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Event:
PL MMA 15 Bizihwaeile vs Nicka
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Bashir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bashir wants it to stay on the feet.
Karlson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bashir swats away the attempt to clinch by Karlson.
Karlson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bashir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bashir darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bashir avoids the head kick by Karlson.
A little jabbing left from Bashir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlson is breathing heavily.
Bashir throws a body punch but Karlson moves out of range.
Bashir throws a body punch but Karlson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bashir as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashir misses with a straight right. #T1#
Karlson with a poor takedown
and Bashir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bashir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karlson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bashir takes a swing at Karlson's ribcage but misses.
Bashir smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Bashir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karlson doesn't seem phased though.
Bashir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlson.
Karlson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that Bashir has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karlson tries to clinch up but Bashir circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bashir defends well and Karlson ends up having to push Bashir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bashir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashir looks to land a combination. Karlson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Karlson is rocked!#T2#
Bashir misses with the combination.
As Bashir tries to get set, Karlson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bashir manages to avoid the attempt.
Oh Karlson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice sprawl there from Bashir as Karlson shoots in.
Karlson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bashir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bashir throws a hook but Karlson avoids it easily.
Karlson throws a wild body kick that Bashir sees coming a mile off.
Bashir doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bashir but Bashir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bashir catches Karlson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Bashir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashir blocks a head kick by Karlson.
Bashir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karlson tries to clinch but Bashir moves away
and Bashir counters with a nice uppercut.
Bashir lands a really nice looking cross but Karlson seems unphased.
Bashir scores with a body shot.
Karlson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlson walks into a left hand.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Karlson.
Bashir looks to throw the jab but Karlson is out of range. #T4#
Karlson has his takedown stuffed
and Bashir counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bashir has knocked Karlson down with a huge combo! Bashir steps away and waves a wobbly Karlson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlson avoids the body shot from Bashir.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlson.
Bashir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlson with a body shot.
Bashir throws a big shot that misses.
Karlson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashir.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bashir connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Bashir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bashir misses with a wild body shot.
Karlson throws a right hand that Bashir ducks under and follows up with a left that Bashir also avoids with ease.
Karlson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bashir is fending him off so far but Karlson persists. Nope, Bashir circles away and we're back to standing.
Bashir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karlson at a distance.
Bashir cracks a nice hook into Karlson's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Bashir. Beautiful body shot.
Karlson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashir.
Bashir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karlson on the side of the head.
Karlson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Karlson is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but Bashir shows good takedown defense.
Magnus Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashir. Karlson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashir.
Karlson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bashir misses the shot to the body.
Bashir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Bashir lands a slapping body shot.
Karlson wants to clinch
and Bashir counters with a straight right hand.
Bashir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlson.
Bashir lands a jab to the nose.
Karlson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bashir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bashir misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlson fails with the takedown
and Bashir counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Julian Bashir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bashir throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashir scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karlson looks for the body kick but Bashir saw that one coming.
Karlson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashir.
Bashir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magnus Karlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bashir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Bashir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick and Bashir moves out of range easily.
Bashir throws out a powerful jab.
Karlson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashir.
A jab from Bashir misses.
Bashir connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bashir lands a body shot.
Karlson fails to land with a series of punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Bashir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karlson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bashir but Bashir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Julian Bashir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlson tries for a takedown but Bashir circles away easily
and Bashir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bashir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Karlson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bashir throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bashir throws a jab when Karlson was well out of range.#T1#
Karlson shoots for a takedown but Bashir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karlson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karlson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bashir throws the left hand but Karlson avoids the punch easily.
Bashir throws out a loose jab but Karlson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bashir sprawls well. Bashir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karlson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bashir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karlson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bashir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Bashir needs to keep his hands up - Karlson had a free shot at his head there.
Bashir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bashir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bashir punishes Karlson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bashir misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Bashir.
Bashir stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Bashir scores with a sloppy right hand. Karlson should have avoided that one.
Bashir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Bashir misses its intended target.
Karlson is looking for a counter combo.
Bashir stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlson. Karlson gets slowly back to his feet.
Julian Bashir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bashir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karlson scrambles back to his feet.
Bashir throws an overhand right that lands on Karlson's shoulder, as Karlson tries to avoid the shot.
Karlson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bashir thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Karlson ducks under a wild hook from Bashir.
Karlson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bashir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bashir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karlson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashir was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlson.
Bashir looks to land a combination but Karlson avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Karlson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bashir counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Bashir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bashir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Julian Bashir!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Julian Bashir!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Julian Bashir!
Julian Bashir wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
PL MMA 12 Nova vs Horn
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Rzasa forces Karlson back against the cage and clinches.
Karlson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Karlson is trying to push Rzasa away but Rzasa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karlson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rzasa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Rzasa jumps guard and drags Karlson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Karlson won't allow Rzasa to get back to his feet.
Rzasa controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rzasa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa advances position into side control!
Rzasa controls the position.#T1#
Karlson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rzasa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karlson, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Karlson is trying to improve his position.
Rzasa prevents Karlson from escaping the position.#SU2#
Rzasa decides to stand back up. Rzasa steps back and let's Karlson get back to his feet.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown but Karlson shows good takedown defense. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rzasa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlson tries to avoid it but Rzasa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlson to the ground. Karlson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karlson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rzasa.
Rzasa tries for a takedown but Karlson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Rzasa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlson circles away.#CL2#
Rzasa moves into the clinch successfully.
Karlson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rzasa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Karlson tries to throw a body punch but Rzasa avoids it by throwing Karlson back against the cage.
Rzasa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karlson is defending well.
Karlson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rzasa prevents it.
#T3##BC2#
Rzasa manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rzasa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rzasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karlson sprawls well. Karlson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rzasa gets slowly back to his feet.
Karlson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rzasa defends well and Karlson ends up having to push Rzasa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rzasa misses with a takedown attempt - Karlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rzasa.
Karlson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4##CL2#
Rzasa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rzasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rzasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Rzasa rushes Karlson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rzasa tries to pull guard but Karlson holds him up against the cage and eventually Rzasa drops back down to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Rzasa pulls guard effortlessly.
Karlson stopping the sweep attempt from Rzasa.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Rzasa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rzasa shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlson sprawls well. He's pushed Rzasa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rzasa misses with a body shot.
Rzasa darts in looking for a takedown but Karlson gets double underhooks and turns Rzasa into the cage.
Rzasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Rzasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karlson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karlson wants it to stay on the feet.
Karlson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Karlson forces Rzasa back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rzasa has him pressed against the cage.
Rzasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rzasa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Karlson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rzasa. Rzasa gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Karlson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown but Karlson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rzasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but Rzasa shows good takedown defense.
Rzasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Karlson.
Nice sprawl there from Karlson as Rzasa shoots in.
Rzasa looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.
Karlson feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rzasa looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.
Karlson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Rzasa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Rzasa clinches up with Karlson and pushes him back against the cage.
Karlson managing to block the knees to the body from Rzasa.
Karlson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rzasa won't allow it.
Rzasa jumps guard but Karlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3##BC2#
Rzasa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magnus Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rzasa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rzasa shoots in for a double leg but Karlson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlson misses with a low kick.
Rzasa fails with the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karlson.
Rzasa fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Karlson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Rzasa manages to break the clinch.
Karlson darts in looking for a takedown but Rzasa gets double underhooks and turns Karlson into the cage.
Rzasa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Karlson. No joy for Rzasa on that attempt.
Karlson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rzasa.
Rzasa shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlson tries to sprawl out of it but Rzasa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlson attempts a counter takedown but Rzasa avoids it well and moves away.
Magnus Karlson is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Karlson rushes Rzasa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Karlson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rzasa shoots for a takedown but Karlson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karlson feinted with a counter takedown.
Rzasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlson.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rzasa throws a series of strikes that have Karlson backpedaling.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Rzasa forces Karlson back against the cage and clinches.
Rzasa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karlson is defending well.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Rzasa is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karlson tries to pull guard but Rzasa won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Rzasa breaks the clinch.
Rzasa tries to clinch up.#T1#
Rzasa goes for a double leg but Karlson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlson continues to drive forward.
Karlson shoots in but no luck this time.
Karlson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rzasa looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.
Rzasa goes for a double leg but Karlson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlson continues to drive forward.
Rzasa throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Karlson moves into the clinch.
Rzasa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karlson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karlson is working for takedown but Rzasa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rzasa stalling against the cage.
#T2##TD2#
Rzasa drags the fight down to the ground.
Karlson throws an elbow that misses. Rzasa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karlson's guard. Nice move by Rzasa!#REVB#
Rzasa wants to control from the top but Karlson keeps moving.
Karlson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rzasa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karlson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rzasa sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Karlson looking to control but Rzasa passes into half guard.
Rzasa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karlson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzasa avoids the attempt from Karlson to control.
Rzasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rzasa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Rzasa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Karlson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rzasa misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Rzasa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Karlson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
An elbow from Rzasa crashes against the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rzasa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Karlson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Karlson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Rzasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rzasa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Rzasa!
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Event:
PL MMA 9 Karlson IV vs Iduna
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Rzasa throws the left hand but Karlson avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Karlson drives through and clinches with Rzasa against the cage.
Rzasa is looking to control Karlson's arms but Karlson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rzasa has his back to the cage.
Rzasa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karlson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karlson tries to break free but Rzasa pushes him back against the cage.
Karlson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rzasa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karlson being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Karlson pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karlson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzasa.
Rzasa content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rzasa slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Karlson.
Karlson is trying to maintain the position but Rzasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Rzasa trying to control from half guard but Karlson is working away.
Karlson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karlson tries to get out of the position.
Rzasa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karlson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karlson's coaches at GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rzasa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karlson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rzasa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karlson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rzasa.
Rzasa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rzasa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karlson wants to control but Rzasa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rzasa's waist but Rzasa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Rzasa is looking for the big counter here.
Rzasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rzasa somewhat.#T3#
Rzasa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Karlson moves into range and clinches up with Rzasa.
Rzasa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Rzasa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlson shoots in and drives through. Rzasa sprawls well.
Rzasa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Rzasa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rzasa is defending well.#TD2#
Rzasa jumps guard and drags Karlson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rzasa has control of Karlson's left arm, preventing Karlson from doing any damage. #T4#
Karlson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rzasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rzasa seems keen to control Karlson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rzasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karlson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karlson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karlson content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Rzasa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rzasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Rzasa tries to keep at a distance but Karlson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rzasa is trying to pull guard but Karlson has him pressed against the cage.
Rzasa has Karlson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karlson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rzasa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rzasa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karlson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Rzasa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rzasa wants it to stay on the feet.
Karlson leaves Rzasa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Karlson closes the distance and clinches.
Rzasa slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Rzasa lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Rzasa breaks from the clinch.
Karlson tries to clinch up but Rzasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlson lands a nice looking body shot.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rzasa shoots in and drives through. Karlson sprawls well.
Karlson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karlson lands with a straight right. Rzasa didn't see that one coming.
Karlson wants to clinch.
Rzasa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karlson defends it well.#T2#
Rzasa tries to score with a low kick but Karlson moves his leg out of the way.
Rzasa shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlson tries to sprawl out of it but Rzasa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Rzasa instigates a clinch.
Rzasa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karlson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karlson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Karlson jumps into guard, dragging Rzasa to the mat.
#T3#
Rzasa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karlson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rzasa looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Karlson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rzasa is aware though and is defending well.
Rzasa wants to control from the top but Karlson keeps moving.
Karlson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rzasa on the ground.
Karlson is trying to keep Rzasa in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rzasa wants to clinch up but Karlson keeps it at a distance.
Magnus Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rzasa swivels and escapes.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rzasa wants to clinch up but Karlson keeps it at a distance.
Karlson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Karlson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karlson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rzasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rzasa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karlson's waist but Karlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rzasa off to one side. #CL2#
Rzasa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Karlson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Karlson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rzasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rzasa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karlson swivels and escapes.
Rzasa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karlson swivels and escapes.
Rzasa keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rzasa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Rzasa.
Karlson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karlson defends well and Rzasa ends up having to push Karlson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Rzasa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
Rzasa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rzasa connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Karlson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rzasa tries to avoid it but Karlson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rzasa to the ground. Rzasa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Rzasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rzasa misses with a body shot.
Karlson stuffs the takedown.
Karlson wants to clinch.
Karlson tries a low kick but Rzasa avoids it.
Rzasa has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Karlson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rzasa keeps control of Karlson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Rzasa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rzasa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Rzasa is pulling down on Karlson's head. It's preventing any offense from Karlson, at least for the moment.
Rzasa wants to stand up but Karlson is controlling him.
Karlson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rzasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rzasa is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Karlson postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Karlson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karlson is defended easily by Rzasa.
Karlson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karlson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karlson wants it to stay on the feet.
Rzasa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karlson throws a big counter combination but Rzasa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karlson tries to clinch but Rzasa moves away
and Rzasa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rzasa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karlson's waist but Karlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rzasa off to one side.
Karlson tries to clinch up but Rzasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karlson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rzasa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rzasa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rzasa keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rzasa is defended easily by Karlson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Karlson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomasz Rzasa.
I think Rzasa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
PL MMA 5 Aurelio vs Laden
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Rzasa drives through and clinches with Karlson against the cage.
Rzasa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karlson's efforts to push away.
Rzasa looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Rzasa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rzasa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlson tries to avoid it but Rzasa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlson to the ground. Karlson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rzasa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.#CL#
Karlson forces Rzasa back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa has Karlson pressed against the cage, preventing Karlson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karlson is pushing Rzasa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Rzasa breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Rzasa looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.
Rzasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karlson.
Rzasa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karlson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rzasa shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlson sprawls well. He's pushed Rzasa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rzasa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Karlson has Rzasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlson is trying to push Rzasa away but Rzasa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karlson is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2##BC#
Karlson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karlson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Rzasa darts in and clinches Karlson up against the cage.
Karlson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karlson wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Rzasa gets control of Karlson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rzasa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rzasa keeping full guard, as Karlson tries to pass.
Karlson trying to control but Rzasa is working from the bottom. #T3#
Karlson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rzasa has control of Karlson's left arm, preventing Karlson from doing any damage.
Rzasa keeping moving, preventing Karlson from controlling successfully.
Rzasa has a closed guard, preventing Karlson from standing up.
Rzasa pulls Karlson in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rzasa's waist but Rzasa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Rzasa with a poor takedown #CL#
and Karlson counters by clinching up.
Rzasa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rzasa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karlson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rzasa shoots in and drives through. Karlson sprawls well.
Rzasa stuffs the takedown.
Rzasa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karlson defends it well.#CL2#
Rzasa has closed the distance and engaged Karlson in a clinch.
Rzasa fails to pull guard.
Karlson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rzasa has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rzasa is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Karlson 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.
#R2#
Karlson shoots for a takedown but Rzasa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlson throws a right and a left that Rzasa avoids nicely.
Rzasa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karlson avoids it really well and circles away.
Rzasa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rzasa as he avoids it easily.
Karlson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rzasa. That did some damage!
Karlson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rzasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Rzasa forces Karlson back against the cage and clinches.
Karlson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karlson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rzasa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karlson looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rzasa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Rzasa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rzasa jabs Karlson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rzasa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karlson defends well and Rzasa ends up having to push Karlson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rzasa is looking to clinch.
Karlson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rzasa.
Rzasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rzasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karlson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rzasa throws a counter combo.#T2#
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rzasa's waist but Rzasa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Rzasa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karlson.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Rzasa looks to move away, Karlson throws a big counter combo but Rzasa just gets out of the way.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rzasa as he jumps to the side.
Rzasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rzasa as he jumps to the side.
Rzasa goes for a double leg but Karlson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlson continues to drive forward.
Magnus Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Rzasa finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rzasa misses with a takedown attempt - Karlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Rzasa fails with the takedown.
Karlson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rzasa tries to sprawl out of it but Karlson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rzasa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rzasa takes one to the chin there.
Karlson shoots in and drives through. Rzasa sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rzasa is defended easily by Karlson.#T4#
Rzasa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rzasa wants it to stay on the feet.
Rzasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karlson in his tracks.
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rzasa's waist but Rzasa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Karlson tries to clinch but Rzasa is having none of it.
Rzasa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karlson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rzasa.
Rzasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rzasa.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Rzasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karlson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rzasa momentarily.
Karlson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rzasa.
Rzasa stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlson. Karlson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomasz Rzasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlson tries to clinch up but Rzasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Rzasa feints the counter takedown.
Rzasa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karlson counters with a three punch combo that has Rzasa backing up. Rzasa nods at Karlson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa misses with a takedown attempt - Karlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlson tries to counter with a takedown but Rzasa is quick to defend against it.
Rzasa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karlson.#T1#
Karlson misses with a head kick.
Rzasa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karlson.
Karlson tries to clinch up.#CL#
Karlson has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rzasa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karlson's brow.
Rzasa tries for a takedown but Karlson manages to get underhooks.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Karlson tries to pull guard but Rzasa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rzasa wants to take the fight to the mat but Karlson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rzasa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rzasa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rzasa fails to pull guard.
Rzasa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karlson walks away with a smile on his face. Rzasa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Karlson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Karlson has Rzasa pressed against the cage.
Karlson fails to pull guard.
Karlson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karlson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rzasa up against the cage.#TD#
Karlson pulls guard successfully.
Rzasa slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Karlson.
Rzasa is trying to control. Karlson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Rzasa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rzasa is trying to control. Karlson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karlson pushes Rzasa off but Rzasa dives into side control.
Karlson tries to improve position but can't.
Karlson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rzasa easily slips into full mount! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rzasa throws some wild stikes that Karlson manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rzasa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Karlson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rzasa staying calm.
Rzasa is looking to take a break and control but Karlson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Karlson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Tomasz Rzasa!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Tomasz Rzasa!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tomasz Rzasa!
Tomasz Rzasa wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
PL MMA 1 Dadaeff vs Barraca
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Nygard has a takedown stuffed.
As Nygard tries to get set, Karlson tries to push him back and clinch up but Nygard manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nygard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nygard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nygard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karlson is fending him off so far but Nygard persists. Nope, Karlson circles away and we're back to standing.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Nygard.
Nygard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karlson but Karlson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nygard moves in looking to clinch but Karlson pushes him off.
Nygard shoots in and drives through. Karlson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nygard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Karlson closes the distance and pushes Nygard back into the cage.
Karlson stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Karlson breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Karlson goes for a double leg but Nygard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nygard continues to drive forward.#CL#
Karlson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karlson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nygard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nygard.#CL#
Karlson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlson cracks Nygard with a nice body shot.
Karlson slows down the pace here.
Nygard is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Karlson pulls Nygard into guard.
#T2#
Nygard trying to control but Karlson is working from the bottom.
Nygard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karlson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karlson tries to get out of the position.
Nygard preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Karlson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Karlson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nygard's guard. #REVR#
Karlson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Karlson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nygard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karlson has managed to get both his arms back between Nygard's legs - danger averted.
Nygard keeping full guard, as Karlson tries to pass.
Karlson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nygard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karlson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nygard is keeping the position for now.
Karlson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karlson moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nygard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Karlson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Karlson closes the distance and clinches.
Nygard tries to stall but Karlson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nygard jumps guard but Karlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nygard wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Karlson.
Nygard wants a takedown.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Nygard.
Karlson prevents the takedown attempt.
Karlson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nygard can do to turn this around?
Karlson is trying to drag Nygard to the mat but Nygard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Karlson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Karlson clinches with his opponent.
Nygard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Karlson.
#T1#
Karlson just leaning against Nygard, taking a breather. #BC#
Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlson is looking to slow Nygard down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karlson is defended easily by Nygard.
Nygard with the counter takedown but Karlson avoids it easily.
Karlson feints a jab promting Nygard to slip. Karlson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nygard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nygard throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Karlson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nygard can't break the clinch.
Nygard wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Karlson is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Karlson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nygard uses from the top position.
Karlson has control of Nygard's left arm, preventing Nygard from doing any damage.
Karlson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nygard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nygard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Karlson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Karlson controlling from the top position.
Karlson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nygard wants to stand up but Karlson is controlling him. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karlson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nygard's guard.
Karlson slows the pace down in half guard.
Nygard trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nygard is looking to get to half guard.
Magnus Karlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nygard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Karlson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Karlson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karlson closes the distance and clinches up with Nygard, looking for a takedown. Karlson pushes Nygard against the cage but Nygard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nygard tries to clinch there but Karlson circles away.
#CL#
Karlson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nygard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nygard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nygard dives in and grabs Karlson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karlson pushes down on Nygard's head and hops out.
Karlson avoids the head kick by Nygard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nygard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nygard tries to clinch there but Karlson circles away.
Magnus Karlson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Emil Nygard has been cut.#TD#
Karlson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Karlson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Karlson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SU#
Karlson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Karlson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Nygard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karlson prevents the takedown attempt.
Nygard jumps guard but Karlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karlson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nygard misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Karlson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Karlson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nygard throws a big right hand that misses.
Karlson looking for a sweep. Not yet Karlson, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Karlson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Karlson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Karlson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nygard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nygard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karlson has a closed guard, preventing Nygard from standing up.
Nygard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nygard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karlson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Karlson rushes Nygard and presses him up against the cage.
Magnus Karlson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nygard jumps guard but Karlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nygard jumps guard but Karlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nygard gets underhooks to prevent Karlson's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Karlson breaks the clinch.
Nygard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nygard with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Emil Nygard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Karlson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Karlson has Nygard up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Karlson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Karlson!
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