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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Holtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Karlsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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156 lbs
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172 cm
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Holtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtz throws a front kick aimed at Karlsson's knee but Karlsson avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karlsson is defended easily by Holtz.
Karlsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holtz counters with a takedown into side control.
Holtz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holtz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Karlsson is avoiding damage well.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
Karlsson tries to buck Holtz off but Holtz is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holtz is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karlsson being controlled for a moment.
Karlsson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz working away.
Holtz is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holtz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karlsson on the ground.
Holtz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Karlsson tries to improve position but can't.
Karlsson tries to escape but Holtz is in control.
Holtz is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson regains half guard.
Holtz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karlsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karlsson is pressing down on Holtz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karlsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holtz lands a couple of digs.
That's three 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.
Holtz has a hand on Karlsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Karlsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Karlsson controlling his opponent.
Karlsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holtz is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karlsson wants to take his opponent's back but Holtz doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson content just to control the position here.
Karlsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Holtz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Holtz and Karlsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Holtz prevents Karlsson from moving into mount.
We've been informed that Karlsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson taking a break here but Holtz is having none of it and regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtz wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
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 Jeff Holtz will probably get the nod.
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.
Karlsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holtz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Karlsson's guard now.
Jeff Holtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karlsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holtz is in close to Karlsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holtz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alex Karlsson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Karlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holtz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karlsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holtz looking to score a takedown here. Karlsson is defending well but Holtz drives through and ends up in Karlsson's guard.
Holtz trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Holtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holtz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holtz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karlsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holtz.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Holtz from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karlsson is on top in guard.
Karlsson won't allow Holtz to sweep him here.
Holtz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karlsson manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holtz trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holtz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holtz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holtz defends it easily.
Holtz throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holtz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karlsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holtz.
We've been hearing that Holtz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Holtz trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson is controlling Holtz's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karlsson lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Holtz dominated that second round.
That's time! Holtz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Holtz fails with a takedown attempt.
Holtz lands with a nice combination. Karlsson backs away looking to recover.
Holtz fails with the takedown.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holtz misses with a low kick as Karlsson jumps back.
Holtz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holtz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karlsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holtz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Holtz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holtz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlsson.
A nice combination there by Karlsson.
Holtz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karlsson quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson gets full guard.
Karlsson working a defensive guard here.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holtz has picked Karlsson up and slammed him! Karlsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Holtz manages to pass to side control!
Holtz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Holtz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Karlsson sneaks back into half guard.
Holtz trying to control from Karlsson's half guard. Karlsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holtz wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Holtz won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Holtz wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karlsson is on top in guard.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Holtz has a closed guard, preventing Karlsson from standing up.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Holtz keeps moving.
Holtz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holtz tries to get out of the position.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Holtz is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holtz is on top in guard.
Holtz stopping the sweep attempt from Karlsson.
Holtz is looking to advance position but Karlsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Karlsson.
I think Holtz 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Holtz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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