge Karsten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inge Karsten shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Inge Karsten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inge Karsten. #TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inge Karsten was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Inge Karsten wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Inge Karsten is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Inge Karsten is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Inge Karsten working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Inge Karsten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arne Inge Karsten has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Inge Karsten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Inge Karsten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Inge Karsten has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Inge Karsten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Inge Karsten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Inge Karsten tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Inge Karsten off! Inge Karsten jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson! #REVR##SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Inge Karsten is defending well. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Inge Karsten knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Inge Karsten is defending well. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Inge Karsten, who protects the arm well.
Inge Karsten is looking to reverse the position.
Inge Karsten keeps trying to improve his position.
Inge Karsten is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Inge Karsten working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Inge Karsten's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Inge Karsten is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
Johnson tries to roll but Inge Karsten sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Inge Karsten looking for the RNC.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Inge Karsten's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Inge Karsten trying to control but Johnson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karim Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Inge Karsten is defending well.
Inge Karsten is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Inge Karsten tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Inge Karsten, who protects the arm well.
Inge Karsten manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is thwarting Inge Karsten's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Inge Karsten looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Inge Karsten trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Inge Karsten works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson advances position into side control!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Inge Karsten tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Inge Karsten knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Johnson trying to control the position but Inge Karsten is working away. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Inge Karsten is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Inge Karsten's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Inge Karsten has escaped the position, nice work there.
Inge Karsten is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Inge Karsten is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Inge Karsten looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Inge Karsten tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inge Karsten gets his hands free as Johnson looks to control.
Johnson breaks Inge Karsten's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karim Johnson.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Johnson!
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