Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 73 Andreev vs Karimov
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Andreev throws a series of punches but Karimov moves out of range.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Andreev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Andreev.
Andreev misses with a left hand
and Karimov counters with a nice leg kick.
Andreev has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Karimov counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Andreev is trying to break the clinch but Karimov is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andreev. #TD#
Andreev has hold of one of Karimov's legs. Karimov is fighting the takedown attempt but Andreev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Karimov is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andreev postures up.
Andreev trying to control but Karimov is working from the bottom.
Andreev chips away with some ground and pound.
Andreev 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.
Karimov controlling the position.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karimov wants to control the position but Andreev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Karimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Karimov wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy.
Andreev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karimov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karimov is trying to stand up here but Andreev is controlling him well. #T2#
Karimov trying to hold on to Andreev's head to control him but Andreev postures up.
Andreev working Karimov over with strikes.
Karimov won't allow Andreev to pass to mount.
Andreev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karimov's head.
Karimov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev is keen to just control but Karimov is a slippery customer.
Karimov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brazilian Elite Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karimov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karimov is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karimov avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Karimov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Andreev scores with a nice strike.
Karimov wants to clinch#TD#
and Andreev counters with a takedown into side control.
Andreev lands a few punches from side control.
Andreev advances to mount.
Karimov is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev working Karimov over with strikes here.
Andreev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karimov hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreev lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Karimov is rocked!#T4#
Karimov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karimov is still in real trouble! Can Andreev finish him?
Andreev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Karimov wants to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Andreev looking to control but Karimov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andreev working Karimov over with strikes here.
Andreev cracks Karimov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andreev controlling from mount.
Karimov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andreev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Andreev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Karimov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Andreev and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Alexey Andreev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Dasha Karimov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you all for the support. This was my last fight. I had a great time and a great career. Jestem najlepszy!'.

Event: PFC 68 Karimov vs Pate
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Karimov misses with a hook. Pate ducked under it nicely.
Karimov tries to clinch but Pate moves out of range.
Pate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karimov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karimov moves in looking to clinch but Pate pushes him off.
Jab by Pate.
A good leg kick by Pate. #CL#
Karimov moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Pate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Murha Pate has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pate blocks it with crossed arms.
Pate tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Pate back against the cage.
Pate misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Pate throws an elbow that misses.
I was talking to Karimov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pate's elbow.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Karimov landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karimov's brow.
Pate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Pate blocks an uppercut.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Pate trying to control the position but instead, Karimov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pate into the cage.
A short right from Pate on the inside.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Pate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karimov's defenses.
Pate has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov. #T2#
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pate.
Karimov scores with a shot to the side of Pate's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Pate scores with a shoulder strike.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Pate.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Pate avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Pate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Karimov.
Karimov working aggressively here.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pate controls his hands.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pate is defending well for now.#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pate.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov lands an elbow that stopped Pate in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Pate.
Pate tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pate leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Pate to work.
The crowd are getting on Pate's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Karimov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pate.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage. #T4#
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pate controls his hands.
Pate throws an elbow that misses.
Karimov avoids the elbow strike from Pate, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
Pate throws an elbow that misses.
Pate has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karimov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pate can turn it around.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Karimov tries to work over Pate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karimov lands an elbow inside that Pate shrugs off.
Pate tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov landing knees to the head.
Pate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pate takes an elbow to the temple.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murha Pate's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Karimov clinches.
Pate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pate tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Good body shot from Karimov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pate in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Karimov misses with some punches.
A short right from Karimov.
Pate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Pate is blocking nicely.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov is leaning against Pate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Pate digs a right hand into Karimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karimov's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Pate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karimov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike.
Pate is breathing heavily.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Karimov.
A knee to the head by Karimov.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karimov lands a knee to the head.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#
Pate is rocked!
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pate is still on wobbly legs! Can Karimov finish him?
Karimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karimov presses Pate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike.
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov lands a nice uppercut.
Karimov has Pate pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Pate is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Karimov - that's hurt Pate badly! Oh, another knee lands and Pate is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Pate doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov retains his middleweight title!
Dasha Karimov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you all for the support. This was my last fight. I had a great time and a great career. Jestem najlepszy!'.
The defeated Murha Pate had this to say: 'ei saatana'.

Event: PFC 61 Kansleri vs Karimov*
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Kansleri throws the left hand but Karimov avoids the punch easily.
Karimov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karimov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kansleri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karimov blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
Karimov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Karimov looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.
Karimov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karimov staying out of range there.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick.
Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karimov.
Decent striking displayed by Kansleri there.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karimov throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kansleri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Karimov slips under a jab.#CL2#
Karimov instigates a clinch. #T1#
Kansleri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kansleri lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Kansleri misses with a body punch.
Kansleri managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kansleri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Kansleri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Karimov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karimov scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Kansleri breaks from the clinch.
Karimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Karimov.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot.
Kansleri lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansleri. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Karimov misses. #CL2#
Karimov instigates a clinch. #T2#
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Kansleri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri lands a body punch. #BC#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Karimov.
Kansleri walks into a straight right hand from Karimov.
Karimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansleri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karimov throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karimov swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Karimov wants to clinch up but Kansleri keeps it at a distance.
Karimov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansleri takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Karimov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kansleri tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Kansleri back against the cage. #BC#
Kansleri breaks from the clinch.
Karimov loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Karimov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Kansleri.#T3#
Kansleri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karimov.
Karimov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kansleri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Karimov has closed the distance and engaged Kansleri in a clinch.
Kansleri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kansleri is trying to break the clinch but Karimov has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Karimov scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Karimov clinches. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good shot there by Kansleri.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karimov moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karimov moves out of range as Kansleri strikes.#T4#
Kansleri keeps the fight on the outside.
Karimov scores with a nice strike.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Karimov's head but Karimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Kansleri misses. #CL2#
Karimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kansleri misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri lands a hook that snaps the head of Karimov backwards. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Karimov coming out on top.
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansleri. That snapped Karimov's head back.
Kansleri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansleri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.#CL2#
Karimov has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Karimov.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Kansleri avoids the head kick by Karimov.
A combination from Karimov does no damage.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Karimov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karimov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kansleri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karimov misses with a kick to the body.
Kansleri is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Karimov - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
A left lands for Karimov.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karimov manages to avoid it.
Kansleri avoids a kick to the body.
Kansleri works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Karimov moves his leg out of the way.
Karimov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karimov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansleri.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kansleri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kansleri thows a body kick. Karimov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1##CL2#
Karimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Kansleri dodges an elbow strike from Karimov.
Kansleri lands with a right to the head.
Kansleri has had enough of the clinch but Karimov keeps him there for the moment.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Kansleri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Karimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kansleri, pushing him back against the cage.
Kansleri lands a shoulder strike.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kansleri.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Kansleri as the two fighters clinch.
Kansleri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansleri lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansleri misses with the head strike.
Karimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kansleri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kansleri fails to land.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansleri swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Kansleri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Karimov on the inside.
Kansleri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kansleri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kansleri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Karimov.
Karimov misses with an uppercut
and Kansleri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karimov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri throws a quick counter head kick but Karimov was just out of range.
Kansleri lands a body shot. #T3#
Karimov thumps Kansleri with a low kick.
Karimov tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Karimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karimov tries to clinch there but Kansleri circles away.
A shot to the liver by Kansleri. Beautiful body shot.
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Karimov.
Karimov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansleri scores with a decent looking hook.
Kansleri blocks a leg kick.
Kansleri throws a body kick that misses.
Kansleri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karimov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kansleri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kansleri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karimov with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov digs a good hook to Kansleri's body.
A shot to the liver by Kansleri. Beautiful body shot.
Kansleri connects with a looping right hand.
Karimov defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Karimov throws a leg kick which misses Kansleri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansleri tries to avoid it.
Karimov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
A bone on bone clash there as Karimov blocks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Karimov avoids it.
Kansleri scores with a hook.
Kansleri throws a chopping leg kick but Karimov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansleri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Karimov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Karimov's head but Karimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karimov blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kansleri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
Karimov scores with a jab. Kansleri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kansleri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Karimov.
Kansleri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some wild striking there from Kansleri.
Karimov thows a body kick. Kansleri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karimov wants to clinch up but Kansleri keeps it at a distance.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Karimov's head but Karimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kansleri swings for the body but Karimov moves out of range.
Karimov missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kansleri digs a good hook to Karimov's body.
Karimov misses with a jab to the body
letting Kansleri counter with a right hand.
Kansleri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov scores with a one two! Kansleri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Karimov is out of range.
Karimov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kansleri.#T1#
Karimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karimov avoids it.
Karimov lands a head kick!
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kansleri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kansleri thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Karimov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Karimov tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Karimov scores with a nice strike.
Kansleri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karimov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansleri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov tries to clinch there but Kansleri circles away.
A leg kick checked by Karimov.
Kansleri misses with a kick to the body.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.#T2#
Karimov tries to land a front kick but Kansleri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Karimov lands with a straight right. Kansleri didn't see that one coming.
Karimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice cross by Karimov.
Kansleri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansleri checks the leg kick.
Kansleri is looking to slow Karimov down with leg kicks.
Karimov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansleri.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri blocks a low kick nicely.
Kansleri moves out of range as Karimov throws a body kick.
Kansleri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kansleri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karimov misses with a body kick.#T3#
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Karimov's head but Karimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karimov throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kansleri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Karimov is just out of range.
Karimov throws a lazy body kick
and Kansleri counters with a nice uppercut.
Karimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansleri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kansleri throwing a counter right hand but Karimov manages to avoid it.
Karimov throws a hook but Kansleri blocks it.
Karimov blocks a low kick nicely.
Karimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansleri.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri blocks the body kick.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Karimov tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Karimov scores with a hook.
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Crunch! Kansleri slams his shin into Karimov's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Karimov throws a push kick but Kansleri slaps the foot to one side.
Kansleri connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansleri. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karimov tries to clinch up.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot.
Karimov connects with a looping right hand.
Karimov takes one on the button.
Kansleri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karimov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Karimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Kansleri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karimov.
Kansleri pushes Karimov away with a front kick.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Karimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rauta Kansleri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Karimov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kansleri's hands.
Karimov misses with a body kick.
Karimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Karimov misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri tries to land a front kick but Karimov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karimov tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Karimov clinches.
Kansleri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov takes a shot to the head.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Kansleri blocks with his arms.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
Karimov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kansleri.
Kansleri doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Karimov.
Karimov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Kansleri lands a head shot.
Kansleri lands a head kick!
Nice shot by Karimov.
Kansleri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karimov moves out of range as Kansleri throws a body kick. #CL2#
Karimov darts in and clinches Kansleri up against the cage.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kansleri.
Karimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kansleri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Karimov.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Kansleri blocks it.
Karimov gets through Kansleri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kansleri won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Kansleri swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Kansleri avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kansleri can't break the clinch.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Karimov.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Karimov.
A right hook to the body lands for Karimov.
Kansleri wants to break free but Karimov has control.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Karimov tries a body shot but Kansleri blocks it.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri is trying to break the clinch but Karimov has him pressed against the cage.
Kansleri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Kansleri controls the action.
Kansleri managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Karimov tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Nice uppercut lands for Karimov. That snapped Kansleri's head back.
Karimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansleri's head.#T4#
Kansleri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karimov's hands.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Karimov's front leg but catches the back leg as Karimov tries to avoid it.
Karimov cracks Kansleri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick from Karimov.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
Karimov tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Karimov.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Kansleri sets himself, and Karimov steps forward looking for the clinch! Kansleri avoids it this time.
Karimov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Karimov avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Karimov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kansleri looks to land a body kick but Karimov moved away.#CL2#
Karimov moves into range and clinches up with Kansleri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karimov.
Kansleri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karimov.
Kansleri keeps Karimov at a distance using the push kick.
Karimov looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.
Karimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansleri. That did some damage!
Karimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karimov.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansleri tries to work over Karimov's front leg with a kick but Karimov checks it.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karimov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
Kansleri misses the jab.
Kansleri throws a nice looking combination but Karimov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karimov scores with a shot to the body.
Karimov sizes up Kansleri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri punishes Karimov's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Karimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.#CL2#
Karimov clinches.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kansleri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karimov! But no joy.
Karimov tries to clinch there but Kansleri circles away.
Karimov dips to his left and cracks Kansleri with an uppercut!
Karimov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him. #CL2#
Karimov has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov working Kansleri over with knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dasha Karimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Karimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kansleri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karimov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansleri controls his hands.
Karimov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kansleri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kansleri avoids it.
Kansleri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Kansleri misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Kansleri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Karimov moves into range and clinches up with Kansleri.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Karimov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kansleri or not.
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
Karimov pushes Kansleri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
A short right from Karimov.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov. #BC#
Kansleri manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kansleri.#CL2#
Karimov closes the distance and pushes Kansleri back into the cage.#BC#
Kansleri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Kansleri.
Karimov with a nice cross.#T4#
Karimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansleri.
Nice jab there from Karimov.
Karimov throws a body kick that misses.
Karimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karimov throws a leg kick but Kansleri moved away.
Kansleri with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
Kansleri misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri cracks Karimov with an open hand slap.
Kansleri jabs Karimov right on the nose. Karimov blinks but takes it well.
Karimov slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Karimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Karimov.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Karimov misses the target.
Kansleri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karimov if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dasha Karimov.
I think Kansleri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov! Dasha Karimov retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Dasha Karimov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Pokonałem wszystkie średnie. Jestem najlepszy!'.

Event: PFC 58 Karimov vs Browne*
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Karimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karimov cracks Browne with a good jab.
Karimov lands with a straight right. Browne didn't see that one coming.
Karimov is looking to clinch but Browne is avoiding it.
Browne throws a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Browne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Browne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karimov can pounce on him.
Browne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Browne misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Browne.
Karimov tries to clinch up but Browne circles away and keeps his distance.
Browne walks into a stiff left hand from Karimov.
Karimov scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been informed that Karimov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karimov throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Browne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov misses with a head kick.
That kick from Browne tenderised Karimov's leg. Karimov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browne misses the shot to the body.
Browne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karimov checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Karimov pushes Browne up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Browne fails to land.
Karimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Browne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Browne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Browne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov scores with a hook to the body.
Browne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Browne blocking some punches.
Karimov lands a body punch.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimov lands a body punch.
Karimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov presses Browne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Browne throws a head punch that misses.
Browne can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browne working aggressively here.
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Karimov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Browne pushes Karimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov working aggressively here.
A short right from Browne on the inside.
Karimov scores a nice knee to the body.
Browne is breathing heavily.
Browne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Karimov.
Karimov with a knee to the head.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Browne.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karimov blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
A short right from Karimov.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Browne controls the action.
Browne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Browne avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Browne backwards. #T3#
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov crunches a lovely knee into Browne's ribcage.
Browne tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Browne back against the cage.
Browne prevents a body shot from Karimov. #KD2#
Karimov drops Browne with a big knee straight up the middle! Browne is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Browne is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Liam Browne has been cut.
Browne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Browne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karimov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Browne! Karimov dives in looking to finish! Browne is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov is the new middleweight champion!
An intense looking Dasha Karimov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Pokonałem wszystkie średnie. Jestem najlepszy!'.

Event: PFC 51 Head vs Manuel*
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Karimov throws a right and a left that Paunovic avoids nicely.
Karimov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paunovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Paunovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paunovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karimov lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karimov.
Paunovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paunovic throws a leg kick but Karimov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paunovic lands a nice shot that snaps Karimov's head back.
Karimov misses with a body kick.
Paunovic misses with the combination.
Karimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paunovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karimov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov blocks the body kick.
Karimov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paunovic misses with a wild body shot.
Paunovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Karimov there.
Karimov lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Karimov throws a front kick that sends Paunovic stumbling back into the cage.
Karimov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brazilian Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paunovic.
Karimov lands with a nice combination. Paunovic backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Karimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karimov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karimov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karimov moves out of range as Paunovic throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paunovic.
Paunovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karimov.
Paunovic throws a leg kick but Karimov checks it.
Karimov throws a lazy right hand but Paunovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paunovic is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good exchange - Karimov coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Paunovic - just one landing. #KD#
Karimov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Paunovic sprawling to the canvas! Paunovic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Karimov finish him?! #ROC#
Paunovic is rocked!
Karimov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Paunovic out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dasha Karimov!
A determined Dasha Karimov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: CEC 595
Date: Jun 15, 2018

#R1#
Stoker thuds a left hand into Karimov's body.
Karimov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoker in his tracks.
We've been informed that Stoker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karimov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Karimov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Karimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Karimov dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
Karimov throws a head kick that misses
and Karimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!#CL#
Karimov takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stoker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karimov tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karimov tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Karimov.
Stoker tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stoker avoids it.
I was talking to Karimov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stoker lands with a left to the head.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Stoker tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Stoker as the two fighters clinch.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Stoker blocking some punches.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stoker digs a right hand into Karimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karimov's gas tank.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Stoker blocks with his arms.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Stoker.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Stoker blocking some punches. #T2#
Stoker misses with a body punch.
A short left from Stoker.
Stoker tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Karimov.
Stoker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Stoker tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Stoker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Stoker on the inside.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Stoker blocks with his arms.
Stoker scores with a shot to the side of Karimov's head.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Stoker lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karimov.
Stoker lands a body punch.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stoker avoids it.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Good body shot from Karimov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stoker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Karimov prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karimov crunches a lovely knee into Stoker's ribcage.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Karimov.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stoker looks winded!
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Stoker is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Karimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoker, pushing him back against the cage.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Karimov lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Stoker.
Stoker digs a right hand underneath Karimov's ribcage. Karimov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karimov takes a shot to the head.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stoker blocks it with crossed arms.
Karimov presses Stoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimov is leaning against Stoker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoker tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Stoker.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoker tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it. #T1#
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Stoker on the inside.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker working aggressively here.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Stoker.
A short body shot lands from Stoker as the two fighters clinch.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Stoker.
Karimov is working Stoker over against the cage.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Stoker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Stoker.
A body shot lands from Stoker.
Stoker lands a body shot.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Karimov is rocked!
Karimov blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Oh Karimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Karimov tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker gets through Karimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimov scores with a shot to the side of Stoker's head.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Karimov.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Stoker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karimov or not.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov cracks Stoker with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Stoker blocks the elbow strike.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoker.
A left hand lands to the body for Karimov.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stoker tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Stoker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Karimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Karimov throws a front kick that sends Stoker stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Karimov drives through and clinches with Stoker against the cage.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoker.
Stoker blocks an uppercut.
Stoker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stoker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karimov throws an elbow but misses.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike.
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Stoker is blocking nicely.
Stoker tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker is working Karimov over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Stoker.
Stoker lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Stoker.
Stoker tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov misses with some punches.
Stoker lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Stoker presses Karimov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch. #KD2#
Stoker drops Karimov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Karimov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Karimov misses with some punches.
Stoker dips a shoulder and cracks Karimov with a mighty uppercut! Karimov falls back against the cage and Stoker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Karimov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stoker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Stoker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 590
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Karimov checks a low kick from Obliteratii.
Karimov lands with a good body shot.
Karimov throws a lazy right hand but Obliteratii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obliteratii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karimov connects with a nice looking jab.
Obliteratii misses with a looping left.
Obliteratii slips a straight right by Karimov.
Nice straight punches there by Karimov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karimov.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
Karimov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obliteratii on the side of the head.
Obliteratii throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karimov! But no joy.
Obliteratii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obliteratii scores with a jab. Karimov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obliteratii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the body
and Karimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick.
Karimov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Karimov lands a jab.#CL2#
Karimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obliteratii, pushing him back against the cage.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii takes a shot to the head.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands with a right to the head.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov pushes off an throws an elbow but Obliteratii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii.
Karimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obliteratii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karimov or not.
Obliteratii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karimov.
Karimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Obliteratii scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii digs a right hand into Karimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karimov's gas tank.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
Obliteratii takes a knee right on the jaw!
Obliteratii managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Obliteratii fails to land.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
I was talking to Obliteratii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karimov landing knees to the head.
Karimov lands an uppercut.#BC#
Obliteratii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obliteratii throws a lazy right hand but Karimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karimov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obliteratii walks into a left hand.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karimov slips a straight right by Obliteratii.
Karimov throws a counter combo.
Karimov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karimov avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii slips under a jab.
Karimov tries a head kick but it misses.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick.
Obliteratii connects with a jab.#T3#
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karimov is looking to land body kicks.
Obliteratii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that misses.
Karimov closes the distance but Obliteratii moves to the side
and Obliteratii counters with a nice uppercut.
Karimov throws out a loose jab but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov scoring well with a low kick there.
Obliteratii connects with the punch.
Karimov throws out a loose jab but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii lands a head shot.
Obliteratii throws out a loose jab but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Obliteratii.
A big right from Obliteratii misses.
Karimov throws out a loose jab but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karimov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Obliteratii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karimov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Obliteratii.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Karimov closes the distance and clinches.
Obliteratii throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards. #BC2#
Karimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obliteratii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body.
Karimov tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Karimov misses.
Karimov misses with a wild body shot.
Obliteratii takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
Obliteratii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Karimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obliteratii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obliteratii missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obliteratii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karimov's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obliteratii looks to land a body kick but Karimov moved away.
Karimov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
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#
Karimov tries to clinch but Obliteratii is having none of it.
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karimov blocks the body kick.
Obliteratii misses with a hook. Karimov ducked under it nicely.
Obliteratii moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarimov.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Karimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obliteratii slips a jab and a cross from Karimov.
A jab from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Karimov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obliteratii's head backwards.
Obliteratii takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov tried to score with a low kick but Obliteratii checks it.
A punch combination from Karimov misses.
Obliteratii missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karimov moves away from the strike by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii sets himself, and Karimov steps forward looking for the clinch! Obliteratii avoids it this time.
Karimov misses with a body shot. #T1#
Karimov throws a head kick that half lands.
Obliteratii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov slips under a jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karimov throws a low kick, looking for Obliteratii's leg but Obliteratii calmly moves out of range.
Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Karimov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karimov.
Karimov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karimov throws a low kick but Obliteratii avoids it.
Karimov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Karimov.
A big left from Obliteratii misses.
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karimov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Obliteratii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karimov throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Karimov there.
Karimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
Karimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Karimov misses.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Karimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obliteratii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karimov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obliteratii.
A good leg kick by Karimov.
Karimov thuds his shin into the meat of Obliteratii's side.
Obliteratii throws a low kick, looking for Karimov's leg but Karimov calmly moves out of range.
Obliteratii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karimov misses with a right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
Karimov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Obliteratii.
Karimov blocks a jab.#T3#
Obliteratii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obliteratii staying out of range there.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Karimov counters by moving into the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with some punches.
Karimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Obliteratii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Karimov. #BC2#
Karimov breaks the clinch.
Karimov connects with a body shot that sends Obliteratii's belly button to the back.
Karimov lands a really nice looking cross but Obliteratii seems unphased.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov misses with a straight left.
Obliteratii throws a looping overhand right but Karimov ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obliteratii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obliteratii on the side of the head.
Obliteratii throws a poor cross that misses
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Obliteratii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karimov.
Karimov avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii scores with a nice head shot.
Karimov scores with a sloppy right hand. Obliteratii should have avoided that one.
Karimov misses with a lunging right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut. Karimov saw that one coming.
Karimov looks to land a left hand but Obliteratii moved out of range nicely.
Karimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obliteratii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karimov throws out the jab.
Karimov is looking to chop away at Obliteratii's legs.
Obliteratii misses with a low kick.
Karimov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karimov slips a straight right by Obliteratii.
A jab from Karimov misses.
Karimov misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Karimov throws a jab when Obliteratii was well out of range.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Karimov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karimov throws a shot from downtown. Obliteratii moves away and avoids it.
Obliteratii defending well as Karimov loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Obliteratii.
Good leg kick by Obliteratii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Karimov clinches up against the cage.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
Obliteratii tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov works on Obliteratii's body with a couple of short punches.
Obliteratii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Karimov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Karimov manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Obliteratii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karimov is able to avoid easily.
Sloppy strikes from Karimov. Those never looked like landing.
Karimov scores with a shot to the body.
Obliteratii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Karimov blocks it.
Obliteratii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karimov misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Obliteratii misses the target.
Karimov misses with a straight right.
Obliteratii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Karimov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karimov.
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot to the body.
Obliteratii doesn't manage to clinch there - Karimov circles away.
Obliteratii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karimov.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick.
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karimov connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheers as Karimov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obliteratii doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obliteratii avoids the body shot from Karimov.
Karimov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Obliteratii as he connects with a hook.
Karimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karimov drops his hands momentarily and Obliteratii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obliteratii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Obliteratii misses with a straight left.
Karimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obliteratii.
Karimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov throws a leg kick
and Obliteratii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
Karimov wants to counter with a clinch but Obliteratii pushes him away.
Karimov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obliteratii on the side of the head.
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obliteratii was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
Obliteratii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Obliteratii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karimov on the side of the head. #T3#
Karimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obliteratii.
Karimov slips under a jab.
Karimov tries to counter with a clinch but Obliteratii shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Karimov moves into range and clinches up with Obliteratii.
Obliteratii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Karimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Obliteratii has Karimov pressed against the cage, preventing Karimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Karimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karimov. Obliteratii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karimov scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Obliteratii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Obliteratii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karimov lands an elbow inside.
Obliteratii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obliteratii scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Karimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
Karimov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Obliteratii circles away.
Obliteratii throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karimov! But no joy.
Obliteratii throws a shot from downtown. Karimov moves away and avoids it.
Obliteratii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karimov throws out the jab.
Karimov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obliteratii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obliteratii scores with a spinning back kick!
Obliteratii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karimov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov throws a shot from downtown. Obliteratii moves away and avoids it.
Karimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
That's time! Obliteratii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Karimov avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Nice defenses there by Obliteratii.
Nice jab there from Obliteratii.
Dasha Karimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karimov looks to throw the jab but Obliteratii is out of range.
Obliteratii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karimov cracks the inside of Obliteratii's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Karimov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obliteratii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obliteratii avoids the body shot from Karimov.
Obliteratii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karimov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karimov clobbers Obliteratii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karimov throws a right and a left that Obliteratii avoids nicely. #T1#
Karimov tries a low kick but Obliteratii avoids it.
Karimov misses with a hook.
It looked like Obliteratii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Obliteratii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obliteratii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick.
Obliteratii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karimov swings widly with a right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a nice uppercut.
Karimov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obliteratii on the side of the head.
Karimov misses with an uppercut.
Obliteratii misses with a looping right.
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body.
Karimov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obliteratii is able to avoid easily.
Obliteratii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karimov can pounce on him.
Obliteratii checks the leg kick.#CL#
Obliteratii clinches.
Obliteratii throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Obliteratii lands a body shot.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obliteratii blocks it with crossed arms.
Obliteratii is leaning against Karimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karimov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Obliteratii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Obliteratii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov scores a nice knee to the body.
Obliteratii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obliteratii is looking to control Karimov's arms but Karimov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Obliteratii has his back to the cage.
Karimov tries to break free but Obliteratii pushes him back against the cage.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov takes a shot to the head.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Karimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obliteratii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karimov can pounce on him. #T3#
Karimov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karimov misses the jab.
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Karimov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range and Karimov settles back down.
Obliteratii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obliteratii counters with a stiff right hand.
Obliteratii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karimov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obliteratii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karimov scrambles back to his feet.
Karimov throws a head kick but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii misses with a straight left.
Obliteratii throws a solid leg kick but Karimov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obliteratii.
Karimov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obliteratii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karimov lands with an uppercut that bounces Obliteratii off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Karimov has closed the distance and engaged Obliteratii in a clinch. #T4#
Karimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii lands a shot to the body.
Obliteratii misses with some punches.
Karimov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Obliteratii.
A frustrated look appears on Karimov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Obliteratii.
Karimov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Obliteratii misses with the head strike.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Obliteratii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obliteratii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obliteratii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obliteratii, right into the meat.
Obliteratii slips a jab from Karimov.
Obliteratii stuns Karimov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Obliteratii - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obliteratii.
Karimov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Karimov tenderised Obliteratii's leg. Obliteratii is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov throws a lazy right hand but Obliteratii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obliteratii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karimov thinking.
Karimov lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov lands a leg kick that knocks Obliteratii off balance momentarily.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obliteratii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karimov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karimov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obliteratii punishes Karimov's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Karimov closes the distance and clinches.
Karimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obliteratii.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Obliteratii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov lands a right hand.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii leaning against his opponent.
Karimov landing knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obliteratii controls his hands.
Obliteratii scores with a shoulder strike.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Obliteratii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zeus Obliteratii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Karimov.
Karimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karimov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Obliteratii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karimov lands a right hand.
Karimov tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Karimov pushes Obliteratii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Karimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obliteratii tried to score with a low kick but Karimov checks it.
Karimov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. Karimov catches Obliteratii right on the button with a cross.
Obliteratii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karimov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karimov dips to his left and cracks Obliteratii with an uppercut!
Karimov misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Obliteratii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Karimov throws a lazy right hand but Obliteratii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karimov avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Karimov thuds his right hand into Obliteratii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obliteratii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obliteratii wants to slow Karimov down by chopping away at his legs.
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obliteratii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karimov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karimov connects with a jab.
Karimov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Obliteratii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.
Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Karimov. #T4#
A lazy body kick from Obliteratii
and Karimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karimov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obliteratii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Obliteratii misses its target.
Obliteratii wants to slow Karimov down by chopping away at his legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Karimov scores with a four punch combination!
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karimov dips to his left and cracks Obliteratii with an uppercut!
Karimov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obliteratii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Karimov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Nice shot by Obliteratii.
Karimov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karimov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov is the new middleweight champion!
Dasha Karimov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: CEC 585
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Karimov throws a hook to the side of Belliveau's head but Belliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belliveau looks to throw the jab but Karimov is out of range.
Karimov swings widly with a right hand
and Belliveau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karimov with a jab.
Karimov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belliveau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Karimov has Belliveau up against the cage in a clinch.
Belliveau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karimov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Belliveau looks winded!
Belliveau blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belliveau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belliveau lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Belliveau tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belliveau lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've been informed that Belliveau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Belliveau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belliveau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Karimov lands a right hand.
Belliveau throws a head punch that misses.
Belliveau misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov landing knees to the head.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage. #T2#
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Karimov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Karimov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karimov.
Karimov digs a right hand into Belliveau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belliveau's gas tank.
Belliveau swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karimov.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov works on Belliveau's body with a couple of short punches.
Karimov pushes Belliveau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov lands a nice uppercut.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Karimov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Belliveau has been cut.
A short right from Karimov on the inside.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karimov is leaning against Belliveau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
A knee to the head by Karimov.
Karimov lands a knee to the body.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov with a knee to the head.
Karimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Belliveau is rocked!
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Belliveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Karimov finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belliveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Karimov crunches a lovely knee into Belliveau's ribcage.#T4#
Karimov scores with a shot to the side of Belliveau's head.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov lands a right hand.
Belliveau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov lands a nice uppercut.
Karimov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Belliveau fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belliveaus head.
Belliveau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karimovs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov working aggressively here. #KD#
Karimov drops Belliveau onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Belliveau is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belliveau blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Belliveau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Belliveau tries to keep at a distance but Karimov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belliveau scores with a shoulder strike.
Karimov working aggressively here.
Karimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karimov misses with a knee strike. #KD#
Karimov drops Belliveau with a big knee straight up the middle! Belliveau is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Belliveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karimov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belliveau on the side of the head.
Karimov throws a leg kick which misses Belliveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Belliveau tries to avoid it.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karimov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karimov swings for the body but Belliveau moves out of range.
No joy there for Karimov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Karimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karimov feints and then cracks Belliveau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belliveau down.
Belliveau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belliveau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Belliveau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belliveau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karimov tries to clinch but Belliveau moves out of range.
Karimov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belliveau is out of range.
Belliveau throws out a counter right but Karimov avoids it with no problem.
Karimov thuds his right hand into Belliveau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick from Karimov lands but Belliveau takes it in his stride. #CL#
Karimov moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Karimov.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Karimov. #T2#
Karimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belliveau avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Belliveau managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belliveau misses with a punch on the inside.
Belliveau misses with the head strike.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belliveau is defending well for now.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike.
Karimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Dasha Karimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Belliveau fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karimov.
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Belliveau blocks with his arms.
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
Karimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Karimov.
Karimov works on Belliveau's body with a couple of short punches.
Belliveau is breathing heavily.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Belliveau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karimov lands a body punch.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Belliveau blocks with his arms.
Belliveau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Karimov pushes Belliveau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
Belliveau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belliveau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Karimov.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belliveau is defending well for now.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belliveau blocks it with crossed arms.
Karimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belliveau can do to turn this around?
Belliveau working aggressively here.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov lands an uppercut.#KD#
Karimov drops Belliveau with a big knee straight up the middle! Belliveau is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Belliveau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Karimov throws a pinpoint strike between Belliveau's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Belliveau crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Karimov scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: CEC 578
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Karimov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
Orion has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Karimov moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karimov.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov scores a nice knee to the body.
Orion looks winded!
Orion avoids a wild elbow strike from Karimov.
Karimov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orion's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Orion blocks with his arms.
Karimov lands an elbow that stopped Orion in his tracks for a moment.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karimov lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Karimov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Orion lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Karimov working aggressively here.
Karimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orion avoids it.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Orion avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov misses with a knee to the head.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov landing knees to the body. #T2#
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Karimov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karimov scores with a shot to the side of Orion's head.
Karimov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov. #T3#
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
A short uppercut from Orion.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karimov lands a right hand.
Orion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Karimov lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Karimov.
Karimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion working aggressively here.
Karimov landing knees to the body.
Karimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karimov lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov lands with a right to the head.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov lands an uppercut.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Orion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Karimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dasha Karimov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Karimov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion throws a hook but Karimov blocks it.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orion misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Karimov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karimov.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Karimov pushes off an throws an elbow but Orion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karimov lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Cole Orion has been cut.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov lands a left hand.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Orion blocks it.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orion.
Orion managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Dasha Karimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karimov tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orion lands a right hand.
Karimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Karimov.
Orion is breathing heavily.
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!
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karimov throws an elbow but misses.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orion or not. #T2#
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Orion blocks with his arms.
Orion misses with some punches.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Karimov.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Karimov on the inside.
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Orion is rocked!
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orion is still on wobbly legs! Can Karimov finish him?
Karimov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Orion with a big uppercut! Orion tries to clinch up but Karimov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Orion to the mat! Orion covers up and Karimov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: CEC 572
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Karimov lands a nice shot that snaps Obliteratii's head back.
Karimov slips under a jab.
Karimov lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obliteratii dodges the punch combination from Karimov.
Karimov lands with a good body shot.
Karimov misses with a looping left.
Obliteratii misses with a low kick.
Karimov throws out a counter right but Obliteratii avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Karimov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obliteratii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii throws a head punch that misses.
Obliteratii throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
A nice left hand lands by Karimov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Obliteratii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obliteratii working aggressively here. #T1#
Obliteratii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Karimov.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii avoids the elbow strike from Karimov, against the cage.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Obliteratii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Karimov on the inside.
Obliteratii blocking some punches.
Karimov digs a right hand underneath Obliteratii's ribcage. Obliteratii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obliteratiis head.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Obliteratii throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Karimov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
Obliteratii scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Karimov scores with a hook to the body.
Karimov gets through Obliteratii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karimov working aggressively here.
Obliteratii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obliteratii lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Karimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karimov throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Obliteratii gets tackled into the cage by Karimov. Karimov maintains the clinch.
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov lands a body shot.
Obliteratii tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with the head strike. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obliteratii fails to land.
Karimov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obliteratii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karimov can turn it around.
Obliteratii digs a right hand into Karimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karimov's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Karimov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obliteratii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii.
Obliteratii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obliteratii looking to slow down the pace here.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
Karimov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karimov with a knee to the head. #T4#
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii lands a shoulder strike.
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Obliteratii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obliteratii lands a shoulder strike.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obliteratii.
Karimov lands an elbow that stopped Obliteratii in his tracks for a moment.
Karimov tries a body shot but Obliteratii blocks it.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
A short left from Karimov.
Obliteratii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obliteratii lands a nice uppercut.
Karimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karimov crunches a lovely knee into Obliteratii's ribcage.
Obliteratii is breathing heavily.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Obliteratii.
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Obliteratii is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karimov.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Obliteratii controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Karimov slips a jab from Obliteratii.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karimov throws a low kick, looking for Obliteratii's leg but Obliteratii calmly moves out of range.
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obliteratii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a thumping low kick.
Karimov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obliteratii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obliteratii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obliteratii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karimov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obliteratii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Obliteratii finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dasha Karimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Karimov misses with a leg kick.
Karimov misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick.
Karimov scores with a nice strike.
Obliteratii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karimov scores with a leg kick.
Karimov checks a leg kick.
Karimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Obliteratii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karimov moves out of range of the strikes.
Karimov throws a hook but Obliteratii avoids it easily.
Karimov throws a body punch but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii is looking to counter punch.
Karimov slips under a jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Obliteratii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karimov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Karimov avoids it easily.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obliteratii throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Obliteratii circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Obliteratii misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Karimov misses the target.
Jab by Karimov.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karimov lands a jab to the head.
Karimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Obliteratii counters with a thumping low kick.
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Karimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a stiff right hand.
Karimov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obliteratii doesn't seem bothered though.
Karimov checks a leg kick.
Karimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obliteratii lands with a hook. Karimov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obliteratii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Karimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Obliteratii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Obliteratii.
Karimov lands an uppercut.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Obliteratii avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Obliteratii misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karimov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Obliteratii's brow.
Karimov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Nice body punch from Obliteratii.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Obliteratii is working Karimov over against the cage.
Obliteratii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zeus Obliteratii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Karimov misses with a right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obliteratii defending well as Karimov loads up on a big left hand.
Karimov needs to keep his hands up - Obliteratii had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karimov, as that shot connected.
Karimov throws a big shot that misses.
Karimov moves out of range of the strikes.
Obliteratii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obliteratii slips under a jab.
Karimov misses with an uppercut. Obliteratii saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karimov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Obliteratii throws a series of punches but Karimov avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Karimov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karimov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obliteratii. #T1#
Karimov tries to land a front kick but Obliteratii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left lands for Karimov.
Karimov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Obliteratii.
Karimov avoids a kick to the body.
Karimov throws a leg kick but Obliteratii checks it.
Karimov defending well as Obliteratii loads up on a big left hand.
Obliteratii sets himself, and Karimov steps forward looking for the clinch! Obliteratii avoids it this time.
Obliteratii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karimov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obliteratii on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Karimov misses
and Obliteratii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karimov's knee momentarily.
Karimov throws a head kick that Obliteratii semi-blocks.
Karimov tries to clinch up
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Obliteratii tries to score with a low kick but Karimov moves his leg out of the way.
Karimov tries a quick counter leg kick but Obliteratii is wise to it.
Karimov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Karimov instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Obliteratii breaks from the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with a combination
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.
Karimov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obliteratii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Karimov is rocked!
Karimov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Obliteratii finish him?
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
Karimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Obliteratii drops his hands momentarily and Karimov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karimov throws a lazy head kick
and Obliteratii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karimov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obliteratii. Obliteratii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karimov blocks a jab.#T3##KD#
Obliteratii sends Karimov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Obliteratii is motioning to the referee to let Karimov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Obliteratii scores with a leg kick.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Obliteratii throws a shot from downtown. Karimov moves away and avoids it.
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Obliteratii. #CL2#
Karimov moves into the clinch successfully.
Obliteratii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obliteratii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot to the body.
Karimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Obliteratii fails to pull guard.
Karimov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Obliteratii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obliteratii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Obliteratii controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Obliteratii.
Karimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obliteratii has Karimov pushed against the cage.#BC#
Obliteratii breaks from the clinch.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Karimov.
Karimov scores with a shot to the body.
Obliteratii takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Karimov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Zeus Obliteratii did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Obliteratii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karimov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Obliteratii counters with an inside leg kick.
Karimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obliteratii scores with a push kick.
Karimov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obliteratii moves out of range as Karimov strikes.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karimov can pounce on him.
Obliteratii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karimovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obliteratii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Karimov misses.
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick from Obliteratii. #T1#
Karimov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obliteratii.
Karimov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karimov misses with a left hand
and Obliteratii counters with a good low kick that Karimov was not able to check.
Karimov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obliteratii misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Karimov clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obliteratii.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii scores with a shoulder strike.
Karimov misses with the head strike. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii is working Karimov over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obliteratii.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obliteratii.#BC#
Obliteratii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Karimov closes the distance and clinches.
Karimov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Karimov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Obliteratii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Obliteratii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Obliteratii.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a hook that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Obliteratii lands a left hand.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs. #KD#
Obliteratii drops Karimov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Karimov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T3#
Obliteratii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obliteratii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obliteratii has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Obliteratii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Obliteratii avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Obliteratii is leaning against Karimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obliteratii.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Obliteratii takes a shot to the head.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Obliteratii avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Obliteratii lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Obliteratii.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Karimov.
Obliteratii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karimov smiles and moves away.
Karimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karimov wants to clinch but Obliteratii slips to the side
and Obliteratii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obliteratii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karimov.
Karimov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Obliteratii throws out a leg kick but Karimov moves out of range and Obliteratii only half commits.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obliteratii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obliteratii is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Karimov misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karimov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Obliteratii - the referee stops the clock and Karimov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Obliteratii. Karimov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karimov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii had his way with Dasha Karimov in that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
Karimov wants to counter with a clinch but Obliteratii pushes him away.
Karimov's corner calls for a 1-2. Karimov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Karimov.
Obliteratii throws a body punch but Karimov moves out of range.
Obliteratii throws a shot from downtown. Karimov moves away and avoids it.
Karimov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Obliteratii looks to land a body kick but Karimov moved away.
Karimov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Karimov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Obliteratii throws a shot to the body.
Obliteratii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov throws a head kick but Obliteratii moves out of range. #CL2#
Karimov moves into the clinch successfully.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii works on Karimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Karimov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC#
Obliteratii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Karimov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov wants to counter with a clinch but Obliteratii pushes him away.
Obliteratii takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Obliteratii drops Karimov with a beautiful combination! Karimov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Obliteratii is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
Karimov digs a good hook to Obliteratii's body.
Karimov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obliteratii's sensitive parts.
Obliteratii cracks Karimov with a hook to the temple - Karimov is on wobbly legs here! Obliteratii swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Karimov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Obliteratii wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zeus Obliteratii!
Zeus Obliteratii retains his middleweight title!
Zeus Obliteratii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 568
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Karimov scores with a jab. Obliteratii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obliteratii has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Karimov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Obliteratii - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Karimov darts in and clinches Obliteratii up against the cage.
Obliteratii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karimov.
Karimov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Obliteratii manages to break the clinch.
Karimov misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii fails to land with a series of punches.
Karimov tries to clinch but Obliteratii moves away
and Obliteratii counters with a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii sizes up Karimov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Obliteratii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Karimov moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obliteratii lands with a left to the head.
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Obliteratii is blocking nicely.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Obliteratii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Obliteratii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karimovs head.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii. #T1#
Karimov prevents a body shot from Obliteratii.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Obliteratii.
I was talking to Karimov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Karimov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obliteratii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obliteratii managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov tries a body shot but Obliteratii blocks it.
Good body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Obliteratii tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Obliteratii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Karimov darts in and clinches Obliteratii up against the cage.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov tries a body shot but Obliteratii blocks it. #T2#
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Obliteratii avoids it.
Obliteratii working aggressively here.
Karimov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obliteratii lands with a light punch inside.
Karimov misses with a knee to the head.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii gets through Karimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Obliteratii lands a hook that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
A short uppercut from Karimov.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obliteratii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Obliteratii pulls guard successfully.
Karimov 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.
Obliteratii is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Obliteratii looking for a guillotine here but Karimov defends easily.
Obliteratii working a defensive guard but Karimov manages to pass into side control anyway. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karimov decides to stand back up. Karimov steps back and let's Obliteratii get back to his feet.
Karimov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by Obliteratii.
Karimov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obliteratii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karimov throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Obliteratii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karimov's head backwards.
Karimov jabs Obliteratii right on the nose. Obliteratii blinks but takes it well.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but Karimov moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Karimov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Karimov.
Obliteratii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karimov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karimov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karimov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obliteratii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karimov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov tries to clinch up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karimov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obliteratii tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zeus Obliteratii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii avoids the head kick by Karimov.
Karimov tests Obliteratii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karimov tries to clinch up.
Obliteratii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obliteratii just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKarimov.
Nice shot lands for Obliteratii.
Karimov avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karimov.
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obliteratii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obliteratii wants to land a leg kick but Karimov is out of range.
Karimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karimov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Obliteratii misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov dips to his left and cracks Obliteratii with an uppercut!
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karimov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obliteratii to score with a decent uppercut.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a looping right.#T1#
Karimov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range.
Obliteratii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Karimov moves into the clinch.
Karimov presses Obliteratii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obliteratii has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obliteratii takes a knee to the side of the body.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obliteratii controls his hands.
Karimov scores with a shot to the side of Obliteratii's head.
Karimov lands a nice uppercut.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obliteratii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obliteratiis head.
Obliteratii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow. #T2#
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Obliteratii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obliteratii blocks an uppercut.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Obliteratii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii tries to break the clinch but Karimov is controlling the position.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Obliteratii. #BC2#
Obliteratii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Obliteratii circles away. #CL#
Karimov rushes Obliteratii and presses him up against the cage.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Obliteratii controls the action.
Karimov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Obliteratii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obliteratii gets through Karimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Obliteratii works on Karimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obliteratii. #BC2#
Obliteratii breaks the clinch.
Karimov throws a big shot that misses.
Karimov slips a straight right by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Karimov avoids it easily.
Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
Karimov tries to counter by clinching up but Obliteratii breaks away and moves out of range.
Karimov throws a front kick aimed at Obliteratii's knee but Obliteratii avoids it well.
Obliteratii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obliteratii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Nice uppercut lands for Obliteratii. That snapped Karimov's head back.
Karimov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karimov cracks Obliteratii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karimov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karimov throws a push kick but Obliteratii slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Karimov.
Obliteratii replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Karimov blocks it well.
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
Karimov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Obliteratii.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obliteratii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obliteratii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Obliteratii lands.
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick.
Obliteratii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obliteratii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karimov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Obliteratii manages to circle out of the way.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Obliteratii circles away.
Obliteratii throws a head kick but Karimov moves out of range.
Obliteratii throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot.
Karimov is looking to counter the offense by Obliteratii and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Karimov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Obliteratii finds it's way through Karimov's defenses.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot to the body.
Obliteratii moves away from the strike by Karimov.
Obliteratii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karimov wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Obliteratii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obliteratii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but Karimov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obliteratii. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Karimov closes the distance and clinches.
Obliteratii looking to slow down the pace here.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov. #T1##TD2#
Obliteratii jumps guard.
Karimov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obliteratii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Obliteratii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Karimov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obliteratii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karimov has managed to get both his arms back between Obliteratii's legs - danger averted.
Karimov is looking to stand up but Obliteratii won't let him.
Karimov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Obliteratii's guard.
Karimov is thwarting Obliteratii's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Karimov wants to take a breather but Obliteratii is having none of it. #SUB#
Karimov seems to be looking for submissions.
Obliteratii is looking to improve his position.
Obliteratii is looking to control Karimov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obliteratii avoid being mounted?
Karimov passes to side control.
Obliteratii is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Karimov decides to stand back up. Karimov steps back and let's Obliteratii get back to his feet.#T3#
Obliteratii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Obliteratii!
Karimov wants to clinch.
Karimov throws a shot from downtown. Obliteratii moves away and avoids it.
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
A lazy left from Obliteratii finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Karimov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obliteratii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov looks for the body kick but Obliteratii saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Karimov finds it's target.#T4#
Obliteratii keeps Karimov at a distance using the push kick.
Obliteratii throws a wild body kick that Karimov sees coming a mile off.
Obliteratii slips a jab from Karimov.
Obliteratii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karimov lands a jab to the nose.
Obliteratii tries to land a front kick but Karimov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karimov throws a big shot that misses.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Karimov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick that misses.
Obliteratii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Karimov rushes Obliteratii and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obliteratii.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Karimov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Karimov tenderised Obliteratii's leg. Obliteratii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karimov throws a lazy right hand but Obliteratii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karimov is looking to chop away at Obliteratii's legs.
Karimov looks to land a body kick but Obliteratii moved away.
Karimov slips a straight right by Obliteratii.
Karimov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Obliteratii eats them both and turns towards Karimov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Karimov connects with a solid leg kick.
Karimov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obliteratii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karimov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karimov manages to avoid it.
A big left from Karimov misses.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karimov throws a looping overhand right but Obliteratii ducks down to avoid it.
Obliteratii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Obliteratii lands a front kick.
Karimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karimov.
Obliteratii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karimov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obliteratii swats away the attempt to clinch by Karimov.
Obliteratii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Karimov is rocked!
Obliteratii feints and then cracks Karimov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karimov down.
Oh Karimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karimov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Obliteratii tries to get set, Karimov tries to push him back and clinch up but Obliteratii manages to avoid the attempt.
Karimov seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Obliteratii scores with a push kick.
Karimov loads up on a big right hand but Obliteratii slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obliteratii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Obliteratii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karimov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Karimov has managed to clinch.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Obliteratii. #TD2#
Obliteratii pulls guard effortlessly.
Obliteratii throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Obliteratii has his foot on Karimov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karimov works his way back into a safe position though.
Karimov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karimov wants to stand but Obliteratii is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Obliteratii looking for a guillotine here but Karimov defends easily. #T3##SUB2#
Obliteratii has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Karimov 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 Obliteratii.
Karimov working away.
The referee asks Karimov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Karimov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Karimov gets to mount! Obliteratii was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Karimov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Obliteratii gets tackled into the cage by Karimov. Karimov maintains the clinch.
Karimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obliteratii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Karimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obliteratii tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obliteratii blocks it with crossed arms.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Obliteratii managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Karimov pushes off an throws an elbow but Obliteratii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Karimov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii looks to land a left hand but Karimov moved out of range nicely.
Karimov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karimov feints and then cracks Obliteratii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obliteratii down.
Karimov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Obliteratii.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Obliteratii circles away.
Obliteratii looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Karimov instigates a clinch.
Karimov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Obliteratii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karimov throws a jab when Obliteratii was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Obliteratii.
Karimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obliteratii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karimov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karimov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karimov checks a leg kick. #T1#
A cross from Obliteratii lands.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
Karimov pushes Obliteratii away with a front kick.
Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Karimov.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but Karimov avoids it.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karimov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obliteratii.
Karimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karimov slips a jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karimov.
Karimov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Obliteratii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karimov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obliteratii. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karimov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dasha Karimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karimov moves out of range of the strikes.
Karimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov loads up on a big right hand but Obliteratii slips the punch.
Karimov is looking to clinch but Obliteratii is avoiding it.
Karimov looks to throw the jab but Obliteratii is out of range.
Karimov checks the leg kick.
Karimov scores with the left hand. Obliteratii knows he should have avoided that one.
Obliteratii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karimov under the eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Obliteratii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karimov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range.
Obliteratii connects with a leg kick. Karimov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karimov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karimov throws an overhand right that lands on Obliteratii's shoulder, as Obliteratii tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
Obliteratii connects with a jab.
Karimov looks to land a left hand but Obliteratii moved out of range nicely.
Obliteratii feints a counter leg kick.
Obliteratii looks to land a body kick but Karimov moved away.
Obliteratii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obliteratii lands a jab.
Obliteratii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Obliteratii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karimov's head.
Karimov tries to clinch but Obliteratii is having none of it.
Obliteratii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Obliteratii misses.
Karimov lands an overhand right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karimov. Obliteratii shrugs it off though.
Obliteratii is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Karimov with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obliteratii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karimov moves to clinch but Obliteratii breaks away
and Obliteratii counters with a body kick that stops Karimov in his tracks momentarily.
Karimov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karimov is looking to slow Obliteratii down with leg kicks. #CL#
Karimov clinches.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obliteratii's elbow.
Obliteratii swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karimov presses Obliteratii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dasha Karimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Obliteratii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeus Obliteratii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karimov misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dasha Karimov.
I think Obliteratii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zeus Obliteratii!
Zeus Obliteratii is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeus Obliteratii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 566
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Karimov tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Karimov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stoker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Karimov wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoker cracks Karimov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stoker lands a jab.
Karimov looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karimov tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
Karimov throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Karimov fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoker in the body.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
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!#CL2#
Karimov clinches with his opponent.
Stoker tries to circle away but Karimov has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karimov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Karimov is looking to clinch.
A left lands for Stoker.
Stoker takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Karimov wants to counter with a clinch but Stoker pushes him away.
Karimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stoker. That did some damage!#CL2#
Karimov moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Karimov.
Stoker tries to break free but Karimov pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Stoker manages to break the clinch.
Karimov tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Karimov throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Karimov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stoker takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
Karimov wants to counter with a clinch but Stoker pushes him away.
Karimov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karimov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov lands with a shot to the body.
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Karimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stoker wants to get back to striking at distance but Karimov won't allow it.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stoker's efforts to push away.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Karimov has him pressed against the cage.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Stoker blocks with his arms.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoker backwards. #T3#
Stoker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stoker tries to break the clinch but Karimov is controlling the position.
Stoker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stoker is trying to force a seperation but Karimov has the dominant position.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov crunches a lovely knee into Stoker's ribcage.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoker is breathing heavily.
Karimov lands an elbow that stopped Stoker in his tracks for a moment.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Karimov keeps control of Stoker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stoker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stoker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Karimov lands a nice uppercut.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoker backwards. #T4#
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Stoker has had enough of the clinch but Karimov keeps him there for the moment.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
A short uppercut from Karimov.
Karimov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stoker's efforts to push away.
Karimov digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoker avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karimov.
Karimov tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Karimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker. #CL2#
Karimov forces Stoker back against the cage and clinches.
Stoker tries to break free but Karimov pushes him back against the cage.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Karimov has him pressed against the cage.
Stoker tries to break free but Karimov pushes him back against the cage.
Stoker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karimov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker moves forwards but Karimov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karimov slips under a jab from Stoker.
Karimov tries to clinch up but Stoker circles away and keeps his distance.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karimovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karimov lands a jab to the nose.
Karimov tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Karimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Karimov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karimov.
Karimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karimov is looking to clinch.
Karimov lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Karimov has closed the distance and engaged Stoker in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Stoker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
Donk. Karimov catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Karimov tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karimov throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karimov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Karimov misses.
Karimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Karimov's ribs.
Karimov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Karimov is looking to clinch.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker. #T2#
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Karimov is just out of range.
Karimov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karimov defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Karimov's leg. Karimov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Karimov as he connects with a hook.
Karimov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Stoker misses the jab.
Karimov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker dodges the punch combination from Karimov.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Karimov loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker wants to slow Karimov down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.#T3#
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karimov tries to clinch up but Stoker circles away and keeps his distance.
Stoker lands a jab to Karimov's midsection.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karimov missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karimov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Karimov is out of range.
Stoker slips a straight right by Karimov.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Karimov avoided it.
Stoker swings for the body but Karimov moves out of range.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Karimov is out of range.
Karimov moves out of range of the strikes.
Karimov works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Karimov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karimov.
Karimov tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range. #T4#
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karimov tries to clinch there but Stoker circles away.
Karimov is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Karimov is looking to slow Stoker down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker blocks a head kick by Karimov.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karimov scores with a hook.
Jab by Stoker.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Karimov tries to counter with a clinch but Stoker shakes him off and moves away.
Karimov throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Karimov tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
Stoker misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Karimov counters by clinching up.
Stoker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karimov.
Karimov tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Karimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Karimov blocks a jab.
Karimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Karimov closes the distance and pushes Stoker back into the cage.
Stoker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karimov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karimov.
Stoker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karimov misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Karimov has closed the distance and engaged Stoker in a clinch.
Stoker wants to get back to striking at distance but Karimov won't allow it.
Stoker blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karimov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Stoker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Edward Stoker has been cut.
Stoker tries to break the clinch but Karimov is controlling the position.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karimov presses Stoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karimov working Stoker over with knees to the body.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stoker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karimov scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Karimov digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Karimov with a knee to the head.
Karimov is working Stoker over against the cage.
Karimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Karimov on the inside.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Stoker is rocked!
Stoker tries to break the clinch but Karimov is controlling the position.
Karimov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Stoker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Karimov.
Stoker seems to have got his legs back now.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Karimov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stoker or not.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Karimov. #T3#
Karimov has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Stoker - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Karimov, and another! Stoker is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov is the new middleweight champion!
Dasha Karimov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
In defeat, Edward Stoker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

Event: AD516
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Hooj throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Karimov catches Hooj right on the button with a cross.
Hooj avoids the body shot from Karimov.
Hooj doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Hooj misses its intended target.
Karimov moves out of range as Hooj strikes.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Hooj.
Karimov lands with a straight right. Hooj didn't see that one coming.
Hooj just misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov is looking to counter the offense by Hooj and move into the clinch.
Karimov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooj doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karimov scores with a punch to the head.
Karimov dips to his left and cracks Hooj with an uppercut!
Karimov throws a leg kick which misses Hooj's front leg but catches the back leg as Hooj tries to avoid it.
Karimov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hooj counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karimov.
Good exchange - Karimov coming out on top.#T1##CL#
Hooj tries to keep at a distance but Karimov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooj controls his hands.
Hooj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hooj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hooj throws a head punch that misses.
Hooj blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Hooj misses with some punches.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooj throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov working aggressively here.
Hooj throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Hooj blocks it.
Hooj swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooj misses with a body punch.
Karimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooj working hard to break the clinch.
Hooj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooj swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooj's elbow.
Hooj can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Karimov tries a body shot but Hooj blocks it.
Hooj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Hooj.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Hooj.
Hooj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooj tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Hooj back against the cage. #T3#
Hooj misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karimov lands a nice elbow.
Hooj lands a hook that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Hooj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooj lands a nice uppercut.
Hooj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooj working aggressively here.
Hooj misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Hooj.
Karimov scores a nice knee to the body.
Hooj is looking to break free of the clinch but Karimov has double underhooks.
Hooj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Hooj tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karimov tries a body shot but Hooj blocks it.
Hooj struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Hooj tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Hooj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov working aggressively here.
Hooj throws a head punch that misses.
Hooj wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hooj working aggressively here.
Hooj misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karimov.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Hooj controls the action.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Hooj tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hooj blocks it with crossed arms.
Hooj misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov pushes Hooj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Karimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooj, pushing him back against the cage.
Hooj takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hooj lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Karimov.
Karimov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov pushes Hooj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooj lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hooj.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karimov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooj.
Karimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooj can do to turn this around?
A short right from Hooj.
Hooj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooj lands a left hand.
Karimov with a knee to the head. #T1#
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov tries a body shot but Hooj blocks it.
Karimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hooj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooj.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooj controls his hands.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Hooj tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Hooj back against the cage.
Hooj working aggressively here.
Hooj blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hooj - that landed with a thud.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Hooj has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooj controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karimov scores a nice knee to the body.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Hooj is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hooj is still on wobbly legs! Can Karimov finish him?
Karimov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hooj's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hooj drops to his knees and Karimov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov retains his middleweight title!
Dasha Karimov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: AD509
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Garret bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karimov's head.
Garret scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Karimov is rocked!
Karimov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Garret finish him?
Karimov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Karimov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garret pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garret lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garret jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garret misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garret looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garret fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garret lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!#CL2#
Karimov forces Garret back against the cage and clinches.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Garret blocks it.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Garret throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Garret tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karimov.
Garret swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Garret blocks it.
Karimov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
Garret blocking some punches.
Garret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garret throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
Garret misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.
Garret can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov lands a knee to the head.
Karimov scores with a knee to the head.
Karimov pushes Garret back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garret is breathing heavily.
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike.
Garret misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karimov lands with a right to the head.
Garret softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Garret blocks it.
Garret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Garret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garret's elbow.
Karimov lands a right hand.
Karimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garret backwards.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garret taking a breather.
Garret gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garret avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body. #T3#
Garret takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Garret blocking some punches.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Garret avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Garret stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garret misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garret blocks it with crossed arms.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Garret.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Garret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov lands a body shot.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Garret can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov tries to work over Garret's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garret throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Garret content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov lands with a light punch inside.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garret throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Garret controls the action.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Garret prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Garret stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garret's elbow.
Karimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garret swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Garret.
Garret misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dasha Karimov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Garret throws a push kick but Karimov slaps the foot to one side.
Garret ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garret looks to land a left hand but Karimov moved out of range nicely.
Garret looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garret is looking to land body kicks.
Karimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garret manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garret feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garret throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garret closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garret throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garret connects with a crisp jab.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Karimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garret pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karimov is out of range and Garret settles back down.
Karimov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garret lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garret.
Garret is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov lands with a cross.
Karimov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Karimov backs away, Garret returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Karimov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karimov throws a low kick but Garret avoids it.
Garret on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karimov is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Karimov clinches up with Garret and pushes him back against the cage.
Garret is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garret blocks an uppercut.
Karimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garret misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garret throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Garret.
A body shot lands from Karimov.
Karimov pushes Garret back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garret working aggressively here.
Garret tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Karimov as the two fighters clinch.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Karimov.
Karimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garret in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Garret blocks a body shot from Karimov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov gets through Garret's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garret throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garret blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garret just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karimov's brow.
A knee to the head by Karimov.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Garret is rocked!
Karimov blocking some punches.
Oh Garret is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karimov lands a big knee to the head and Garret goes down! Karimov pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov is the new middleweight champion!
Dasha Karimov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: AD503
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Karimov misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Karimov. Beautiful body shot.
Karimov throws a lazy right hand but Garret sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garret throwing a counter right hand but Karimov manages to avoid it.
Garret slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karimov. Garret does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karimov throws a series of punches but Garret moves out of range.
Karimov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garret tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karimov.
Karimov wants to slow Garret down by chopping away at his legs.
Garret thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karimov lands with a straight right. Garret didn't see that one coming.
Karimov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov tries to clinch up.#T1#
Karimov lands with an overhand left.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karimov needs to keep his hands up - Garret had a free shot at his head there.
Garret connects with an inside leg kick.
Garret throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov lands a lovely overhand right.
Garret cracks Karimov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karimov scores with a jab to the body.
Garret is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karimov.
A jab from Karimov does it's job there.
Garret ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garret throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karimov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Garret looks to score with a jab to the body but Karimov is just out of range.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch 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!
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Karimov as he connects with a hook.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Garret.
Garret lands an overhand right.#T2#
Karimov connects with a crisp jab.
Garret is looking to chop away at Karimov's legs.
Karimov throws a leg kick but Garret moved away.#CL2#
Karimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garret, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garret.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garret's elbow.
Garret struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Garret throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Garret fails to land.
Karimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrets head.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garret blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Karimov.
Karimov throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garret throws an elbow but misses.
Karimov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Garret misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garret avoids it.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Garret.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garret working aggressively here.
Garret is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garret backwards.
Garret is working Karimov over against the cage.
Garret throws an elbow that misses.
Garret misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garret pushes off an throws an elbow but Karimov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karimov misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Garret.
Garret can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Garret lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov. #T4#
Garret misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karimov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garret just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karimov's brow.
Karimov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garret has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garret.
Garret misses with a body punch.
Garret digs a right hand underneath Karimov's ribcage. Karimov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garret avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Garret tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garret tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Garret pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garret tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garret throws an elbow but misses.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Garret.
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Garret is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Karimov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garret looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garret throws a leg kick which misses Karimov's front leg but catches the back leg as Karimov tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Garret.
Garret takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karimov misses with a kick to the body.
Garret throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov wants to counter the offense by Garret and move into the clinch position.
Garret checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garret cracks the inside of Karimov's front leg.
Karimov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garret is able to avoid easily.
Garret lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov tries to clinch but Garret moves out of range.
Karimov staying out of range there.
Garret looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garret misses with a body punch
and Karimov counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Karimov misses its intended target. #CL2#
Karimov pushes Garret up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Karimov.
Garret blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garret lands an elbow that stopped Karimov in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
A short right from Garret on the inside.
Garret scores with a hook to the body.
Karimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Garret is blocking nicely.
Garret slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Garret fails to land.
Garret pushes off an throws an elbow but Karimov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garret pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garret swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garret presses Karimov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Garret.
Nice body punch from Garret - that landed with a thud.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Garret has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Garret tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Garret is trying to pull guard but Karimov has him pressed against the cage.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Garret blocks with his arms.
Garret misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Garret.
Karimov blocking some punches.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Garret takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Garret misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garret.
Garret blocks an uppercut.
Karimov dodges an elbow strike from Garret.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Garret controls the action.
Garret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garret avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garret. #T3#
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garret's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garret.
Garret misses with an elbow over the top.
Karimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Garret blocks it.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garret.
Garret misses with a punch to the body.
Garret lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garret.
Karimov tries to work over Garret's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garret lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garret can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov scores with a knee to the head.
Garret struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garret misses with a body punch.
Garret working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Garret avoids the damage to the body.
Garret prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karimov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garret blocks it with crossed arms.
Garret misses with the head strike.
Garret trying to control the position but instead, Karimov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garret into the cage.
Garret struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Garret.
Garret gets through Karimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garret makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dasha Karimov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Karimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garret circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Garret misses.
Karimov lands a leg kick that knocks Garret off balance momentarily.
Karimov motions for Garret to come forward. Karimov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov wants to slow Garret down by chopping away at his legs.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Karimov swings widly with a right hand
and Garret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karimov lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garret. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karimov wants to counter the offense by Garret and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karimov stuns Garret with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karimov connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Garret.
Garret lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karimov takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Karimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karimov scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garret.
Garret thumps Karimov with a low kick.
Karimov throws a shot from downtown. Garret moves away and avoids it.
As Karimov backs away, Garret returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Karimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garret avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Garret tries to keep at a distance but Karimov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garret pushes off an throws an elbow but Karimov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garret stalling in the clinch but Karimov improves position. #BC#
Garret breaks the clinch.
Karimov cracks Garret with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garret looks to score with a jab to the body but Karimov is just out of range.
Karimov misses with an uppercut.
Garret was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garret thuds his right hand into Karimov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Karimov.
Garret fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Nice jab there from Garret.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karimov!
Karimov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garret scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karimov blocks a leg kick.
Garret fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karimov checks it well.
Karimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garret.
Karimov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garret works Karimov's body with a nice hook.
Garret throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garret chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dasha Karimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garret keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garret! #T3#
Karimov missing with a left hand there. Garret was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karimov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garret blocks a jab.
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karimov lands with an uppercut that bounces Garret off the cage and back into range.
Garret keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karimov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garret.
Karimov cracks Garret with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garret throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karimov throws the left hand but Garret avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karimov misses with a looping right.#T4#
Garret takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
Garret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karimov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garret lands a nice shot to the body.
Garret looks to land a left hand but Karimov moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garret scores with a leg kick.
Karimov catches Garret with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karimov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garret moves out of range of the body kick from Karimov.
Garret is looking to counter punch.
Karimov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheers as Karimov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garret doesn't seem phased though.
Garret dodges the punch combination from Karimov.
Karimov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pat Garret did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Dasha Karimov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Garret defending well as Karimov loads up on a big left hand.
Garret slips a straight right by Karimov.
Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
Karimov moves out of range of the leg kick from Garret.
Garret looks to land a left hand but Karimov moved out of range nicely.
Garret throws a leg kick which misses Karimov's front leg but catches the back leg as Karimov tries to avoid it.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Karimov.
Karimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garret throws a leg kick but Karimov checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov thuds his right hand into Garret's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garret throws the kick towards the body but Karimov avoids it.
Karimov lands an overhand right.
Karimov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karimov throws a hook to the side of Garret's head but Garret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Garret throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garret lands with a cross.
Garret on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karimov. Karimov obviously looking to wear him down.
Garret swats away the attempt to clinch by Karimov.
Karimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Garret is just out of range.
Garret swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garret misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garret takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garret moves away.
Garret comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garret lands a head kick. Karimov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Garret just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Garret is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Karimov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov looks to land a right hand but Garret moved out of range.
Karimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Garret finish him?
A jab from Karimov does it's job there.
Garret shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karimov.
Karimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Garret cracks the inside of Karimov's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Karimov misses the target.
Karimov slips under a jab from Garret.
Garret checks a low kick from Karimov.
Garret is looking to counter punch.
Garret scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garret goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karimov misses with a double jab
enabling Garret to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Garret throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Karimov lands a head shot.
Karimov avoids a kick to the body.
Karimov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garret is out of range and Karimov settles back down.
Garret checks a leg kick.
Karimov misses with a low kick as Garret jumps back.
Karimov takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses.
Garret with a hook.
Karimov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garret throws out a loose jab but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garret manages to avoid it.
A big right from Garret misses.
Karimov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karimov tries to clinch but Garret is having none of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karimov, right into the meat.
Garret tries to work over Karimov's front leg with a kick but Karimov checks it. #T4#
Garret fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karimov is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Garret.
Garret feints and then cracks Karimov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karimov down.
Garret looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karimov's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov blocks a head kick by Garret.
That kick from Karimov tenderised Garret's leg. Garret is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garret takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garret lands with an overhand left.
Karimov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karimov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garret has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garret misses with a two punch combination.
Karimov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pat Garret will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dasha Karimov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garret.
Garret throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karimov.
Karimov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garret's sensitive parts.
Karimov throws a chopping leg kick but Garret manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garret jabs at Karimov's body.
Karimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garret throws a body kick that misses.
Garret connects with a right hand. Karimov shakes it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garret.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov misses with a wild body shot.
Garret turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karimov.
A punch lands to the side of Garret 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karimov swings for the body but Garret moves out of range.
Garret was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Garret lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Karimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garret avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Garret lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karimov or not.
Karimov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Garret misses with a body punch.
Garret doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karimov avoids a wild elbow strike from Garret.
Garret throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
A short body shot lands from Garret as the two fighters clinch.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
Good body shot from Garret.
Karimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garret lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2##BC#
Garret manages to break the clinch.
Garret staying out of range there.
Karimov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garret in his tracks.
Garret throws a leg kick but Karimov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov cracks Garret with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karimov wants to slow Garret down by chopping away at his legs.
Karimov moves out of range of the leg kick from Garret.
Garret waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karimov.
Karimov tries to counter with a clinch but Garret shakes him off and moves away.
Karimov slips a jab from Garret.
Karimov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karimov misses with a looping left.
Garret checks a leg kick.
Garret misses the jab.
Karimov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Karimov tries to clinch
and Garret counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karimov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Karimov lands a jab to the head.
Karimov cracks the inside of Garret's front leg.
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garret thuds his shin into the meat of Karimov's side.
Garret throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karimov lands a right hook to the body.
Karimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Garret is just out of range.
Garret avoids a kick to the body.
Garret throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karimov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garret.
Karimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garret's hands.
Karimov throws an overhand right that lands on Garret's shoulder, as Garret tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Karimov throws a hook but Garret avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov tries to clinch up.
Garret is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garret scores with a punch to the head.
Garret tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garret connects with a leg kick. Karimov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Karimov misses.
Karimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garret.
Garret throws a leg kick which misses Karimov's front leg but catches the back leg as Karimov tries to avoid it.
Karimov staying out of range there.
Garret sets himself, and Karimov steps forward looking for the clinch! Garret avoids it this time.
Garret steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karimov. That one must have hurt.
Garret misses with a low kick as Karimov jumps back.
Karimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garret's hands.#CL2#
Karimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karimov landing knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pat Garret.
I think Garret has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Pat Garret retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: AD497: The Last Emperor
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Karimov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pekkarinen can pounce on him.
Karimov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brazilian Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Karimov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a jab when Karimov was well out of range.
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Karimov.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pekkarinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Karimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pekkarinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov lands with a hook. Pekkarinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karimov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Karimov.
It seemed like Pekkarinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Karimov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Karimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Pekkarinen.
Karimov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Pekkarinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karimov.#T1#
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Karimov.
Karimov is looking to chop away at Pekkarinen's legs.
Pekkarinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karimov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Karimov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karimov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pekkarinen wants to slow Karimov down by chopping away at his legs.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pekkarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pekkarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karimov.
Pekkarinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Karimov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karimov.
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Karimov is out of range.
As Pekkarinen tries to get set, Karimov tries to push him back and clinch up but Pekkarinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Pekkarinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Karimov moves into the clinch.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards. #T2#
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pekkarinen controls his hands.
Karimov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Pekkarinen blocks with his arms.
Karimov prevents Pekkarinen from breaking the clinch.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pekkarinen.
Karimov lands with a left to the head.
Pekkarinen tries to break free but Karimov pushes him back against the cage.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pekkarinen is working Karimov over against the cage.
Pekkarinen blocks an uppercut.
Karimov connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karimov.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action. #T3##BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karimov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pekkarinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Pekkarinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pekkarinen checks the leg kick.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that Karimov avoids nicely.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pekkarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pekkarinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pekkarinen tries a low kick but Karimov avoids it.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot
and Karimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pekkarinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Pekkarinen.
Karimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pekkarinen misses the shot to the body.
Karimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Karimov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Karimov misses.
Karimov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karimov's hands.
Karimov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karimov. That's going to slow Pekkarinen down.
Karimov misses with a low kick as Pekkarinen jumps back.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Karimov connects with a crisp jab.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karimov checks a leg kick.
Karimov connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pekkarinen, right into the meat.
Karimov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pekkarinen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karimov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Karimov catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Karimov moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Pekkarinen backs away, Karimov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karimov checks it well.
Karimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Karimov misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov tries to clinch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Karimov misses with a body kick.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Karimov blocks it.
Pekkarinen digs a good hook to Karimov's body.
Pekkarinen feints and then cracks Karimov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karimov down.
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
Despite the aggression on Pekkarinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karimov throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pekkarinen is looking for the big counter here.
Karimov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karimov. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karimov wants to clinch
and Pekkarinen counters with a low kick, right behind Karimov 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen cracks Karimov with a good jab.
Karimov tries to work over Pekkarinen's front leg with a kick but Pekkarinen checks it.
Karimov thuds a left hand into Pekkarinen's body.
Karimov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Pekkarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Karimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Karimov misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pekkarinen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Karimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen throws a fast counter high kick but Karimov manages to duck under it in time.
Karimov misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pekkarinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pekkarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Pekkarinen misses.
Karimov is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen with a jab.
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Karimov rushes Pekkarinen and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Pekkarinen manages to break the clinch.
Karimov tries to clinch but Pekkarinen is having none of it.
Karimov throws out a powerful jab.
Pekkarinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karimov. Karimov obviously looking to wear him down.
Pekkarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pekkarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that Karimov ducks under and follows up with a left that Karimov also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov connects with a solid leg kick.
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Karimov is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pekkarinen.
Karimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karimov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karimov slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
It seemed like Pekkarinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pekkarinen swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Karimov moves into the clinch.
Pekkarinen digs a right hand underneath Karimov's ribcage. Karimov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekkarinen swinging wildly here. #T3#
Karimov closes the distance but Pekkarinen moves to the side
and Pekkarinen counters with a good low kick that Karimov was not able to check.
Karimov throws a lazy body kick
enabling Pekkarinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Karimov moves out of range.
Karimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karimov throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
Pekkarinen is looking to chop away at Karimov's legs.
Karimov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Karimov forces Pekkarinen back against the cage and clinches.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the head.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Pekkarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dasha Karimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Pekkarinen. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karimov presses Pekkarinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pekkarinen is breathing heavily.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pekkarinen won't want to take too many of those.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Karimov.
A nice left hand lands by Karimov.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
That has opened up Lauri Pekkarinen's cut even more.
Karimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Pekkarinen is rocked!
Karimov lands with a right to the head.
Pekkarinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Karimov finish him?
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pekkarinen to his knees! Karimov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dasha Karimov!
A pretty intense looking Dasha Karimov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: AD491: Tycoon Junkie
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Karimov throws a looping overhand right but Clattenburg ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clattenburg! But no joy.
Karimov scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Johny Clattenburg has been cut.
Clattenburg misses with a head kick.
Karimov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clattenburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clattenburg.
Clattenburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Clattenburg moves into the clinch successfully.
Clattenburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Clattenburg fails to land.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Clattenburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clattenburg lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
Clattenburg throws an elbow that misses.
Clattenburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Clattenburg lands an elbow just above Karimov 's eye.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clattenburg misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clattenburg backwards. #ROC#
Clattenburg is rocked!#T1#
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Clattenburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Karimov finish him?
Clattenburg can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Clattenburg seems to have recovered his senses.
Karimov is working Clattenburg over against the cage.
Clattenburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clattenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clattenburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Clattenburg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karimov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clattenburg can turn it around.
Clattenburg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clattenburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov digs a right hand into Clattenburg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clattenburg's gas tank.
Clattenburg looks winded!
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Clattenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clattenburg tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Clattenburg back against the cage.
Clattenburg misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov lands an uppercut.
Karimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clattenburg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karimov's brow.
Clattenburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clattenburg backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Karimov. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov lands a body punch.
Karimov with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Karimov.
Karimov pushes Clattenburg against the cage. Karimov is working some dirty boxing. Karimov pushes off with a quick right hook! Clattenburg goes down! Clattenburg tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Karimov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: AD483: Yokoso Japan
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Karimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Karimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Karimov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Silver finds it's target.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karimov sizes up Silver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silver misses with a looping right.
Karimov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Karimov forces Silver back against the cage and clinches.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silver is defending well for now.
Karimov is working Silver over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Silver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silver lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
Silver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silver lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Karimov managing to block the knees to the body from Silver.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karimov.
Karimov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silver tries a knee to the head but Karimov blocks it.
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karimov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Silver is blocking nicely.
Silver looking to throw knees to the head but Karimov is blocking nicely.
Silver landing knees to the body.
Silver lands a body punch.
Karimov misses with a knee to the head.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karimov avoids it.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Silver blocks with his arms.
I was talking to Karimov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A knee to the head by Silver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karimov avoids it.
Silver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silver tries a knee to the head but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov managing to block the knees to the body from Silver.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Silver misses with a knee strike.
Silver blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov managing to block the knees to the body from Silver.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silver connects with a knee to the head.
Silver tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karimov avoids it.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver crunches a lovely knee into Karimov's ribcage.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Karimov. #T4#
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silver looks winded!
Silver looking to throw knees to the head but Karimov is blocking nicely.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Silver lands a knee to the head.
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karimov with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Billy Silver has been cut.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
Karimov lands a body shot.
Karimov dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but Karimov blocks with his arms.
Karimov connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Karimov.
Karimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Karimov lands a leg kick that knocks Silver off balance momentarily.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov lands a body shot. #CL#
Karimov rushes Silver and presses him up against the cage.
Silver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karimov blocks it with crossed arms.
Dasha Karimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karimov lands a nice uppercut.
Silver tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karimov is defending well for now.
Silver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karimov blocks it with crossed arms.
Karimov with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Silver tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage.
A short right from Karimov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Silver. #T1#
Karimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silver.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silver is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Karimov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karimov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karimov.
Karimov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards. #ROC#
Silver is rocked!
Karimov lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Karimov finish him?
Karimov dips a shoulder and cracks Silver with a mighty uppercut! Silver falls back against the cage and Karimov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Silver is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Karimov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dasha Karimov!
A pretty intense looking Dasha Karimov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: AD471: 22th Storm
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Karimov misses with a few strikes there.
Karimov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Karimov. Those never looked like landing.
Karimov needs to keep his hands up - Dunkin had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Dunkin.
Karimov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Karimov moves into the clinch.
Dunkin managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunkin lands an uppercut.
Dunkin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dunkin.
Dunkin lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunkin.
Dunkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunkin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with the head strike. #T1#
Dunkin blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Karimov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dunkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dunkin misses with a body punch.
Dunkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunkin avoids a wild elbow strike from Karimov.
Dunkin gets through Karimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dunkin working aggressively here.
Dunkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land. #BC#
Dunkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Karimov darts in and clinches Dunkin up against the cage.
Dunkin blocks an uppercut.
Dunkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov scores a nice knee to the body.
Karimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov takes a shot to the head.
Dunkin scores with a shot to the side of Karimov's head.
Karimov lands an uppercut.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunkin blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Dunkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
Dunkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Dunkin controls the action.
Dunkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Dunkin.
Karimov lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Dunkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karimovs head.
A nice left hand lands by Karimov.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunkin prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov misses with a knee to the head.
Karimov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Dunkin.
Dunkin blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Dunkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Karimov.
Karimov tries to counter with a clinch but Dunkin shakes him off and moves away.
Karimov walks into a stiff left hand from Dunkin.
Karimov connects with a solid leg kick.
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karimov connects with a solid leg kick.
Karimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunkin looks to land a body kick but Karimov moved away.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunkin.
Dunkin missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Karimov is just out of range.
Karimov jabs Dunkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunkin throws out the jab.
Dunkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunkin sets himself, and Karimov steps forward looking for the clinch! Dunkin avoids it this time.
Dunkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Karimov clinches.
Dunkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Karimov has double underhooks.
Dunkin blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dunkin.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dunkin blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dunkin thuds a left hand into Karimov's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Karimov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dunkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Dunkin.
Dunkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karimov manages to avoid it.
Karimov slips under a jab.
Karimov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dunkin.
Karimov scores with a hook to the body. Dunkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karimov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Dunkin.
Karimov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov lands a nice shot that snaps Dunkin's head back.
Dunkin misses the shot to the body.
Dunkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karimov on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunkin misses with a low kick.
Karimov throws a leg kick
and Dunkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Karimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karimov tries to counter with a clinch but Dunkin shakes him off and moves away.
Dunkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karimov tries to clinch but Dunkin is having none of it.
Karimov throws a hook but Dunkin blocks it.
Dunkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karimov.#CL2#
Karimov rushes Dunkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dunkin working aggressively here.
Dunkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karimov.
Karimov gets through Dunkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karimov landing knees to the head.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karimov.
Karimov lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunkin working aggressively here.
Dunkin lands a body shot.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Dunkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dunkin scores with a shot to the side of Karimov's head.
A shot in the inside from Karimov.
Good body shot from Dunkin.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunkin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karimov up against the cage.
Dunkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dunkin fails to land. #T3#
Karimov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dunkin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karimov up against the cage.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunkin.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dunkin avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunkin.
Karimov misses with an elbow over the top.
Dunkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dunkin tries to break free but Karimov pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dunkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Dunkin misses.
Karimov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunkin throws out the jab.
Karimov cracks the inside of Dunkin's front leg.
Dunkin throws a right hand that misses
and Karimov counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunkin circles away.
Karimov avoids the head kick by Dunkin.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunkin misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karimov - that will leave a mark!
Karimov scores with a nice body kick.
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Karimov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karimov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunkin avoids the body shot from Karimov.
Dunkin scores with a jab to the body.
Karimov scores with a decent looking hook.
Dunkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karimov back to the cage. Dunkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Karimov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dunkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karimov on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Karimov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Karimov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Karimov misses.
Dunkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karimov.
Nice jab there from Dunkin. #CL2#
Karimov closes the distance and clinches.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Alvin Ray Dunkin has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dunkin. #ROC#
Karimov is rocked!
Karimov lands a body punch.
Karimov lands a right hand.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunkin lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Dunkin blocks with his arms.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunkin working hard to break the clinch.
Dunkin misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Karimov scores with a shot to the side of Dunkin's head.
Dunkin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dunkin can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Dunkin.
Good body shot from Dunkin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
Dunkin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dunkin fails to land.
Dunkin tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Dunkin back against the cage.
Karimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Dunkin won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunkin gets through Karimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dunkin lands with a left to the head.
Alvin Ray Dunkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Dunkin is blocking nicely.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Dunkin takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunkin throws a head punch that misses.
Dunkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Dunkin.
Karimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunkin is stalling here. #BC#
Dunkin manages to break the clinch.
Dunkin moves away from the strike by Karimov.
Karimov works the jab nicely.
Dunkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Dunkin throws a leg kick but Karimov checks it.
Dunkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvin Ray Dunkin is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Karimov. #T3#
Karimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karimov scoring well with a low kick there.
Karimov misses with a wild combination.
Dunkin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dunkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Karimov coming out on top.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karimov. #CL2#
Dunkin gets tackled into the cage by Karimov. Karimov maintains the clinch.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karimov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunkin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dunkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dunkin blocks it with crossed arms.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunkin.
Karimov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Dunkin has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Dunkin misses with a body punch.
Karimov crunches a lovely knee into Dunkin's ribcage.
Karimov scores with a knee to the head.
Karimov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Karimov.
Karimov gets through Dunkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Karimov.
A nice left hand lands by Karimov.
Karimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dunkins head. #ROC2#
Dunkin is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karimov 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Alvin Ray Dunkin had this to say: 'I came into the fight with a good game plan and it didn't work so I will go back to the drawing board.'.

Event: AD463: Kill The Beast
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Chatzikomninos blocks the body kick.
Chatzikomninos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karimov's hands.
Karimov 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.
Chatzikomninos misses with a hook
and Karimov counters with a nice leg kick.
Karimov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chatzikomninos throws a looping overhand right but Karimov ducks down to avoid it.
Karimov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karimov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chatzikomninos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chatzikomninos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karimov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chatzikomninos scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Chatzikomninos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chatzikomninos told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Karimov has a couple of punches blocked by Chatzikomninos.
Karimov gets through Chatzikomninos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karimov's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
Karimov is looking to break free of the clinch but Chatzikomninos has double underhooks.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Karimov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Chatzikomninos throws an elbow but it misses.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Karimov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chatzikomninos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Karimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karimov misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD2#
Nice combo by Chatzikomninos! Oh, that's hurt him - Karimov falls to the canvas and Chatzikomninos follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Karimov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chatzikomninos off and has taken his back!#T2#
Karimov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chatzikomninos doesn't escape.
Chatzikomninos breaks Karimov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chatzikomninos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Karimov looking for a guillotine here but Chatzikomninos defends easily.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Karimov is working from the bottom. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chatzikomninos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chatzikomninos stopping the sweep attempt from Karimov.
Karimov keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
Karimov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chatzikomninos is one step ahead there.
Chatzikomninos stops Karimov from standing up. #ES#
Karimov wriggles free and stands up.
Karimov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karimov cracks Chatzikomninos with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4##CL2#
Chatzikomninos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chatzikomninos struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chatzikomninos backwards.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chatzikomninos tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karimov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov can't break the clinch. #BC#
Karimov manages to break the clinch.
Chatzikomninos takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#
Chatzikomninos is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chatzikomninos lands with an uppercut that bounces Karimov off the cage and back into range.
Chatzikomninos tries to clinch but Karimov is having none of it.
Karimov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chatzikomninos slips under a jab.
Karimov throws a low kick, looking for Chatzikomninos's leg but Chatzikomninos calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dasha Karimov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chatzikomninos misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Karimov gets tackled into the cage by Chatzikomninos. Chatzikomninos maintains the clinch.
Karimov tries to work over Chatzikomninos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chatzikomninos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chatzikomninos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Karimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chatzikomninos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Chatzikomninos tries to get set, Karimov tries to push him back and clinch up but Chatzikomninos manages to avoid the attempt.
Chatzikomninos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chatzikomninos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chatzikomninos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos dips to his left and cracks Karimov with an uppercut!
Karimov is looking to score with low kicks.
Karimov throws a wild body kick that Chatzikomninos sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Chatzikomninos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Chatzikomninos lands a big head kick that sends Karimov to the canvas! Chatzikomninos follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chatzikomninos!
A victorious Alexei Chatzikomninos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AD456: Fight junkies
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Bolivar misses with a looping left.
Bolivar misses with a low kick as Karimov jumps back.
Karimov avoids the body shot from Bolivar.
Karimov throws a head kick but Bolivar moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bolivar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karimov misses with a hook. Bolivar ducked under it nicely.
Karimov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolivar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karimov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karimov misses with a wild combination.
Bolivar tried to counter with a leg kick but Karimov avoided it.
Bolivar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bolivar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Karimov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karimov lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Bolivar throws out a powerful jab.
Karimov tries to clinch there but Bolivar circles away.
Karimov throws a lazy head kick
and Bolivar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karimov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolivar.
Karimov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Bolivar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolivar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Bolivar misses.
We've been informed that Karimov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karimov moves away from the strike by Bolivar.
Bolivar scores with a leg kick.
Karimov lands with a nice combination. Bolivar backs away looking to recover.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolivar circles away.
Bolivar throws a hook but Karimov avoids it easily.
Bolivar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov tries to clinch there but Bolivar circles away.
Bolivar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Karimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolivar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karimov tries to clinch up
and Bolivar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolivar misses with a low kick.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karimov misses with a hook. Bolivar ducked under it nicely.
Bolivar throws a counter high kick but Karimov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bolivar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karimov in his tracks.
Bolivar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karimov's head.
A clash of legs there as Karimov blocks the low kick.
Jab by Bolivar.#CL2#
Karimov takes the fight into the clinch.
Karimov trying to control the position but instead, Bolivar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karimov into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Karimov. #T3#
Bolivar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Bolivar controls the action.
Bolivar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolivar tries to circle away but Karimov has him pinned against the cage.
Karimov misses with a knee to the head.
Bolivar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karimov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bolivar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolivar gets through Karimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolivar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolivar tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolivar has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolivar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Bolivar blocks it.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolivar tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Bolivar back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bolivar as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Bolivar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolivar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karimov's hands.#T4#
Karimov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolivar is out of range.
Bolivar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Karimov finds it's target.
Karimov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bolivar. Bolivar obviously looking to wear him down.
Karimov tries to work over Bolivar's front leg with a kick but Bolivar checks it.
Bolivar moves out of range of the leg kick from Karimov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Karimov darts in and clinches Bolivar up against the cage.
Bolivar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Bolivar blocks with his arms.
Karimov misses with the head strike.
Bolivar struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Bolivar.
Bolivar tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Bolivar back against the cage.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Bolivar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolivar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolivar pushes Karimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Bolivar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Karimov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bolivar eats them both and turns towards Karimov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Karimov swinging wildly here.
Bolivar misses with a body shot.
Karimov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karimov.
Bolivar digs a good hook to Karimov's body.
Nice shot by Karimov.#CL2#
Karimov darts in and clinches Bolivar up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolivar backwards.
Karimov controlling the action here for a moment.
Karimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karimov lands a nice uppercut.
Karimov lands with a left to the head.
Bolivar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Bolivar misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolivar tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karimov working aggressively here.
Bolivar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolivar.
A short right from Karimov on the inside.
Bolivar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolivar is working Karimov over against the cage.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Karimov.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bolivar blocks it with crossed arms.
Karimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolivar backwards.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Karimov lands with a left to the head.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolivar lands an uppercut.
Bolivar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Bolivar throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Bolivar blocks with his arms. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Bolivar fails to land.
Karimov taking a breather.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Bolivar misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bolivar fails to land.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolivar.
A short left from Karimov.
Bolivar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolivar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolivar tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Bolivar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Karimov.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolivar.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bolivar blocking some punches.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolivar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Karimov is trying to maintain a safe position but Bolivar gets an underhook and turns Karimov into the cage.
Bolivar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Bolivar.
Bolivar tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov lands a nice uppercut.
Bolivar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolivar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bolivar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Bolivar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolivar tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Bolivar lands with a light punch inside.
Bolivar lands a shoulder strike.
Bolivar is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Karimov.
Karimov lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Karimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolivar lands a nice uppercut.
Karimov lands a left hand.
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!
Bolivar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Bolivar.
Bolivar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Bolivar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolivar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolivar misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov looking to throw knees to the head but Bolivar is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolivar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolivar prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Bolivar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov tries to work over Bolivar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolivar lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolivar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Bolivar scores with a shoulder strike.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Bolivar misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Karimov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karimov misses with a straight right.
Karimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolivar.
Karimov tries to land a leg kick but Bolivar saw it coming and moves away.
Karimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karimov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolivar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dasha Karimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolivar.
Bolivar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karimov jabs Bolivar right on the nose. Bolivar blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov misses with a right hand
and Bolivar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karimov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bolivar.
A lazy left from Karimov finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolivar throws a low kick, looking for Karimov's leg but Karimov calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Karimov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karimov throws a head kick that Bolivar semi-blocks.
Karimov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bolivar can pounce on him.
Bolivar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolivar.
Karimov wants to clinch up but Bolivar keeps it at a distance.
Karimov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolivar.
Karimov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bolivar lands a body shot.
Karimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolivar is just out of range.
Bolivar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolivar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karimov.
Karimov lands with an overhand left.
Karimov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
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!
Bolivar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bolivar misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Karimov
and Bolivar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolivar was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
A little feinted left hand from Bolivar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karimov. Bolivar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolivar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karimov looks to land a right hand but Bolivar moved out of range.
Bolivar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bolivar misses with a shot to the body
enabling Karimov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Karimov.
Bolivar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolivar wants to land a leg kick but Karimov is out of range.
Bolivar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karimov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolivar scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Bolivar throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot.
Karimov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bolivar.
Karimov looks to throw the jab but Bolivar is out of range.
Karimov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolivar checks it well.
Karimov loads up on a big right hand but Bolivar slips the punch.
Bolivar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karimov's hands.
Karimov lands the left hand.
Bolivar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karimov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolivar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolivar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bolivar throws a wild body kick that Karimov sees coming a mile off.
Bolivar connects with a nice looking jab.
Karimov lands with a cross.
Karimov misses with an uppercut. Bolivar saw that one coming.
Bolivar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bolivar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bolivar staying out of range there.
Bolivar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolivar.
Bolivar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karimov drops his hands momentarily and Bolivar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bolivar missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolivar.
Bolivar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karimov.
Karimov scores with a punch to the head.
Bolivar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karimov tries to clinch but Bolivar moves out of range.
Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolivar.
Bolivar slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karimov 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
A pretty intense looking Dasha Karimov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: AD449: Stakes is high
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Karimov scores with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Karimov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones tries to clinch up but Karimov circles away and keeps his distance.
Karimov wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Karimov moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Karimov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karimov.
Karimov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Karimov moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Karimov does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Karimov closes the distance and clinches.
Karimov working aggressively here.
Jones tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov misses with some punches. #T1#
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karimov connects with a knee to the head.
Karimov avoiding damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones misses with some punches.
Karimov lands a body punch.
Karimov lands a body shot.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Karimov prevents a body shot from Jones.
Karimov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A body shot lands from Karimov.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T2#
Karimov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Achilles Jones has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Jones pushes Karimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov lands a left hand.
Karimov has Jones pushed against the cage.
Karimov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karimov or not.
Karimov stalls.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Karimov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Karimov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Karimov gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Jones stalls.
Karimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimov looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
A nice left hand lands by Karimov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov slows down the pace here.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Karimov blocking some punches.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones misses with some punches.
Karimov pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov avoiding damage.
Karimov lands a big knee! That's hurt Jones! Oh, he's all over the place! Karimov lands another knee that sends Jones to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dasha Karimov!
A pretty intense looking Dasha Karimov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: AD442: LightShot
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
Karimov looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
Tyson misses with a shot to the body
and Karimov counters with a good low kick that Tyson was not able to check.
Karimov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tyson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
Karimov misses with a body punch
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Tyson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karimov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karimov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1##KD#
Tyson sends Karimov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tyson is motioning to the referee to let Karimov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Karimov is rocked!
Karimov gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Tyson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Karimov wakes up just in time to hear Tyson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
Mike Tyson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 505
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Karimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severn.
Severn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jacks Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Karimov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Severn has been cut.
Karimov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab by Severn.
Severn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karimov feints a counter leg kick.
Karimov dips to his left and cracks Severn with an uppercut!
Karimov throws a front kick aimed at Severn's knee but Severn avoids it well.
Severn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Severn jabs Karimov right on the nose. Karimov blinks but takes it well.
Severn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karimov slaps away a takedown attempt from Severn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Karimov does no damage. #KD2#
Karimov lands a big uppercut and Severn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Severn looks OK. Karimov waves Severn back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Severn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karimov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Karimov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Severn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD2#
Karimov lands a big right hand that sends Severn crashing to the mat! Karimov stays standing though and waves Severn back to his feet!#ROC2#
Severn is rocked!
Karimov cracks Severn with a left hook right on the temple and Severn goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Karimov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Severn is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 493
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1#
Flores just misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov lands with a cross.
Karimov defending well as Flores loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Karimov misses.
Karimov looks to land a left hand but Flores moved out of range nicely.
Flores looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Flores misses with a kick to the body
and Karimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Karimov throws a sloppy head kick and Flores moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Karimov. Beautiful body shot.
Karimov cracks Flores with a good jab.
Flores missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flores swings widly with a right hand
and Karimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Karimov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Flores.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flores. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karimov misses with a looping left.
Karimov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flores, right into the meat.
Flores keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Flores appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Flores lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karimov tries to move into range but Flores moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Flores throws a body punch but Karimov moves out of range.
Karimov slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Flores misses its intended target.
Karimov sizes up Flores with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karimov slips a jab from Flores.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karimov lands with a shot to the body.
Flores listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flores slips a jab from Karimov.
Flores fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov scores with a shot to the body.
Flores sizes up Karimov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flores throws a shot from downtown. Karimov moves away and avoids it.
Karimov throws out a counter right but Flores avoids it with no problem.
Flores lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karimov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Flores takes a step back to recover.
Flores throws a wild body kick that Karimov sees coming a mile off.
Karimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Flores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rafael Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores just misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov checks a leg kick.
Karimov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Karimov is rocked!
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flores misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flores takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Karimov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Karimov connects with a right hand. Flores shakes it off.
Flores blocks the body kick.
Karimov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flores lands with a right hand.
Karimov misses with a series of wild punches.
Karimov slips under a jab from Flores.
Flores takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flores connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karimov. Karimov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flores rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flores misses with a shot to the body
and Karimov counters with a thumping low kick.
Karimov misses with a hook to the body
and Flores counters with a straight right hand.
Flores looks to land a body kick but Karimov moved away.
Karimov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karimov throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
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!
Flores throws a looping overhand right but Karimov ducks down to avoid it.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Flores sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Flores staying out of range there.
Flores misses with a jab to the body
enabling Karimov to counter with a crisp jab.
Flores scores with the left hand. Karimov knows he should have avoided that one.
Karimov moves away from the strike by Flores.
Flores takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flores is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Flores takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karimov misses with a straight left.
Flores swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karimov moves forwards but Flores connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD#
Flores lands a big right hand that sends Karimov crashing to the mat! Flores stays standing though and waves Karimov back to his feet!
Karimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flores uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Flores showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rafael Flores will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Karimov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karimov seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Flores cracks Karimov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Flores has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Karimov to stand back up!
Karimov slips under a jab from Flores.
Flores throws a looping overhand right but Karimov ducks down to avoid it.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov thuds a left hand into Flores's body.
A big left from Karimov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flores.
Flores scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karimov doesn't seem bothered though.
Flores is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karimov can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Karimov.
Flores throws a shot to the body.
Flores fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karimov.
Karimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flores.#T1#
Flores throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Karimov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Flores has got the better of the exchanges.
Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
Karimov 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.
It looked like Flores wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karimov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flores to score with a decent uppercut.
Flores avoids the head kick by Karimov.
Nice defenses there by Karimov.
Rafael Flores is winning the standup battle so far.
Karimov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flores under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Flores.
Flores scores with a jab.
Flores misses with a looping right.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Flores throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flores misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Flores half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Karimov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flores.
Karimov blocks a jab.
Flores works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flores throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flores fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karimov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karimov moves out of range as Flores strikes.
Karimov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karimov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flores's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Karimov misses the target.
Flores staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karimov. Flores does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Flores swings widly with a right hand
and Karimov counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Karimov misses the target.
Karimov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flores throws a nice looking combination but Karimov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karimov throws a fast counter high kick but Flores manages to duck under it in time.
Flores misses with a two punch combination.
Karimov staying out of range there.
Karimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flores.
Karimov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flores doesn't seem bothered though.
Karimov misses the shot to the body.
Karimov swings widly with a right hand
and Flores counters with a straight right hand.
Karimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flores throws out the jab.
Karimov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.#T4#
Karimov catches Flores with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flores loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flores takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Karimov misses
and Flores counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karimov punishes Flores's body with a nice straight punch.
Flores misses with a looping left.
Karimov checks a leg kick nicely.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Flores misses its intended target.
Karimov throws a hook but Flores blocks it.
Karimov slips a jab from Flores.
Karimov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Flores takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Flores looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Karimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Flores dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Karimov takes one to the chin there.
Flores on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flores misses with an uppercut.
Flores throws a wild body kick that Karimov sees coming a mile off.
Flores stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karimov.
Flores throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A big left from Flores misses.
Karimov scores with a decent looking hook.
Flores misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karimov.
Karimov shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores connects with a nice looking jab.
Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
Karimov misses with a looping right.
Karimov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Karimov blocks the body kick.
Flores misses with a left hand
and Karimov counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flores. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flores with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karimov moves forwards but Flores connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Karimov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karimov throws a body punch but Flores moves out of range.
Karimov checks the leg kick.
Karimov throws a head kick that misses.
Flores throws a body punch but Karimov moves out of range.
Karimov connects with a looping right hand.
Crunch! Flores slams his shin into Karimov's torso.
Dasha Karimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Flores takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
Karimov misses with a body kick.
Karimov lands a nice hook to Flores's body. Flores takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flores misses with a looping right.
Flores connects with a body shot.
Karimov slips under a jab from Flores.
Karimov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Flores lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karimov doesn't seem phased though.
Karimov slips a jab and a cross from Flores.
Karimov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karimov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karimov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
Flores misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Karimov to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Karimov slips a straight right by Flores.
Karimov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flores throws a low kick but Karimov avoids it.
Flores chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flores checks a low kick from Karimov.
Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karimov!
Flores misses with a body shot. #KD#
Flores drops Karimov with a beautiful combination! Karimov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Flores is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores misses with a hook.
Karimov connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Flores as he checks the leg kick.
Karimov avoids the body shot from Flores. #T4#
Flores lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karimov will feel that in the morning.
Flores is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Karimov like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Karimov from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Flores!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Flores thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 490
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1#
Hallava throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karimov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hallava avoided it.
Hallava swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hallava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallava digs a good hook to Karimov's body.
Hallava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karimov.
Hallava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Hallava is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karimov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hallava avoids it.
Julle Hallava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallava misses with a hook. Karimov ducked under it nicely.
Karimov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallava throws a looping overhand right but Karimov ducks down to avoid it.
Hallava tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov thuds a left hand into Hallava's body.
Karimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallava manages to avoid it.
Hallava throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallava misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Karimov keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallava is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Hallava, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karimov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallava stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hallava misses with a wild body shot.
Hallava throws a good cross that connects.
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallava doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karimov throws a hook but Hallava avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karimov.
Hallava is looking to clinch.
Hallava shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallava was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
Hallava misses with a head kick.
Hallava misses the shot to the body.
Hallava misses with a looping right.
Karimov is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Karimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallava takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karimov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Hallava misses.
Hallava throws a series of punches but Karimov moves out of range.
Karimov lands with a straight right. Hallava didn't see that one coming.
Karimov walks into a stiff left hand from Hallava.
Hallava throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Hallava instigates a clinch.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Hallava avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Karimov - that landed with a thud.
Hallava looks winded!
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.
Hallava managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov. #T3#
Karimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hallava takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hallava takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karimov tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
A body shot lands from Karimov.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallava avoids the damage to the body.
Hallava dodges an elbow strike from Karimov.
Hallava misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hallava is defending well for now.
Karimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hallava managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallava avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Karimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hallava takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Karimov cracks the inside of Hallava's front leg.
Hallava throws a looping overhand right but Karimov ducks down to avoid it.
Karimov needs to keep his hands up - Hallava had a free shot at his head there.
Hallava lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karimov misses with a body kick.
Hallava throws a hook but Karimov blocks it.
Hallava misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karimov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karimov is looking to wear down Hallava with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallava.
Hallava misses with a straight right.
Hallava looks to land a left hand but Karimov moved out of range nicely.
Karimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hallava swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hallava lands with a nice body punch.
Hallava misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Karimov misses the target.
Karimov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hallava throws a lazy right hand but Karimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karimov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hallava takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hallava closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karimov counters with a good, hard body kick but Hallava shrugs it off.
Karimov throws a hook but Hallava blocks it.
Karimov throws a looping overhand right but Hallava ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hallava gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hallava jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karimov walks away with a smile on his face. Hallava gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hallava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karimov slips a straight right by Hallava.
Karimov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hallava can do to turn this around?
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Hallava.
Karimov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hallava avoided it.#T1#
Hallava misses with an uppercut. Karimov saw that one coming.
Karimov connects with the punch.
Hallava has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karimov.
Karimov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hallava ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallava checks the leg kick.
Karimov moves out of range as Hallava strikes.
Karimov lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Hallava.
Karimov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallava throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallava misses the target.
Hallava throws a sloppy head kick and Karimov moves out of range easily. #T2#
Karimov throws a sloppy head kick and Hallava moves out of range easily.
Karimov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karimov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov throws a body kick that misses.
Karimov scoring well with a low kick there.
Karimov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hallava listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karimov scores with a nice right hand.
Hallava misses with a wild body shot.
It looks like Karimov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hallava on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karimov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hallava takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karimov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Hallava takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hallava throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Karimov as he connects with a hook.
Karimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karimov. That's going to slow Hallava down.
Karimov loads up on a big right hand but Hallava slips the punch.
Hallava showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karimov.
Hallava throws a big shot that misses.
Hallava misses with an uppercut.
Karimov slips under a jab from Hallava.
Karimov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hallava.
Hallava ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Karimov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Karimov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hallava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallava.
Dasha Karimov is winning the standup battle so far.
Karimov thuds his right hand into Hallava's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Hallava pushes Karimov up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hallava is defending well for now.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Karimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallava throws a head kick that misses.
Hallava loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
Karimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallava.
Hallava takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Karimov looks for the body kick but Hallava saw that one coming.
Karimov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karimov throws a head kick that misses.
Hallava takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallava misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallava.
Hallava loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
Hallava takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
Karimov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Hallava throws a head kick but Karimov moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Karimov.
Karimov misses with a body shot. #T1#
Karimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallava is just out of range.
Hallava is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karimov.
Karimov keeps Hallava at a distance using the push kick.
Karimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallava.
Karimov misses the shot to the body.
Karimov lands a leg kick that knocks Hallava off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Karimov.
Decent striking displayed by Karimov there.
Hallava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Hallava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallava.
Hallava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karimov.
Karimov misses the shot to the body.
Hallava is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hallava just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallava misses with a left hand
and Karimov counters with a good, hard body kick but Hallava shrugs it off.
Dasha Karimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hallava ducks right into an uppercut from Karimov.
Karimov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karimov blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karimov. That's going to slow Hallava down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Hallava misses.
Karimov throws a wild body kick that Hallava sees coming a mile off.
Julle Hallava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hallava misses the shot to the body.
Karimov avoids the body shot from Hallava.
Hallava misses with a body shot.
Hallava misses with a head kick.
Karimov slips a jab from Hallava.
Karimov scores with a jab. Hallava acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hallava throws a lazy right hand but Karimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallava.#T3#
A big left from Karimov misses.
Hallava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallava misses the jab.
Hallava misses with a head kick.
Hallava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karimov connects with the punch.
Hallava throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot.
Karimov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karimov counters with a body kick that stops Hallava in his tracks momentarily.
A shot to the body from Hallava misses
and Karimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Karimov.
Hallava throws an off balance right hand
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.
Karimov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallava wants to counter the offense by Karimov and move into the clinch position.
Hallava throws a body punch but Karimov moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Hallava drives through and clinches with Karimov against the cage.
Hallava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallava has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallava throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hallava lands an elbow inside that Karimov shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov blocking some punches.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Hallava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallava avoids the damage to the body.
Hallava takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov blocks the elbow strike.
Hallava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallava struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Hallava misses with an elbow strike.
Karimov tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
Hallava creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karimov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEC 483
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Sharp.
Karimov punishes Sharp's body with a nice straight punch.
Sharp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karimov misses with a wild body shot.
Sharp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karimov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov avoids the head kick by Sharp.
Sharp scores with a hook to the body. Karimov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sharp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Karimov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Karimov misses.
Karimov checks a low kick from Sharp.
Karimov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karimov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karimov is looking to counter punch.
Sharp throws a right hand that Karimov ducks under and follows up with a left that Karimov also avoids with ease.
Karimov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sharp throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharp.
Sharp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sharp has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sharp throws a leg kick but Karimov checks it.
It appears Karimov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sharp lands with a shot to the body.
Karimov lands with a cross. #T2#
Karimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karimov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharp wants to land a leg kick but Karimov is out of range.
Sharp scores with a punch to the head.
Sharp lands with a nice body punch.
Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Sharp lands a head shot.
We've been told by Karimov's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
Karimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Victor Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sharp scores with a leg kick.
Sharp misses with a right hand
and Karimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karimov moves out of range of the leg kick from Sharp.
Karimov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharp throws a low kick, looking for Karimov's leg but Karimov calmly moves out of range.
Sharp throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Sharp is predictable there
and Karimov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sharp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karimov's calf.
Sharp motions for Karimov to come forward. Sharp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Sharp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karimov blocks a leg kick.
Karimov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sharp. Beautiful body shot.
Karimov moves out of range of the leg kick from Sharp.
Karimov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sharp avoids it.
Sharp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karimov checks a leg kick.
Sharp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karimov rather than just go for the knockout.
Karimov looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range.
Sharp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sharp throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karimov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sharp finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karimov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sharp. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sharp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sharp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karimov throws out the jab.
Sharp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karimov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karimov staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Karimov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sharp throws out a loose jab but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sharp in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A big left from Sharp misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Sharp is predictable there
and Karimov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharp wants to land a leg kick but Karimov is out of range. #T1#
Karimov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sharp. Sharp obviously looking to wear him down.
Sharp misses with a head kick.
Karimov takes one to the side of the head.
Karimov throws a leg kick which misses Sharp's front leg but catches the back leg as Sharp tries to avoid it.
Karimov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sharp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karimov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sharp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karimov.
Karimov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sharp lands an overhand right.#T2#
A low kick from Sharp misses
and Karimov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Karimov scores with a nice body kick.
Sharp misses with a looping left.
Sharp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov sizes up Sharp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karimov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sharp throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharp throws a body punch but Karimov moves out of range.
Karimov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sharp misses with a lunging right hand
and Karimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Karimov misses with a body kick. #T3#
Karimov swinging wildly here.
Sharp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karimov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sharp avoids it.
Sharp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karimov is out of range and Sharp settles back down.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Karimov is just out of range.
Karimov is looking to counter punch.
Sharp misses with a low kick as Karimov jumps back.
Sharp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Sharp thows a leg kick but Karimov checks it
and Sharp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sharp throws a body shot but no joy.
Karimov scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Sharp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
Sharp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sharp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sharp avoids the body shot from Karimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karimov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karimov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It appears Karimov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sharp misses with a left hand
and Karimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharp throws out a loose jab but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sharp just manages to avoid it.
Sharp throws a lazy head kick
and Karimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Sharp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sharp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp throws the kick towards the body but Karimov avoids it.
Sharp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karimov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sharp just manages to avoid it.
Karimov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karimov. That did some damage!
Karimov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sharp 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sharp.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Karimov is just out of range.
Sharp tries to land a front kick but Karimov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karimov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karimov misses with a body kick.
Sharp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Sharp backs away, Karimov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Karimov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Sharp misses with an uppercut.
Sharp misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karimov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharp throws out the jab.
Karimov misses the shot to the body.
Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Sharp misses with a leg kick
and Karimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Sharp slams his shin into Karimov's torso.#T3#
Karimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharp! But no joy.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharp looks to land a combination but Karimov avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karimov. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Karimov blocks the low kick.
Sharp is looking to chop away at Karimov's legs.
Sharp throws a leg kick
and Karimov counters with a thumping low kick.
Karimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Sharp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karimov lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Karimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karimov backing away here, and Sharp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sharp slips a straight right by Karimov.
Karimov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karimov checks a leg kick.
Sharp thuds his right hand into Karimov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sharp swings for the body but Karimov moves out of range.
Sharp is looking to slow Karimov down with leg kicks.
Sharp loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch.
Karimov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Sharp.
Well Sharp 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: CEC 480
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
War misses the body punch
letting Karimov counter with a right hand.
War throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Karimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karimov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. War doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick by War misses
and Karimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karimov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by War.
War listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
War's corner calls for a 1-2. War obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karimov throws a body kick that misses
and War cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
War closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karimov looks to score with a jab to the body but War is just out of range.
Karimov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
War throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Karimov counters with a nice low kick that buckles War's knee momentarily.
Nice cross by Karimov.#T1#
Karimov misses the shot to the body.
War slips under a jab from Karimov.
Karimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
War ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
War moves out of range of the body kick from Karimov.
War moves in looking to clinch but Karimov pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Karimov.
War throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Karimov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as War throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Karimov misses its intended target.
Karimov throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
War clinches with his opponent.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action. #T2#
Nice body punch from Karimov - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Karimov manages to break the clinch.
War motions for Karimov to come forward. War throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
War throws a lazy uppercut
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.
Karimov scores with a jab to the head.
Karimov misses with a lunging right hand
and War counters with a nice uppercut.
Karimov scores with a punch to the head.
Karimov jabs War to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from War.#CL#
War rushes Karimov and presses him up against the cage.
Karimov is working War over against the cage.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action.
Karimov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Karimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karimov manages to avoid it.
War takes a shot to the body in his stride.
War defending well as Karimov loads up on a big left hand.
War swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karimov misses with a leg kick
and War counters with a lovely straight right hand!
War takes a body punch but keeps moving.
War misses with an uppercut
and Karimov counters with a nice uppercut.
War throws a low kick but Karimov avoids it.
Donk. Karimov catches War right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karimov.
A little feinted left hand from War on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Karimov.
Karimov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. War looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
War blocks the body kick.
Karimov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
War jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and War counters with a series of strikes. Karimov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by War there.
Karimov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karimov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Karimov misses.
War cracks the inside of Karimov's front leg.
Karimov looks to land a left hand but War moved out of range nicely.
Karimov with a hook.
Karimov takes one to the side of the head.
Karimov punishes War's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but War was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
War uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karimov.
War throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
War takes a shot to the body in his stride.
War looks to score with a jab to the body but Karimov is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Karimov misses.
Karimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karimov throws a hook but War avoids it easily.
War is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
War misses with an attempted mid kick.
War lands with a good body shot.
War misses the jab.
Karimov scores with a nice right hand.
Karimov blocks the body kick.
Karimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karimov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from War.
Karimov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from War finds it's way round the side to connect with Karimov's head.
War doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dasha Karimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karimov throws a body kick that misses.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from War.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Karimov as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Karimov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karimov.
War explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
War lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
War waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karimov.
War slips under a jab from Karimov.
That kick from War tenderised Karimov's leg. Karimov is trying to keep his angry face on.
War tries to clinch but Karimov is having none of it.
Karimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like War wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
War has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Karimov lands with a nice body punch.
Karimov misses with a body shot.
War fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
War misses with an attempted mid kick.
War throws a jab but it's blocked by Karimov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karimov scores with a body shot.
Karimov throws a lazy right hand but War sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
War is looking to counter punch.
Karimov misses with a looping right.
Karimov punishes War's body with a nice straight punch.
Karimov misses with a straight left.
Karimov jabs at War's body.
War tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karimov is able to avoid easily.
Karimov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karimov misses with a looping right.
As Karimov tries to get set, War tries to push him back and clinch up but Karimov manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Karimov connects with a body shot.
War moves in looking to clinch but Karimov pushes him off.
It seemed like Karimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
War has Karimov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of War backwards.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from War.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karimov tries a body shot but War blocks it.
Karimov working War over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section. War lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov tries a body shot but War blocks it. #T4#
War avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karimov.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
War throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section. War lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
War throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
War misses with a punch on the inside.
War prevents a body shot from Karimov.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
War blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Karimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
War moves out of range of the body kick from Karimov.
Karimov's jab looks to have found its range, popping War under the eye.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karimov!
Karimov misses with a body punch
and War connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
War throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but War moves away.
War looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but War moves away.
Karimov swings for the body but War moves out of range.
Karimov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from War.
War attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Karimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karimov thumps War with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
War staying out of range there.
War throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karimov counters with an inside leg kick.
Karimov checks a leg kick. #T1#
War tries to score with a low kick but Karimov moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Karimov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karimov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karimov lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karimov scores with a jab to the body.
Karimov swings for the body but War moves out of range.
War moves forwards but Karimov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karimov lands a nice hook to War's body. War takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karimov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
War pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karimov is out of range and War settles back down.
Karimov lands with an uppercut that bounces War off the cage and back into range.
Karimov connects with a leg kick. War looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
War tries a low kick but Karimov avoids it.
Karimov cracks War with a good jab.
Holy War has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dasha Karimov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov tests War's chin there with a solid looking shot.
War doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
War throws a head kick that misses
and Karimov counters with a low kick, right behind War 's knee.
War tries to clinch
and Karimov counters with a left to the body.
Karimov lands with a straight right. War didn't see that one coming.
War on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
War ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
War tries to counter by clinching up but Karimov breaks away and moves out of range.
Karimov's corner calls for a 1-2. Karimov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
War lands with a straight right. Karimov didn't see that one coming.
Karimov blocks a jab.
War misses with a looping left.#T3#
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karimov jabs War to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karimov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
War scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karimov doesn't seem bothered though.
Karimov moves away from the strike by War.
Karimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from War.
A jab from Karimov finds it's way through War's defenses.
Karimov moves out of range of the leg kick from War.
Karimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but War manages to avoid it.
War is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karimov.
War has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karimov.
Karimov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karimov scores with a nice strike.#T4#
War throws out a loose jab but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
War takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karimov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
War misses with a hook
and Karimov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps War thinking.
Karimov misses with an uppercut.
War ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
War on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karimov slips under a jab from War.
Karimov thuds a left hand into War's body.
Nice shot by Karimov.
A slapping leg kick lands for War.
A slow jab from War misses its intended target.
Karimov feints a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karimov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dasha Karimov made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEC 479
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
Karimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teló ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Teló throws a leg kick but Karimov checks it.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teló moves away from the strike by Karimov.
Karimov throws a leg kick which misses Teló's front leg but catches the back leg as Teló tries to avoid it.
Teló misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Teló has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karimov lands a jab to the head.
Teló misses with an uppercut
and Karimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karimov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Teló.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karimov.
Karimov looks for the body kick but Teló saw that one coming.
Teló lands a nice shot to the body.
Karimov just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Karimov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Teló looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Karimov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teló scores with a hook.
Karimov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Teló throws out a powerful jab.
Karimov checks a leg kick nicely.
Teló misses with a body shot.
Teló on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karimov throws a big shot that misses.
Teló misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teló backing away here, and Karimov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teló throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teló scores with a nice body kick.
Karimov misses with a hook.
Teló throws a right hand that Karimov ducks under and follows up with a left that Karimov also avoids with ease.
Teló ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teló throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Teló takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karimov misses with a hook. Teló ducked under it nicely.
Teló keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Teló on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karimov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teló scores with a jab to the jaw.
Teló swings widly with a right hand
and Karimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Teló swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.
Teló misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Teló does no damage.
And Karimov responds with a good body kick, but Teló manages to step out the way in time.
Karimov throws a wild body kick that Teló sees coming a mile off.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Karimov is quick to defend against it.
Karimov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Teló shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karimov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Teló in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Karimov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Teló!

Event: CEC 476
Date: Oct 12, 2016

#R1#
A solid body kick from State.
State throws a jab when Karimov was well out of range.
Karimov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from State.
Karimov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karimov digs a good hook to State's body.
Karimov punishes State's body with a nice straight punch.
Karimov cracks a nice hook into State's ribs.
Karimov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karimov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Karimov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
State managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. State is defending well for now.
Karimov misses with a knee to the head.
State blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
State goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and State avoids it.
State tries to circle away but Karimov has him pinned against the cage.
Karimov takes a shot to the head.
Karimov blocking some punches.
State is looking to break free of the clinch but Karimov has double underhooks. #T1#
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. State won't want to take too many of those.
State struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from State.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but State blocks it.
Karimov misses with a knee to the head.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov working State over with knees to the body.#BC#
State breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karimov scores with a jab to the head.
State looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
State tries to keep at a distance but Karimov has taken the fight into the clinch.
State takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karimov lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and State avoids it.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. State won't want to take too many of those.
State is breathing heavily.
State prevents a body shot from Karimov. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Karimov.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but State avoids the damage to the body.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
State managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
State misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Karimov.
Karimov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. State seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karimov can turn it around.
Knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov lands with a left to the head.
Karimov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karimov scores with a hook to the body.
Karimov lands a knee to the body.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
State avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Karimov. #CUT2#
It looks like Police State has been cut.
Karimov with a knee to the head.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from State as the two fighters clinch.
State on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
State on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, State creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov blocks an uppercut. #BC#
State pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
State takes a shot to the body in his stride.
State lands with a good body shot.
State takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karimov throws a front kick that sends State stumbling back into the cage.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from State misses.
State avoids the head kick by Karimov.
Karimov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and State has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Karimov clinches up with State and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
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!
State misses with a punch on the inside.
State pushes Karimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov wants to stall.
State misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov landing knees to the body.
State lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, State creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karimov misses with a knee to the head.
State doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
State jumps guard but Karimov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from State.
State lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov has State pressed against the cage, preventing State from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
State working hard to break the clinch.
State on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. State is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Police State's cut.
That's time! State's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Karimov lands a right hook to the body.
Karimov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karimov tries to clinch but State moves out of range.
Karimov lands a body shot.
Dasha Karimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karimov misses with a body kick.
Karimov scores with a body shot.
Karimov throws a leg kick but State sees it coming and moves out of range.
State blocks a head kick by Karimov.
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov is looking to clinch but State is avoiding it.
Karimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
State throws a body shot but no joy.
State has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karimov finds it's way round the side to connect with State's head.
Karimov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
State pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karimov is out of range and State settles back down.
Karimov cracks State with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
State misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! State crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karimov - the referee stops the clock and State gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karimov. State manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karimov scores with a push kick.
Karimov throws a sloppy head kick and State moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karimov.
Karimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karimov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Karimov finds it's target.
Karimov misses with a head kick.
Karimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by State.
Karimov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from State. That one must have hurt.#T2##KD#
State lands a left and a right that send Karimov crashing to the mat, dazed. State thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
State closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Karimov clinches up with State and pushes him back against the cage.
State misses with a punch on the inside.
State misses with some punches.
State swings away with an uppercut that misses.
State managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov prevents a body shot from State.
State will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
State lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from State.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karimov.
State tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
State successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
State looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Karimov passes into side control. #SU2#
Karimov decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
State throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid body kick from Karimov.
State is looking to wear down Karimov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
State moves out of range of the body kick from Karimov.
A jab lands there for State.
State throws a poor cross that misses
and Karimov counters with a nice body kick.
Karimov throws a right hand that misses
and State counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by State.
State lands the left hand.#ROC#
Karimov is rocked!
State takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
State chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karimov!
State scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov throws a nice head kick!
State takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karimov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Karimov feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down.
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from State misses.
State ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away.
Karimov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karimov cracks State with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
State circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like State was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karimov.#CL2#
Karimov rushes State and presses him up against the cage.
State on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. State is defending well for now.
State's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
State is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
State escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karimov thuds a left hand into State's body.
Karimov closes the distance but State moves to the side
and State counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karimov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karimov!
State blocks a head kick by Karimov.
Karimov misses with an attempted mid kick.
State misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
State slips under a jab from Karimov.
A shot to the body from State misses
and State takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
State throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karimov counters with a nice low kick that buckles State's knee momentarily.
Karimov lunges at State with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by State's hand.
Karimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karimov feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from State misses.
State avoids the head kick by Karimov.
Karimov is looking to slow State down with leg kicks.
A low kick from State misses
and Karimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
State walks forward, straight into a front kick from Karimov.#CL2#
State gets tackled into the cage by Karimov. Karimov maintains the clinch.
Dasha Karimov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
State misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and State avoids it.
State has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
State fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Police State has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov works on State's body with a couple of short punches.
Karimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has State in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karimov crunches a lovely knee into State's ribcage.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of State backwards.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section. State lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
State is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from State.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karimov.
State swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from State fails to land.
Karimov connects with a nasty looking knee right to State's face.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but State avoids the damage to the body.
State tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. State is defending well for now.
State blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
State tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. State is defending well for now.
Karimov tries to work over State's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
State blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4##BC#
State breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karimov throws a big shot that misses.
Karimov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karimov misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov throws a lazy right hand but State sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karimov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
State lands with an uppercut that bounces Karimov off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from State.
Karimov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps State's head backwards.
State misses with a body kick.
Karimov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. State doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Karimov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karimov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dasha Karimov waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
Police State was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to call it a career. Thanks to CEC for all the fights.'.

Event: CEC 471
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1#
Karimov throws a jab when Flores was well out of range.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Flores.
We've been told by Flores's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Flores.
Crunch! Karimov slams his shin into Flores's torso.
Flores misses with a lunging right hand
and Karimov counters with a left to the body.
Karimov digs a good body shot into Flores's ribs.
Karimov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flores counters with a left to the body.
Karimov misses with a leg kick
and Flores connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karimov throws a wild body kick that Flores sees coming a mile off.
Karimov misses with a looping left.
Flores throws a shot from downtown. Karimov moves away and avoids it.
Flores fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karimov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karimov misses with a body punch
and Flores counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karimov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flores throws a poor cross that misses
and Karimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flores misses with a body shot.
Karimov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Flores scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
Karimov misses with a right hand
letting Flores counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Karimov is rocked!
Flores is looking to slow Karimov down with leg kicks.
Karimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Flores 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Flores dodges the punch combination from Karimov.
Karimov looks to land a right hand but Flores moved out of range.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karimov missing with a left hand there. Flores was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karimov misses with a body shot.
Flores was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karimov throws a hook to the side of Flores's head but Flores sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karimov lands a nice looking body kick.
Karimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karimov slips under a jab.
Karimov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flores ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Flores lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
Karimov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Flores will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karimov loads up on a big right hand but Flores slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Karimov. Those never looked like landing.
Flores jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karimov is looking to land body kicks.
Karimov looks to land a left hand but Flores moved out of range nicely.
Karimov moves out of range of the leg kick from Flores.
Karimov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Flores throws a low kick, looking for Karimov's leg but Karimov calmly moves out of range.
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karimov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karimov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flores moves out of range of the strikes.
Flores throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot.
Flores with a hook.
Jab by Karimov.#T3#
Flores looks to throw the jab but Karimov is out of range.
Karimov unleashes a big counter combination but Flores bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Flores.
Flores connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karimov. Karimov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flores closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Karimov out cold! Karimov corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rafael Flores!
Rafael Flores decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEC 468
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karimov.
Karimov connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karimov.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons darts in trying to clinch
and Karimov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Fitzsimmons has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karimov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karimov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Karimov throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
Karimov tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Karimov misses the target.
Karimov cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karimov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Karimov down. #T1#
Karimov loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons clobbers Karimov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
A combination from Fitzsimmons does no damage.
Karimov looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Karimov.
Karimov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karimov with a hook.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
A telegraphed right hand from Karimov misses the target.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a low kick but Karimov moves his leg out of the way.
Karimov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Fitzsimmons gets a clinch.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Karimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Karimov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Karimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karimov's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks it. #T3#
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Karimov tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov digs a right hand underneath Fitzsimmons's ribcage. Fitzsimmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.
Fitzsimmons looks winded!
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
A shot in the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Karimov avoiding damage as Fitzsimmons throws knees to the body. #T4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Karimov.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karimov.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karimov gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Karimov looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Karimov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karimov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karimov looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter with a clinch but Karimov shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Karimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karimov is defending well for now.
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Karimov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand underneath Karimov's ribcage. Karimov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karimov.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Fitzsimmons won't want to take too many of those.
Karimov presses Fitzsimmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Karimov pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Fitzsimmons won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Dasha Karimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
Karimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karimov pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Karimov presses Fitzsimmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Karimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzsimmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
A right hand to the body from Karimov.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.
Karimov tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzsimmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzsimmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
A short right from Karimov on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov lands a body shot.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Fitzsimmons won't want to take too many of those.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
The referee calls for Karimov to work.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that second round.
That's time! Karimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch but Karimov is avoiding it.
Karimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karimov misses with a head kick.
Karimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Karimov should have avoided that one.
Karimov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Karimov instigates a clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Karimov.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.#T1#
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Karimov.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
A short left from Karimov.
Karimov stalling in the clinch but Fitzsimmons improves position.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Dasha Karimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Karimov tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Karimov.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Karimov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Karimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karimov trying to stall but Fitzsimmons improves his position.
Fitzsimmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Karimov avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzsimmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karimov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
Jim Fitzsimmons was interviewed post fight and said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: PFC 43: Karimov vs. Castelmore
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
BatzCastelmore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
BatzCastelmore tries to work over Karimov's front leg with a kick but Karimov checks it.
BatzCastelmore walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
Karimov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BatzCastelmore. BatzCastelmore obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
BatzCastelmore clinches.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BatzCastelmore avoids it.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BatzCastelmore avoids it.
BatzCastelmore lands an uppercut.
Karimov tries to work over BatzCastelmore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BatzCastelmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BatzCastelmore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BatzCastelmore.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BatzCastelmore's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov working BatzCastelmore over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.
BatzCastelmore looks winded!
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karimov lands a knee to the body.
BatzCastelmore takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BatzCastelmore is defending well for now.
BatzCastelmore managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
BatzCastelmore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Karimov.
BatzCastelmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BatzCastelmore avoids it.
BatzCastelmore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karimov blocking some punches.
BatzCastelmore managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as BatzCastelmore controls the action.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BatzCastelmore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
BatzCastelmore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but BatzCastelmore avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karimov.
BatzCastelmore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the body.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karimov is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Karimov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BatzCastelmore has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BatzCastelmore is defending well for now.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore scores with a shot to the side of Karimov's head.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Karimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BatzCastelmore misses the shot to the body.
BatzCastelmore misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
BatzCastelmore sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
BatzCastelmore swings for the body but Karimov moves out of range. #T3#
BatzCastelmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karimov jabs at BatzCastelmore's body.
BatzCastelmore gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BatzCastelmore.
A jab from Karimov finds it's way through BatzCastelmore's defenses. #CL2#
BatzCastelmore closes the distance and clinches.
Karimov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Karimov breaks from the clinch.
BatzCastelmore takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
BatzCastelmore closes the distance and clinches.
Karimov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov works on BatzCastelmore's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Karimov.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BatzCastelmore.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BatzCastelmore avoids it.#T4#
Nice body punch from Karimov - that landed with a thud.
Karimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BatzCastelmore is defending well for now.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karimov.
BatzCastelmore avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov is working BatzCastelmore over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but BatzCastelmore avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Karimov.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov cracks BatzCastelmore with a nice body shot.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Karimov lands a nice looking kick to the body. BatzCastelmore takes a step back to recover.
Karimov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Karimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with BatzCastelmore, pushing him back against the cage.
BatzCastelmore prevents a body shot from Karimov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Karimov tries to circle away but BatzCastelmore has him pinned against the cage.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but BatzCastelmore avoids the damage to the body.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BatzCastelmore is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but BatzCastelmore avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Karimov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from BatzCastelmore in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BatzCastelmore is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Karimov.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BatzCastelmore can do to turn this around?
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BatzCastelmore is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Karimov.
Knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BatzCastelmore avoids it.
Karimov avoiding damage as BatzCastelmore throws knees to the body.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dasha Karimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
BatzCastelmore managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karimov is working BatzCastelmore over against the cage.#BC#
Karimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karimov throws a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
BatzCastelmore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karimov digs a good hook to BatzCastelmore's body.
Jab by Karimov.
BatzCastelmore closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karimov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
BatzCastelmore feints a counter leg kick.
BatzCastelmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charles BatzCastelmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karimov tries to clinch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Karimov to counter with a crisp jab.
Karimov connects with a leg kick. BatzCastelmore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
BatzCastelmore walks into a left hand.
Karimov slips a straight right by BatzCastelmore.
Dasha Karimov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL2#
BatzCastelmore clinches up against the cage.
BatzCastelmore looking to stall.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but BatzCastelmore avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
BatzCastelmore scores with a shot to the side of Karimov's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
BatzCastelmore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BatzCastelmore avoids it.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but BatzCastelmore avoids the damage to the body.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BatzCastelmore lands a good knee to the midsection. Karimov won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
BatzCastelmore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karimov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore blocks a body shot from Karimov. #T4#
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BatzCastelmore. #BC#
Karimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses
and Karimov counters with a left to the body.
BatzCastelmore throws the left hand but Karimov avoids the punch easily.
BatzCastelmore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karimov tries to land a front kick but BatzCastelmore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
BatzCastelmore tried to score with a low kick but Karimov checks it.
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!
BatzCastelmore 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.
Karimov dodges the punch combination from BatzCastelmore.
Karimov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from BatzCastelmore misses.
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karimov fires out a quick counter leg kick but BatzCastelmore just manages to avoid it.
BatzCastelmore is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karimov misses with a body kick.
BatzCastelmore feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karimov. That's going to slow BatzCastelmore down.
A punch combination from BatzCastelmore misses.
BatzCastelmore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Karimov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Karimov.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BatzCastelmore is defending well for now.
Karimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BatzCastelmore.
A right hook to the body lands for Karimov.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
BatzCastelmore can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Karimov scores a nice knee to the body.
BatzCastelmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Karimov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BatzCastelmore.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BatzCastelmore avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Karimov to work.
A short uppercut from Karimov.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BatzCastelmore has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
BatzCastelmore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Karimov works on BatzCastelmore's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
BatzCastelmore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karimov is keeping busy.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dasha Karimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as BatzCastelmore controls his hands.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
BatzCastelmore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov avoiding damage as BatzCastelmore throws knees to the body.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but BatzCastelmore avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov crunches a lovely knee into BatzCastelmore's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BatzCastelmore avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.
BatzCastelmore blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but BatzCastelmore avoids the damage to the body.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but BatzCastelmore avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
BatzCastelmore tries to land knees in the clinch but Karimov avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
BatzCastelmore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
BatzCastelmore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BatzCastelmore avoids it.
BatzCastelmore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Karimov.
BatzCastelmore takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has BatzCastelmore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore trying to land knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
BatzCastelmore trying to land knees to the body.
Charles BatzCastelmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BatzCastelmore's elbow.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BatzCastelmore avoids it.
BatzCastelmore's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BatzCastelmore is defending well for now.
BatzCastelmore lands a body punch in the clinch.
BatzCastelmore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karimovs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BatzCastelmore avoids it.
Karimov managing to block the knees to the body from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore tries to land knees in the clinch but Karimov avoids the damage to the body.
BatzCastelmore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karimov 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
After the big win, Dasha Karimov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Charles BatzCastelmore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Merde!'.

Event: PFC 42: Karimov vs Sigurdsson
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Sigurdsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Karimov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sigurdsson.
Karimov is looking to slow Sigurdsson down with leg kicks.
Sigurdsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karimov throws a jab when Sigurdsson was well out of range.
Karimov lands a jab to the head.
Sigurdsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sigurdsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigurdsson.
Karimov looks to land a body kick but Sigurdsson moved away.
Sigurdsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Karimov.
Sigurdsson tries a low kick but Karimov avoids it.
Karimov misses with a looping left.
Sigurdsson throws a quick counter head kick but Karimov was just out of range.
Sigurdsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karimov can pounce on him.
Karimov tests Sigurdsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Karimov.
Sigurdsson looks to throw the jab but Karimov is out of range. #T1#
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Sigurdsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sigurdsson. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sigurdsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karimov throws out a leg kick but Sigurdsson moves out of range and Karimov only half commits.
Karimov tried to score with a low kick but Sigurdsson checks it.
Sigurdsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Karimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sigurdsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sigurdsson walks into a left hand.
Karimov lands a nice shot that snaps Sigurdsson's head back.
Sigurdsson misses with a low kick.
Karimov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sigurdsson walks into a stiff left hand from Karimov.
A big right from Sigurdsson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karimov! But no joy.
Karimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigurdsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karimov's calf.
Karimov throws a shot from downtown. Sigurdsson moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Sigurdsson does no damage. #T2#
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sigurdsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karimov's head backwards.
A slow jab from Sigurdsson misses its intended target.
Sigurdsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sigurdsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sigurdsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sigurdsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson with a jab.
Karimov throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Sigurdsson cracks Karimov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Karimov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sigurdsson finish him? #ROC#
Karimov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dasha Karimov has been cut.
Sigurdsson knocks out Karimov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Sigurdsson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Sigurdsson picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Sigurdsson!
Ragnar Sigurdsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
As Ragnar Sigurdsson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: No Messing I'm came to kill tonight. He is a great fighter but I am Ragnar!'.

Event: PFC 39: Lee vs. Karimov
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karimov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karimov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Karimov gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body. #T1#
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee avoiding damage.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee leaning against his opponent.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karimov.#T2#
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Lee cracks Karimov with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee looking to stall.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Karimov.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Karimov's head.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov. #T4#
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Lee avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karimov takes a shot to the head.
Lee wants to stall.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Karimov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karimov tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Lee avoids the head kick by Karimov.
Karimov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Karimov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karimov needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Karimov saw that one coming.
Karimov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karimov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karimov is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Karimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee backing away here, and Karimov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Karimov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karimov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat. #T1#
Karimov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karimov. Lee shrugs it off though.
Good shot there by Lee.
Karimov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Karimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dasha Karimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Karimov throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Karimov lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karimov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Karimov moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karimov is out of range.
Karimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee defending well as Karimov loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Karimov coming out on top.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Karimov avoids it.
Karimov tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Karimov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Karimov instigates a clinch.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Lee avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body. #T3#
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karimov is breathing heavily.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karimov tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Lee digs a right hand into Karimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karimov's gas tank.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Karimov's head.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
A short right from Lee.
Karimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Lee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karimov is keeping busy.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Karimov lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee works on Karimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cung Lee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee 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.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Karimov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Lee forces Karimov back against the cage and clinches.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov working Lee over with knees to the body.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Karimov landing knees to the body.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Karimov's ribcage. Karimov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.#T2#
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Karimov tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Karimov lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee taking a breather.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.#T4#
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee is leaning against Karimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
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!
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Karimov blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karimov backwards. #ROC#
Karimov is rocked!
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cung Lee clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Lee throws a head kick but Karimov moves out of range.
Karimov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karimov. That did some damage!
Lee is looking to wear down Karimov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karimov, right into the meat.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karimov throws a head kick that misses.
And Lee counters with a quick kick to the body but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Karimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karimov dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee moves out of range as Karimov strikes.
Karimov throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
As Karimov tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Karimov manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Karimov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Karimov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Karimov circles away.
Karimov throws a fast counter high kick but Lee manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Karimov there.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karimov throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Karimov throws a head kick that misses.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Karimov.
Karimov throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Karimov throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karimov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karimov up against the cage.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Karimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Karimov is working Lee over against the cage.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov stalling against the cage.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Karimov avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Karimov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Knees to the body from Karimov. #T3#
Karimov lands a knee to the body.
Lee working aggressively here.
Karimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Karimov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Karimov.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Lee avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Lee avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
A short right from Karimov.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Karimov tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Karimov misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Karimov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karimov misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karimov scores with a hook.
Karimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karimov lands a slapping body shot.
Karimov throws a head kick that misses.
Karimov blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee backing away here, and Karimov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Karimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karimov fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karimov.
Karimov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Lee throws a push kick but Karimov slaps the foot to one side.
Karimov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Karimov - just one landing.
Karimov looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Karimov scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Karimov throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Lee misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Karimov misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karimov. That's going to slow Lee down.
Karimov throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Karimov.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karimov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee throws a leg kick but Karimov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee moves away from the strike by Karimov. #T2#
Lee misses with a hook.
A big right from Karimov misses.
Karimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Karimov had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Karimov has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov throws a head punch that misses.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee working aggressively here. #T3#
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Karimov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Karimov backwards. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee digs a right hand into Karimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karimov's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karimov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dasha Karimov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 39
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
Karimov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newell's head backwards.
Newell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newell scores with a sloppy right hand. Karimov should have avoided that one.
Newell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newell dives in and grabs Karimov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karimov pushes down on Newell's head and hops out.
Karimov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Newell if he has to take too many more of those.
Newell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karimov!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Newell backs up against the cage.
Karimov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Karimov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Newell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karimov - the referee stops the clock and Newell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karimov. Newell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Myles Newell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newell misses with a leg kick
and Karimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karimov digs a good hook to Newell's body.
A swing and a miss from Newell.
Karimov stuns Newell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karimov scores with a jab. Newell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karimov tests Newell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Newell on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Newell is rocked!
Karimov knocks out Newell with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Karimov before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Karimov picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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