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Event:
RL24 Gracie v Dunstable
Date: Nov 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Darchidze misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Darchidze tries to roll over but Karlsson keeps him under control.
Karlsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karlsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Darchidze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karlsson tries to pass to full mount but Darchidze defends it.
Darchidze is looking to improve his position.
Darchidze trying to control but Karlsson postures up.
Darchidze is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Darchidze gets back to full guard.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darchidze wants to sweep here but Karlsson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Karlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darchidze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Darchidze's legs - danger averted.
Darchidze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Darchidze wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Darchidze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson throwing strikes but missing.
Darchidze controlling Karlsson's posture.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Darchidze is retaining full guard.
Darchidze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karlsson's guard. #REVR#
Darchidze tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Darchidze from controlling successfully. #T2#
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Darchidze isn't so interested in that idea.
Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Darchidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now.
Darchidze won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet.
Darchidze wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Karlsson wants to stand up but Darchidze is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darchidze shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been informed that Karlsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Darchidze enables Karlsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Darchidze manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darchidze is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Darchidze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darchidze won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
Karlsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Darchidze passes into half guard. #SUB#
Darchidze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darchidze trying to pass the guard but Karlsson defending well. #SUB#
Darchidze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karlsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Darchidze.
Darchidze is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karlsson!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timo Karlsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Darchidze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karlsson sprawls well initially but Darchidze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Darchidze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Darchidze is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Darchidze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darchidze works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karlsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Darchidze's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Darchidze's back!
Darchidze trying to control the action but Karlsson just sinks the hooks in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is riding his opponent, not letting Darchidze buck him off.
Darchidze trying to control the action but Karlsson just sinks the hooks in.
Karlsson trying to control.#T1#
Karlsson avoiding Darchidze 's attempts to control his hands.
Karlsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Timo Karlsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darchidze just trying to survive but Karlsson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Karlsson trying to control momentarily.
Karlsson biding his time, controlling Darchidze.
Karlsson punches Darchidze on the ear.
Even with his hooks in, Karlsson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Darchidze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darchidze breaks Karlsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Darchidze wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Darchidze is standing up over Karlsson. Karlsson looks to escape but Darchidze dives into side control.
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darchidze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlsson keeps working.
Karlsson is looking to regain half guard here but Darchidze keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Karlsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Darchidze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karlsson tries to buck Darchidze off but Darchidze is having none of it.#SUB#
Darchidze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karlsson, who protects the arm well.
Karlsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karlsson is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karlsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Darchidze passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Karlsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darchidze is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karlsson!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Darchidze is trying to control the position but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Darchidze keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timo Karlsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3##TD2#
Karlsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Darchidze tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karlsson is in Darchidze's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darchidze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darchidze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darchidze controls Karlsson momentarily but Karlsson frees himself.
Darchidze wants to sweep but no luck.
Darchidze has Karlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Darchidze keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Karlsson advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darchidze is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
Darchidze can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Darchidze is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Darchidze is working from the bottom.
Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Karlsson wants to control but Darchidze is keeping him busy.
Darchidze wants to control but Karlsson postures up.
Darchidze is looking for a sweep.
Darchidze seems a little lost for a moment, as Karlsson dominates the positioning.
Karlsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Karlsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Karlsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Darchidze, who protects the arm well.
Karlsson trying to control the position but Darchidze is working away. #T2#
Karlsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Darchidze's legs. #SUB2#
Karlsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Darchidze avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karlsson.
Darchidze sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Karlsson seems to be working for a kimura but Darchidze defends the submission attempt.
Darchidze is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Darchidze keeping hold of Karlsson's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Karlsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darchidze is controlling Karlsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darchidze wants to get back to full guard.
Darchidze is trying to maintain the position but Karlsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Darchidze wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Darchidze trying to control here.
Darchidze taking some punishment here, with Karlsson in his half guard.
Karlsson trying to control from half guard but Darchidze is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson controlling the action here.
Darchidze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darchidze.
Darchidze is trying to keep Karlsson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darchidze controlling the position.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Darchidze is keeping the position.
Mikheil Darchidze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Karlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darchidze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Darchidze's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karlsson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Karlsson!
A very excited looking Timo Karlsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Mikheil Darchidze had this to say: 'Okay, okay, I lose today, but no one stop Mikheil! Maybe I need 3 lungs, yes? He faster, I admit it. But I be back! You not see last of me, I promise you! I run circles ‘round him next time—watch me! Two lungs, still too strong, next time I take victory!'. |
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Event:
RLMMA 23 - Bocharov v Grindah
Date: Oct 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Karlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Banks's guard.
Karlsson prevents Banks from getting back to his feet.
Banks keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Banks wants to stand up but Karlsson is controlling him.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Karlsson passes into half guard.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Karlsson 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.
Banks is trying to stand.
#T1##SUB#
Karlsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karlsson works his way into full mount!
Karlsson trying to control but Banks is having none of it.
Karlsson with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T2#
Karlsson controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Karlsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Banks tries to buck Karlsson off but Karlsson takes his back! #SUB#
Karlsson is persistently looking for the submission but Banks is defending it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karlsson is working the ground and pound. Can Banks escape?
Karlsson has Banks flattened out and is raining down punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Banks. #SUB#
Karlsson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Banks is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Karlsson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Banks taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Karlsson!
A less than humble Timo Karlsson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Sapi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Karlsson gets the takedown into side control.
Karlsson in side control, throwing shots but Sapi defends.
Sapi seems a little lost for a moment, as Karlsson dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson working away.
Sapi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Karlsson taking a breather here. #SUB#
Karlsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karlsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Karlsson just content to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sapi stops Karlsson from passing to mount.
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. #SUB#
Karlsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karlsson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Karlsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Sapi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karlsson just content to control the position. #SUB#
Karlsson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sapi is trying to escape and Karlsson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sapi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Karlsson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timo Karlsson!
Timo Karlsson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Karlsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bitok is trying to defend but Karlsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Karlsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson uses his free foot to push down on Bitok's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bitok.
Karlsson with a couple of short strikes.#T1#
Karlsson controlling his opponent.
Bitok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karlsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bitok looks a forlorn figure.
#T2##SUB#
Karlsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bitok is surviving well by controlling Karlsson's body position as best he can.
Karlsson landing strikes from the mount.
Karlsson controlling his opponent.
Bitok is in a horrible position here. Karlsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Karlsson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Karlsson content just to control the position here. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Karlsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Bitok frees his head quite easily.
Karlsson is landing with some decent strikes but Bitok is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Karlsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karlsson 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.#T4#
Bitok is bucking up trying to escape but Karlsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Karlsson unloading with bombs!
Bitok looks winded!
Karlsson controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karlsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Karlsson looking to finish Bitok with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bitok!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitok in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Karlsson dominated that 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.#R2##TD#
Karlsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Karlsson 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.
Karlsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Karlsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karlsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karlsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bitok for as long as he can get away with.
Karlsson 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.
Still in half guard, Karlsson seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bitok is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Karlsson is looking to advance position but Bitok won't allow it. #T4#
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.
Karlsson trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bitok is trying to counter with his kicks.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Bitok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bitok napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlsson advances to mount.
Karlsson controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Karlsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bitok shoots in and drives through. Karlsson sprawls well.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bitok as he avoids it easily.
Bitok throws a big counter head kick but Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Bitok stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlsson. Karlsson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Karlsson looking to score a takedown here. Bitok is defending well but Karlsson drives through and ends up in Bitok's guard.
Karlsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson continues to stall.#T1#
Karlsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Karlsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bitok can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Timo Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Karlsson dives in and scores a takedown into Bitok's guard.
Karlsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karlsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bitok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karlsson in particular looking to stall.
More hug and hope from Karlsson.
Bitok trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karlsson takes Bitok's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bitok is in trouble.
Karlsson is punishing Bitok with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kulata Bitok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Karlsson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bitok is doing well to defend. Karlsson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bitok is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Karlsson!
A very excited looking Timo Karlsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Karlsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karlsson shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.#TD2#
Karlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion working a defensive guard but Karlsson passes into half guard.
Karlsson working over Salvacion with some ground and pound. Salvacion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Karlsson stalling.
Karlsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Karlsson is trying for a kimura here. Salvacion looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Karlsson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timo Karlsson!
A very excited looking Timo Karlsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GrappleMania
Date: Aug 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gavyn Cobb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Timo Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cobb gets tackled into the cage by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Cobb drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karlsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karlsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cobb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karlsson's coach down at KO MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karlsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karlsson is pressed up against the cage. Cobb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karlsson down to the mat. Karlsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karlsson fails to land the takedown.
Cobb tries to counter by clinching up but Karlsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobb tries to avoid it but Karlsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobb to the ground. Cobb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cobb tries to counter by clinching up but Karlsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavyn Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Karlsson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson shoots in but Cobb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cobb sprawls well. He's pushed Karlsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cobb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karlsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karlsson somewhat.
Karlsson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Cobb counters by moving into the clinch.
Cobb stops a takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Karlsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobb looking for a takedown.
Cobb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cobb gets underhooks to prevent Karlsson's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Karlsson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cobb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cobb (0) vs (4) Karlsson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobb rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Karlsson wants to take a breather but Cobb is having none of it.
Karlsson prevents Cobb from improving his position.#SUB#
Cobb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karlsson pulls his head out easily.
Cobb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karlsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karlsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cobb (4) vs (4) Karlsson#SUB#
Cobb is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Karlsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Karlsson trying to control the position but Cobb manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
I really don't envy Karlsson right now.
#SUB#
Karlsson fending off the submission attempt from Cobb. #SUB#
Karlsson fending off the submission attempt from Cobb.
Karlsson is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Cobb has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cobb not allowing Karlsson to control his hands. #SUB#
Cobb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Karlsson is in bad spot here.
#T5##SUB#
Cobb has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Karlsson is in real trouble here. Cobb gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Karlsson is tapping out! Cobb wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gavyn Cobb!
A less than humble Gavyn Cobb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Grapple Night in America 4*
Date: Aug 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jerome Matsubara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Timo Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlsson.
Matsubara tries to counter by clinching up but Karlsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsubara pinned against the cage. Matsubara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karlsson has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Matsubara counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Matsubara (4) vs (0) Karlsson
Jerome Matsubara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Karlsson.
Matsubara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlsson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is trying to improve his position.
Karlsson wants to control but Matsubara postures up.
Karlsson is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Karlsson is not content to let Matsubara control the position.
Matsubara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Matsubara wants to control but Karlsson is keeping him busy.
Matsubara laying and praying for a moment but Karlsson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Karlsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Karlsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsubara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Karlsson has his foot on Matsubara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsubara works his way back into a safe position though.
Karlsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Matsubara trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson seems keen to control Matsubara's posture.
Matsubara wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Matsubara looking to pass the guard.
Matsubara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matsubara wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Matsubara is really struggling to control Karlsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karlsson is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Matsubara wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
Karlsson managing to control the position.
Matsubara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsubara trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Matsubara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson controlling the position.
Matsubara slips nicely into half guard.
Karlsson is not content to let Matsubara control the position.#T4#
Karlsson is holding on to half guard well.
Karlsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karlsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matsubara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsubara (4) vs (2) Karlsson
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Matsubara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Matsubara is trying to keep Karlsson in close.
Matsubara keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Karlsson passes Matsubara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karlsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but Matsubara defending well.
Matsubara is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Matsubara is trying to get back to full guard.
Karlsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Karlsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Karlsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Matsubara tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg. #T7##SUB2#
Karlsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matsubara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karlsson.
Matsubara is trying to control but Karlsson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsubara (4) vs (5) Karlsson
Matsubara can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Karlsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Matsubara frees his head quite easily.
#T8#
Matsubara holds on, trying desperately to control.
Matsubara wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Matsubara (4) vs (8) Karlsson#SUB2#
Matsubara is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Karlsson gets his way!
#SUB2#
Karlsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Matsubara rolls, trying to escape but Karlsson keeps control of the position.
Matsubara trying to control the position but Karlsson manages to sink in the hooks. #T9##SUB2#
Karlsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Matsubara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Matsubara for a finish.
Matsubara tries to escape but Karlsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matsubara trying to control but not successfully.
Matsubara is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Karlsson.
Matsubara rolls, trying to escape but Karlsson keeps control of the position.
Karlsson controlling the position well here. Matsubara rolled but Karlsson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Matsubara wants to control his opponent's hands but Karlsson gets his hands free. #T10##SUB2#
Karlsson is persistently looking for the submission but Matsubara is defending it well.
Matsubara is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matsubara can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Matsubara won't enjoy being in this position. Karlsson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Matsubara is tapping - it's over boys! Karlsson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Karlsson!
A less than humble Timo Karlsson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Maverick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maverick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Karlsson looking for a guillotine here but Maverick defends easily.
Maverick looking to pass the guard.
Karlsson is trying to control the position but Maverick postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maverick controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1##TD#
Maverick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Maverick isn't so interested in that idea.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson is wriggling around but Maverick manages to pass to half guard.
Karlsson tries to get to full guard but Maverick has control of the leg.
Maverick wants to free his trapped foot but Karlsson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Karlsson trying to control here.
Maverick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karlsson is looking to escape.
Maverick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maverick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maverick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karlsson is looking to escape. #T3##SUB#
Maverick is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Karlsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Karlsson shrugs it off.
Maverick looking to control but Karlsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karlsson can't escape the position.
Karlsson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Karlsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Maverick has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Karlsson taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Maverick!
Mason Maverick thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Karlsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graves to the ground. Karlsson is now in Graves's guard.
Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Karlsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Karlsson trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Karlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Graves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Karlsson forces his way into half guard.
Karlsson is looking to advance position but Graves won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Karlsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Graves can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karlsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karlsson prevents Graves from improving his position.#T3#
Karlsson content to control rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Karlsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves being controlled here, momentarily.
Karlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Graves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Graves throwing strikes but missing.
Karlsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Karlsson blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Karlsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Graves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karlsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Karlsson trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Karlsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Graves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves wants to sweep here but Karlsson controlling him for the moment.
Graves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karlsson controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Karlsson trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Graves fails with the takedown.#TD#
Karlsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Graves quickly recovers to half guard.
Graves trying to control but Karlsson postures up.
Graves wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Karlsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karlsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Timo Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Karlsson trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karlsson connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Karlsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dylan Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Karlsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karlsson controlling the position from side mount.
Graves parries the strikes from Karlsson easily there. Karlsson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Graves to escape.
Karlsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlsson trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Karlsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Karlsson feints and as Graves raises his hands in defense, Karlsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karlsson trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Karlsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Graves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karlsson passes Graves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
#T1#
Karlsson trying to mount his opponent but Graves defends it.
Karlsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karlsson is looking to advance position but Graves won't allow it.
Karlsson controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlsson circles away.#TD#
Karlsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Graves keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is pulling down on Karlsson's head to control his posture.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Karlsson trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Karlsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graves sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Graves gets caught napping as Karlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Graves manages to retain guard.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving. #T4#
Karlsson is really struggling to control Graves but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Graves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Karlsson pulls Graves in to control the position.
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Graves isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Dylan Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timo Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson seems keen to control Graves's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlsson 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Karlsson!
In his post fight interview, Timo Karlsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Firmino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Firmino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlsson.
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Firmino.
Karlsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Firmino throws a right and a left that Karlsson avoids nicely.
Karlsson shoots for a takedown but Firmino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karlsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFirmino.
Firmino cracks a nice hook into Karlsson's ribs.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Firmino.
#TD2#
Karlsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Firmino's guard.
Firmino looking to control.
Karlsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson stays in close to Firmino's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Firmino looking for a guillotine here but Karlsson defends easily.
Firmino looking to control but Karlsson passes into half guard.
Karlsson working Firmino over with strikes.
Karlsson stalling.
Let's hope that Karlsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Firmino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Firmino wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karlsson works his way into full mount!
Karlsson raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2#
Karlsson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Karlsson lands a big elbow.
Karlsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karlsson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Firmino is holding on tight.
Firmino is desperately trying to improve his position but Karlsson has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karlsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Firmino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Firmino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Firmino tries to get out of the position.
Karlsson controlling from the full mount.
Firmino wants to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.#T4#
Karlsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Karlsson controlling his opponent.
Firmino is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Karlsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Firmino is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Karlsson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Firmino is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timo Karlsson!
Timo Karlsson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jun 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Robert Arroyo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Timo Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Karlsson shoots in and bounces Arroyo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arroyo (0) vs (2) Karlsson
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arroyo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Arroyo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Karlsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arroyo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arroyo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arroyo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arroyo (4) vs (2) Karlsson#SUB#
Arroyo tries for a kimura but Karlsson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson being controlled for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Arroyo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karlsson, who protects the arm well.
Arroyo working away.
Karlsson trying his best to control but Arroyo has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arroyo (6) vs (2) Karlsson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson tries to hold on but Arroyo postures up.#T2#
Arroyo controlling his opponent.
Karlsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karlsson tries to hold on but Arroyo pushes him away.
Karlsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Arroyo controlling his opponent. #T3#
Karlsson tries to reverse the position but Arroyo maintains control.
Arroyo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Karlsson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arroyo (9) vs (2) Karlsson
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Arroyo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Karlsson is defending well though. Arroyo let's go of the attempt for now.
Karlsson breaks Arroyo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arroyo (9) vs (4) Karlsson#T4#
Arroyo controlling Karlsson's posture. #SUB#
Arroyo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Arroyo is keeping the position.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving. #T5#
Karlsson passes Arroyo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back.
Karlsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Arroyo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karlsson in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Arroyo is pressing down on Karlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arroyo is keeping the position for now.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Arroyo looking to control.
Karlsson content to stall in guard here.
Karlsson trying to control but Arroyo is working from the bottom. #T7#
Karlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Arroyo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karlsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karlsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Arroyo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arroyo (11) vs (4) Karlsson#T8##SUB2#
Karlsson is looking for a triangle here but Arroyo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (14) vs (4) Karlsson
Arroyo working away.
Karlsson stops Arroyo from passing to mount.
Karlsson is trying to control Arroyo's posture but Arroyo avoids it. #T9#
Karlsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arroyo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arroyo taking a breather here.
Arroyo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A control attempt from Karlsson but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arroyo (16) vs (4) Karlsson#T10#
Karlsson is looking to improve his position but Arroyo isn't that keen on the idea.
Arroyo content just to control the position here.
Karlsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Arroyo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karlsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arroyo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arroyo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arroyo (16) vs (8) Karlsson#T11#
Arroyo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Karlsson.
Arroyo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Will Karlsson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Karlsson not allowing Arroyo to control his hands.
Arroyo is keeping busy.
#T12#
What can Arroyo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Arroyo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Karlsson.
#SUB2#
Karlsson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Karlsson looking for the choke from the back.
Karlsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Despite being in a bad position, Arroyo is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T13#
Karlsson trying to control.
Arroyo is trying to break free.
Arroyo staying busy and making it hard for Karlsson to control. #SUB2#
Karlsson looking to break Arroyo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arroyo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karlsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Karlsson controlling the positon.
Karlsson keeps control of the position as Arroyo tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arroyo wants to control his opponent's hands but Karlsson gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arroyo takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
Robert Arroyo is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Robert Arroyo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jun 14, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Timo Karlsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Marty Rainey!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Karlsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karlsson (4) vs (0) Rainey
A lull in the action here.
Karlsson tries to advance to mount but Rainey denies him.
Rainey tries to improve position but can't.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Rainey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rainey gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Karlsson 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.
#T1#
Rainey gets back to full guard.
Rainey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karlsson controls the pace.
Rainey wants to sweep here but Karlsson controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Rainey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karlsson defends it easily.
Karlsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rainey is trying to control the position but Karlsson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Karlsson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karlsson preventing the sweep. #T4#
Karlsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rainey has control of Karlsson's left arm, preventing Karlsson from doing any damage.
Karlsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rainey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Karlsson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rainey. Score +3 for passing guard: Karlsson (7) vs (0) Rainey#T5#
Karlsson trying to control the action but Rainey is working from the bottom.
Karlsson taking a breather here.
Karlsson wants to control but Rainey is keeping him busy. #T6#
A lull in the action here as Karlsson stalls from top position.
Rainey is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Karlsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rainey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Rainey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Karlsson controls the position.
Rainey tries to bench press Karlsson off him but Karlsson keeps the position.
Rainey keeps trying to improve his position.
Rainey is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8##T9#
Rainey tries to buck Karlsson off but Karlsson is having none of it.
Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rainey keeps working.
Rainey struggling a bit here.
Rainey is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Karlsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rainey, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T10#
Karlsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Rainey is working from the bottom.
Karlsson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Karlsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rainey for as long as he can get away with.
Rainey is looking for a sweep.
Rainey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Karlsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Rainey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12#
Karlsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Karlsson trying to advance position but Rainey counters by regaining guard.
Rainey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rainey keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Karlsson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Rainey trying to keep a closed guard but Karlsson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Karlsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rainey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rainey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rainey! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karlsson (7) vs (4) Rainey
Karlsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T14#
Rainey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlsson keeps working.
Karlsson trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rainey wants to control but Karlsson is keeping him busy.
Karlsson is controlling Rainey's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karlsson takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Timo Karlsson 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:
TWGC 44 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jun 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Timo Karlsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Reagan Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Skinner enables Karlsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skinner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karlsson (2) vs (0) Skinner#SUB#
Karlsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Skinner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karlsson (2) vs (2) Skinner
Skinner won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
Skinner trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson has his hands on Skinner's head, controlling the position.
Karlsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Karlsson 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.
Skinner trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Karlsson is controlling Skinner's posture.
Skinner trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skinner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karlsson holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Skinner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karlsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Skinner from controlling successfully.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Skinner wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Karlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karlsson wants to sweep here but Skinner controlling him for the moment.
Karlsson managing to control the position. #T3#
Skinner preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Karlsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karlsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Karlsson, not yet.
Skinner wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Skinner looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karlsson (4) vs (2) Skinner#T4#
Skinner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Karlsson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karlsson (7) vs (2) Skinner
Skinner tries to improve position but can't.
Karlsson controls the position from side control.
Skinner wants to control but Karlsson postures up.
Skinner is trying to escape the position but Karlsson is controlling the position.
Skinner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Karlsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Karlsson (9) vs (2) Skinner
Skinner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Skinner tries to improve his position but instead Karlsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Karlsson (12) vs (2) Skinner
Karlsson controlling from the back.
Skinner staying busy and making it hard for Karlsson to control.
Karlsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Karlsson has the hooks in. Skinner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Karlsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Skinner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skinner tries to roll but Karlsson sticks to his back.
Skinner wants to control his opponent's hands but Karlsson gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Karlsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Skinner is really stuck here.
#T7#
Karlsson controlling from the back.#SUB#
Karlsson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Skinner taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Karlsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Timo Karlsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timo Karlsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nikolai Andreyev!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Karlsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andreyev on his heels. He'll look to pass Andreyev's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karlsson (2) vs (0) Andreyev
Karlsson is stalling in the full guard.
Andreyev controls Karlsson momentarily but Karlsson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Andreyev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreyev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreyev, not yet. #T1#
Karlsson stands and throws Andreyev's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karlsson (5) vs (0) Andreyev
Andreyev is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Karlsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Karlsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andreyev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Karlsson tries to advance to mount but Andreyev denies him.
Karlsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Andreyev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Karlsson uses his free foot to push down on Andreyev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Andreyev. Score +3 for passing guard: Karlsson (8) vs (0) Andreyev
Karlsson controlling his opponent.
Karlsson wants to take Andreyev's back but he can't do it this time.
Andreyev working to try and regain half guard.
Karlsson content just to control the position here. #T4#
Karlsson wants to take his opponent's back but instead Andreyev manages to regain half guard.
Karlsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Andreyev wants to get back to full guard but Karlsson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karlsson (11) vs (0) Andreyev#T5#
Karlsson takes a little break here. Andreyev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Andreyev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Andreyev stops Karlsson from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Andreyev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreyev trying to remain calm as Karlsson controls from the top position.#SUB#
Karlsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7##SUB#
Karlsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andreyev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andreyev controls the position for a moment.#SUB#
Karlsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8##SUB#
Karlsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andreyev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andreyev prevents Karlsson from improving position. #SUB#
Karlsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andreyev is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Andreyev keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreyev is trying to control Karlsson's posture but Karlsson avoids it.
Karlsson controlling the position.
Karlsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andreyev for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Karlsson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Karlsson (13) vs (0) Andreyev
Andreyev tries to hold on but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andreyev tries to lock up and control but Karlsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karlsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Karlsson mounts Andreyev! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andreyev tries to lock up and control but Karlsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andreyev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karlsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Karlsson controlling from the full mount.
Karlsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Karlsson continues to stall.#SUB#
Karlsson working for a submission but Andreyev is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Karlsson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Andreyev is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Andreyev flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Karlsson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Andreyev and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Karlsson slips an arm under Andreyev chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Karlsson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Karlsson is squeezing on Andreyev like an anaconda would it's prey. Andreyev fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Karlsson! |
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