PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Nilsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Karlsson
vs
Nilsson

187 cm
25
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Karlsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nilsson which made him look bad.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nilsson.

A big head kick from Karlsson and Nilsson is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsson keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson postures up in Nilsson's guard and throws a big left but Nilsson blocks it.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nilsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Karlsson is looking for a triangle but Nilsson pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Karlsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nilsson defends it easily.
Nilsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Karlsson is working for a kimura but Nilsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Karlsson trying to mount his opponent but Nilsson defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nilsson wants to stand up but Karlsson is controlling him.
Karlsson controlling from the top position.
Karlsson passes Nilsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karlsson wants to control but Nilsson is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Nilsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nilsson tries to kick Karlsson off but Karlsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nilsson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Karlsson is looking for a kimura but Nilsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karlsson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Karlsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Good leg kick by Nilsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Nilsson moves out of range.
Nilsson stuffs the takedown.
Karlsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilsson misses with a head kick.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson tries to clinch up.
Jason Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilsson throws a sloppy head kick

and Karlsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karlsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nilsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nilsson can do anything to dispel that myth.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Karlsson just wasn't active enough.
Nilsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lars Nilsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses.
Lars Nilsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsson misses with a head kick.

Karlsson has closed the distance and engaged Nilsson in a clinch.
Karlsson is pushing Nilsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to land a knee to the head but Nilsson blocks with his arms.
Karlsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nilsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karlsson wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Nilsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nilsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karlsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nilsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karlsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nilsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson keeps control of Nilsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karlsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nilsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Karlsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nilsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Nilsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Nilsson lands but Karlsson takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Nilsson.
Karlsson wants to clinch up but Nilsson keeps it at a distance.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches up with Nilsson, looking for a takedown. Karlsson pushes Nilsson against the cage but Nilsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nilsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nilsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Nilsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Nilsson misses
and Karlsson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nilsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.

It looks like Lars Nilsson has been cut.
Nilsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nilsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nilsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karlsson.
Nilsson throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilsson is just out of range.
Nilsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses.
Nilsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lars Nilsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson throws a head kick that misses

and Karlsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nilsson won't be happy with that.
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!

Karlsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nilsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nilsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karlsson.
Nilsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nilsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karlsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Nilsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karlsson scores with punches from side control.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Nilsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jason Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nilsson is not content to let Karlsson control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson lands an elbow.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Nilsson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nilsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Karlsson!