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Event:
PL MMA 30 Dee vs Minerva
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Pinochet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Pinochet jumps guard.
#SUB#
Kristof is posturing up here but Pinochet has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kristof tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kristof has to tap! Slick submission there by Pinochet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Pinochet!
After the fight, Augusto Pinochet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
PL MMA 25 Kai vs Gaston
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Kristof on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt.
Boss shoots in but Kristof avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kristof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristof looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kristof's waist but Kristof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boss off to one side.
Kristof looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Timi Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kristof.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kristof defends well and Boss ends up having to push Kristof into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boss tries to clinch up.
Boss tries to close the distance and clinch but Kristof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kristof.
Boss misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kristof holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kristof tries to pull guard but Boss holds him up against the cage and eventually Kristof drops back down to his feet.
Kristof tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Kristof decides to pull guard.
Kristof looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boss is one step ahead there.
Kristof is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kristof throwing shots but Boss is blocking nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Kristof is working for a kimura but Boss is defending it quite comfortably.
Boss is trying to get back to full guard.
Kristof is pressing down on Boss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boss is holding on for now.
Kristof perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Boss tries to get to full guard but Kristof has control of the leg.
Boss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kristof throwing shots but Boss is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kristof is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boss manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boss can't keep his opponent in guard - Kristof advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kristof missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kristof is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boss is trying to maintain the position but Kristof is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss taking some punishment here, with Kristof in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Boss looks for the body kick but Kristof saw that one coming. #CL2#
Kristof rushes Boss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kristof pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boss wants to clinch.
Kristof gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boss counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Kristof darts in and clinches Boss up against the cage.
Kristof pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boss after a bit of a struggle.
Boss wants to get back to striking at distance but Kristof won't allow it.
#T1#
Kristof jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boss walks away with a smile on his face. Kristof gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Timi Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kristof.#CL2#
Kristof has closed the distance and engaged Boss in a clinch.
Boss is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kristof has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boss tries for a takedown but Kristof manages to get underhooks.
Boss is pressed up against the cage. Kristof has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boss down to the mat. Boss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boss tries for a takedown but Kristof circles away easily#CL2#
and Kristof counters by moving into the clinch.
Kristof has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kristof jumps guard but Boss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boss throws an elbow that misses.
Kristof prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Boss is trying to push Kristof away but Kristof has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kristof breaks the clinch.
Timi Boss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kristof throws a head kick that misses
and Boss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Kristof moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kristof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boss as he avoids it easily.
Kristof is breathing heavily.
Kristof has a takedown stuffed.
Kristof shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kristof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boss sets himself, and Kristof steps forward looking for the clinch! Boss avoids it this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boss.
Timi Boss is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Kristof swats away the attempt to clinch by Boss.#CL2#
Boss gets tackled into the cage by Kristof. Kristof maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Kristof decides to pull guard.
Boss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kristof swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boss wants to get up but he can't break Kristof's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kristof is keeping the position for now.
Kristof managing to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Boss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kristof dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Boss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kristof engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boss has an active guard here but Kristof has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kristof circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kristof counters with a three punch combo that has Boss backing up. Boss nods at Kristof to acknowledge the strikes.
Kristof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kristof somewhat.
No joy there for Kristof, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boss feints a jab promting Kristof to slip. Boss then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kristof slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boss goes for a double leg but Kristof avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kristof continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss tries to clinch up.
Kristof tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kristof tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boss defends well and Kristof ends up having to push Boss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kristof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boss.
Boss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Timi Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kristof.#T1#
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Kristof with that takedown attempt.
Kristof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kristof displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boss.
Boss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kristof sprawls well. Kristof wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boss gets slowly back to his feet.
Kristof fails to land the takedown.
Boss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Kristof tries to clinch
letting Boss counter with a right hand.
Boss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristof tries to counter with a clinch but Boss shakes him off and moves away.
Boss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kristof looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Boss throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kristof leaves Boss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Boss blocks the low kick.
Boss fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kristof just manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristof looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Kristof shoots in but Boss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kristof manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boss lands with a good body shot.
Boss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kristof manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kristof as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Boss.
Kristof wants to counter the offense by Boss and move into the clinch position.
Kristof throws a head kick that misses.
Kristof tries for a takedown but Boss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Boss's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kristof under the eye.
Kristof keeps the fight on the outside.
Kristof looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boss or perhaps it was just good defense by Kristof, which made it look bad.
Kristof on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Boss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kristof to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kristof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Boss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kristof passes into side control.
Timi Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kris Kristof is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kristof working the head and body with strikes.
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 Timi Boss.
I think Kristof 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Kristof!
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Event:
PL MMA 20 Pinochet vs Mencken
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Kristof blocks a head kick by Astra.
Kristof is looking to counter the offense by Astra and move into the clinch.
Kristof fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Astra avoids it really well and circles away.
Astra tries to counter with a clinch but Kristof shakes him off and moves away.
Astra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kristof circles away.
Kristof misses with a takedown attempt
and Astra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kristof has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kristof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristof tries to clinch up.
Astra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Astra fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Astra wants it to stay on the feet.
Astra stuffs the takedown.
Astra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1##CL2#
Astra moves into the clinch.
Astra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kristof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astra sprawls well. Astra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kristof gets slowly back to his feet.
Astra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Astra keeps the fight on the outside.
Astra shoots in looking for a takedown but Kristof manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Astra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Astra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristof seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Astra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kristof to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Astra jumps guard.
#SU#
Astra is working an open guard so Kristof takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Astra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kristof pinned against the cage. Kristof gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Astra shoots in but no luck this time.
Kristof throws a head kick but Astra moves out of range.
Kristof throws out a loose jab but Astra uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astra dives in for a single leg takedown but Kristof sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Astra keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Astra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kristof's half guard.#ES#
Kristof makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Kristof gets a double leg takedown into Astra's guard.
Astra is wriggling around but Kristof manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astra is trying to maintain the position but Kristof is very close to passing his half guard.
Kristof controlling the action here.
Kristof passes into side control, despite Astra's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
Kristof 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 Astra's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kristof looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Astra is avoiding damage well.
Kristof taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kristof displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Astra.
Astra misses with a takedown attempt - Kristof sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kris Kristof is winning the standup battle so far.
Astra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astra misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Kristof moves into the clinch.
Kris Kristof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opel Astra.
Astra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Astra is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Kristof manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kris Kristof overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kristof has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Astra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES#
Kristof kicks Astra off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Astra with a poor takedown
and Kristof counters with a low kick, right behind Astra 's knee.
Astra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kristof as he jumps to the side.
Astra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kristof jabs at Astra's body.
Kristof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Astra can do to turn this around?
Astra is breathing heavily.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch but Astra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Astra should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kristof shoots in but Astra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kristof throws a one two combo.
Kristof defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Astra.#T2#
Kristof throws a sloppy head kick
and Astra counters with a left and a right that stings Kristof.
Kristof tries to clinch but Astra moves out of range. #TD#
Kristof closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Astra's guard.
Astra wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kristof manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Astra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU#
Kristof stands up and beckons Astra to join him on the feet. #TD#
Kristof looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kristof throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Kristof is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kristof perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Astra can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Kristof is trying to work for a kimura but Astra is defending well.
Kristof is trying to control the action in half guard but Astra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
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.
Kristof content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU#
Kristof decides to stand and escape the position.
Astra shoots in but Kristof avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Astra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Astra clinches. #TD#
Kristof jumps into guard, dragging Astra to the mat.
Kristof manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Astra manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kristof throws a body shot but no joy.
Kristof displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Astra.
Astra fails to land the takedown.
Astra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kristof swivels and escapes.
Kris Kristof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opel Astra.
Astra has a takedown stuffed.
Kristof tries to clinch but Astra moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Astra stuffs the takedown.
Kristof swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astra ducks under a wild hook from Kristof.#T1#
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astra sprawls well. Astra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kristof gets slowly back to his feet.
Astra throws a fast counter high kick but Kristof manages to duck under it in time.
Astra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kristof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristof is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Astra.
Astra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astra lands a nice shot to the body.
Astra tries to close the distance and clinch but Kristof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kristof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Astra counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Astra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kristof has a takedown stuffed.
Astra looks for a takedown but Kristof sprawls well.#T2##CL#
Kristof rushes Astra and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kristof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kristof blocks a low kick nicely.
Kristof feinted with a counter takedown.
Astra shoots in looking for a takedown. Kristof tries to sprawl out of it but Astra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kristof manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Astra has Kristof up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Astra's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Kristof successfully pulls guard.
Astra stopping the sweep attempt from Kristof.
Astra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kristof is looking to cinch up a triangle. Astra throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kristof's body to avoid the submission. Kristof has instead reached around Astra's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kristof arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kris Kristof!
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Event:
PL MMA 17 Arjuna vs McDonald
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Kristof clinches.
Karlson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kristof has him pressed against the cage.
Kristof blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karlson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kristof's efforts to push away.
Kristof letting Karlson take a breather here.#BC2#
Kristof breaks the clinch.
Kristof misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kristof misses with a takedown
and Karlson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kristof throws a shot from downtown. Karlson moves away and avoids it.
Kristof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karlson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kristof.
Karlson wants to clinch.
Kristof feints the counter takedown.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Karlson
and Kristof counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Karlson with that takedown attempt.
Kristof lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kristof closes the distance and clinches up with Karlson, looking for a takedown. Kristof pushes Karlson against the cage but Karlson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Kristof gets tackled into the cage by Karlson. Karlson maintains the clinch.
Kristof lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kristof tries for a takedown but Karlson manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Karlson jumps into guard, dragging Kristof to the mat.
Kristof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kristof postures up in Karlson's guard and throws a big left but Karlson blocks it.
Kristof would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Karlson pulls Kristof in close to his closed guard and prevents Kristof from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Karlson is trying to keep Kristof in close.
#SUB#
Karlson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kristof with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kristof trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kristof throws an elbow that misses. Karlson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kristof's guard. Nice move by Karlson!#REVR#
Karlson postures up.
Karlson throws an elbow that misses. Kristof uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karlson's guard. Nice move by Kristof!#REVB#
Kristof looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Karlson is looking for a triangle but Kristof pushes his legs off easily.
Kristof trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karlson's guard.#T4#
Kristof throws a big right hand that misses.
Karlson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kristof trying to control but Karlson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karlson holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kristof moves in looking to clinch but Karlson pushes him off.
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 Iii Karlson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kristof connects with a jab.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karlson as he avoids it easily.
Karlson looks for a takedown but Kristof sprawls well.
Karlson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kristof.
#CL2#
Kristof rushes Karlson and presses him up against the cage.
Kristof wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kristof keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karlson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kristof defends well and Karlson ends up having to push Kristof into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kristof misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Karlson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kristof tries to clinch there but Karlson circles away.
Kristof shoots in for a double leg but Karlson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kristof's waist but Kristof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kristof but Kristof pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kristof fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kristof tries to clinch but Karlson moves away
and Karlson counters with a body kick that stops Kristof in his tracks momentarily.
Karlson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kristof moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Kristof gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kristof is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kristof trying to land knees to the body.
Karlson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kristof avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Kristof 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. Kristof gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karlson misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Karlson. No joy for Kristof on that attempt.
Karlson wants to clinch.
Kristof misses with a takedown attempt - Karlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kristof defends well and Karlson ends up having to push Kristof into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kristof tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Karlson gets a clinch. #T3##BC#
Karlson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kristof stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlson. Karlson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kristof is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karlson leaves Kristof with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kristof's waist but Kristof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Kristof changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kristof shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karlson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kristof is breathing heavily.
Karlson tries for a takedown but Kristof sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Kristof, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Kristof rushes Karlson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kristof tries to score a body lock takedown but Karlson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Karlson gets underhooks to prevent Kristof's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlson as he jumps to the side.
Karlson scores with a head kick. Kristof tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Karlson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kristof is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kristof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristof wants to counter with a clinch but Karlson pushes him away.
Kristof fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karlson avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Magnus Iii Karlson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Karlson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but Kristof shows good takedown defense.
Kristof throws a head kick that misses.
Kristof shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karlson pinned against the cage. Karlson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karlson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karlson lands with a nice combination. Kristof backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson goes for a double leg but Kristof avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kristof continues to drive forward.
Kristof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kristof tries to avoid it but Karlson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kristof to the ground. Kristof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kristof circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlson has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Kristof shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlson sprawls well. He's pushed Kristof's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristof shoots in but no luck this time.
Karlson scoring well with a low kick there.
Karlson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kristof circles away.
A head kick misses from Karlson. #TD2#
Kristof closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karlson to the mat! Karlson manages to get full guard. #ES#
Karlson pushes Kristof off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kristof fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Karlson shoots in for a double leg but Kristof sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kristof gets a clinch. #BC#
Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magnus Iii Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Karlson. No joy for Kristof on that attempt.
Karlson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kristof sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Kristof gets a clinch.
Karlson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Karlson breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kristof is defended easily by Karlson.#T3#
Karlson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kristof is fending him off so far but Karlson persists. Nope, Kristof circles away and we're back to standing.
As Karlson backs off Kristof throws a huge counter combo but Karlson manages to avoid it all.
Kristof tries to clinch up.
Karlson closes the distance and clinches up with Kristof, looking for a takedown. Karlson pushes Kristof against the cage but Kristof circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kristof shoots in but Karlson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kristof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kristof somewhat.
Karlson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karlson thuds a left hand into Kristof's body.#T4#
Kristof keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kristof.
Karlson fails with the takedown.
Magnus Iii Karlson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlson misses with a double jab.
And Kristof responds with a good body kick, but Karlson manages to step out the way in time.
Karlson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Kristof darts in and clinches Karlson up against the cage.
Kris Kristof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Iii Karlson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Karlson successfully pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Iii Karlson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karlson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 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 Iii Karlson!
A victorious Magnus Iii Karlson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PL MMA 7 Nickal vs Mathews
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Box tries to close the distance and clinch but Kristof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kristof tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Box defends well and Kristof ends up having to push Box into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Box shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kristof throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Box tries to clinch but Kristof moves out of range.
Kristof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Box attempts a counter takedown but Kristof avoids it well and moves away.
Box bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Box fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kristof steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Box.
Box fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kristof counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Kristof.
Box is looking to control Kristof's arms but Kristof gets an underhook and turns him. Now Box has his back to the cage. #T1#
Nice elbow from Kristof. #CUT2#
It looks like Johny Box has been cut.#BC2#
Kristof breaks from the clinch.
Box throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Kristof counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Kristof breaks from the clinch.
Kristof has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Box.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kristof checks a leg kick.
Box throws a head kick that misses.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kristof shoots in for a double leg but Box sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kristof on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Box. Box obviously looking to wear him down.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown but Box shows good takedown defense.
Box is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kristof.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Box.
Box feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kristof's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristof keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Box feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kristof's calf.
Kristof looks to land a combination but Box avoids it well.
Box throwing a counter right hand but Kristof manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kristof gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kristof manages to break the clinch.
Kristof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Kristof clinches up against the cage.
Box is trying to break the clinch but Kristof has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Kristof breaks the clinch.
Kristof waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Box.#TD2#
Box gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kristof to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Box wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kristof manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVR#
Box taking some punishment here, with Kristof in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kristof in particular looking to stall.
Box is trying to control but Kristof passes into side control!
Kristof controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Box's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Box blocks a head kick by Kristof.
Box shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Kristof holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kristof tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Kristof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kris Kristof seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Box has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Kristof moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kristof ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kristof no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Box is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Kristof manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johny Box is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kristof.
Kristof takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Box tries to clinch but Kristof is having none of it.
Kristof with the counter takedown but Box avoids it easily.#T1#
Kristof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Box.
A punch combination from Kristof misses.
Kristof leaves Box with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristof throws a sloppy head kick and Box moves out of range easily.
Box tries to counter by clinching up but Kristof breaks away and moves out of range.
Box tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Box tries to clinch there but Kristof circles away.
Kristof is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Box sets himself, and Kristof steps forward looking for the clinch! Box avoids it this time.
Box looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kristof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Box sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kristof somewhat.#T2#
Kristof shoots in looking for a takedown. Box tries to sprawl out of it but Kristof keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Box manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Kristof.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kristof paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kristof tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kristof stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kristof wants it to stay on the feet.
Box works over Kristof's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Kristof clinches.
Box is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kristof gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kristof manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Box is trying to force a seperation but Kristof has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kristof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Box tries to clinch but Kristof is having none of it.
Box looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Kristof moves into range and clinches up with Box.
Kristof scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kristof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Kristof pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kristof working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Box doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Box manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Kristof is controlling Box's posture.#SUB2#
Kristof looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Box is fighting to break Kristof's control of his arms but Kristof is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kris Kristof has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kristof is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johny Box's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Box works the jab nicely.
Box fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristof changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Box tries to avoid it but Kristof manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Box to the ground. Box escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Box avoids it really well and circles away.
Johny Box has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kristof.#CL2#
Kristof drives through and clinches with Box against the cage.
#T1#
Box jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kristof walks away with a smile on his face. Box gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kristof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Box with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kristof counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kristof.
Box is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kristof has Box pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Box manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Kristof jumps into guard, dragging Box to the mat.
Kristof throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kristof throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Box is fighting to break Kristof's control of his arms but Kristof is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Box has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Kristof lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kristof working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Box has an active guard here but Kristof has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kristof seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Kristof wants to work for an arm triangle but Box is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Kristof is controlling the pace.
Box has a hand on Kristof's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kristof takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Box tries to hold on but Kristof postures up.
Box taking shots to the head. #T4#
Kristof controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Box is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kristof locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Box is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kris Kristof!
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Event:
PL MMA 4 Huchakov vs Beltran
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Wonderland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kristof has a takedown stuffed.
Kristof fails to land the takedown.
Wonderland let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kristof throws a head kick but Wonderland moves out of range.
#CL#
Kristof takes the fight into the clinch.
Wonderland looking for a takedown. #BC#
Kristof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonderland shoots for a double leg takedown but Kristof sprawls well. He's pushed Wonderland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kristof is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Kristof moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Kristof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kristof shoots in looking for a takedown but Wonderland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kristof's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wonderland with the counter takedown but Kristof avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kristof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonderland is looking to clinch. #T1#
Kristof misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Wonderland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kristof tries to pull guard but Wonderland holds him up against the cage and eventually Kristof drops back down to his feet.
Wonderland tries to pull guard but Kristof won't allow it.
#TD#
Kristof manages to pull guard.
Wonderland lands a couple of digs.
Kristof wants to control but Wonderland passes easily into half guard.
Kristof makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kristof.
Kristof knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wonderland on the ground.#T2#
Wonderland wants to stand but Kristof is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kristof keeping moving, preventing Wonderland from controlling successfully.
Kristof working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wonderland.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonderland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kristof keeping full guard, as Wonderland tries to pass.
Wonderland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kristof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Wonderland throwing strikes but missing.
Wonderland wants to control from the top but Kristof keeps moving.
Wonderland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wonderland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wonderland sprawls well. Wonderland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kristof gets slowly back to his feet.
Kristof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wonderland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kristof thuds his right hand into Wonderland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wonderland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kristof paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Kristof clinches up with Wonderland and pushes him back against the cage.
Wonderland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kristof dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Kristof is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wonderland can't fight it off and eventually Kristof manages to take the fight to the floor. Wonderland looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wonderland is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kristof controls Wonderland momentarily but Wonderland frees himself.
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 Kris Kristof will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kristof circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Kristof gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kristof taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wonderland tries to break free but Kristof pushes him back against the cage.
Wonderland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kristof jumps guard but Wonderland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kristof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kristof misses with a wild body shot.
Wonderland doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kristof holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonderland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kristof.
#BC#
Kristof breaks from the clinch.
Wonderland moves in looking to clinch but Kristof pushes him off.#CL#
Kristof takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Wonderland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kristof tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wonderland smiles and moves away.
Wonderland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Kristof moves into the clinch.
Kristof leaning against his opponent.
Kristof is trying to drag Wonderland to the mat but Wonderland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kristof. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kristof jumps guard and drags Wonderland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wonderland wanted to stand there but Kristof had control of the position.
Kristof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonderland can do to turn this around?
Wonderland trying to control but Kristof is working from the bottom. #T2#
Wonderland has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kristof is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonderland trying to control but Kristof is working from the bottom.
Kristof managing to control the position.
Wonderland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kristof's guard. #T3#
Kristof is staying active underneath Wonderland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wonderland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wonderland is trying to control the action in half guard but Kristof is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Wonderland gets tackled into the cage by Kristof. Kristof maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kristof manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Wonderland with that takedown attempt.
Kristof uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wonderland has time to react.
Kristof lands with a nice body kick.
Wonderland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wonderland wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Wonderland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kristof throws a big counter combination but Wonderland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wonderland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wonderland darts in looking for a takedown but Kristof gets double underhooks and turns Wonderland into the cage.
Kristof closes the distance and clinches up with Wonderland, looking for a takedown. Kristof pushes Wonderland against the cage but Wonderland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wonderland is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kristof misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wonderland throws a head kick but Kristof moves out of range.
Kristof tried to counter with a leg kick but Wonderland avoided it.
Wonderland is looking to clinch.
Kristof looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Kristof has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonderland has had enough of the clinch but Kristof keeps him there for the moment.
Wonderland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kristof smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Wonderland dives in and scores a takedown into Kristof's guard.
Kristof wants to get back to his feet but Wonderland passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kristof doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonderland circles away.
Kris Kristof is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kristof drives through and clinches with Wonderland against the cage.
Wonderland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Kristof gets control of Wonderland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kristof will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wonderland trying to control but Kristof is working from the bottom.
Kristof tries to strike from the bottom.
Kristof pulls Wonderland in close to his closed guard and prevents Wonderland from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonderland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kristof looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Kristof working a defensive guard but Wonderland manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wonderland working away.
Kristof tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wonderland presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kristof is desperately trying to improve his position but Wonderland has a good base and remains in mount.
Wonderland wants to control the pace but Kristof is squirming around nicely.
Kristof wants to control but Wonderland is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wonderland wants to control the pace but Kristof is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Kristof really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Wonderland there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wonderland trying to control but Kristof is having none of it.
Wonderland looking to finish with strikes here!
#T3#
Kristof throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SU2#
Wonderland stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wonderland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Kristof closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wonderland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wonderland has had enough of the clinch but Kristof keeps him there for the moment.
Wonderland taking a breather.
Wonderland looking for a takedown.
Kristof tries to pull guard but Wonderland holds him up against the cage and eventually Kristof drops back down to his feet.
#T4##BC#
Kristof manages to break the clinch.
Kristof is looking to clinch but Wonderland is avoiding it.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wonderland as he jumps to the side.
Kristof showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wonderland.
Wonderland fails with the takedown
and Kristof counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown but Kristof shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kristof drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wonderland sprawls and moves away.
Kris Kristof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of World Wonderland.#CL#
Kristof has managed to clinch.
World Wonderland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kris Kristof is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wonderland tries to pull guard but Kristof holds him up against the cage and eventually Wonderland drops back down to his feet.
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 Kris Kristof.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kristof, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Kristof!
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Event:
PL MMA 1 Dadaeff vs Barraca
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Kristof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karlson swivels and escapes.
Kristof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kristof somewhat.
Karlson tries to counter with a takedown but Kristof is quick to defend against it.
Kristof stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Kristof clinches.
Karlson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kristof's elbow.
Karlson stops a takedown attempt from Kristof.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kristof.#BC#
Karlson breaks from the clinch.
Karlson connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Karlson moves into range and clinches up with Kristof.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kristof.#TD#
Karlson decides to pull guard.
Karlson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kristof is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Karlson keeping full guard, as Kristof tries to pass.
Kristof trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlson is trying to keep Kristof in close.
Kristof controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karlson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karlson postures up.
Kristof is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karlson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kristof wants to control but Karlson passes easily into half guard.
Kristof is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kristof regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Kristof wants to sweep here but Karlson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kristof is controlling Karlson's posture.
Karlson sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kristof shoots in but Karlson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kristof swings widly with a right hand
and Karlson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Karlson has managed to clinch.
Kristof is trying to pull guard but Karlson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Karlson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Karlson tries to keep at a distance but Kristof has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kristof tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karlson smiles and moves away.
Karlson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Karlson gets tackled into the cage by Kristof. Kristof maintains the clinch.
Kristof tries to pull guard but Karlson won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Kristof's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Kristof. No joy for Karlson on that attempt.
Karlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristof is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Iii Karlson dominated that round.
That's time! Karlson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Karlson lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Kris Kristof has been cut.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kristof leaves Karlson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kristof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kristof.
Kristof throws a combination. Karlson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kristof is defended easily by Karlson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson wants to clinch up but Kristof keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kristof clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Karlson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kristof's waist but Kristof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Kristof feints the counter takedown.
Karlson shoots and misses
and Kristof counters with a series of strikes. Karlson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristof will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kristof shoots in but Karlson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kristof is breathing heavily.
Karlson shoots in and drives through. Kristof sprawls well.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but Kristof shows good takedown defense.
Karlson looks for a takedown but Kristof sprawls well.
Kristof throws a nice looking combination but Karlson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karlson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kristof avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Kristof looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.
Kristof connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlson fails with the takedown.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch but Karlson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kristof 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 Kristof off to one side.
Karlson misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlson.
Kristof moves in looking to clinch but Karlson pushes him off.
Karlson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kristof manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kristof scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kristof keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karlson misses with a combination
and Kristof counters with a right hand to the body.
Karlson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kristof is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kristof lands with a kick to the temple. Karlson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Karlson shoots for a takedown but Kristof saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kristof now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice takedown defense from Karlson. No joy for Kristof on that attempt.
Karlson with a nice cross.
Kristof fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristof shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karlson pinned against the cage. Karlson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kris Kristof's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karlson lands a two punch combo.
Kristof slaps away a takedown attempt from Karlson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Kristof takes the fight into the clinch.
Kristof tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof is trying to drag Karlson to the mat but Karlson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karlson tries to throw a body punch but Kristof avoids it by throwing Karlson back against the cage. #T1##TD#
Karlson jumps into guard, dragging Kristof to the mat.
Kristof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kristof wants to stand and escape but instead Karlson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kristof had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karlson defends it easily.
Karlson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karlson pushing down on Kristof's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karlson slows the pace down in half guard.
Karlson trying to control from half guard but Kristof is working away. #T2#
Karlson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kristof defending well though.
Karlson wants to control but Kristof is keeping him busy.
Kristof is controlling Karlson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karlson wants to pass to mount but Kristof is defending the position.
Kristof is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kristof wants to sweep but Karlson has passed to side control!#SUB#
Karlson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kristof rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karlson's guard! Nice work there by Kristof!
Kristof postures up.
Kristof throws an elbow that misses. Karlson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kristof's guard. Nice move by Karlson!#REVR#
Kristof looking to control but Karlson passes into half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Kristof looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kristof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kristof wants to control but Karlson is keeping busy.
Kristof keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karlson wants to take a breather but Kristof is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Karlson is trying to work for a kimura but Kristof is defending well.
Still in half guard, Karlson seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Iii 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Iii Karlson!
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