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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 1371 p4p, 172 weight class) and Vasili Komaroff (ranked 1792 p4p, 216 weight class). Komaroff has chosen Kaleida - Think as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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157 lbs
33 - 22 - 1 |
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169 cm
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151 lbs
34 - 26 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasili Komaroff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff misses with a shot to the body
and Holgersson counters with a single leg into guard. Komaroff didn't expect that.
Komaroff is trying to control the position but Holgersson postures up.
Komaroff is pulling down on Holgersson's head to control his posture.
Komaroff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holgersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holgersson won't allow Komaroff to sweep him here.
Komaroff keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Komaroff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holgersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Komaroff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holgersson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holgersson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Holgersson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgersson is one step ahead there.
Holgersson lands a couple of elbows.
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
Holgersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff pulls Holgersson in to control the position.
Holgersson throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Komaroff controlling Holgersson's posture.
Holgersson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Komaroff has control of Holgersson's left arm, preventing Holgersson from doing any damage.
Holgersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgersson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Holgersson preventing the sweep.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgersson drops back looking for a leg! Komaroff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Komaroff manages to kick Holgersson off! Holgersson jumps back into Komaroff's guard.
Komaroff pulls Holgersson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Holgersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Holgersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff wants to pass the guard but Holgersson is keeping the position.
Holgersson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Komaroff uses it to pass to side control.
Komaroff lands a few punches from side control.
Holgersson regains half guard.
Holgersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff working some strikes from top position.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
Komaroff scoring with some ground and pound.
Holgersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Komaroff defends it easily.
Holgersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Komaroff is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgersson keeping full guard, as Komaroff tries to pass.
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 Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Komaroff avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
Komaroff throws a body punch but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson dives in and grabs Komaroff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Komaroff pushes down on Holgersson's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Holgersson as Komaroff shoots in.
Komaroff takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holgersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Komaroff looks for a takedown but Holgersson sprawls well.
Komaroff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holgersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holgersson lands a knee to the head.
Komaroff swings wildly with an uppercut but Holgersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holgersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Komaroff is looking to control Holgersson's arms but Holgersson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Komaroff has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff misses with a knee to the head.
Komaroff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holgersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holgersson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Komaroff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holgersson is keeping busy.
Holgersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Komaroff avoids the damage to the body.
Komaroff is working Holgersson over against the cage.
Holgersson missing with knees to the body.
Komaroff avoiding damage as Holgersson throws knees to the body.
Komaroff is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holgersson.
Holgersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Komaroff stalling in the clinch but Holgersson improves position.
Komaroff lands with a light punch inside.
Komaroff looking to slow down the pace here.
Komaroff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holgersson backwards.
Komaroff avoiding damage as Holgersson throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Komaroff pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holgersson.
Komaroff checks a leg kick.
Holgersson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Komaroff throws a looping overhand right but Holgersson ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Komaroff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Holgersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Komaroff swinging wildly here.
Komaroff dives in for a single leg takedown but Holgersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Komaroff misses with an uppercut
and Holgersson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holgersson.
Holgersson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Komaroff has control of Holgersson's left arm, preventing Holgersson from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holgersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Komaroff is adopting a defensive guard.
Komaroff is trying to control the position but Holgersson postures up.
Holgersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holgersson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Komaroff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgersson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holgersson throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely.
Holgersson is in close to Komaroff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Komaroff trying to control the position here.
Holgersson works over Komaroff with some ground and pound from guard.
Holgersson throwing strikes from guard but Komaroff blocks nicely.
Holgersson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Komaroff's head.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Komaroff is trying to control the action in half guard but Holgersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holgersson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holgersson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holgersson is on top in guard.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Komaroff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Holgersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Komaroff controls Holgersson momentarily but Holgersson frees himself.
Holgersson stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
Holgersson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holgersson with a nice head shot there.
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holgersson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holgersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Komaroff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holgersson.
Vasili Komaroff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgersson is one step ahead there.
Holgersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Komaroff trying to keep a closed guard but Holgersson is proving a slippery customer.
Holgersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Komaroff can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holgersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Komaroff is pulling down on Holgersson's head to control his posture.
Holgersson won't allow Komaroff to sweep him here.
Holgersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Komaroff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holgersson tries to roll over but Komaroff keeps him under control.
Komaroff not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nils Holgersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holgersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving.
Komaroff stopping the sweep attempt from Holgersson.
Komaroff is looking to work some ground and pound but Holgersson has wrist control.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
Holgersson controls Komaroff momentarily but Komaroff frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holgersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holgersson wants to free his trapped foot but Komaroff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holgersson trying to control the action but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Komaroff is looking for a sweep. Holgersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgersson wants to pass the guard but Komaroff is defending well.
Holgersson wants to take a breather but Komaroff is having none of it.
Komaroff is looking for a sweep. Holgersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Nils Holgersson.
Well Holgersson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson very nearly forgot to thank Groove Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Vasili Komaroff spoke after the fight, saying 'In the eyes of myself, I won this fight. In the eyes of God, I won this fight.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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