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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Pahlm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pahlm comes to the cage accompanied by Peace Love & Pitbulls - Dog Church . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Pahlm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georgio Socrates!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socrates lunges at Pahlm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pahlm's hand.
Socrates misses with a looping left.
Pahlm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pahlm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Socrates misses with a series of wild punches.
Pahlm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Socrates is out of range and Pahlm settles back down.
A nice side step and Socrates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Socrates lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Socrates throws a series of punches but Pahlm moves out of range.
Socrates jabs Pahlm right on the nose. Pahlm blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Socrates scores with a four punch combination!
Socrates misses with an uppercut. Pahlm saw that one coming.
Socrates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socrates scores with a nice right hand.
Pahlm scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pahlm thumps Socrates with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Socrates.
Socrates misses with the combination.
Pahlm is looking for a counter combo.
Pahlm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socrates.
Socrates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pahlm defends it nicely.
Socrates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Socrates tries to land a leg kick but Pahlm saw it coming and moves away.
Pahlm throws a counter high kick but Socrates was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pahlm tries to land a leg kick but Socrates saw it coming and moves away.
Socrates explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Socrates blocks a leg kick.
Socrates finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates motions for Pahlm to come forward. Socrates throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Socrates with a hook.
Pahlm wants to clinch.
Pahlm throws a head kick that misses.
Pahlm throws a sloppy head kick and Socrates moves out of range easily.
Socrates throws the left hand but Pahlm avoids the punch easily.
Pahlm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pahlm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Georgio Socrates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pahlm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socrates has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pahlm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Socrates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johan Pahlm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Socrates takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Socrates misses with a hook. Pahlm ducked under it nicely.
Pahlm thows a leg kick but Socrates checks it
and Socrates counters with a nice uppercut.
Socrates throws a combination. Pahlm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Socrates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pahlm sprawls well. Pahlm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Socrates gets slowly back to his feet.
Pahlm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pahlm.
Pahlm does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm connects with a high kick.
Socrates avoids the head kick by Pahlm.
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!
Pahlm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Pahlm tenderised Socrates's leg. Socrates is trying to keep his angry face on.
Socrates on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pahlm. Pahlm obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Socrates finds it's target.
Socrates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pahlm.
Socrates shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pahlm wants to control but Socrates is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Socrates keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pahlm throws a leg kick but Socrates sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Socrates feints the counter takedown.
Socrates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pahlm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Socrates.
Socrates feints and as Pahlm raises his hands in defense, Socrates changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pahlm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socrates throws a big right hand that misses.
Pahlm wants to sweep here but Socrates controlling him for the moment.
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Pahlm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pahlm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Socrates.
Pahlm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Socrates throwing strikes but missing.
Socrates won't allow Pahlm to sweep him here.
Pahlm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pahlm is taking a breather. Socrates says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Socrates wants to get back to full guard but Pahlm has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates tries to buck Pahlm off but Pahlm is having none of it.
Pahlm controls the position.
Pahlm trying to control the position but Socrates is working away.
Socrates wants to control but Pahlm postures up.
Socrates tries to bench press Pahlm off him but Pahlm keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Socrates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm is looking to take a break and control but Socrates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Socrates scores with a nice head shot.
Socrates blocks a low kick nicely.
Socrates appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Socrates misses with a double jab.
As Socrates backs away, Pahlm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Socrates getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Socrates connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socrates connects with a right hand. Pahlm shakes it off.
Socrates cracks the inside of Pahlm's front leg.
Socrates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Socrates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pahlm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socrates keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Socrates throws a counter combo.
Socrates scores with a jab to the body.
Pahlm blocks a head kick by Socrates.
A good leg kick by Pahlm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socrates dives in for a single leg takedown but Pahlm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Pahlm misses its target.
Socrates blocks a low kick nicely.
Pahlm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Socrates throws a wild body kick that Pahlm sees coming a mile off.
Socrates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pahlm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Socrates somewhat.
Pahlm misses with a low kick.
Georgio Socrates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Pahlm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Socrates tries to bum rush Pahlm with a series of wild strikes but Pahlm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pahlm dodges the punch combination from Socrates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pahlm wants to land a leg kick but Socrates is out of range.
Socrates's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Pahlm.
Socrates throws a right and a left that Pahlm avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates misses the shot to the body.
Socrates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Socrates bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Socrates works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ground and pound from Socrates seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pahlm gets back to half guard.
Georgio Socrates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pahlm taking some punishment here, with Socrates in his half guard.
Socrates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pahlm tries to roll over but Socrates keeps him under control.
Socrates is looking for a kimura but Pahlm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Socrates to get the leverage.
Johan Pahlm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates is looking for a kimura but Pahlm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Socrates to get the leverage.
Socrates is trying to control the action in half guard but Pahlm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pahlm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Socrates.
Pahlm is defending against the submission attempts here by Socrates.
Socrates throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pahlm wants to get back to full guard.
Georgio Socrates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pahlm is looking for a sweep. Socrates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pahlm is looking to chop away at Socrates's legs.
A big left from Socrates misses.
Pahlm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Socrates. That did some damage!
Socrates throws a hook but Pahlm avoids it easily.
Socrates cracks Pahlm with an open hand slap.
Georgio Socrates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pahlm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pahlm blocks a leg kick.
Socrates blocks a head kick by Pahlm.
Socrates tries to bum rush Pahlm with a series of wild strikes but Pahlm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Socrates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Socrates throws a sloppy head kick and Pahlm moves out of range easily.
Socrates scores with a jab.
Pahlm throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Socrates misses
and Pahlm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Socrates looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pahlm throws out a leg kick but Socrates moves out of range and Pahlm only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socrates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pahlm slips a jab and a cross from Socrates.
Socrates misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Socrates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Socrates 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
Georgio Socrates bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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