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Event: KOFC 123 - The Big Finale     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Karelin shoots for a takedown but Mountain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karelin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karelin is defended easily by Mountain.
Karelin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karelin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mountain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karelin's sensitive parts.
Mountain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mountain 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.
Karelin throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Karelin blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Karelin misses the target.
Mountain throws a body punch but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Karelin misses with a looping left.
Mountain misses the jab.
Mountain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karelin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mountain throws out the jab.
Mountain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karelin's sensitive parts.
Mountain defending well as Karelin loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karelin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mountain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mountain slips under a jab.#TD#
Karelin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mountain to the ground. Karelin is now in Mountain's guard.#ES2#
Mountain pushes Karelin off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karelin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Mountain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karelin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Mountain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Karelin blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karelin.
Karelin takes one on the button.
Karelin shoots in for a double leg but Mountain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mountain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karelin staying out of range there.
Mountain misses with a straight right.
Karelin moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Karelin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Mountain misses.
Karelin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mountain doesn't seem bothered though.
Karelin lands a nice hook to Mountain's body. Mountain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin looks to land a left hand but Mountain moved out of range nicely.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Karelin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mountain.
Mountain lands a leg kick that knocks Karelin off balance momentarily.
Karelin throws a good cross that connects.
Karelin throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Karelin moves out of range of the leg kick from Mountain.
A punch lands to the side of Karelin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karelin swings widly with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain throws a head kick but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Karelin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mountain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin taking a break here but Mountain is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Karelin working the head and body with strikes.
Karelin throwing shots but Mountain is blocking nicely.
Well, if Karelin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karelin with the ground and pound but Mountain uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mountain controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Mountain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Karelin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mountain.
Karelin throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Karelin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karelin lands a jab.
Mountain throws a body punch but Karelin moves out of range.
Mountain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karelin shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mountain, right into the meat.
Mountain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mountain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karelin checks it well.
Mountain throws a right hand that misses
and Mountain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mountain.
Mountain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karelin.
Karelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelin.
Mountain throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Karelin counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Mountain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mountain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Karelin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mountain misses with a left hand
and Karelin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Karelin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karelin lands with a good body shot.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Karelin is out of range.
Karelin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mountain is fending him off so far but Karelin persists. Nope, Mountain circles away and we're back to standing.
Karelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountain.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
Karelin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mountain throws out the jab.
Mountain misses with a straight right.
Mountain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jari Mountain seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Karelin misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mountain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mountain throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Karelin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountain.
Jari Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karelin slips a jab from Mountain.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. Karelin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Karelin dives in and scores a takedown into Mountain's guard.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin 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.#T3#
Karelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karelin trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Mountain is rocked!
Karelin connects with a couple of short punches.
Mountain is still in real trouble! Can Karelin finish him?
Karelin gets to his feet and stands over Mountain, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mountain felt that one! Karelin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mountain from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
A very excited looking Vitaly Karelin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: KOFC 122 - Andreev vs Arias     
Date:   Sep 09, 2018
#R1#
Karelin misses with a takedown attempt
and Hallick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Hallick throws a nice head kick!
Hallick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Hallick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karelin avoids the body shot from Hallick.
Karelin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hallick moves out of range as Karelin strikes.
Karelin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallick looks to land a left hand but Karelin moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karelin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karelin shoots in but Hallick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Karelin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karelin misses with a takedown
and Hallick counters with a stiff right hand.
Karelin digs a good hook to Hallick's body.
Karelin throws a sloppy body shot
and Hallick counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Karelin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karelin throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Hallick is predictable there #TD#
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Hallick explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hallick, right into the meat.
Karelin fails with the takedown
and Hallick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD#
Karelin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hallick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hallick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hallick struggling a bit here.
Hallick takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Karelin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hallick is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Karelin crashes against the mat.
Karelin grinds an elbow into Hallick's temple.
An elbow from Karelin crashes against the mat.
Hallick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Karelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hallick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karelin working Hallick over with strikes.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karelin is stalling here. Hallick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Karelin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hallick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Karelin is trying to improve his position.
Karelin is not content to let Hallick control the position. #SU2#
Hallick decides to stand up, so the ref orders Karelin to his feet.
Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hallick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Karelin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been informed that Hallick has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Hallick.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Karelin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hallick avoids it really well and circles away.
Hallick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karelin swings widly with a right hand
letting Hallick counter with a right hand.
Karelin throws a body punch but Hallick moves out of range.
Hallick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karelin cracks Hallick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallick counters with a low kick, right behind Karelin 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hallick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Karelin.
Al Hallick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karelin throws the left hand but Hallick avoids the punch easily.
Hallick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karelin misses with a looping right.
Hallick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karelin.
A nice side step and Hallick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Karelin coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Hallick.
Karelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hallick enables Karelin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hallick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Hallick controlling the position.
Hallick is continuing to stall.#T1#
Karelin is working Hallick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vitaly Karelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karelin postures up in Hallick's guard and throws a big left but Hallick blocks it.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Hallick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hallick tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Hallick is looking to work some ground and pound but Karelin has wrist control.
Hallick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Hallick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hallick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Hallick as he connects with a hook.
Al Hallick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallick moves out of range of the strikes.
Karelin fails to land the takedown.
Hallick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karelin misses with a body punch
letting Hallick counter with a right hand.
Hallick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karelin misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Karelin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallick doesn't seem bothered though.
Karelin works the jab nicely.
Karelin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hallick.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Karelin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karelin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallick.
Hallick slips a jab from Karelin.
Karelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Hallick counters with a good low kick that Karelin was not able to check. #T4#
Karelin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hallick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karelin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hallick avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hallick misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Karelin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karelin scores with a sloppy right hand. Hallick should have avoided that one.
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!
Hallick looks to land a left hand but Karelin moved out of range nicely.
Hallick missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallick throws a hook but Karelin blocks it.
Hallick connects with an inside leg kick.
Karelin blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hallick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Hallick missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallick connects with a solid leg kick.
Hallick throws a poor cross that misses
and Karelin counters with a right hand to the body.
Karelin misses with a right hand
and Hallick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karelin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hallick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karelin tries to counter with a takedown but Hallick is quick to defend against it.
Karelin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karelin misses with an uppercut
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karelin misses with a body shot
and Hallick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hallick loads up on a big right hand but Karelin slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hallick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karelin.
Karelin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallick throws a big counter head kick but Karelin avoids it with no problem.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Hallick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karelin thinking. #T1#
Karelin scores with a jab to the body.
Hallick loads up on a big right hand but Karelin slips the punch.
Hallick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hallick misses with a straight left.
Karelin throws a big counter combination but Hallick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallick feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Karelin misses
letting Hallick counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Karelin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hallick doesn't seem phased though.
Karelin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallick throws out the jab.
Karelin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallick.
Karelin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karelin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hallick.
Karelin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Karelin misses with a body shot.
Hallick loads up on a big right hand but Karelin slips the punch.
Karelin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karelin throws a hook but Hallick avoids it easily.
Hallick moves away from the strike by Karelin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hallick.
Hallick thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallick counters with a nice uppercut.
Karelin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karelin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallick.
Karelin lands a body shot.
A big left from Karelin misses.
Hallick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Hallick moves away from the strike by Karelin.
Hallick throws a leg kick which misses Karelin's front leg but catches the back leg as Karelin tries to avoid it.
Karelin misses with a hook to the body
and Hallick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Jeez, Vitaly Karelin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Karelin looks for a takedown but Hallick sprawls well.
Hallick tries a quick counter leg kick but Karelin is wise to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karelin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hallick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallick scores with a punch to the head.
Karelin avoids the head kick by Hallick.
Karelin defending well as Hallick loads up on a big left hand.
Karelin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallick throws out the jab. #TD#
Karelin gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hallick keeps working.
Karelin in side control, throwing shots but Hallick defends.
Karelin 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.
Karelin wants to control but Hallick is keeping him busy.
Karelin working the strikes but Hallick uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hallick is holding on to half guard well.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hallick to regain full guard.
Karelin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hallick really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
That's time! Karelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Hallick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hallick throws a jab but it's blocked by Karelin.
Karelin misses the jab.
Karelin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Hallick circles away easily
and Hallick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hallick misses with a straight left.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallick manages to avoid it.
Hallick lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Nice body punch from Hallick.
Hallick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karelin misses with a shot to the body
and Hallick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
Hallick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vitaly Karelin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Al Hallick!
Al Hallick is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Al Hallick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: KOFC 118 - Hallick vs Karelin     
Date:   Aug 12, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hallick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karelin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin throwing shots but Hallick is blocking nicely.
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hallick defending well though.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin throwing shots but Hallick is blocking nicely.
Hallick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Karelin misses with a head shot. Hallick uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Hallick keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hallick has control of Karelin's left arm, preventing Karelin from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hallick avoids the body shot from Karelin.
Hallick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karelin shoots in for a double leg but Hallick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Hallick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karelin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hallick swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Karelin to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Al Hallick has been cut.#T2#
A head kick misses from Hallick.
Hallick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hallick wants it to stay on the feet.
Hallick throws a head kick but Karelin moves out of range.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hallick counter with a right hand.
Hallick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karelin.
Hallick missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karelin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hallick counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Al Hallick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
Hallick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karelin.
A slow jab from Hallick misses its intended target.
Karelin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin throws a sloppy body shot
and Hallick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Karelin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallick throws out the jab.
Karelin feints the counter takedown.
Karelin checks a leg kick.
Karelin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karelin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hallick misses with a left hand
and Karelin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karelin slips under a jab.
Karelin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karelin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hallick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Hallick moves away and avoids it.
Hallick misses with a straight right.
Hallick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hallick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hallick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hallick looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Karelin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallick.
Karelin throws a jab when Hallick was well out of range.
Hallick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karelin just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hallick digs a good hook to Karelin's body.
Hallick misses with a lunging right hand
and Karelin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin lands with a right hand.
Karelin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hallick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karelin scrambles back to his feet.
Hallick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karelin's head.
Hallick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karelin.
Hallick lands a high kick! #CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Karelin's cut even more.
Karelin throws a hook but Hallick avoids it easily.
Hallick misses with a straight left.
Hallick misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hallick.
Karelin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hallick. Hallick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karelin cracks a nice hook into Hallick's ribs.
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 Al Hallick will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hallick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hallick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karelin has time to react.
Hallick throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Hallick circles away easily
and Hallick counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Hallick as Karelin shoots in.
Hallick lands with a nice body punch.
Karelin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Hallick is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallick is looking to counter punch.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallick is just out of range.
Karelin moves out of range as Hallick strikes.#T1##TD2#
Karelin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karelin working the head and body with strikes.
Hallick trying to control but Karelin postures up.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hallick's head.
Karelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hallick to regain full guard.
Karelin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hallick's head.#T2#
Karelin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hallick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Hallick keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hallick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hallick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hallick looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
Karelin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Karelin finds it's target.
Hallick throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Karelin misses with a looping left.
Hallick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karelin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hallick throws a head kick that misses.
Hallick tries a head kick but it misses.
Karelin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hallick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallick.
Karelin misses with a left hand
and Hallick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Karelin drives through with a takedown into Hallick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hallick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karelin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Hallick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karelin cracks Hallick with a solid left hand.
Hallick is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin cracks Hallick with a solid left hand.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses.
Karelin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hallick's head.
Hallick looking to control.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin lands a couple of elbows.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hallick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Al Hallick will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallick misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karelin, as that shot connected.
Karelin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karelin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karelin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hallick misses with a hook. Karelin ducked under it nicely.
Hallick throws a right hand that misses
and Karelin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karelin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallick.
Hallick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Karelin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Hallick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Karelin with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Hallick misses with a straight right.
Karelin fails with the takedown.
Hallick defending well as Karelin loads up on a big left hand.
Karelin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hallick throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karelin throws a good cross that connects.
Karelin staying out of range there.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Hallick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Hallick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Hallick counters with a low kick, right behind Karelin 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hallick. #T2#
Hallick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karelin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallick.
Hallick slips a jab from Karelin.
Hallick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallick.
Hallick throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Karelin misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karelin is defended easily by Hallick.
Hallick stuffs the takedown attempt from Karelin. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
No luck for Karelin with that takedown attempt.
Karelin fails with the takedown
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Vitaly Karelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Al Hallick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hallick jabs Karelin right on the nose. Karelin blinks but takes it well.
Hallick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin lands with a good body shot.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallick can pounce on him.
Hallick jabs Karelin right on the nose. Karelin blinks but takes it well.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallick.
Karelin throws a sloppy body shot
and Hallick counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hallick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karelin.
Hallick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karelin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karelin.
Karelin throws a jab when Hallick was well out of range.
Hallick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallick misses with a left hand
and Karelin counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Hallick clearly takes that round.
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!
#R4#
Hallick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karelin lands a glancing blow to the side of Hallick's head.
A big left from Hallick misses.
Hallick misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karelin, as that shot connected.
Hallick throws a body punch but Karelin moves out of range.
Hallick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karelin throws a jab when Hallick was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hallick lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Karelin gets a double leg takedown into Hallick's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallick looking to control. #T1#
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin throws an elbow that misses. Hallick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karelin's guard. Nice move by Hallick!#REVR#
Hallick is looking to stand up but Karelin won't let him.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Karelin misses with a head shot. Hallick uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Hallick keeps moving. #T2#
Hallick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hallick has wrist control.
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T3#
Hallick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#
Al Hallick's cut is getting worse.
Karelin works over Hallick with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT2#
Al Hallick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hallick tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karelin! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Hallick. No joy for Karelin on that attempt.
A lazy left from Karelin finds it's target.
A jab from Karelin does it's job there.#ROC2#
Hallick is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Al Hallick's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hallick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Hallick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallick ducks under a wild hook from Karelin.
Hallick throwing a counter right hand but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Karelin shoots in for a double leg but Hallick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hallick seems to have got his legs back now.
Hallick throws a looping overhand right but Karelin ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Hallick throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Karelin counter with a right hand.
Karelin takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD2#
Karelin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hallick's half guard.#ES#
Hallick manages to escape and get 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!#TD2#
Hallick gets caught flat footed, as Karelin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hallick has Karelin pulled in close to control his posture.
Karelin throws an elbow that misses. Hallick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karelin's guard. Nice move by Hallick!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Vitaly Karelin 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!
#R5#
Hallick throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Karelin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karelin.
Hallick is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Hallick keeps moving.
Karelin distracts Hallick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick has control of Karelin's left arm, preventing Karelin from doing any damage.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Karelin lands a couple of elbows.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Al Hallick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Vitaly Karelin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: KOFC 115 - Out vs Karelin     
Date:   Jul 22, 2018
#R1#
Karelin with a nice cross.
Out takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Out takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Out misses with a hook
and Karelin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karelin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Out connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Karelin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Karelin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Out napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Karelin crashes against the mat.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Karelin lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Karelin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Out is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Karelin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Karelin breaks from Out's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Karelin working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT2#
It looks like Knock Out has been cut.
Karelin looking to finish Out with some ground and pound. This is bad for Out!
Karelin softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Out is out cold! Karelin jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: KOFC 112 - Slurper vs Knox     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Out connects with a body shot that sends Karelin's belly button to the back.
Karelin slips a straight right by Out.
Karelin throws a hook but Out avoids it easily.
Out paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Out misses with a hook.
Out uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karelin.
Karelin avoids the body shot from Out.
Karelin misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Karelin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Out quickly recovers to half guard.
Out is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Out's head.
Karelin throwing shots but Out is blocking nicely. #T1#
Karelin prevents Out from improving his position.
Out knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.
Out has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karelin is working away from the top position though.
Out tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin throwing shots but Out is blocking nicely.
Karelin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karelin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karelin trying to control from half guard but Out is working away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Karelin there.
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Out defending well though.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Out's head.
Karelin is thwarting Out's attempts to control the position.
Out keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Out blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Out avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karelin.
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Out defending well though.
Karelin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Karelin there. #T3#
Out is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Karelin slips a nice elbow through Out's hands, connecting with Out's forehead.
Karelin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karelin stalling.
Nice strikes from Karelin there.
Karelin throws a strike but Out avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Out is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Karelin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Out is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karelin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karelin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Karelin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Out.
Karelin scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Knock Out has been cut.
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Karelin finds it's way through Out's defenses.
Karelin misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Out gets caught flat footed, as Karelin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Karelin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Out on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Out tries to get out of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karelin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Out is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Out works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Karelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Karelin landing some decent shots from guard.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Out is retaining full guard.
Karelin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Out's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin working the head and body with strikes.
Karelin is taking a breather. Out says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Out defending well though.
Out is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice strikes from Karelin there.
Karelin is looking to advance position but Out won't allow it. #T2#
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Out blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karelin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karelin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karelin winds up and cracks Out with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vitaly Karelin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karelin thows a huge punch but Out dodges it nicely.
Karelin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Out is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karelin lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Out quite badly. Out pulls Karelin in close trying to recover. Karelin postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Out on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Out doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: KOFC 110 - Karelin vs Hallick     
Date:   Jun 12, 2018
#R1#
Karelin looks to throw the jab but Hallick is out of range.
Karelin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hallick under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Al Hallick has been cut.
Karelin misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallick! But no joy.
Karelin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallick doesn't seem bothered though.
Karelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hallick throws out a counter right but Karelin avoids it with no problem.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin backing away here, and Hallick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hallick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and Hallick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hallick lands a head kick. Karelin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.#TD#
Karelin dives in and scores a takedown into Hallick's guard.
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!
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Karelin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hallick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Hallick blocks nicely.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hallick controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin lands a couple of digs.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karelin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Karelin stands up over Hallick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hallick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karelin landing some decent shots from guard.
Karelin lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#
That has opened up Al Hallick's cut even more.
Karelin is in close to Hallick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Hallick is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Hallick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karelin 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.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hallick is pulling down on Karelin's head to control his posture.
Hallick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karelin throws an elbow that misses. Hallick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karelin's guard. Nice move by Hallick!#REVB#
Hallick wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.#SU2#
Hallick stands and steps away. Karelin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Hallick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karelin.
Karelin lands with a shot to the body.
Hallick misses with a looping left.
Hallick throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Karelin misses the target.
Karelin jabs Hallick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karelin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karelin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallick. Hallick obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the body from Karelin misses
and Hallick counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karelin.
An attempted straight right counter from Karelin misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Karelin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Karelin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hallick to the mat! Hallick manages to get full guard.
Karelin works over Hallick with some ground and pound from guard.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vitaly Karelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hallick looking to control.
Karelin postures up in Hallick's guard and throws a big left but Hallick blocks it.
Karelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hallick can do to turn this around?
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hallick has wrist control.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hallick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin. #T1#
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hallick has wrist control.
Karelin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hallick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
Karelin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hallick has wrist control.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Karelin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT#
The cut above Al Hallick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Al Hallick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: KOFC 108 - Karelin vs Mubango     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Mubango shoots in for a double leg but Karelin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Karelin scores with a takedown into Mubango's guard.
We've been hearing that Karelin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Karelin stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mubango has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Karelin manages to get his head free but now Mubango has transitioned to an armbar! Karelin grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mubango! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Christian Mubango stared into the camera and said 'I told him pre-fight there's too many tools in my, uh, box but he wanted to find out the hard way- now go hear some real music at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

 

Event: KOFC 102 - Karelin vs Mountain     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Karelin misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick.
Karelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Karelin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Karelin misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.#TD#
Karelin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mountain struggling a bit here.
Karelin lands an elbow.
Karelin throws a strike aimed at the side of Mountain's head but Mountain avoids it well.
Mountain tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Mountain defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Mountain tries to improve position but can't.
Mountain dodges the ground and pound from Karelin.
Check out the look on Karelin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mountain is working to avoid the ground and pound but Karelin connects with a decent elbow.
Mountain takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Karelin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mountain is avoiding damage well.
Karelin tries to score with some ground and pound. Mountain controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mountain managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karelin.
Mountain can't do much from the bottom here.
Karelin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karelin throws an elbow but Mountain slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Karelin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
An elbow from Karelin crashes against the mat.
Karelin moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mountain wants to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Mountain out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Karelin goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Vitaly Karelin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: KOFC 98 - Leonidas/Forclit 3     
Date:   Apr 08, 2018
#R1#
Nice shot by Karelin.#CUT2#
It looks like Brenden Abbott has been cut.
Karelin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abbott misses with a looping left.
Karelin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karelin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
Karelin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Karelin drives through with a takedown into Abbott's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Abbott seems keen to control Karelin's posture.
Abbott 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.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Abbott.
Karelin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karelin postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karelin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Karelin landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott looking for a sweep. Not yet Abbott, not yet.
Karelin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abbott is on top in guard. #REVR#
Abbott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karelin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abbott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karelin punching from the bottom.
Abbott distracts Karelin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abbott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abbott wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Abbott is working hard here to advance position.
Abbott wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abbott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abbott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abbott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbott stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbott distracts Karelin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abbott landing some decent shots from guard.
Abbott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Abbott tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Abbott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Abbott trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Abbott won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Abbott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin striking off his back but it's not causing Abbott any problems.
Abbott throws a big right hand that misses.
Abbott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Karelin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Karelin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karelin takes one to the chin there.
Abbott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Karelin catches Abbott right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Karelin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abbott manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karelin working some strikes from top position.
Karelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karelin scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Abbott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vitaly Karelin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Karelin looks to land a right hand but Abbott moved out of range.
Abbott is looking to score with low kicks.
Karelin misses with a body shot.
And Abbott counters with a quick kick to the body but Karelin blocks it.
Abbott throws a looping overhand right but Karelin ducks down to avoid it.
Karelin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karelin misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Abbott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abbott misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Karelin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abbott won't be happy with that.
Karelin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Abbott looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Karelin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Vitaly Karelin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#697 Defoe v Okah     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
Mammoth throws a sloppy body shot
letting Karelin counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mammoth.
Good exchange - Mammoth coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Mammoth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Karelin misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Karelin.
Karelin has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Mammoth counters with a shoot takedown. Karelin fights it but they end up in guard.
Karelin controls Mammoth momentarily but Mammoth frees himself.
Mammoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Mammoth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mammoth is trying to control the action in half guard but Karelin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Mammoth trying to control the pace.
Karelin is looking to control Mammoth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karelin avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin manages to get to full guard.
Mammoth trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mammoth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mammoth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mammoth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Mammoth is keeping the position.
Mammoth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Karelin postures up.
Mammoth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mammoth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mammoth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between Mammoth's legs - danger averted.
Mammoth working a defensive guard here.
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Mammoth has wrist control.
Mammoth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Mammoth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karelin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mammoth's head.
Karelin trying to control but Mammoth is working from the bottom.
Karelin working some strikes from top position.
Mammoth controlling Karelin's posture.
Karelin postures up and lands a big shot to Mammoth's brow.
Karelin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mammoth covers up, he's hurt! Karelin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Karelin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Karelin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
An out of breath Vitaly Karelin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#692 Ridgeway v Diehard     
Date:   Feb 17, 2018
#R1#
A slow jab from Wolfsbruder misses its intended target.
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Wolfsbruder scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
A big right from Wolfsbruder misses. #TD2#
Karelin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfsbruder pulls Karelin in close to prevent any damage.
Karelin won't allow Wolfsbruder to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Wolfsbruder is keeping the position.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolfsbruder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wolfsbruder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolfsbruder is working away from the top position though.
Karelin is refusing to be controlled, as Wolfsbruder sits in half guard.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolfsbruder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolfsbruder's back!
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolfsbruder is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wolfsbruder is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Vendetta Alliance London Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Karelin lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Wolfsbruder hold on?!
Wolfsbruder is in bad spot here.
Karelin throwing sloppy strikes.
Karelin punches Wolfsbruder on the ear.
Wolfsbruder turns into Karelin and is now in his guard.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfsbruder is proving a slippery customer.
Wolfsbruder stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Wolfsbruder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Wolfsbruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karelin lands a decent shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin working a defensive guard here.
Wolfsbruder wants to stand but Karelin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wolfsbruder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karelin working a defensive guard here.
Karelin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Karelin winds up and cracks Wolfsbruder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karelin wants to control but Wolfsbruder is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wolfsbruder is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolfsbruder trying to control but Karelin postures up. #T3#
Karelin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karelin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wolfsbruder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolfsbruder's head.
Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wolfsbruder moves into full guard.
Wolfsbruder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolfsbruder, not yet.
Wolfsbruder pulls Karelin in close to prevent any damage.
Karelin lands a couple of digs.
Karelin being controlled here momentarily.
Wolfsbruder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Wolfsbruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin trying to strike off his back.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolfsbruder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolfsbruder looking to sit in guard and control but Karelin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Wolfsbruder.
Karelin with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot.
Wolfsbruder throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolfsbruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Karelin throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wolfsbruder enables Karelin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wolfsbruder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wolfsbruder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Karelin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karelin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wolfsbruder wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin stands up over Wolfsbruder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolfsbruder trying to control the position.
Wolfsbruder wants to stand up but Karelin is controlling him.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfsbruder swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Wolfsbruder trying to control the position.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolfsbruder has wrist control.
Wolfsbruder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wolfsbruder wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Karelin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wolfsbruder's head.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolfsbruder is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolfsbruder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wolfsbruder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolfsbruder is trying to keep Karelin in close. #T2#
Karelin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolfsbruder is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Karelin trying to control but Wolfsbruder is working from the bottom.
Karelin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wolfsbruder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Karelin is not content to let Wolfsbruder control the position.
Karelin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder is pressing down on Karelin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karelin is holding on for now.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Wolfsbruder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Wolfsbruder is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolfsbruder is keen to just control but Karelin is a slippery customer.
Karelin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Karelin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolfsbruder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karelin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wolfsbruder wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Wolfsbruder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Wolfsbruder blocks the strikes from Karelin.
Well, if Wolfsbruder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wolfsbruder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Karelin wants to control but Wolfsbruder is having none of it.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin gets back to half guard.
Wolfsbruder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wolfsbruder trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Vitaly Karelin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karelin striking from half guard on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolfsbruder wants to get back to his feet.
Wolfsbruder prevents Karelin from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Karelin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder tries to counter by clinching up but Karelin breaks away and moves out of range.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfsbruder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Karelin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wolfsbruder's guard.
Wolfsbruder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
Wolfsbruder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karelin lands a couple of elbows.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolfsbruder is adopting a defensive guard.
Karelin won't allow Wolfsbruder to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfsbruder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfsbruder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Karelin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karelin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolfsbruder working a defensive guard here.
Wolfsbruder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karelin landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolfsbruder is controlling Karelin's posture.
Karelin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolfsbruder wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karelin lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Wolfsbruder managing to control the position.
Wolfsbruder wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment.
Karelin lands a couple of elbows.
Wolfsbruder has his hands on Karelin's head, controlling the position.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vitaly Karelin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolfsbruder trying to control the position here. #T3#
Karelin 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.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder has Karelin pulled in close to control his posture.
Karelin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolfsbruder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elric Wolfsbruder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karelin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolfsbruder's head.
Karelin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolfsbruder.
A countering left hand to the body from Karelin misses.#T4#
Wolfsbruder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karelin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wolfsbruder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder lands a jab.
Wolfsbruder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolfsbruder wants it to stay on the feet.
Wolfsbruder is looking for a counter combo.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin staying out of range there.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wolfsbruder enables Karelin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wolfsbruder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolfsbruder trying to control the position. #SUB#
Wolfsbruder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karelin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaly Karelin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karelin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge 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... Vitaly Karelin!

Vitaly Karelin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#688 Diehard v Bryune     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Karelin throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Rutten responds with a good body kick, but Karelin manages to step out the way in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karelin.
Karelin misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Rutten counters with a head kick that drops Karelin to the mat! Karelin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Karelin misses with a looping left.
Rutten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karelin throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Karelin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutten doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutten counters with a stiff right hand.
Karelin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karelin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Karelin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutten counters with a body kick.#T1##TD#
Karelin shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutten's guard.
Karelin is standing up over Rutten. Rutten looks to escape but Karelin dives into side control. #REVB##ES2#
Rutten sneaks out the side door and pushes Karelin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rutten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutten looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice sprawl there from Rutten as Karelin shoots in.
It seemed like Rutten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Rutten gets caught napping as Karelin dives in and scores a takedown. Rutten manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin throws a strike but Rutten rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Karelin throws a couple of heel strikes.
Rutten trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karelin's guard.
Karelin tries to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Rutten tries to stand but Karelin is controlling from the bottom.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rutten postures up.
Karelin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Karelin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rutten wants to get up but he can't break Karelin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karelin tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karelin misses with an uppercut.
Karelin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Karelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Rutten counters with a head kick. That will keep Karelin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Karelin throws a nice looking combination but Rutten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutten throws a fast counter high kick but Karelin manages to duck under it in time.
A right-left combo lands from Rutten. #CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karelin is defended easily by Rutten.
Karelin lands a jab to Rutten's midsection.#T4#
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Rutten counters with a head kick that drops Karelin to the mat! Karelin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Karelin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rutten did well to prevent Karelin getting side control.#ES2#
Rutten manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Karelin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Karelin has Rutten pressed against the cage, preventing Rutten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karelin pushes Rutten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karelin misses with the head strike.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch but Karelin keeps him there for the moment.
Karelin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karelin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karelin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.
Karelin gets through Rutten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastiaan Rutten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Karelin throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
Karelin misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karelin dives in and grabs Rutten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutten pushes down on Karelin's head and hops out.
Rutten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rutten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karelin shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Karelin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutten shapes to counter with a head kick.
Karelin connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten scores with a kick to the body.
Karelin throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
Rutten follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Karelin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutten raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Karelin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutten throws a lazy head kick
and Karelin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
And Rutten responds with a good body kick, but Karelin manages to step out the way in time.
Rutten leaves Karelin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rutten raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Karelin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karelin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rutten wants it to stay on the feet.
Sebastiaan Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
and Karelin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rutten! He's just covering up as Karelin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#683 Hoyce v Gunnar 2     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
Karelin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Curry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karelin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curry holds on and takes a little breather.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Curry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Curry is pulling down on Karelin's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Curry is continuing to stall.
Karelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Curry blocks nicely.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Curry blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom.
Curry is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Curry is pulling down on Karelin's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Curry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Karelin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Curry pulls Karelin in close to prevent any damage.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Curry wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it. #T3#
Karelin won't allow Curry to sweep him here.
Karelin working some strikes from top position.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Curry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Curry blocks nicely.
Curry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Curry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karelin 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.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Curry has wrist control.
Karelin pushing down on Curry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Curry is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Karelin jumps into side control!
Curry parries the strikes from Karelin easily there. Karelin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Curry to escape.
Karelin trying to control the position but Curry is working away. #T4#
Karelin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Curry is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Curry is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Curry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curry controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Karelin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Curry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karelin.
Karelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karelin has his takedown stuffed
and Curry counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin shoots in looking for a takedown but Curry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karelin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karelin.
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up with Curry, looking for a takedown. Karelin pushes Curry against the cage but Curry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karelin shoots in but Curry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Curry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karelin has been working on his balance at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Curry.
Curry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Curry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry thuds his right hand into Karelin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Karelin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karelin is defended easily by Curry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Curry and Karelin are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Curry throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Karelin into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Curry knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arthur Curry!
Post fight, Arthur Curry stared into the camera and said 'It was an honor fighting such a legend Im sure u will never forget it !'.

 

Event: GAMMA#679 DaCoca vs Steigelman     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1##CL#
Chukwuma drives through and clinches with Karelin against the cage.
Chukwuma tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Karelin is trying to drag Chukwuma to the mat but Chukwuma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karelin looking for a takedown.
Chukwuma is leaning against Karelin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karelin can't get the takedown.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.#TD2#
Karelin tightens his grip and picks Chukwuma up, before dumping him to the ground. Chukwuma manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwuma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Chukwuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chukwuma in particular looking to stall.
Karelin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Karelin is trying to control but Chukwuma manages to pass to mount!
Chukwuma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Karelin is desperately trying to improve his position but Chukwuma has a good base and remains in mount.
Karelin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chukwuma controlling from mount.
Karelin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chukwuma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chukwuma controlling the position easily from mount.
Karelin is trying to escape the mount.
Karelin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Chukwuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karelin is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chukwuma controlling the pace for now.
Karelin working to try and regain half guard.
Karelin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Chukwuma. What's that going to do exactly?
Karelin wants to hold on but Chukwuma pushes him away.
Chukwuma controlling from the full mount.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Karelin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Chukwuma's lack of action.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Chukwuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chukwuma prevents Karelin from improving his position.
Chukwuma slows the pace down in half guard.
Karelin missing with punches from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chukwuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Chukwuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karelin shoots in looking for a takedown. Chukwuma tries to sprawl out of it but Karelin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chukwuma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Chukwuma clinches up against the cage.
Chukwuma tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma has Karelin pressed against the cage.
Chukwuma is pressed up against the cage. Karelin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chukwuma down to the mat. Chukwuma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Chukwuma rushes Karelin and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chukwuma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karelin momentarily.
Karelin fails with the takedown.#CL#
Chukwuma gets a clinch.
Karelin is working for takedown but Chukwuma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karelin prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Karelin blocking some punches.
Karelin is looking for a takedown.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
A short right from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelin's elbow.
Karelin wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma lands a nice uppercut.
Karelin blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Karelin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chukwuma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karelin looking for a takedown.
Karelin has Chukwuma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chukwuma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma lands with a left to the head.
Chukwuma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karelin. #T1#
Karelin blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Karelin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chukwuma is defending well.
Karelin goes for a takedown attempt but Chukwuma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karelin is breathing heavily.#CL#
Chukwuma closes the distance and clinches.
Chukwuma works on Karelin's body with a couple of short punches.
Karelin prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Karelin tries to score a body lock takedown but Chukwuma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chukwuma tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Chukwuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karelin.
A left hand lands to the body for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chukwuma lands with a left to the head.
Karelin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karelin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chukwuma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chukwuma cracks Karelin with a nice body shot.#T2#
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma lands a right hand.
Karelin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chukwuma after a bit of a struggle.
Chukwuma gets underhooks to prevent Karelin's takedown attempt.
Chukwuma pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chukwuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Chukwuma scores with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Chukwuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chukwuma digs a right hand into Karelin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karelin's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Chukwuma.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chukwuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chukwuma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Chukwuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chukwuma is working Karelin over against the cage.
Chukwuma lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Chukwuma tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Chukwuma back against the cage.
Chukwuma pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chukwuma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Chukwuma.
Karelin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chukwuma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chukwuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chukwuma tries to work over Karelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karelin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chukwuma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chukwuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karelins head.
Chukwuma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Chukwuma on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Chukwuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chukwuma lands with a light punch inside.
Chukwuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Chukwuma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma scores with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karelins head.
Chukwuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
A short right from Chukwuma on the inside.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Chukwuma looking to stall.
Chukwuma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chukwuma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chukwuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Chukwuma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chukwuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Chukwuma.
Karelin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chukwuma pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Chukwuma clinches up with Karelin and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chukwuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Chukwuma scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Chukwuma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chukwuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chukwuma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chukwuma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karelin or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chukwuma.
A body shot lands from Chukwuma.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chukwuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karelin.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelin's elbow.
Karelin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chukwuma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chukwuma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karelin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Chukwuma clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Chukwuma - that landed with a thud.
Karelin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chukwuma lands a body punch.
Chukwuma lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
Chukwuma lands with a right to the head.
Chukwuma gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tinashe Chukwuma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chukwuma lands a right hand.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelin's elbow.
Chukwuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Chukwuma can't find room to land a body shot as Karelin controls the action.
Chukwuma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Chukwuma. #CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Karelin's cut even more.
Good body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chukwuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chukwuma tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Chukwuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Chukwuma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards. #ROC#
Karelin is rocked!
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Tinashe Chukwuma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Chukwuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karelin is still on wobbly legs! Can Chukwuma finish him?
Karelin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karelin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chukwuma after a bit of a struggle.
Karelin seems to have recovered his senses.
Karelin wants to take the fight to the mat but Chukwuma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chukwuma tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Chukwuma back against the cage.
Karelin tries to score a body lock takedown but Chukwuma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Chukwuma. #CUT#
The cut above Vitaly Karelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chukwuma pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karelin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chukwuma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karelin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chukwuma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chukwuma scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Karelin has Chukwuma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chukwuma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karelin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chukwuma after a bit of a struggle.
Chukwuma lands a body shot.
Chukwuma lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chukwuma.
Karelin is looking for a takedown.
Karelin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Chukwuma.
Karelin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chukwuma.
Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Chukwuma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karelin.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Chukwuma manages to get underhooks.
Chukwuma scores with a shoulder strike.
Karelin wants a takedown but no success here.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelin's elbow.
Chukwuma lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Karelin prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chukwuma scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tinashe Chukwuma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chukwuma 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinashe Chukwuma!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tinashe Chukwuma made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: KOFC 75 - Cheek vs Menger 2     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
Doolittle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doolittle misses with a jab to the body
and Karelin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doolittle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
Karelin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doolittle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karelin blocks the body kick.
Doolittle connects with a leg kick. Karelin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doolittle tries to avoid it but Karelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doolittle to the ground. Doolittle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Doolittle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doolittle slips under a jab from Karelin.
Karelin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doolittle.
A big left from Doolittle misses.
Doolittle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Doolittle. Karelin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doolittle misses with a kick to the body.
Karelin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doolittle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doctor Doolittle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Doolittle.
Karelin tries to move into range but Doolittle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doolittle to score with a decent uppercut.
Doolittle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doolittle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karelin.
Doolittle tries to score with a low kick but Karelin moves his leg out of the way.
Karelin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doolittle can pounce on him.
Doolittle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doolittle throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karelin is defended easily by Doolittle.#T2#
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doolittle.
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!
Karelin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karelin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karelin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doolittle.
Karelin digs a good hook to Doolittle's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karelin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doolittle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doolittle throws a good cross that connects.
Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Doolittle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doolittle scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Karelin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karelin misses with a looping right.
Doolittle catches Karelin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Doolittle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doolittle throws a hook but Karelin avoids it easily.
Doolittle slips a straight right by Karelin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Doolittle!
Nice uppercut there from Doolittle.
It looks like Doolittle has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Doolittle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karelin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doolittle looks to throw the jab but Karelin is out of range.
Karelin with the counter takedown but Doolittle avoids it easily.
Karelin scores with a punch to the head.
Karelin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doolittle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Doolittle slips a jab from Karelin.
Doolittle blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Doolittle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Karelin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doolittle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karelin checks a leg kick nicely.
Karelin throws a jab but it's blocked by Doolittle.
Karelin misses with a hook.
Karelin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doolittle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doolittle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karelin sizes up Doolittle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doolittle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doolittle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karelin looks to throw the jab but Doolittle is out of range.
Karelin misses with a lunging right hand
and Doolittle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Doolittle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Doolittle!
Doolittle misses with a looping right.
Karelin throws out a counter right but Doolittle avoids it with no problem.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Doolittle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karelin.
Doctor Doolittle is winning the standup battle so far.
Doolittle misses with a hook. Karelin ducked under it nicely.
Doolittle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Doolittle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doolittle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karelin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolittle throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Doolittle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doolittle tries to score with a low kick but Karelin moves his leg out of the way.
And Karelin tries to counter it with a takedown but Doolittle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Doolittle throws a shot from downtown. Karelin moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Doolittle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Doolittle misses the target.
Doolittle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
A jab from Karelin misses.
Doolittle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Karelin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doolittle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karelin is in Doolittle's guard.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doolittle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doolittle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
Doolittle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Doolittle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doolittle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Doolittle blocks nicely.
Doolittle working a defensive guard but Karelin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Karelin working the ground and pound but Doolittle is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin grinds an elbow into Doolittle's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Karelin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doolittle sneaks back into half guard.
Karelin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doolittle is positioning himself well to prevent Karelin advancing to mount. #T3#
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doolittle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karelin is working away from the top position though.
Doolittle controlling the position for now.
Doolittle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Doolittle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karelin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin throwing shots but Doolittle is blocking nicely.
Doolittle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karelin is working away from the top position though.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Doolittle has hold of Karelin's hands but Karelin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doolittle's head.
Doolittle wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karelin slips a nice elbow through Doolittle's hands, connecting with Doolittle's forehead.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Doolittle is rocked!
Doolittle is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vitaly Karelin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karelin is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Doolittle is hurt! He's hurt bad - Karelin fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Doolittle from any more punishment! Congratulations to Karelin! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
During a confident post fight interview, Vitaly Karelin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: KOFC 73 - Force vs Karelin 3     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Karelin throws a body punch but Force moves out of range.
Karelin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Force stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Force misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
Force needs to keep his hands up - Karelin had a free shot at his head there.
Force throws a big shot that misses.
Force connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Force looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Karelin feints the counter takedown.
Force looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
Karelin's coach down at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karelin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Force.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force dips to his left and cracks Karelin with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Force.
Karelin scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Force lands a leg kick that knocks Karelin off balance momentarily.
Karelin moves out of range as Force strikes.
Mase Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Force misses with a right hand
and Karelin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Force lands a nice looking body shot.
Force throws a low kick, looking for Karelin's leg but Karelin calmly moves out of range.
Force gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karelin.
Karelin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Force doesn't seem bothered though.
Force misses with a hook. Karelin ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Force.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Force, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Force.
Force scores with a jab to the jaw.
Force missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Force swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Force looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Force misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
Force misses with a straight right. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Force.
Karelin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karelin misses with a body shot
enabling Force to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Force misses the shot to the body.
Karelin throws a counter combo.
Force throws a hook but Karelin blocks it.
Force misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Force.
Karelin moves away from the strike by Force.
Karelin feints the counter takedown.
Karelin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Force rather than just go for the knockout.
Force lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Force moves away from the strike by Karelin.
It looked like Force was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karelin.
Force throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mase Force is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karelin blocks a low kick nicely.
Karelin slips a straight right by Force.
A big left from Force misses. #T3#
Force misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
Force misses with a lunging right hand
and Karelin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Force throws the left hand but Karelin avoids the punch easily.
Karelin misses with a looping right.
Force moves forwards but Karelin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karelin lands a body shot.
Karelin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Force throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Karelin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karelin.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Force blocks nicely.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Karelin is in close to Force's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Force wants to stand up but Karelin is controlling him.
Force keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Force utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Force is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Mase Force will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
That's time! Force's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Force throws a looping overhand right but Karelin ducks down to avoid it.
Karelin looks to land a left hand but Force moved out of range nicely.
Karelin moves forwards but Force connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Force misses with a right hand
and Karelin counters with a straight right hand.
Force throws an off balance right hand
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Force missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Force misses with a hook #TD2#
and Karelin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karelin.
Force is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Karelin dives into side control. #REVR#
Karelin misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin tries to score with some ground and pound. Force controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Karelin throws a strike aimed at the side of Force's head but Force avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Force is not content to let Karelin control the position. #T1#
Karelin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Karelin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Force down.
Karelin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Karelin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karelin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Karelin trying to control the action but Force is working from the bottom.
Karelin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Force takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Force managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karelin.
Force parries the strikes from Karelin easily there. Karelin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Force to escape.
Force defending against the ground and pound.
Force wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Force defending against the ground and pound.
Karelin scoring with punches and elbows.
Karelin throws an elbow but Force slips to the side and avoids it well.
Force is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Force dodges the ground and pound from Karelin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Karelin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Karelin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Force is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Force takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Karelin landing a few strikes.
Karelin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karelin working the ground and pound.
Force is looking to get back to his feet here but Karelin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Force's back.
Force covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T4#
Karelin scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Force is looking for a way out.
Karelin drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Force is in real trouble here! Karelin lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Karelin is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
An out of breath Vitaly Karelin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KOFC 71 - Zahav vs Menger     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Karelin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karelin.#CUT#
It looks like Laverne Mazzola has been cut.
Karelin throws a hook but Mazzola blocks it.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzola tries to move into range but Karelin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Mazzola drives through and clinches with Karelin against the cage.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Karelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karelin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzola misses with a knee strike.
Mazzola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries to land a knee to the head but Karelin blocks with his arms.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzola looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzola fails to land.
Mazzola working aggressively here.
Mazzola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola misses with the head strike. #T1#
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzola wants to stall.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Karelin controls his hands. #TD#
Karelin has clasped his hands together around Mazzola's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Karelin working the ground and pound but Mazzola is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Mazzola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karelin wants to control but Mazzola is keeping him busy.
Mazzola is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Karelin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mazzola is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Karelin.
We've been hearing that Karelin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Karelin lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Mazzola struggling a bit here.
Karelin advances nicely into full mount.
Karelin punching from mount but Mazzola doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karelin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karelin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#
Mazzola is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mazzola is still in real trouble! Can Karelin finish him?
Mazzola takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Karelin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
During a confident post fight interview, Vitaly Karelin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: KOFC 68 - Out vs Leonidas     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Karelin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karelin slips under a jab from Abbott.
Karelin attempts a counter takedown but Abbott avoids it well and moves away.
Abbott lands with a slapping head kick.
Karelin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Brenden Abbott has been cut.
Abbott throws a leg kick which misses Karelin's front leg but catches the back leg as Karelin tries to avoid it.
Karelin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abbott is looking to chop away at Karelin's legs.
Karelin throws a looping overhand right but Abbott ducks down to avoid it.
Karelin blocks a jab.
Abbott throws a sloppy head kick
letting Karelin counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Abbott looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Karelin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abbott.
Abbott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karelin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karelin.#T1##TD#
Karelin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abbott works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Abbott has wrist control.
Abbott has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Abbott keeps moving.
Karelin is working Abbott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abbott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abbott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Karelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abbott controls the pace.#T2#
Karelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbott is one step ahead there.
Karelin wants to improve his position but instead Abbott has moved into half guard.
Abbott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Abbott there.
Abbott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karelin's head.
Karelin trying to hold on to Abbott's head to control him but Abbott postures up.
Abbott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Abbott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karelin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abbott scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abbott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karelin defending well though.
Abbott prevents Karelin from improving his position.
Abbott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abbott trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Abbott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abbott working over Karelin with some ground and pound. Karelin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abbott is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
Abbott not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Ground and pound from Abbott.
Abbott lands with a punch from half guard.
Karelin trying to control here.
Abbott wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abbott connects with a nice short shot to Karelin's temple.
Karelin is trying to control but can't.
Karelin controlling the position for now.
Abbott working over Karelin with some ground and pound. Karelin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbott slows the pace down in half guard.
Abbott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abbott slips a nice elbow through Karelin's hands, connecting with Karelin's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brenden Abbott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karelin.
Abbott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbott connects with a single shot there.
Abbott throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Karelin.#CUT#
That has opened up Brenden Abbott's cut even more.
Karelin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abbott.
Abbott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Abbott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abbott.#CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.#TD2#
Abbott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott lands strikes from half guard.
Brenden Abbott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abbott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karelin trying to hold on to Abbott's head to control him but Abbott postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Karelin has hold of Abbott's hands but Abbott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Karelin missing with punches from the bottom.
Abbott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Abbott working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abbott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abbott drops an elbow to the side of Karelin's head.
Abbott drops an elbow to the side of Karelin's head.
Abbott is nestled in close to Karelin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abbott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karelin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Abbott wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it. #T2#
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Abbott has control of the leg.
Abbott is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karelin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Abbott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abbott trying to mount his opponent but Karelin defends it.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Karelin wants to control but Abbott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abbott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abbott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karelin trying to control here. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Karelin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abbott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abbott is in close to Karelin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karelin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Abbott postures up and lands a big shot to Karelin's brow.
Abbott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abbott stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Abbott stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abbott.
Abbott forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abbott is nestled in close to Karelin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karelin is holding on to half guard well.
Karelin is not content to let Abbott control the position.
Karelin is looking to control Abbott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karelin avoid being mounted?
Abbott working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Abbott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Karelin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abbott.
Karelin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karelin misses the jab.
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Abbott moves away and avoids it.
Abbott flicks out a counter leg kick but Karelin steps away.
Abbott throws a big shot that misses.
Abbott throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Abbott scores with a takedown into Karelin's guard.
Abbott working some strikes from top position.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Abbott controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott throws a big right hand that misses.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Abbott lands a couple of digs.
Abbott is looking to work some ground and pound but Karelin has wrist control.#T1#
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abbott manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Abbott looking for a sweep. Not yet Abbott, not yet.
Abbott trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Abbott thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Abbott is keeping the position.
Abbott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abbott looking to control.
Abbott tries to strike from the bottom.
Abbott working a defensive guard here.
Abbott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there. #T2#
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin trying to control but Abbott is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abbott is trying to hold Karelin in close to prevent damage but Karelin has managed to pass into half guard.
Brenden Abbott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abbott gets full guard.
Karelin won't allow Abbott to sweep him here.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Abbott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Abbott blocks nicely.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Abbott blocks nicely.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abbott lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karelin's sensitive parts.
Abbott throws a low kick, looking for Karelin's leg but Karelin calmly moves out of range.
Abbott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karelin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karelin lands a right hook to the body.
Karelin throws a poor cross that misses
and Abbott counters with a thumping low kick.
Karelin throws a poor cross that misses
and Abbott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abbott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karelin has time to react.
Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Abbott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karelin. That did some damage!
Abbott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abbott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karelin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Abbott dives in and scores a takedown into Karelin's guard.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Karelin looking for a guillotine here but Abbott defends easily.
Abbott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Karelin looking for a guillotine here but Abbott defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brenden Abbott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abbott 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brenden Abbott!

An out of breath Brenden Abbott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: KOFC 66 - Out vs Karelin     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Karelin moves out of range as Out strikes.
Karelin looks winded!
Karelin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Karelin misses with a hook
and Out counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Out misses with a hook.
Out lands with a good body shot.
Out connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Out connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karelin. Karelin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Karelin's cut even more.
Karelin doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Out to counter with a crisp jab.
Out connects with a nice looking jab.
Out connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karelin needs to keep his hands up - Out had a free shot at his head there.
Out throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Out.
Out definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Out misses the jab.
Out paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Out.
Out lands with an uppercut that bounces Karelin off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Out.
Out throws the left hand but Karelin avoids the punch easily.
Out throws an overhand right that lands on Karelin's shoulder, as Karelin tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Karelin slips a jab from Out.
Karelin shoots and misses
and Out counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
The cut above Vitaly Karelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Out fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karelin! But no joy.
Karelin avoids the body shot from Out.
Karelin moves out of range as Out strikes.
Jab from Out.#T2#
Out fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karelin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karelin walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Karelin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Out blocks nicely.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Out blocks nicely.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Out is keeping the position for now.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Out works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Out is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Out throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Out jabs at Karelin's body.
Karelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Out.
A slow jab from Out misses its intended target.
Karelin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Out misses with a hook.
Out misses with a hook. Karelin ducked under it nicely.
Out is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Out looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.#TD2#
Karelin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Out keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Out is keeping the position.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karelin landing with the ground and pound.
Karelin landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knock Out dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
That's time! Out's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Out jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Out loads up on a big right hand but Karelin slips the punch.
Out changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Out misses with a shot to the body
and Karelin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Out throws an overhand right that lands on Karelin's shoulder, as Karelin tries to avoid the shot.
Out throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karelin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Out is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
Out lands with a hook. Karelin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Out swings widly with a right hand
and Karelin counters with a straight right hand.
Karelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Out was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelin.
Karelin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Out throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Karelin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Out quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin wants to take a breather but Out is having none of it.
Karelin misses with a head shot. Out uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Karelin postures up in Out's guard and throws a big left but Out blocks it.
Karelin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karelin postures up in Out's guard and throws a big left but Out blocks it.
Karelin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Out wants to sweep but no luck.
Out preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karelin lands a couple of digs.
Karelin landing some decent shots from guard.
Out avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Out is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Out takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karelin looks to throw the jab but Out is out of range.
Karelin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Out cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Out throws a shot to the body.
Out lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Out misses the shot to the body.
Out getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Out throws out a loose jab but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin's coach down at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karelin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Out throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Out swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Jab from Karelin.
Out is looking to clinch but Karelin is avoiding it.
Karelin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Out's hands.
Knock Out is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Out moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Out cracks Karelin with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Out. Karelin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Out misses the target.
Out throws a shot to the body.
Karelin avoids the body shot from Out. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Knock Out is winning the standup battle so far.
Out swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Out connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin throws out a powerful jab.
Out throws out a loose jab but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Out misses with an uppercut.
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
Out is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karelin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Out fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karelin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Out loads up on a big right hand but Karelin slips the punch.
Out thuds his right hand into Karelin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Out staying out of range there.
Out throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knock Out dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Out misses with a looping left.
A jab from Out misses. #TD2#
Karelin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Out working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
Out keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Out is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karelin lands a couple of digs.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Karelin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Out has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karelin is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Out's head.
Out keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knock Out is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karelin connects with a nice short shot to Out's temple.
Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karelin drops an elbow to the side of Out's head.
Karelin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karelin connects with a nice short shot to Out's temple. #T3#
Karelin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karelin lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Karelin.
Karelin is looking to advance position but Out won't allow it.
Karelin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Out is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karelin working Out over with strikes.
Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Out wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Out's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Out misses with a body shot.
Karelin lunges at Out with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Out's hand.
Out lands with a shot to the body.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Out cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Out scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karelin in his tracks.
Out throws out a loose jab but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin shoots for a takedown but Out saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Out scores with a three punch combo!
Karelin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karelin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Out counters with a lovely straight right 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!
Karelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Out.
A countering left hand to the body from Karelin misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knock Out!

Our winner, Knock Out, 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.

 

Event: KOFC 65 - Out vs Sarducci v2.0     
Date:   Sep 13, 2017
#R1#
Karelin takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Doolittle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karelin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doolittle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karelin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doolittle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doolittle works the jab nicely.
That kick from Doolittle tenderised Karelin's leg. Karelin is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Doolittle closes the distance and clinches.
Doolittle digs a right hand into Karelin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karelin's gas tank.
Karelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doolittle scores with a shoulder strike.
Doolittle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doolittle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Doolittle gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Doolittle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
A short right from Doolittle.
Doolittle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doolittle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Doolittle.
A right hook to the body lands for Doolittle. #T1#
Karelin prevents a body shot from Doolittle.
Doolittle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Karelin takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Vitaly Karelin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Doolittle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doolittle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doolittle obliges.
Doolittle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doolittle lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Doolittle.
A shot in the inside from Doolittle. #ROC2#
Karelin is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vitaly Karelin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doctor Doolittle!
Doctor Doolittle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Anniversary Apocolypse     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Karelin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Force.
Karelin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Force keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karelin shoots in looking for a takedown. Force tries to sprawl out of it but Karelin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Force manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Force is looking to counter punch.
Force misses with a hook.
Jab by Force.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Karelin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Force to counter with a crisp jab.
Mase Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.#TD2#
Karelin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Force scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Karelin manages to mount him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin punching from mount but Force doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1#
Force can't escape the position.
Karelin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Karelin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Karelin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Force is looking to improve his position but Karelin isn't that keen on the idea.
Karelin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Karelin looking to finish with strikes here!
Karelin looking to ground and pound but Force is blocking nicely.
Karelin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karelin throwing strikes here but Force is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T2#
Karelin scoring with strikes but Force is staying in there.
Karelin unloads with some shots from mount but Force bucks and avoids them well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Force is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Karelin thowing shots but they're missing.
Karelin thowing shots but they're missing.
Karelin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Karelin with a couple of short strikes.
Karelin raining down shots from the mount!
Force taking shots to the head. #T3#
Karelin avoids the attempt from Force to control.
Karelin punching from mount but Force doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Karelin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Force taking shots to the head.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Force is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Karelin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Karelin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karelin throws some wild stikes that Force manages to avoid easily.
Karelin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Karelin looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karelin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Karelin dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Force holds on for dear life, controlling Karelin's posture momentarily.
Force taking shots to the head.
Force holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Karelin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Force holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Karelin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Force is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Karelin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Force tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Force looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karelin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Force stuffs the takedown.
Force lands a slapping body shot.
Karelin's coach down at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karelin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Force uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karelin.
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Karelin moves into the clinch.
Force works on Karelin's body with a couple of short punches.
Force blocking some punches.
Force blocks an uppercut.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force working aggressively here.
Karelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Force creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1##BC#
Force manages to break the clinch.
Force cracks Karelin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Force tries to clinch there but Karelin circles away.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin shoots in and drives through. Force sprawls well.
It looked like Force wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Force throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Karelin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karelin trying to control but Force is working from the bottom.
Force keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Force working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
Karelin lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Force controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself.
Karelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karelin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karelin postures up in Force's guard and throws a big left but Force blocks it.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Force has wrist control.
Karelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Force.
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Karelin.
Force throws a lazy right hand but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karelin scores with a nice head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karelin, as that shot connected.
Force on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karelin lands with a right hand.
Force steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Nice uppercut there from Karelin.
Karelin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Force.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin lands with a right hand.
Mase Force is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karelin tries to clinch but Force is having none of it. #T4#
Force throws a hook but Karelin blocks it.
Nice body punch from Karelin.
Karelin cracks Force with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karelin tests Force's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Force pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karelin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Force with a body shot.
Force moves away from the strike by Karelin.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Force pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Force does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Karelin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Force steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Force tries to clinch but Karelin is having none of it.
Force stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Force wants it to stay on the feet.
Mase Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
Force takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Force throws a shot from downtown. Karelin moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Karelin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Karelin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Force. Force circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karelin looks to land a left hand but Force moved out of range nicely.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Karelin staying out of range there.
Force drops his hands momentarily and Karelin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Force takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karelin moves out of range as Force strikes.
Force throws a head kick that misses.
Karelin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karelin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Force does it's job there.#CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Karelin's cut even more.
A jab from Karelin misses.
Force looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Karelin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Force circles away.
Force wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Force in his tracks. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Force does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin misses with a straight left.
Force connects with a looping right hand.
Force throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Karelin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karelin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Force preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karelin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karelin trying to control but Force is working from the bottom.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin passes Force's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karelin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Force with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vitaly Karelin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Force is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Karelin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karelin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karelin throwing shots but Force is blocking nicely.
Force keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karelin wants to control but Force is keeping him busy.
Force blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Force keeps working.
Force avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karelin.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Force keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Force misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Force throws a big shot that misses.
Karelin lands with a good body shot.
Karelin slips a straight right by Force.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Force shows good takedown defense.
Force swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karelin slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karelin is defended easily by Force.
Mase Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target.
Karelin looks to land a right hand but Force moved out of range.
Force misses with a looping left.
Karelin lands a slapping body shot.
Karelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelin.
Force throwing a counter right hand but Karelin manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Karelin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Karelin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karelin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Force throws the left hand but Karelin avoids the punch easily.
Force misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Karelin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Force did well to prevent Karelin getting side control.
Force is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
Force blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Force has hold of Karelin's hands but Karelin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karelin throws a strike but Force avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving. #T1#
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Force works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Karelin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Force keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Karelin working some strikes from top position.
Karelin trying to control but Force is working from the bottom.
Karelin 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. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Force looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Force fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karelin cracks Force with a good jab.
Karelin connects with a body shot.
Force tries to close the distance and clinch but Karelin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Force tries to avoid it but Karelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Force to the ground. Force escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Force on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Karelin blocks a head kick by Force.
Force takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karelin lands with an uppercut that bounces Force off the cage and back into range.
Force cracks Karelin with a good jab.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karelin cracks a nice hook into Force's ribs.
Force looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Karelin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Force doesn't seem phased though.
Force jabs at Karelin's body.
Force pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Force throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Force displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karelin.
Karelin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Force drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Force finds it's way through Karelin's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Force drops his hands momentarily and Karelin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Force connects with a right hand. Karelin shakes it off.#CUT#
The cut above Vitaly Karelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karelin keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Karelin.
Force tries to clinch up.
Karelin shoots for a double leg takedown but Force sprawls well. He's pushed Karelin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mase Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
Force throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Karelin misses with a right hand
and Force counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Force throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Vitaly Karelin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Force wants to clinch.
Karelin cracks Force with a good jab.
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Force breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin staying out of range there.
Karelin slips under a jab from Force.
Karelin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Force looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Force thuds his right hand into Karelin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karelin throws a lazy uppercut
and Force counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Karelin throws a good cross that connects.
Karelin tries to move into range but Force moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karelin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Force.
Karelin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karelin swings for the body but Force moves out of range.
Karelin misses with a hook to the body
and Force counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Karelin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Force's half guard.
Karelin lands strikes from half guard.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Force does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin throwing shots but Force is blocking nicely.
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mase Force has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Force defending well though.
Force keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Force defending well though.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vitaly Karelin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karelin in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Force.
Karelin scores with a nice head shot.
Karelin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Force at a distance.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Force counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karelin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karelin cracks Force with a good jab.
Force throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Karelin slips a jab from Force.
Force takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Force lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karelin at a distance.
Karelin wants to clinch.#T4#
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Karelin punishes Force's body with a nice straight punch.
Karelin misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Force scores with a sloppy right hand. Karelin should have avoided that one. #CUT#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A big left from Force misses.
Force displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karelin.
Mase Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
Force scores with a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vitaly Karelin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mase Force!
Mase Force is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Mase Force made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: KT Khaos 1     
Date:   Aug 09, 2017
#R1##KD#
Karelin closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Dux crashing to the mat! Dux uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Karelin scores with a body shot.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin avoids the body shot from Dux.
Dux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dux drops his guard momentarily, allowing Karelin to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Dux! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Karelin takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vitaly Karelin!

 

Event: KOFC 59 - Obama vs Out     
Date:   Aug 02, 2017
#R1#
Sarducci cracks Karelin with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karelin.
Sarducci misses with a straight right.
Sarducci throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karelin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sarducci sprawls and moves away.
Sarducci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Karelin lands a lovely overhand right.
Sarducci throws a lazy right hand but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karelin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sarducci counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarducci throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sarducci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin shoots in for a double leg but Sarducci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarducci lands the left hand.
Sarducci misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karelin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Sarducci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Karelin misses its target.
Karelin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Karelin lands a jab to the nose.
Sarducci misses with a double jab.
Sarducci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karelin scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Sarducci throws out a loose jab but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin slips a jab from Sarducci.
Sarducci takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karelin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarducci swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin defending well as Sarducci loads up on a big left hand.
Sarducci throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarducci throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karelin slips a straight right by Sarducci.
Sarducci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karelin throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sarducci, as that shot connected.
Karelin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Karelin scores with a takedown into Sarducci's guard.
Karelin throws an elbow that misses. Sarducci uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karelin's guard. Nice move by Sarducci!#REVB#
Sarducci must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarducci stands up out of Karelin's guard for a moment - Karelin manages to land a nice upkick.#T2#
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Karelin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sarducci's guard. #REVR#
Karelin stands and throws Sarducci's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Karelin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sarducci is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Karelin working the head with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sarducci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karelin in side control, throwing shots but Sarducci defends.
Karelin lands an elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Guido Sarducci has been cut.
Karelin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sarducci down. #CUT#
That has opened up Guido Sarducci's cut even more.
Sarducci taking punishment in the form of punches. #CUT#
The cut above Guido Sarducci's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Karelin throws a strike aimed at the side of Sarducci's head but Sarducci avoids it well.
Karelin throws an elbow but Sarducci slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sarducci is letting Karelin control him for a moment.
Karelin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sarducci some visible discomfort. #CUT#
Guido Sarducci's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Guido Sarducci's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vitaly Karelin!

 

Event: Midget KT Tourney Finals     
Date:   Jul 19, 2017
#R1#
Shreve Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karelin.
Karelin walks into a straight right hand from Shreve Jr.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Karelin takes one on the button.
Shreve Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Shreve Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karelin avoids the body shot from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Shreve Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karelin counters with a right hand to the body.
Shreve Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karelin throws the left hand but Shreve Jr avoids the punch easily.
Karelin misses with a hook. Shreve Jr ducked under it nicely.
Shreve Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karelin blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shreve Jr. Karelin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shreve Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shreve Jr lands a jab to the head.
Shreve Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Karelin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karelin misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Shreve Jr.
Karelin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shreve Jr.
A jab lands there for Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr digs a good hook to Karelin's body.
Shreve Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karelin lands an overhand right.
Shreve Jr scores with a leg kick.
Karelin blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Karelin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karelin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karelin throws a jab when Shreve Jr was well out of range.
Shreve Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karelin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shreve Jr.
Karelin's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karelin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shreve Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Karelin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shreve Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Shreve Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karelin will feel that in the morning.
Karelin misses with a body shot
and Shreve Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Karelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shreve Jr.
Karelin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shreve Jr lands a nice hook to Karelin's body. Karelin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shreve Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shreve Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karelin checks a low kick from Shreve Jr.
A shot to the body from Karelin misses
and Shreve Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karelin misses with a lunging right hand
and Shreve Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shreve Jr missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karelin looks to throw the jab but Shreve Jr is out of range.
That kick from Shreve Jr tenderised Karelin's leg. Karelin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shreve Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shreve Jr throws a hook but Karelin avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shreve Jr avoids the body shot from Karelin.
Shreve Jr slips a straight right by Karelin.
Shreve Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shreve Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Shreve Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Karelin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karelin throws a body punch but Shreve Jr moves out of range.
Karelin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shreve Jr. Shreve Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shreve Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shreve Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shreve Jr cracks Karelin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karelin catches Shreve Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shreve Jr scores with a hook to the body. Karelin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Shreve Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Shreve Jr tenderised Karelin's leg. Karelin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shreve Jr avoids the body shot from Karelin.
Karelin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shreve Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Karelin staying out of range there.
Shreve Jr lands with a cross.
Shreve Jr misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin swings for the body but Shreve Jr moves out of range.
Shreve Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shreve Jr clobbers Karelin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shreve Jr cracks the inside of Karelin's front leg. #T1#
Shreve Jr cracks Karelin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shreve Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelin.
Karelin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karelin blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Karelin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shreve Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karelin will feel that in the morning.
Shreve Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
Karelin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shreve Jr. That's going to slow Karelin down.
Shreve Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shreve Jr. Karelin shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Karelin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shreve Jr feints a jab promting Karelin to slip. Shreve Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karelin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Karelin's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shreve Jr.
Karelin swings for the body but Shreve Jr moves out of range. #T2#
Shreve Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karelin on the side of the head.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Shreve Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karelin takes a swing at Shreve Jr's ribcage but misses.
Shreve Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shreve Jr wants to land a leg kick but Karelin is out of range.
Shreve Jr lands a body shot.
Shreve Jr missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shreve Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karelin.
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Shreve Jr slips the punch.
Shreve Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shreve Jr scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shreve Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shreve Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shreve Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Karelin misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Shreve Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Karelin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karelin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shreve Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karelin.
Shreve Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Shreve Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Karelin. Karelin maintains the clinch.
Shreve Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karelin has a couple of punches blocked by Shreve Jr.
Karelin working aggressively here.
Shreve Jr blocking some punches.
Larry Shreve Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shreve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Shreve Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shreve Jr works on Karelin's body with a couple of short punches.
Shreve Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Karelin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karelin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shreve Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Shreve Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karelin.
A right handed body shot lands from Karelin.
Shreve Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr blocking some punches.
Shreve Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karelin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karelin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karelin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karelin has a couple of punches blocked by Shreve Jr.
Karelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karelin lands with a short shot to the head.
Karelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karelin scores with a shot to the side of Shreve Jr's head.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karelin has a couple of punches blocked by Shreve Jr.
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Shreve Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shreve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Karelin working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaly Karelin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shreve Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Shreve Jr!

Larry Shreve Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Midget KT Tourney Rd 3     
Date:   Jun 28, 2017
#R1#
Karelin moves away from the strike by Diehard.
Diehard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karelin.
The crowd cheers as Diehard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karelin doesn't seem phased though.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Diehard connects with a looping right hand.
Diehard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karelin's hands.
Diehard throws a shot to the body.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
Karelin takes a swing at Diehard's ribcage but misses.
Karelin avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karelin! But no joy.
Karelin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karelin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diehard under the eye.
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Diehard moves away and avoids it.
Karelin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been hearing reports that Diehard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diehard lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diehard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diehard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Diehard is just out of range.
Karelin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Nice body punch from Diehard.
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Diehard slips the punch.
Karelin misses with a hook.
Diehard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karelin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diehard scrambles back to his feet.
Diehard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karelins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karelin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diehard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diehard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Karelin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diehard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karelin's head backwards.
Diehard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karelin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diehard cracks Karelin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Diehard misses the target.
Diehard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diehard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Karelin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diehard.
Diehard takes one to the side of the head.
Karelin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diehard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diehard misses the jab.
Karelin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diehard.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diehard manages to avoid it.
Diehard throwing a counter right hand but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Diehard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karelin was well out of range. Poor timing from Diehard.
Diehard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Diehard misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
A jab from Karelin misses.
A jab from Diehard misses.
Diehard lands a head shot.
Diehard avoids the body shot from Karelin.
Karelin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karelin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diehard sets himself, and Karelin steps forward looking for the clinch! Diehard avoids it this time.
Diehard throws a lazy uppercut
and Karelin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diehard connects with a body shot.
A jab from Diehard misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Diehard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Karelin misses with a straight right.
Diehard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karelin misses with a looping right.
Diehard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karelin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karelin throws the left hand but Diehard avoids the punch easily.
Diehard looks to throw the jab but Karelin is out of range.
Karelin slips a jab from Diehard.
Diehard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karelin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diehard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
A telegraphed right hand from Diehard misses the target.
Diehard throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard scores with a hook to the body. Karelin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diehard. Karelin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diehard.
Karelin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Diehard does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Diehard misses with a body shot.
Karelin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karelin fails to land with a series of punches.
Diehard is looking to clinch.
Diehard misses with a body shot
and Karelin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karelin looks to land a left hand but Diehard moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Diehard misses its intended target.
Karelin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karelin misses with a hook.
Karelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruce Diehard is winning the standup battle so far.
Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diehard to score with a decent uppercut.
Diehard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karelin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Diehard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin prevents a body shot from Diehard.
Diehard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karelins head.
Karelin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karelin misses with some punches.
Diehard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Karelin blocks an uppercut.
Diehard tries to work over Karelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karelin misses with the head strike.
Karelin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diehard lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Karelin fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Karelin.
Diehard can't find room to land a body shot as Karelin controls the action.
Diehard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Diehard controls the action.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Diehard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diehard misses with a body shot.
Bruce Diehard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karelin misses with a body shot.
Diehard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diehard scores with a nice right hand.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
Karelin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diehard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diehard misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Diehard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin takes one to the side of the head.
Karelin throws a lazy right hand but Diehard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diehard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
Diehard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karelin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diehard misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin misses with a straight right.
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Karelin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karelin defending well as Diehard loads up on a big left hand.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Karelin walks into a left hand.
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Karelin moved out of range nicely.
Karelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diehard moves away.
Karelin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diehard throws a body punch but Karelin moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Karelin misses.
Diehard avoids the body shot from Karelin.
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Diehard moves away and avoids it.
Karelin lands with an overhand left.
Karelin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karelin! But no joy.
Diehard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karelin looks to throw the jab but Diehard is out of range.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin moves out of range as Diehard strikes.
Diehard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karelin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diehard swats away the attempt to clinch by Karelin.
Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Karelin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diehard lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Karelin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karelin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Diehard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diehard.
Karelin takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for Diehard.
Diehard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karelin misses with an uppercut.
Diehard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diehard throws a shot from downtown. Karelin moves away and avoids it.
Karelin slips a jab from Diehard.
Diehard lands the left hand.
Diehard dips to his left and cracks Karelin with an uppercut!
Diehard misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diehard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karelin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Diehard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diehard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Diehard!

A victorious Bruce Diehard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Midget KT Tourney Rd 2     
Date:   Jun 07, 2017
#R1#
Obama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karelin's calf.
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karelin misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Obama.
Karelin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karelin checks a low kick from Obama.
Karelin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama slips under a jab.
Karelin throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
A big left from Obama misses.
Karelin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Karelin moved out of range nicely.
Obama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obama lands a leg kick that knocks Karelin off balance momentarily.
Obama's coach down at Phoenix Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Obama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karelin throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Obama moves away from the strike by Karelin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Karelin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Karelin swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karelin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Obama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Karelin throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Karelin sets himself, and Obama steps forward looking for the clinch! Karelin avoids it this time.
Obama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obama catches Karelin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Obama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karelin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T2#
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin blocks a low kick nicely.
Obama lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin throws a big shot that misses.
Obama lands with a straight right. Karelin didn't see that one coming.
Karelin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obama. That's going to slow Karelin down.
Obama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Karelin slips the punch.
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama connects with a single shot there.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karelin misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Karelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Obama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karelin throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karelin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obama.
Obama lands with an overhand left.
Karelin lands a right hook to the body.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karelin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama avoids the body shot from Karelin.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obama is looking to clinch but Karelin is avoiding it.
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Karelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karelin.
Obama moves away from the strike by Karelin.
Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karelin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama is looking to slow Karelin down with leg kicks. #T1#
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
Karelin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obama lands a really nice looking cross but Karelin seems unphased.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Obama fakes the leg kick and cracks Karelin in the body.
Karelin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Obama misses with a few strikes there.
Karelin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obama swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karelin has time to react.
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Obama does it's job there.
Karelin throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obama is looking to slow Karelin down with leg kicks.
Obama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karelin doesn't seem bothered though.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karelin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Obama moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama wants to clinch.
Obama lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karelin tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karelin catches Obama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Obama scores with the left hand. Karelin knows he should have avoided that one.
Karelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karelin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Karelin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Obama.
Karelin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karelin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karelin on the side of the head.
Karelin drops his hands momentarily and Obama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama connects with the punch.#T1#
Obama lands with a straight right. Karelin didn't see that one coming.
Karelin misses the jab.
Karelin scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Obama.
Karelin is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
Karelin misses with a looping left.
Karelin swings widly with a right hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama scores with the left hand. Karelin knows he should have avoided that one.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obama lands a slapping body shot.
Obama moves out of range as Karelin strikes.
A big right from Karelin misses.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Obama connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Obama.
Obama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karelin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obama counters with a left and a right that stings Karelin.
Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Obama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karelin swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karelin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karelin if he has to take too many more of those.
Karelin throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Karelin.
Karelin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Obama works Karelin's body with a nice hook.
Karelin misses with a body punch
and Obama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karelin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Karelin throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a low kick, right behind Karelin 's knee.
Karelin throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut.
Karelin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obama lands a glancing blow to the side of Karelin's head.
Obama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obama 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!

A victorious Russian Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: KOFC 47 - Karelin vs Obama 3     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Karelin shoots and misses
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karelin. That did some damage!
Karelin misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Karelin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Karelin misses with a kick to the body.
Obama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Obama.
Obama throws a head kick that Karelin semi-blocks.
Nice cross by Obama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Karelin sizes up Obama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Obama.#T1#
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
Karelin swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Karelin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obama connects with a solid leg kick.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin misses with a few strikes there.
Obama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Karelin misses
and Obama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karelin's knee momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Obama!
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karelin 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.
A head kick by Karelin misses
and Obama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Obama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obama, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Obama lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Good exchange - Obama coming out on top.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Obama scores with a jab.
Obama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karelin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obama under the eye.
Obama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Jeez, Vitaly Karelin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vitaly Karelin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Russian Obama!
Russian Obama is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Russian Obama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: KOFC 45 - Obama vs Karelin 2     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Karelin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obama.
Obama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karelin.
Obama misses with a hook.
Karelin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
Karelin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karelin throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Obama throws a right hand that Karelin ducks under and follows up with a left that Karelin also avoids with ease.
Karelin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama connects with a right hand. Karelin shakes it off.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Karelin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Karelin throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karelin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karelin misses with a takedown
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Obama misses.
Obama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Karelin moves into range and clinches up with Obama.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Karelin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Karelin gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Karelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Karelin throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Karelin scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Karelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karelin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Karelin.
Obama gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karelin avoiding damage.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Obama. #T3#
Obama tries to break free but Karelin pushes him back against the cage.
Karelin lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Obama. #CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Karelin's cut even more.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Karelin.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Karelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karelin stalling the fight.
Karelin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Obama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Karelin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama blocking some punches. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Karelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karelin is struggling to control the position.
Karelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin is trying to drag Obama to the mat but Obama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Russian Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
Karelin working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Karelin misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
Karelin lands a jab to Obama's midsection.
Obama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obama wants it to stay on the feet.
Karelin scores with a shot to the body.
Karelin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karelin shoots in but no luck this time.
Obama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karelin doesn't seem bothered though.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin lands with a hook. Obama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karelin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Karelin feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Obama walks into a jab.
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
Russian Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karelin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Karelin scores with a shot to the body.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Russian Obama's cut is getting worse.
Karelin lands an overhand right.
Karelin moves out of range of the body kick.
Obama throws a hook but Karelin blocks it.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karelin. #T2#
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Karelin cracks Obama with a big right hand and Obama goes down!#ROC2#
Obama is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Oh Obama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karelin loads up on a big left hand. Obama felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Karelin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Obama can't hide his disappointment, as Karelin celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin is the new super heavyweight champion!

 

Event: KOFC 44 - Karelin vs Sionis     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Karelin throws a big shot that misses.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karelin slips under a jab from Sionis.
A left lands for Sionis.#CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Sionis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karelin looks for a takedown but Sionis sprawls well.
Sionis misses with a hook #TD#
and Karelin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Karelin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Nice strikes from Karelin there.
Ground and pound from Karelin. #CUT#
That has opened up Roman Sionis's cut even more.
Sionis trying to control from the bottom.
Sionis is looking to improve his position.
Karelin winds up and cracks Sionis with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Sionis tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Sionis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sionis wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sionis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sionis managing to control the position.
Sionis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Phoenix Fight Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sionis is trying to keep Karelin in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sionis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses.
Sionis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sionis seems keen to control Karelin's posture.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Sionis is keeping the position.
Karelin postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sionis. Karelin shrugs it off though.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Nice body punch from Karelin.
Karelin dives in for a single leg takedown but Sionis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karelin misses with a jab to the body
and Sionis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sionis jabs Karelin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karelin shoots in and drives through. Sionis sprawls well.
Sionis feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sionis throws a head kick that misses.
Karelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sionis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sionis misses with a kick to the body.
Karelin shoots in and drives through. Sionis sprawls well.
Karelin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karelin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sionis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sionis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Sionis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sionis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sionis lands a nice shot to the body.
Karelin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Karelin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sionis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karelin misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Sionis as Karelin shoots in.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Sionis circles away easily
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Sionis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sionis lands a nice looking body shot.
Karelin moves forwards but Sionis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Sionis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Donk. Sionis catches Karelin right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Sionis as he connects with a hook.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sionis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karelin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sionis.
A lazy left from Sionis finds it's target.
Karelin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karelin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karelin there as he acknowledges the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sionis.
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sionis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karelin shoots for a takedown but Sionis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sionis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karelin 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karelin is defended easily by Sionis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
That kick from Sionis tenderised Karelin's leg. Karelin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karelin darts in looking for a takedown but Sionis gets double underhooks and turns Karelin into the cage.
Sionis throws a hook but Karelin blocks it.
Karelin misses with a two punch combination.
Karelin misses with a lunging right hand
and Sionis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sionis throws a right and a left that Karelin avoids nicely.
Sionis scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sionis.
Sionis misses with a wild body shot.
Karelin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roman Sionis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Karelin misses with a body shot
and Sionis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Sionis lands a leg kick that knocks Karelin off balance momentarily.
Karelin blocks a jab.
Karelin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sionis counters with a leg kick.
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!
Sionis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
The cut above Roman Sionis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sionis ducks right into an uppercut from Karelin.
Karelin defending well as Sionis loads up on a big left hand.
Karelin feinted with a counter takedown.
Karelin misses with an uppercut
and Sionis counters with an outside leg kick.
Karelin misses with a right hand
and Sionis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sionis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Karelin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sionis's half guard.
Sionis pushes Karelin off but Karelin dives into side control. #T3#
Karelin trying to control the position but Sionis is working away.
You can see the frustration on Sionis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karelin throws a strike aimed at the side of Sionis's head but Sionis avoids it well.
Sionis defending against the ground and pound.
Sionis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sionis is looking to reverse the position.
Vitaly Karelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Karelin working the ground and pound but Sionis is defending the strikes.
Sionis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sionis tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sionis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karelin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Sionis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vitaly Karelin!
The defeated Roman Sionis had this to say: 'My Achilles heel. My kryptonite. Damn you Heart Breaker!'.

 

Event: KOFC 42 - Karelin vs Brandao     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Brandao clobbers Karelin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses
and Brandao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandao scores with a shot to the body.
Brandao throws a leg kick #TD#
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brandao!
Brandao bucks up and tries to throw Karelin off but instead Karelin has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brandao trying to control the hands but Karelin won't let him.
Brandao is covering up but some of the strikes from Karelin are getting through and doing damage.
Brandao trying to get back to his feet but Karelin is in full control for now.
Karelin is hanging on to Brandao's back as he tries to escape. #T1#
Brandao is trying to get back to his feet but Karelin has full control of the position and if anything, Brandao has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brandao grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandao tries to break free.
Brandao covering up well and avoiding damage.
Karelin misses with a punch to the head.
Karelin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Karelin wants to control but Brandao is keeping busy.#ES2#
Karelin has his opponent's back but Brandao is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Karelin.
A bone on bone clash there as Karelin blocks the leg kick.
Karelin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karelin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brandao takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Karelin doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Brandao to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karelin. That did some damage!
We've been hearing reports that Karelin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brandao lands a head kick. Karelin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
Brandao throws a head kick but Karelin moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Karelin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Karelin circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Karelin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him. #TD#
Karelin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Brandao has his feet on Karelin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandao throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Karelin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Brandao is rocked!#T3#
Karelin checks a leg kick.
Karelin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Brandao looks up at the clock. Bad move! Karelin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brandao. Karelin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Diego Brandao spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck you ref, audience, and everyone else. I hate everyone, you all suck'.

 

Event: KOFC 39 - Karelin vs Obama     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1#
Karelin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karelin looks for a takedown but Obama sprawls well.
Karelin looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama throws a hook but Karelin avoids it easily.
Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama throws a right hand that Karelin ducks under and follows up with a left that Karelin also avoids with ease.#TD#
Karelin gets a takedown into half guard.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Obama manages to get to full guard.
Karelin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Karelin postures up in Obama's guard and throws a big left but Obama blocks it.
Karelin with a nice head shot there.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Obama blocks nicely.
Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obama has his hands on Karelin's head, controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Obama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Obama is continuing to stall.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Obama blocks nicely.
Karelin trying to move into half guard but instead Obama has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Karelin controlling Obama's posture. #T3#
Karelin tries to strike from the bottom.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Obama controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karelin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Obama is now in half guard.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karelin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Obama content just to control the position here.
Obama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karelin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obama content just to control the position here.
Karelin tries to hold on but Obama pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Russian Obama will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Karelin cracks Obama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karelin looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Karelin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karelin somewhat.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama lands a nice looking body kick.
Obama swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Karelin misses.
Karelin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Karelin counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Obama swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karelin throws out a powerful jab.
Karelin misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Obama connects with a crisp jab.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin staying out of range there.
Karelin throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Karelin.#T2#
Karelin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karelin.
Karelin misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karelin scores with a hook to the body. Obama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karelin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Karelin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obama keeps working.
Karelin throws a strike but Obama avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obama is on top in guard. #REVB#
Obama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Obama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Obama stalling.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Obama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Karelin is trying to control but Obama manages to pass to mount!
Karelin is trying desperately to improve position.
Karelin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Karelin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin tries to hold on but Obama pushes him away.
Obama controlling the pace for now.
Karelin is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Russian Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Karelin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Karelin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Obama misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Karelin counters by clinching up.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Karelin presses Obama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karelin looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
Karelin working aggressively here.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Karelin's head.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Obama gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karelin.
Obama prevents a body shot from Karelin.
A head punch on the inside from Karelin fails to land.
Karelin looking for a takedown. #T2#
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Karelin struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Obama.
A short left from Obama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Karelin controls the action. #TD#
Obama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karelin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Obama to the mat. Obama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Obama has wrist control.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Obama is retaining full guard. #T3#
Karelin trying to move into half guard but instead Obama has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Obama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Russian Obama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Karelin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karelin working a defensive guard but Obama passes into half guard.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Obama has control of the leg.
Karelin trying to hold on to Obama's head to control him but Obama postures up.
Karelin moves into full guard.
Karelin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
That's time! Karelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karelin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karelin thinking.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karelin.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Obama takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Karelin goes for a double leg but Obama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obama continues to drive forward.
Karelin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Karelin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama misses with a body kick.
Karelin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obama throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Karelin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obama.
Karelin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obama avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Obama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Obama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karelin rather than just go for the knockout.
Obama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karelin misses with a straight right.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karelin misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karelin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obama is fending him off so far but Karelin persists. Nope, Obama circles away and we're back to standing.
Obama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Karelin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Karelin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Karelin looking to score a takedown here. Obama is defending well but Karelin drives through and ends up in Obama's guard.
Obama is adopting a defensive guard.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karelin content to stall in guard here.
Obama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karelin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Karelin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Karelin trying to strike off his back.
Obama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Obama controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obama as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Obama misses.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Karelin throws a poor cross that misses
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Karelin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karelin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karelin scrambles back to his feet.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Karelin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin darts in looking for a takedown but Obama gets double underhooks and turns Karelin into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Obama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Obama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karelin in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obama.
Karelin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Karelin misses with a lunging right hand
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karelin lands a body shot.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama throws a lazy uppercut
and Karelin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karelin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Karelin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Obama manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Karelin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama presses Karelin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Karelin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Karelin fails to land.
Karelin lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards. #CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karelin has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Obama blocking some punches.
Karelin misses with some punches.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obama stops a takedown attempt from Karelin.
Obama blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Obama pushes Karelin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Karelin's head. #T4#
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Karelin lands with a right to the head.
Karelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karelin.
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Karelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Karelin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russian Obama.
Well Obama 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!

Russian Obama is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Russian Obama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: KOFC 36 - Leonidas vs Karelin     
Date:   Mar 29, 2017
#R1#
Leonidas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karelin pinned against the cage. Karelin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leonidas throws a body punch but Karelin moves out of range.
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Karelin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leonidas's guard.
Leonidas controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself.
Karelin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonidas looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonidas, not yet. #SUB#
Leonidas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karelin is aware though and is defending well.
Leonidas controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karelin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leonidas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Karelin preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Karelin passes Leonidas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leonidas wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karelin working his ground and pound in the gym.
Karelin trying to control from half guard but Leonidas is working away.
Karelin winds up and cracks Leonidas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Leonidas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Leonidas wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Karelin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leonidas is trying to control but can't.
Leonidas gets back to full guard.
Karelin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leonidas's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karelin is working Leonidas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karelin distracts Leonidas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karelin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Leonidas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karelin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leonidas controlling the position.#T3#
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin stands up over Leonidas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karelin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonidas's head.
Leonidas pulls Karelin in close to prevent any damage.
Karelin cracks Leonidas with a solid left hand.
Leonidas working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Leonidas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karelin defends well.
Karelin won't allow Leonidas to get back to his feet. #T4#
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Leonidas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leonidas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Leonidas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leonidas looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonidas, not yet.
Karelin distracts Leonidas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leonidas looking to control.
Karelin landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Zeus Leonidas has been cut.#SUB#
Leonidas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Leonidas'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#
Leonidas looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
Karelin defending well as Leonidas loads up on a big left hand.
Karelin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karelin throws a big shot that misses.
Karelin scores with a nice right hand.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonidas throws a body punch but Karelin moves out of range.
Leonidas is looking to wear down Karelin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leonidas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karelin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonidas misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Leonidas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonidas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonidas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karelin counters with a straight right hand.
Leonidas throws a poor cross that misses
and Karelin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Karelin jabs Leonidas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leonidas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karelin at a distance.
Leonidas takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Karelin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Leonidas slips the punch.
Karelin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonidas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karelin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonidas takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Leonidas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karelin misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Leonidas shoots in for a takedown but Karelin shows good takedown defense.
Leonidas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leonidas with a body shot.
Leonidas lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonidas's waist but Leonidas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karelin off to one side.
Zeus Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karelin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leonidas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonidas scores with a nice strike.
Leonidas swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Leonidas misses the shot to the body.
Karelin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonidas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karelin scrambles back to his feet.
Leonidas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karelin on the side of the head.
Karelin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leonidas in his tracks. #T3#
Leonidas connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Karelin lands a jab to the nose.
Zeus Leonidas is winning the standup battle so far.
Karelin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karelin digs a good body shot into Leonidas's ribs.
Leonidas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karelin.
Leonidas misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Karelin counters with a single leg into guard. Leonidas didn't expect that. #SUB#
Leonidas working for a triangle but Karelin defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leonidas is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Leonidas tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Karelin is pulling down on Leonidas's head. It's preventing any offense from Leonidas, at least for the moment.
Leonidas looking to sit in guard and control but Karelin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Karelin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karelin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karelin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leonidas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leonidas wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vitaly Karelin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Karelin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leonidass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karelin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leonidas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Leonidas.
Karelin leaves Leonidas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Leonidas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin blocks a jab.
Leonidas throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Karelin counters with a single leg into guard. Leonidas didn't expect that.
Leonidas is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Leonidas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karelin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karelin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Leonidas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leonidas pulls Karelin in close to his closed guard and prevents Karelin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karelin works over Leonidas with some ground and pound from guard.
Karelin connects with a couple of short punches.
Karelin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leonidas's head.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin postures up.
Karelin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leonidas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Vitaly Karelin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karelin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karelin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Leonidas's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin is the new super heavyweight champion!

 

Event: Highland Games 214     
Date:   Oct 13, 2016
#R1#
Force lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Karelin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Force throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Force takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Force pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karelin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karelin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Force back to the cage. Karelin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Force scores with a nice right hand.
Karelin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Force.
Karelin slips under a jab.
A left lands for Force.
We've been hearing reports that Karelin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big right from Force misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Force misses with a hook.
Karelin throws a series of punches but Force avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Force misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Force there.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Force throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Karelin counters with a shoot takedown. Force fights it but they end up in guard.
Karelin forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Force blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Karelin prevents Force from improving his position.
Karelin thows a huge punch but Force dodges it nicely. #T2#
Force gets back to full guard.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Force.
Karelin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karelin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karelin postures up in Force's guard and throws a big left but Force blocks it. #T3#
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karelin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Force might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Force closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Force tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage.
Karelin blocking some punches.
Karelin misses with some punches.
Karelin lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karelin. #T4#
Force lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Force scores with a hook to the body.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Force working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force lands a hook that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Force lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Force.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Force scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Force lands a shot to the body.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Force gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mase Force dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin'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#
A jab lands there for Force.
Mase Force seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karelin keeps the fight on the outside.
Force tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karelin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD2#
Force sends Karelin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Force is motioning to the referee to let Karelin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A slow jab from Force misses its intended target.
Force throws the left hand but Karelin avoids the punch easily.
Force takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Karelin throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Force sends Karelin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Force is motioning to the referee to let Karelin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
Jeez, Vitaly Karelin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vitaly Karelin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mase Force! Mase Force retains his heavyweight title!
Mase Force seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Highland Games 209     
Date:   Sep 26, 2016
#R1#
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Nube misses with a hook #TD#
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nube!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nube can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nube regains half guard there - taking advantage of Karelin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Karelin lands with a punch from half guard.
Nube is trying to stand back up but Karelin is controlling him
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nube does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karelin lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Karelin wants to control but Nube is keeping him busy.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nube does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nube avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karelin.
Nube avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karelin.
Karelin trying to control from half guard but Nube is working away.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karelin 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karelin slows the pace down in half guard.
Karelin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nube really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nube does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nube is trying to stand up here but Karelin is controlling him well.
Nube tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin thows a huge punch but Nube dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Karelin 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#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karelin checks a leg kick.
Karelin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nube misses with a left hand #TD#
and Karelin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karelin.
Nube utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nube is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karelin is controlling him.
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nube is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin trying to control but Nube is working from the bottom.
Karelin landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Karelin wants to control from the top but Nube keeps moving.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Nube keeps moving.
Nube is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Nube looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Nube blocks nicely.
Karelin trying to control but Nube is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nube misses with a straight left.
Nube tries to clinch but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nube misses with a straight left.
Karelin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Karelin blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Karelin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Karelin lands a nice shot to the body.
Davy Nube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karelin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nube cracks Karelin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nube misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karelin.
Nube cracks Karelin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nube punishes Karelin's body with a nice straight punch.
Nube ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.
Karelin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nube.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nube as he avoids it easily.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Nube counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nube can do to turn this around?#T1#
Karelin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nube.
A swing and a miss from Nube.
Nube connects with a body shot.
Nube thuds a left hand into Karelin's body.#TD#
Karelin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nube was covering up waiting for the punch and Karelin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nube has control of Karelin's left arm, preventing Karelin from doing any damage.
Nube preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Karelin lands a couple of digs.
Karelin landing with the ground and pound.
Karelin postures up in Nube's guard and throws a big left but Nube blocks it.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nube is keeping the position for now.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Nube has wrist control.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin distracts Nube with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nube is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davy Nube really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
That's time! Karelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Karelin throws the left hand but Nube avoids the punch easily.
Karelin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nube fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nube misses with an uppercut.
Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nube.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nube manages to avoid it.
Karelin defending well as Nube loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nube scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Davy Nube seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nube throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Nube throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Karelin takes a swing at Nube's ribcage but misses.
Nube throws out a counter right but Karelin avoids it with no problem.
Nube waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karelin.
Nube scores with a nice strike.
Karelin scores with a jab.
Nube 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.
Karelin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nube looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Karelin closes the distance and clinches.
Nube takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Karelin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Karelin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nube.
Karelin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nube with a big uppercut! Nube tries to clinch up but Karelin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nube to the mat! Nube covers up and Karelin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Highland Games 203     
Date:   Sep 04, 2016
#R1#
Karelin swings for the body but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hellmuth Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hellmuth Jr cracks Karelin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Hellmuth Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Phil Hellmuth Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karelin.
Hellmuth Jr throws a body punch but Karelin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Karelin misses.
We've been hearing reports that Karelin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hellmuth Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.#T1#
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Karelin closes the distance and pushes Hellmuth Jr back into the cage.
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hellmuth Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Karelin wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karelin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karelin'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 nice right hand lands inside from Hellmuth Jr. #CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow just above Karelin 's eye.
Karelin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karelin.
Karelin lands a shot to the body.
Karelin pushes Hellmuth Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karelin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin dodges an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Karelin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karelin has a couple of punches blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Karelin takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC#
Karelin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hellmuth Jr stuns Karelin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Karelin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hellmuth Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Karelin is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Hellmuth Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Hellmuth Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
Hellmuth Jr throws out a loose jab but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin attempts a counter takedown but Hellmuth Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Hellmuth Jr jabs Karelin right on the nose. Karelin blinks but takes it well.
Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hellmuth Jr to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
Jeez, Vitaly Karelin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vitaly Karelin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
After the fight, Phil Hellmuth Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Highland Games 180     
Date:   Jun 05, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Karelin clinches with his opponent.
Karelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin is working Ysengrin over against the cage.
Ysengrin lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Ysengrin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Ysengrin is predictable there #TD2#
and Karelin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ysengrin's guard.
Ysengrin looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin being controlled here momentarily.
Ysengrin is trying to keep Karelin in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin has momentary wrist control but Karelin slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Ysengrin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin postures up and lands a big shot to Ysengrin's brow.
Karelin forces his way into half guard.
Karelin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ysengrin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ysengrin tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Karelin. #T2#
Ysengrin taking some punishment here, with Karelin in his half guard. #ROC2#
Ysengrin is rocked!
Karelin throwing shots but Ysengrin is blocking nicely.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ysengrin wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy.
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin trying to control the action but Ysengrin is working from the bottom.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karelin working over Ysengrin with some ground and pound. Ysengrin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karelin working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ysengrin's head.
Ysengrin trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karelin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karelin is looking to advance position but Ysengrin won't allow it.
Karelin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control.
Karelin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ysengrin is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Karelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ysengrin taking some punishment here, with Karelin in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin works his way into side control.
Karelin cracks Ysengrin with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Karelin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ysengrin clobbers Karelin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karelin moves out of range of the strikes.
And Karelin tries to counter it with a takedown but Ysengrin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dave Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ysengrin with a jab.
Ysengrin throws a series of punches but Karelin moves out of range.
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ysengrin throws a looping overhand right but Karelin ducks down to avoid it.
Ysengrin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ysengrin throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Karelin shoots in looking for a takedown but Ysengrin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karelin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ysengrin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Karelin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ysengrin sprawls well. He's pushed Karelin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ysengrin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karelin misses with an uppercut. Ysengrin saw that one coming.
Karelin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ysengrin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Karelin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ysengrin did well to prevent Karelin getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karelin lands a nice short elbow.
Ysengrin trying to hold on to Karelin's head to control him but Karelin postures up.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karelin slips a nice elbow through Ysengrin's hands, connecting with Ysengrin's forehead.
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karelin throwing shots but Ysengrin is blocking nicely.
Karelin uses his free foot to push down on Ysengrin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ysengrin.
Karelin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Ysengrin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Ysengrin is squirming around, avoiding Karelin's attempts to control the action.
Ysengrin seems to have got his legs back now.
Karelin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karelin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Karelin! Ysengrin is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Dave Ysengrin had this to say: 'Lads, lets gang rape this poor scum. No one cheap shots me and gets away with it.'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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