PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karlsson Taket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Augustenborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Taket
vs
Augustenborg

173 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karlsson Taket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tobias Augustenborg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taket misses with a body shot.

Augustenborg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taket did well to prevent Augustenborg getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Augustenborg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taket keeps working.
Taket is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustenborg slows the pace down in half guard.
Taket is trying to get back to full guard.
Taket trying to get back to full guard but Augustenborg takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Augustenborg throws some wild stikes that Taket manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustenborg manages to capitalize on a mistake by Taket to take his back!
Taket looking very determined here, making life difficult for Augustenborg.
Taket covering up well under a series of strikes from Augustenborg.

Taket is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Augustenborg is hanging on to Taket's back as he tries to escape.

Taket is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Augustenborg gets his way!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taket tries to escape the position.
Taket is working hard here to advance position.
Augustenborg trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Taket doesn't escape.

Taket fending off the submission attempt from Augustenborg.
Taket is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taket wants to escape the position.

Augustenborg looking for the choke but no joy.
Taket is really stuck here.

Augustenborg looking to break Taket's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taket remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Augustenborg will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustenborg keeps control of the position as Taket tries to break free.
Augustenborg throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Will Augustenborg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Augustenborg misses with an elbow to the head.
Augustenborg is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Augustenborg is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taket tries to roll but Augustenborg sticks to his back.
Taket trying to control the hands but Augustenborg won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Augustenborg dominated that 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.

Taket throws a lazy uppercut
and Augustenborg counters with a body kick.
Augustenborg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Taket gets caught napping as Augustenborg dives in and scores a takedown. Taket manages to retain guard.
Taket looking to control.

Taket looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Augustenborg passes into side control.
Taket is looking for a sweep.
Taket tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Augustenborg easily slips into full mount!
Augustenborg looking to finish with strikes here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taket holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Augustenborg tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tobias Augustenborg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taket is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Augustenborg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taket is surviving well by controlling Augustenborg's body position as best he can.
Taket can't escape the position.
Augustenborg looking to finish Taket with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taket!
Taket tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Augustenborg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taket is surviving well by controlling Augustenborg's body position as best he can.
Taket really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Augustenborg unloads with some shots from mount but Taket bucks and avoids them well.
Taket looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Taket tries to break free.
Will Augustenborg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Taket is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Augustenborg looking for the choke from the back.

Augustenborg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Augustenborg is breathing heavily.
Augustenborg gets his hands free as Taket looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Taket's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Augustenborg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taket tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Taket wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Augustenborg not allowing Taket to control his hands.
What can Taket do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Taket preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Augustenborg.
Augustenborg keeps control of the position as Taket tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Augustenborg 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! This is the final round!

Taket misses with a takedown attempt - Augustenborg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Augustenborg throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Taket misses.
No luck for Taket with that takedown attempt.

Augustenborg gets a double leg takedown into Taket's guard.

Taket throws his legs up looking for a submission but Augustenborg uses it to pass to side control.
Taket is not content to let Augustenborg control the position.
Augustenborg throws a strike aimed at the side of Taket's head but Taket avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taket tries to improve position but can't.
Augustenborg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Augustenborg happy to just control the position for now.
Augustenborg trying to control the position but Taket is working away.

Augustenborg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Karlsson Taket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Augustenborg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Augustenborg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taket trying to control here.
Taket tries to get to full guard but Augustenborg has control of the leg.
Taket has a hand on Augustenborg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Augustenborg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Taket is desperately trying to improve his position but Augustenborg has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustenborg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Augustenborg trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Augustenborg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Taket manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Augustenborg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Augustenborg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Augustenborg trying to control the action but Taket is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustenborg controlling from side mount.
Augustenborg gets to mount! Taket was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Augustenborg prevents Taket from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taket has given up his back here.
Tobias Augustenborg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Augustenborg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Augustenborg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Augustenborg 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Augustenborg!