PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsubasa J Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

J Champ
vs
Karlsson

186 cm
24
210 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

188 cm
30
223 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tsubasa J Champ!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karlsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. J Champ did well to prevent Karlsson getting side control.

Karlsson is working for a submission of some sort.
J Champ is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
J Champ wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
J Champ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karlsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Karlsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
J Champ wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson with the ground and pound but J Champ uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Karlsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karlsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karlsson pushes down on J Champ's leg and manages to get into half guard.
J Champ tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg.
Karlsson wants to control but J Champ is keeping him busy.

Karlsson is looking for a kimura but J Champ is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karlsson to get the leverage.
J Champ is looking to escape.
Karlsson works his way into full mount!
Karlsson misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
J Champ is trying to escape the mount.

Karlsson looking for a guillotine from mount but J Champ is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Karlsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karlsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
J Champ is working to get back to half guard.
J Champ tries to improve his position but instead Karlsson has taken his back!
J Champ is trying to remain composed but Karlsson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
J Champ wants to escape the position.

Karlsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. J Champ knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften J Champ for a finish.

Karlsson is persistently looking for the submission but J Champ is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
J Champ is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Karlsson controlling well, preventing J Champ from escaping the position.
J Champ turns into Karlsson and is now in his guard.
Karlsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as J Champ controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karlsson is on top in guard.
Karlsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
J Champ pushes Karlsson off looking to stand but Karlsson dives back in and keeps control.
Karlsson wants to take a breather but J Champ is having none of it.
J Champ gets back to full guard.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but J Champ is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
J Champ trying to keep a closed guard but Karlsson is proving a slippery customer.
Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Karlsson pushing down on J Champ's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
J Champ tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to take a breather but J Champ is having none of it.
J Champ trying to control here.
Karlsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Karlsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Karlsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed J Champ's head.
Karlsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karlsson thows a huge punch but J Champ dodges it nicely.
Karlsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
J Champ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karlsson on the ground.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
J Champ is looking to improve his position.
J Champ won't allow Karlsson to pass to mount.
J Champ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karlsson.
J Champ tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg.

Karlsson seems to be looking for submissions.

Karlsson is looking for a kimura here.
J Champ keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson working J Champ over with strikes.
J Champ is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
Karlsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Karlsson is looking for a kimura but J Champ is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karlsson to get the leverage.
Karlsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
J Champ gets back to full guard.
J Champ 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.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
J Champ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Karlsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! J Champ is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! J Champ has escaped and now he's on top!

Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
J Champ stopping the sweep attempt from Karlsson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
J Champ wants to get up but he can't break Karlsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Karlsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Karlsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Karlsson blocks a head kick by J Champ.
J Champ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from J Champ.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but J Champ is just out of range.
J Champ 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
J Champ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Karlsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jimmy Karlsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karlsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
J Champ is looking to improve his position.

Karlsson seems to be working for a kimura but J Champ defends the submission attempt.
Karlsson wants to take a breather but J Champ is having none of it.

Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, J Champ has managed to free his arm - good work.
J Champ trying to hold on to Karlsson's head to control him but Karlsson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson thows a huge punch but J Champ dodges it nicely.
Karlsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed J Champ's head.
Karlsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
J Champ wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Karlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so J Champ is just riding it out for now. Karlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Karlsson thows a huge punch but J Champ dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
J Champ wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Karlsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karlsson tries to pass to full mount but J Champ defends it.

Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, J Champ has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karlsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for J Champ because Karlsson loaded up on that one.
Karlsson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for J Champ because Karlsson loaded up on that one.
Karlsson lands with some strikes.

It looks like Tsubasa J Champ has been cut.
Karlsson with good strikes from the mount here!
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 scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Karlsson landing strikes from the mount.
Karlsson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
J Champ blocking the ground and pound.
Karlsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns J Champ that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Karlsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Karlsson landing shots from mount.
Karlsson looking to control but J Champ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karlsson with shots to the head and body - J Champ looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
J Champ has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Karlsson's lack of action.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

J Champ is defending against the submission attempts here by Karlsson.
Karlsson controlling the pace.
Karlsson tries to pass to full mount but J Champ defends it.
Karlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throwing shots but J Champ is blocking nicely.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
J Champ wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Karlsson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on J Champ's thigh. J Champ counters though and makes it back to full guard.
J Champ bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karlsson's guard.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
J Champ trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karlsson's guard.
J Champ won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
J Champ trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tsubasa J Champ.
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
J Champ scores with a head kick.

It looks like Jimmy Karlsson has been cut.
J Champ is looking to land body kicks.
Karlsson scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but J Champ is out of range.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but J Champ swivels and escapes.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
J Champ is looking to land body kicks.
J Champ misses with an attempted mid kick.
J Champ throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
J Champ throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown but J Champ shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! J Champ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

J Champ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson lands with a right hand.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson dives in and grabs J Champ's left leg, looking for a takedown. J Champ pushes down on Karlsson's head and hops out.
J Champ throws a push kick but Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
Karlsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has J Champ pinned against the cage. J Champ gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
J Champ throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
J Champ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
J Champ looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
J Champ feints and then cracks Karlsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karlsson down.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. J Champ didn't see that one coming.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but J Champ is just out of range.
J Champ throws a low kick but Karlsson avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. J Champ does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
J Champ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
J Champ lands a head kick. Karlsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tsubasa J Champ is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
J Champ avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from J Champ. No joy for Karlsson on that attempt.
Tsubasa J Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Karlsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. J Champ does a little dance to reset his feet.
J Champ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
J Champ misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
J Champ throws the kick towards the body but Karlsson avoids it.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts J Champ as he jumps to the side.
Karlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
J Champ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with J Champ but J Champ pushes him off and we're back to square one.
J Champ misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before J Champ can pounce on him.
Karlsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jimmy Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles J Champ. J Champ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karlsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by J Champ.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but J Champ swivels and escapes.

Karlsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
J Champ is desperately trying to improve his position but Karlsson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
J Champ blocking the ground and pound.
J Champ is desperately trying to improve his position but Karlsson has a good base and remains in mount.
J Champ gets back to half guard.
Karlsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karlsson trying to control the action but J Champ is working from the bottom.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
J Champ slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karlsson postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
J Champ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
J Champ looking to control.
J Champ wants to stand up but Karlsson is controlling him.
J Champ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karlsson throwing strikes from guard but J Champ blocks nicely.
J Champ is trying to keep Karlsson in close.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. J Champ is keeping the position for now.
Karlsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Karlsson 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.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but J Champ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
J Champ keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Karlsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tsubasa J Champ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karlsson trying to mount his opponent but J Champ defends it.
Karlsson wants to take a breather but J Champ is having none of it.
J Champ is trying to get back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Karlsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
J Champ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karlsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Karlsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karlsson blocks the strikes from J Champ.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karlsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jimmy Karlsson!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jimmy Karlsson!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jimmy Karlsson!

Jimmy Karlsson wins by unanimous decision!
Jimmy Karlsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jimmy Karlsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.