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Event:
Checkmate To The Throne RD#1
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnus V Karlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt
and Pravda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pravda but Pravda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Volodymyr Pravda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus V Karlson.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Pravda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pravda wants it to stay on the feet.
Pravda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karlson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pravda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pravda stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlson. Karlson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pravda darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Magnus V Karlson has been cut.
Pravda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pravda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
Karlson looks winded!#T1##KD#
Pravda waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Karlson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Karlson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Pravda chips away with some ground and pound.
Pravda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pravda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Karlson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pravda gets to his feet and stands over Karlson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Karlson felt that one! Pravda unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Karlson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodymyr Pravda!
Volodymyr Pravda decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Checkmate The Crowning Finale
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but Soda shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Soda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karlson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karlson stopping the sweep attempt from Soda.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soda is trying to keep Karlson in close.
Karlson pushes down on Soda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Karlson.
Still in half guard, Karlson seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlson throwing shots but Soda is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Soda wants to control but Karlson is keeping busy.
#T1#
Karlson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karlson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soda keeps working.
Karlson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soda is looking for a sweep. Karlson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soda keeps trying to improve his position.
Karlson is pressing down on Soda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soda is holding on for now.
Karlson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karlson.
Karlson working Soda over with strikes.
Karlson working over Soda with some ground and pound. Soda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Karlson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karlson is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Karlson working Soda over with strikes.
Karlson is taking a breather. Soda 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karlson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karlson drops an elbow to the side of Soda's head.
Karlson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soda is trying is best to control the position here.
Soda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karlson is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Karlson seems content to control.
Karlson winds up and cracks Soda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karlson is thwarting Soda's attempts to control the position.
Soda has hold of Karlson's hands but Karlson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Soda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Karlson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Karlson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Karlson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Karlson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Soda wants to control but Karlson is keeping busy.
Karlson 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.
Soda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karlson working Soda over with strikes.
Karlson not doing much here.
Soda wants to get back to full guard.
Soda is still trying to improve position.
Karlson is taking a breather. Soda 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soda is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus V Karlson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Soda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karlson.
Soda wants to clinch up but Karlson keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Soda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Karlson seems keen to control Soda's posture.
Soda wants to control from the top but Karlson keeps moving. #SUB#
Karlson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Soda rolls with it to try and escape but Karlson cranks on the arm and Soda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus V Karlson!
A very excited looking Magnus V Karlson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Checkmate The Crowning : RD#1
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Karlson takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Magnus V Karlson has been cut.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burnham enables Karlson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burnham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Karlson wants to pass the guard but Burnham is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burnham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karlson postures up in Burnham's guard and throws a big left but Burnham blocks it.
Burnham has control of Karlson's left arm, preventing Karlson from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Karlson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burnham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burnham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burnham! #REVB#
Karlson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham is staying tight to Karlson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Karlson is trying to control Burnham's posture but Burnham avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Burnham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burnham content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Karlson gets back to half guard.
Karlson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burnham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karlson is trying to control the position but Burnham postures up. #T2##SUB#
Karlson looking for a guillotine here but Burnham defends easily.
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Karlson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burnham is aware though and is defending well.
Burnham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Karlson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burnham uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Karlson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burnham taking a breather here. #T3#
Karlson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burnham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Burnham is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karlson wants to get back to full guard.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Karlson is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karlson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burnham is stalling in the full guard.
Burnham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karlson trying to control the position.
Burnham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burnham stopping the sweep attempt from Karlson.#SUB#
Karlson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burnham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burnham won't allow Karlson to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Karlson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Burnham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus V Karlson's cut.
That's time! Karlson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karlson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karlson shoots in for a double leg but Burnham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Burnham tries to counter it with a takedown but Karlson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karlson or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnham, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus V Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burnham but Burnham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burnham changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Burnham misses.
Magnus V Karlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karlson or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnham, which made it look bad.
Burnham changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab by Burnham.#T1##KD2#
Burnham feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karlson sprawling to the canvas! Karlson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burnham finish him?!
#ROC2#
Karlson is rocked!#CUT2#
Magnus V Karlson's cut is getting worse.
Adrian Burnham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnham cracks Karlson with a left hook right on the temple and Karlson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Burnham lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Karlson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Burnham!
An out of breath Adrian Burnham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
PL MMA 18 Gaston vs Moore
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Grzmot looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlson is just out of range.
Grzmot throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Karlson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Grzmot pushes Karlson off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Grzmot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlson trying to get back to full guard but Grzmot takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Grzmot controlling from the full mount.
Karlson is looking to get to half guard.
Grzmot controlling the pace for now.
Grzmot throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Karlson working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Grzmot quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Grzmot but it's paid off an Karlson is forced to tap! Nice work by Grzmot.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Grzmot!
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Event:
PL MMA 14 Merlin vs Van Gaal
Date: Feb 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Grzmot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Karlson is looking for a sweep.
Karlson is trying to control Grzmot's posture but Grzmot avoids it. #SU2#
Grzmot stands up and beckons Karlson to his feet.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Grzmot is looking for the big counter here.
Karlson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Grzmot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karlson quickly recovers to half guard.
Grzmot not doing much here.
Karlson is looking to improve his position.
Grzmot is controlling the pace.
Karlson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1#
Karlson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlson wants to control but Grzmot is keeping busy.
Grzmot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grzmot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karlson is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Karlson actively working from the bottom here.
Karlson gets full guard.
Grzmot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Grzmot stands up from Karlson's guard - Grzmot perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grzmot tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Grzmot tries to sprawl but Karlson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Grzmot kicks off Karlson and gets to his feet.
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grzmot's waist but Grzmot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side. #TD#
Karlson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grzmot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grzmot keeping moving, preventing Karlson from controlling successfully.
Grzmot keeping full guard, as Karlson tries to pass.
Karlson trying to control but Grzmot is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grzmot thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Grzmot has control of Karlson's left arm, preventing Karlson from doing any damage.
Grzmot looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Karlson trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzmot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karlson stopping the sweep attempt from Grzmot.
Karlson is looking to work some ground and pound but Grzmot has wrist control.
Karlson passes Grzmot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karlson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grzmot holds on for dear life, controlling Karlson's posture momentarily.
Grzmot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karlson prevents Grzmot from getting the reversal.
Grzmot tries to hold on but Karlson pushes him away.
Karlson prevents Grzmot from getting the reversal.#T4#
Karlson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grzmot is looking to escape.
Karlson unloads with some shots from mount but Grzmot bucks and avoids them well.
Karlson trying to control but Grzmot is having none of it.
Grzmot regains half guard.
Karlson wants to take a breather but Grzmot is having none of it.
Karlson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grzmot defending well though.
Karlson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Grzmot is defending against the submission attempts here by Karlson.
Grzmot trying to hold on to Karlson's head to control him but Karlson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Grzmot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karlson.
Grzmot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt - Grzmot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grzmot unleashes a big counter combination but Karlson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grzmot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlson fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Grzmot counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus V Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grzmot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karlson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grzmot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Grzmot jumps into guard, dragging Karlson to the mat.
Grzmot wants to sweep here but Karlson controlling him for the moment.
Grzmot keeping moving, preventing Karlson from controlling successfully.
Karlson 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.
Grzmot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Grzmot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karlson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grzmot wants to sweep but no luck.
Grzmot controlling the position.
Karlson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Grzmot looking for a guillotine here but Karlson defends easily.
Grzmot pulls Karlson in close to prevent any damage.
Karlson lands a couple of elbows.
Karlson trying to control but Grzmot is working from the bottom. #T2#
Karlson slips nicely into half guard.
Grzmot is refusing to be controlled, as Karlson sits in half guard.
Karlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grzmot is not content to let Karlson control the position.#SUB#
Karlson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karlson is keen to just control but Grzmot is a slippery customer.
Grzmot is trying to maintain the position but Karlson is very close to passing his half guard.
Roman Grzmot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grzmot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grzmot regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grzmot manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Karlson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Grzmot is trying to keep Karlson in close.
Karlson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grzmot is keeping the position for now.
Grzmot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karlson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Grzmot has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Karlson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Grzmot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
Grzmot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grzmot wants it to stay on the feet.
Karlson sets himself, and Grzmot steps forward looking for the clinch! Karlson avoids it this time.#TD2#
Grzmot looking to score a takedown here. Karlson is defending well but Grzmot drives through and ends up in Karlson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grzmot is one step ahead there.
Grzmot postures up.
#T4#
Grzmot preventing the sweep.
Grzmot wants to control from the top but Karlson keeps moving.
Grzmot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grzmot works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU2#
Grzmot stands up from half guard.
Roman Grzmot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlson checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Grzmot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karlson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grzmot is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karlson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Grzmot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Karlson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grzmot did well to prevent Karlson getting side control.
Grzmot tries to roll over but Karlson keeps him under control.
Grzmot pushes Karlson off looking to stand but Karlson dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Grzmot pushes Karlson off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Karlson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grzmot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karlson trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzmot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grzmot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grzmot throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Grzmot seems keen to control Karlson's posture.
Karlson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Karlson trying to control but Grzmot is working from the bottom.
Karlson tries to free his leg and advance position but Grzmot is retaining full guard.
Karlson throws an elbow that misses. Grzmot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karlson's guard. Nice move by Grzmot!#REVB#
Karlson controls Grzmot momentarily but Grzmot frees himself.
Karlson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlson throws a strike but Grzmot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Karlson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grzmot is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Grzmot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karlson being controlled here, momentarily.
Karlson wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Grzmot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Karlson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grzmot is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Karlson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Grzmot is trying to control Karlson's posture but Karlson avoids it. #SUB#
Karlson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grzmot rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karlson's guard! Nice work there by Grzmot!
Grzmot trying to control but Karlson is working from the bottom.
Karlson wants to control the position but Grzmot says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Karlson is staying active underneath Grzmot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Grzmot seems content to control.
Grzmot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grzmot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grzmot wants to stand but Karlson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
Grzmot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grzmot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karlson's head.
Grzmot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karlson defending well though.
Karlson is pressing down on Grzmot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karlson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Grzmot is now in half guard.
Grzmot content to control rather than advance.
Karlson wants to control but Grzmot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karlson is trying to get back to full guard.
Magnus V Karlson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Grzmot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grzmot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Grzmot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grzmot 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Grzmot!
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Event:
PL MMA 9 Karlson IV vs Iduna
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Laden tries to sprawl but Karlson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.
Laden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karlson.
Laden is looking to improve his position.
Karlson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laden defending well though. #SUB#
Karlson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karlson. #SUB#
Karlson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Karlson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karlson. #T1#
Laden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Karlson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Karlson, into his guard. #REVB#
Laden looking to pass the guard.
Karlson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laden's guard. #REVR#
Karlson postures up and lands a big shot to Laden's brow.
Karlson 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.
Karlson stands and throws Laden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laden is not content to let Karlson control the position. #T2#
An elbow from Karlson crashes against the mat.
Laden struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlson tries to advance to mount but Laden denies him.
Karlson is looking to take a break and control but Laden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laden parries the strikes from Karlson easily there. Karlson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Laden to escape.
Karlson is trying to move to mount but Laden reverses beautifully and ends up in Karlson's guard.
Karlson looking to control but Laden passes into half guard.
#T3#
Karlson gets full guard.#SUB#
Karlson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Karlson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laden has passed into half guard!
Laden controlling the action here.
Karlson is looking for a sweep. Laden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karlson is trying to control but Laden manages to pass to mount!
Laden avoids the attempt from Karlson to control.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karlson wants to control but Laden is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Karlson has a hand on Laden's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laden takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karlson tries to improve his position but instead Laden has taken his back!
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 Magnus V Karlson 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.
#R2##TD#
Karlson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Laden struggling a bit here.
Laden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karlson's best efforts.
Karlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karlson wants to take a breather but Laden is having none of it.
Laden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magnus V Karlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karlson wants to pass the guard but Laden is defending well.
Karlson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laden defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Karlson seems to be working for a kimura but Laden defends the submission attempt.
Laden taking some punishment here, with Karlson in his half guard. #T1#
Laden trying to control here.
Laden is not content to let Karlson control the position.
Karlson misses with a head shot. Laden uses the momentum to regain guard.
Laden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karlson throwing strikes from guard but Laden blocks nicely.
Karlson is working Laden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Laden controlling the position.
Karlson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karlson. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Karlson shoots in and gets a takedown into Laden's guard.
Laden pulls Karlson in close to prevent any damage.
Karlson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karlson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Laden is pulling down on Karlson's head to control his posture.
Karlson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karlson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karlson trying to control but Laden is working from the bottom.
Laden wants to sweep here but Karlson controlling him for the moment.
Laden keeping moving, preventing Karlson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Karlson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laden dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Karlson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Karlson wants to improve his position but instead Laden has moved into half guard.
Karlson trying to control here.
Laden prevents Karlson from improving his position.
Karlson wants to control but Laden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Karlson has given up his back here. Will Laden look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Karlson right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus V Karlson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Karlson shoots in and bounces Laden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karlson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laden is refusing to be controlled, as Karlson sits in half guard.
Karlson throwing shots but Laden is blocking nicely.
Karlson is stalling here. Laden is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Karlson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laden has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Karlson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Karlson wants to control but Laden postures up.
Karlson tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Laden working away.
Laden blocks the strikes from Karlson.
Karlson tries to improve position but can't.
Karlson seems a little lost for a moment, as Laden dominates the positioning.
Karlson is trying to get back to half guard.
Laden works to advance to full mount. Karlson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Laden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karlson is looking to get to half guard.
Karlson wants to control but Laden is having none of it.#T2#
Karlson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Karlson is working to get back to half guard.
Laden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Karlson is looking to improve his position but Laden isn't that keen on the idea.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Karlson tries to lock up and control but Laden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karlson is trying to reverse the position but instead Laden has taken his back - oops!
Laden not allowing Karlson to control his hands.
Karlson rolls, trying to escape but Laden keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlson is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laden controlling the positon.#T4#
Laden has the hooks in. Karlson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Karlson breaks Laden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Karlson throws a strike but Laden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Karlson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laden advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Laden stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bin Laden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karlson 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magnus V Karlson!
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Event:
PL MMA 5 Aurelio vs Laden
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Kristofsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karlson wants to get back to full guard.
Karlson is doing well to control the position and prevent Kristofsson from advancing to side control.#ES#
Karlson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Karlson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kristofsson's guard.
Karlson advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlson controls the position from side control.
Karlson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kristofsson some visible discomfort.
Kristofsson is trying to control Karlson's posture but Karlson avoids it.
Kristofsson throws a few strikes from the bottom but Karlson takes advantage and mounts!
Kristofsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karlson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T1##SUB#
Kristofsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karlson.
Kristofsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karlson avoids the attempt from Kristofsson to control.
Karlson raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Karlson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kristofsson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Karlson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kristofsson is defending well.
Kristofsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karlson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Karlson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kristofsson!
Karlson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kristofsson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Karlson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Kristofsson is rocked!#SUB#
Karlson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kristofsson is on top in guard.
Kristofsson is still in real trouble! Can Karlson finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kristofsson won't allow Karlson to sweep him here.
Karlson keeping moving, preventing Kristofsson from controlling successfully.
Kristofsson seems to have recovered his senses.#SU2#
Kristofsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kristofsson throws a right hand that Karlson ducks under and follows up with a left that Karlson also avoids with ease.
Karlson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kristofsson looks winded!#TD#
Karlson dives in and scores a takedown into Kristofsson's guard.#T3#
Karlson is stalling in the full guard.
Karlson is pushing down on Kristofsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kristofsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Karlson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kristofsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karlson slips a nice elbow through Kristofsson's hands, connecting with Kristofsson's forehead.
Karlson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Karlson. #SUB#
Karlson is working for a kimura but Kristofsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Karlson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Karlson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Karlson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karlson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kristofsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karlson lands with a punch from half guard.
Kristofsson is in trouble now - Karlson has advanced to mount!
Karlson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kristofsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kristofsson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Karlson around the waist but Karlson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Karlson is the winner by TKO! Karlson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus V Karlson!
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Event:
PL MMA 1 Dadaeff vs Barraca
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Kristofsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Karlson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kristofsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Karlson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kristofsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karlson's guard! Nice work there by Kristofsson!
Karlson wants to sweep here but Kristofsson controlling him for the moment.
Karlson pulls Kristofsson in to control the position.
Kristofsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristofsson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karlson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Karlson preventing the sweep.
Kristofsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karlson landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Karlson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Karlson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kristofsson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Karlson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magnus V Karlson!
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