Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 102 Alzheimer v McLaughlin
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
River looks to land a combination but Karjalainen avoids it well.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
River manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Karjalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River takes one on the button.#T1#
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Karjalainen is looking to counter the offense by River and move into the clinch.
River jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Karjalainen moves into the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karjalainen is trying to stall.
Karjalainen landing knees to the body.
Karjalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Karjalainen fails to land. #BC#
Karjalainen breaks from the clinch.
Karjalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Karjalainen misses with a straight left. #CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River takes a shot to the head.
River lands a left hand.
River tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from River.
River works on Karjalainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Karjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
River dodges an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
I was talking to Karjalainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3##BC#
Karjalainen breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
River rushes Karjalainen and presses him up against the cage.
Karjalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Karjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karjalainen thuds a left hand into River's body.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Karjalainen is just out of range.
Karjalainen throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Karjalainen moves out of range easily. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Karjalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from River misses.
River thuds a left hand into Karjalainen's body.
Karjalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River sizes up Karjalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Karjalainen.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Karjalainen tries to tie him up.
River tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karjalainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River tries to clinch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
River looks to land a body kick but Karjalainen moved away.
River tries to clinch up.
It looked like Karjalainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from River misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen walks into a straight right hand from River.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karjalainen throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
A head kick misses from River.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
A combination from Karjalainen does no damage.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karjalainen throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River tries to clinch but Karjalainen is having none of it.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by River.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Karjalainen throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karjalainen momentarily.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Karjalainen is looking for a counter combo.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Karjalainen tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Karjalainen tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karjalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Karjalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Karjalainen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
River rushes Karjalainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
River wants to break the clinch but can't.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from River.
A short left from Karjalainen. #T4#
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from River.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms.
Karjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Karjalainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning River up against the cage.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karjalainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from River.
Karjalainen tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
Karjalainen lands a body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karjalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karjalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karjalainen tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Karjalainen.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karjalainen is looking to counter punch.
Joe River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
River wants to clinch up but Karjalainen keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karjalainen thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
Karjalainen taking a breather.
Karjalainen cracks River with a nice body shot.#T1#
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karjalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Karjalainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karjalainen's hands.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a lazy head kick
and Karjalainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River misses with a straight left.
Karjalainen throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
River forces Karjalainen back against the cage and clinches.
Karjalainen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karjalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River jabs at Karjalainen's body.
Joe River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River scores with a hook to the body. Karjalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
River throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karjalainen's head.
Karjalainen slips a jab from River.
Karjalainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
River has closed the distance and engaged Karjalainen in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karjalainen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
River lands a nice uppercut.
River misses with a body punch.
River blocking some punches.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
River prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe River!

Event: PFC 95 Wright vs Bosch
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Aziz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aziz.
A slow jab from Aziz misses its intended target.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karjalainen staying out of range there.
Karjalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aziz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aziz looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Aziz avoids it with no problem.
Aziz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aziz misses with a looping right.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karjalainen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aziz blocks a jab.#CL2#
Karjalainen clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Aziz scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Aziz prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aziz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aziz misses with a body punch.
Aziz is looking for a takedown.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the head.
Karjalainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aziz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aziz. #TD#
Karjalainen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aziz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Karjalainen to the mat. Karjalainen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Karjalainen managing to control the position.
Aziz trying to control but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Karjalainen is keeping the position.
Karjalainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Karjalainen keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
Aziz controlling from 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.
Aziz throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karjalainen staying out of range there.
Karjalainen misses with a right hand
and Aziz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aziz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Aziz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karjalainen walks into a jab.
Aziz with a nice cross.
Karjalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aziz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Aziz.
Karjalainen staying out of range there.
Karjalainen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Aziz misses.
Karjalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Aziz.
Aziz punishes Karjalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Aziz lands a head shot.
Aziz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4##CL2#
Karjalainen rushes Aziz and presses him up against the cage.
Karjalainen trying to stall but Aziz improves his position.
Aziz fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aziz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karjalainens head.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Aziz.
A shot in the inside from Aziz.
Aziz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aziz avoids the elbow strike from Karjalainen, against the cage.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Karjalainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aziz can't get the takedown.
Karjalainen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aziz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karjalainen can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aziz avoids it.
Aziz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Karjalainen fails to land.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aziz blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Karjalainen wants to land a leg kick but Aziz is out of range.
The fighters circling - Aziz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aziz lands a jab.
Aziz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aziz swings widly with a right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aziz misses with a looping right.
Aziz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aziz lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Aziz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aziz lands a slapping body shot.
Aziz throws a shot from downtown. Karjalainen moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Aziz throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Aziz throws a series of punches but Karjalainen avoids them all with ease.
Karjalainen wants to counter the offense by Aziz and move into the clinch position.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but Aziz avoids it.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karjalainen misses with a hook. Aziz ducked under it nicely.
Aziz misses the shot to the body.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aziz.
Aziz swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Aziz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Karjalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Aziz digs a good hook to Karjalainen's body.
Aziz swings widly with a right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Aziz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jalaluddin Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
Karjalainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aziz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aziz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range and Aziz settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karjalainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice straight punches there by Aziz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aziz.
Karjalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Aziz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Aziz counter with a right hand.
Aziz loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
Karjalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aziz misses the body punch
and Karjalainen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jab from Aziz.
Aziz with a nice cross.
Aziz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aziz lands with a straight right. Karjalainen didn't see that one coming.
Aziz connects with the punch.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen feints a counter leg kick.
Karjalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
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!
Karjalainen defending well as Aziz loads up on a big left hand.
Karjalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#
Aziz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.
Aziz scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Aziz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aziz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karjalainen.
Aziz seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Aziz clinches up against the cage.
Karjalainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Aziz avoids the damage to the body.
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aziz misses with some punches.
Karjalainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aziz is keeping busy.
Karjalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Aziz.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aziz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karjalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karjalainen is looking to clinch.
Aziz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karjalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aziz throws the left hand but Karjalainen avoids the punch easily.
Karjalainen is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Aziz misses its target.
Aziz works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karjalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aziz.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aziz, as that shot connected. #T1#
Aziz takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Aziz coming out on top.
Aziz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karjalainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aziz.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aziz throws a leg kick that misses.
Aziz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karjalainen momentarily.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aziz.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aziz.
Aziz blocks a jab.
Aziz digs a good hook to Karjalainen's body.
Karjalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Karjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Aziz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karjalainen misses with a leg kick.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aziz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen moves out of range as Aziz strikes.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karjalainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aziz counters with a nice uppercut.
Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Aziz connects with a nice looking jab.
Aziz lands a jab to Karjalainen's midsection.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aziz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aziz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aziz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aziz walks into a left hand.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Aziz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aziz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aziz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aziz throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Aziz throws a shot from downtown. Karjalainen moves away and avoids it.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Aziz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Aziz tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karjalainen moves out of range as Aziz strikes.
Aziz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Aziz moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aziz lands with a hook. Karjalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aziz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aziz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aziz lands a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karjalainen, right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jalaluddin Aziz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aziz, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalaluddin Aziz!
During a confident post fight interview, Jalaluddin Aziz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 90 Andreev vs Wright
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Karjalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Marttinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Marttinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karjalainen defending well though.
Karjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marttinen wants to free his trapped foot but Karjalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karjalainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karjalainen.#T1#
Karjalainen is controlling Marttinen's posture.
Karjalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Marttinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karjalainen is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marttinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marttinen passes into half guard.
Karjalainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marttinen throwing shots but Karjalainen is blocking nicely.
Marttinen trying to mount his opponent but Karjalainen defends it.
Karjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karjalainen manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjalainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marttinen throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Marttinen is fighting to break Karjalainen's control of his arms but Karjalainen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marttinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marttinen throws a good cross that connects.
Marttinen lands a leg kick that knocks Karjalainen off balance momentarily.
Karjalainen throws a low kick, looking for Marttinen's leg but Marttinen calmly moves out of range.
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown but Karjalainen shows good takedown defense.
Karjalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Marttinen should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Marttinen misses with a straight left.
Marttinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karjalainen throws a lazy right hand but Marttinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut. Marttinen saw that one coming.
Marttinen throws a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Marttinen.
Karjalainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marttinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marttinen cracks the inside of Karjalainen's front leg.
Marttinen just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen connects with a looping right hand.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marttinen checks it well.
Marttinen throws out a counter right but Karjalainen avoids it with no problem.
Marttinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marttinen throws a leg kick which misses Karjalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Karjalainen tries to avoid it.
Marttinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Marttinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick from Marttinen misses.
Karjalainen throws a low kick, looking for Marttinen's leg but Marttinen calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Marttinen misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marttinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Karjalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Karjalainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marttinen.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karjalainen misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Marttinen misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Karjalainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marttinen.
Marttinen with a poor takedown
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Marttinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marttinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marttinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marttinen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Karjalainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marttinen's guard.
Karjalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Karjalainen wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving.
Karjalainen cracks Marttinen with a solid left hand.
Karjalainen scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marttinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marttinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karjalainen is looking to advance position but Marttinen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Karjalainen tries to lock up and control but Marttinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Karjalainen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marttinen.
Esko Marttinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Marttinen unloads with some shots from mount but Karjalainen bucks and avoids them well.
Marttinen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Karjalainen tries to hold on but Marttinen postures up.
Karjalainen holds on for dear life, controlling Marttinen's posture momentarily.
Karjalainen is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Marttinen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Karjalainen is bucking up trying to escape but Marttinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Karjalainen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marttinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Karjalainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marttinen thows a huge punch but Karjalainen dodges it nicely.
Marttinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karjalainen keeps working.
Karjalainen is pressing down on Marttinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Karjalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
Karjalainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karjalainen is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Marttinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Marttinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marttinen misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Karjalainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marttinen's guard.
Karjalainen trying to control but Marttinen is working from the bottom.
Karjalainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marttinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karjalainen is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Karjalainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marttinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marttinen 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marttinen.
Karjalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Marttinen sits in half guard.
Karjalainen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Karjalainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Marttinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Karjalainen is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Marttinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Karjalainen is looking to get to half guard.
Marttinen wants to control the pace but Karjalainen is squirming around nicely.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karjalainen is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Marttinen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Karjalainen is now in Marttinen's guard. A big mistake from Marttinen there, giving up the dominant position!
Karjalainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karjalainen stopping the sweep attempt from Marttinen.
Karjalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Karjalainen from controlling successfully.
Marttinen wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Marttinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karjalainen escapes and throws Marttinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Karjalainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marttinen is avoiding damage well.
Marttinen is trying to control Karjalainen's posture but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marttinen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Karjalainen grinds an elbow into Marttinen's temple.
The ground and pound from Karjalainen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marttinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Karjalainen trying to control from the bottom.
Marttinen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Marttinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Karjalainen trying to control but Marttinen postures up.
Marttinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karjalainen wants to control but Marttinen is keeping busy.
Marttinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marttinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karjalainen trying to control but Marttinen postures up.
Karjalainen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esko Marttinen.
Well Marttinen 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Esko Marttinen!
Esko Marttinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 85 Andreev vs Gravas
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Date missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen blocks a jab.
Karjalainen tries to counter with a takedown but Date is quick to defend against it.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Karjalainen looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Date.#T1#
Date scores with a shot to the body.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Date getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Karjalainen.
Date looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
Karjalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Karjalainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Date misses with a shot to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Date connects with a looping right hand.
Karjalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Date looks to move away, Karjalainen throws a big counter combo but Date just gets out of the way.#T2#
Date lands with a straight right. Karjalainen didn't see that one coming.
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!
Date works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Date takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Date sprawls and moves away.
Date lands a body shot.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Date lands a body shot.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen. #T3#
Date tries to score with a low kick but Karjalainen moves his leg out of the way.
As Date looks to move away, Karjalainen throws a big counter combo but Date just gets out of the way.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date lands with a thumping leg kick.
Date throws a nice looking combination but Karjalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Karjalainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Karjalainen fails with the takedown
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Karjalainen misses with a looping left.
Date misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses its target.#T4#
Date misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date blocks a jab.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karjalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Karjalainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karjalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date 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#
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Karjalainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Date lands a jab to Karjalainen's midsection.
Karjalainen moves away from the strike by Date.
Karjalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karjalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Karjalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Date connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date thows a leg kick but Karjalainen checks it #TD#
and Karjalainen counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Karjalainen wants to control but Date is keeping him busy.
Karjalainen working away.
Date is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karjalainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Date is concentrating on defense, preventing Karjalainen from advancing position.
Karjalainen throws a strike but Date avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjalainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Karjalainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Date wants to sweep but no luck.
Date is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Date is trying to keep Karjalainen in close.
Date 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#
Date uses his free foot to push down on Karjalainen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karjalainen.
Date tries to control but Karjalainen wriggling away.
Karjalainen prevents Date from taking his back.#T3#
Date wants to stand but Karjalainen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Date sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karjalainen is controlling an arm, preventing Date from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Date is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karjalainen 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.
Date controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Date wants to stand but Karjalainen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Date controlling the pace for now.
Karjalainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karjalainen tries to hold on but Date pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Date wants to take Karjalainen's back here but Karjalainen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Date.
Karjalainen throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by Date. Date maintains the clinch.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Date prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
A hook to the body from Date.
Karjalainen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Date's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Karjalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Date avoids it.
Date blocks a body shot from Karjalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Karjalainen fails to land.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Date.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date misses with a body punch.
Karjalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Date blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Karjalainen working Date over with knees to the body.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date working aggressively here.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Karjalainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Date is keeping busy.
Karjalainen throws an elbow that misses.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Date.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karjalainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Date gets an underhook and turns Karjalainen into the cage.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date wants to land a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karjalainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Date's corner calls for a 1-2. Date obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Date stuffs the takedown attempt from Karjalainen. Karjalainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Date's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Karjalainen's head back.
Date throws a front kick aimed at Karjalainen's knee but Karjalainen avoids it well.
Karjalainen misses with a double jab.
Date is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Date misses the jab.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
Date swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karjalainen.
Date lands a jab to the head.
Karjalainen works Date's body with a nice hook.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Date lands a leg kick that knocks Karjalainen off balance momentarily.
Date feints and then cracks Karjalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karjalainen down.
Date scores with a nice strike.
Karjalainen moves forwards but Date connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Date clinches with his opponent.
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Date 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
Our winner, Mamoru Date, 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: PFC 82 Wright vs Reich
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Karjalainen delivers a nice body kick.
Karter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karter misses the jab.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karjalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karjalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter cracks Karjalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Karter misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Karter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karjalainen lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karter walks into a jab.
Chris Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karter throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Karjalainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karter won't be happy with that.
Karjalainen lands an elbow.
Karter tries to buck Karjalainen off but Karjalainen is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Karjalainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Karjalainen cracks Karter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Karter's face as Karjalainen controls the position.
Karter struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen cracks Karter with a big elbow. #T2#
Karter struggling a bit here.
Karjalainen scoring with punches from side control.
Karter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karter is looking for a sweep. Karjalainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karjalainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karjalainen's back!
Karter has the hooks in. Karjalainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Karter punches the canvas rather than the man.
Karjalainen is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Karjalainen is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Karter's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Karter misses with punches from the back.
Will Karter go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Karter lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karter is trying to stick to Karjalainen's back but Karjalainen is turning into Karter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Karter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws an elbow that misses. Karter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karjalainen's guard. Nice move by Karter!#REVB#
Karjalainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Karjalainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Karjalainen stopping the sweep attempt from Karter.
Karjalainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karjalainen preventing the sweep.
Karjalainen lands a couple of elbows.
Karjalainen 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.
Karjalainen preventing the sweep.
Karjalainen wants to pass the guard but Karter is keeping the position.
Karjalainen postures up and lands a big shot to Karter's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Karjalainen 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#
Karter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karjalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karjalainen.
Karter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karter's knee momentarily.
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karjalainen's sensitive parts.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karter sprawls and moves away.
Karter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Karjalainen.
Karter sizes up Karjalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karter scores with a nice strike.
Chris Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karter clobbers Karjalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karjalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karjalainen checks a leg kick.
Karjalainen tries to counter with a takedown but Karter is quick to defend against it.
Karter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karter scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter.
Karter throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karjalainen lands a really nice looking cross but Karter seems unphased.
Karter throws a big shot that misses.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Karter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karjalainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karjalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karter.#CL2#
Karter clinches. #BC#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch.
Karter misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karjalainen checks a leg kick.
Karter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Karjalainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter.
Karter works Karjalainen's body with a nice hook.
Karjalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot. #T4##TD2#
Karjalainen gets caught flat footed, as Karter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Karjalainen managing to control the position.
Karter won't allow Karjalainen to sweep him here.
Karter wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter tries to free his leg and advance position but Karjalainen is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Karjalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Karter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Karjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a stiff right hand.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Chris Karter has been cut.#TD2#
Karter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karjalainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karter trying to control the action but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Karter.
Karter working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter wants to control for a moment but Karjalainen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Karjalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karter is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Karjalainen is pressing down on Karter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karter stopping the sweep attempt from Karjalainen.
Karter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karjalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karjalainen pulls Karter in close to his closed guard and prevents Karter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karter wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
Karjalainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Karjalainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karjalainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karjalainen postures up and lands a big shot to Karter's brow.
Karter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karjalainen trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
Karjalainen won't allow Karter to sweep him here.
Karjalainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karjalainen chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Karjalainen working some strikes from top position.
Karjalainen distracts Karter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karjalainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teemu Karjalainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karter trying to keep a closed guard but Karjalainen is proving a slippery customer.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karter looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Karter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karjalainen defends well.
Karjalainen won't allow Karter to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karjalainen tries to clinch there but Karter circles away.
Karter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karter looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
Karter wants to clinch but Karjalainen slips to the side
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Karjalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Karjalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karjalainen 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Karjalainen!
An out of breath Teemu Karjalainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 77 Com vs Wright
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Karjalainen slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Van Gaal.
A jab lands there for Van Gaal.
We've been told by Van Gaal's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target. #CL#
Van Gaal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Karjalainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karjalainen digs a right hand into Van Gaal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Gaal's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Gaal stalling.
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Karjalainen tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Karjalainen.
A hook to the body from Karjalainen. #T1#
Karjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karjalainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Gaal's brow. #BC2#
Karjalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Karjalainen misses.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Karjalainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Gaal lands with a slapping head kick.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
Karjalainen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van Gaal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karjalainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karjalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karjalainen has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal cracks Karjalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karjalainen slips a jab from Van Gaal.
Karjalainen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van Gaal is looking to slow Karjalainen down with leg kicks.
Van Gaal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karjalainen checks it well.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Van Gaal tries a low kick but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick and Karjalainen moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karjalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Gaal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Van Gaal misses.
Despite the aggression on Karjalainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karjalainen scores with a nice body kick.
Karjalainen slips a jab from Van Gaal.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Gaal with a body shot.
Van Gaal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Gaal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karjalainen can pounce on him.
Van Gaal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by Van Gaal. Van Gaal maintains the clinch.
Karjalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
A left hand lands to the body for Karjalainen.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal.
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Van Gaal trying to stall but Karjalainen improves his position.
Karjalainen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Gaal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karjalainen can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal. #BC2#
Karjalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal misses with a body kick.
Van Gaal scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut.
As Van Gaal backs off Karjalainen throws a huge counter combo but Van Gaal manages to avoid it all.
Van Gaal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Gaal misses the body punch #TD2#
and Karjalainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Gaal won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cholo Van Gaal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Van Gaal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karjalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a hook. Karjalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karjalainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karjalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Gaal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Van Gaal as he connects with a hook.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but Karjalainen is having none of it. #T1#
Van Gaal closes the distance but Karjalainen moves to the side
and Karjalainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Gaal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Gaal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Gaal misses with a right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a body kick that stops Van Gaal in his tracks momentarily.
Van Gaal throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
A jab from Karjalainen misses.
Van Gaal throws a low kick but Karjalainen avoids it.
The fighters circling - Karjalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Gaal lunges at Karjalainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karjalainen's hand. #T2#
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Gaal works the jab nicely.#CL#
Van Gaal moves into range and clinches up with Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Karjalainen misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Karjalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karjalainen stalling the fight.
Karjalainen working aggressively here. #BC2#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch.
Van Gaal chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Van Gaal throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen looks to land a right hand but Van Gaal moved out of range.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand.
Karjalainen takes one on the button.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Karjalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Karjalainen slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a hook
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand.
Van Gaal throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range. #CL#
Van Gaal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen lands with a left to the head.
Van Gaal digs a right hand underneath Karjalainen's ribcage. Karjalainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the side of Van Gaal's head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karjalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Van Gaal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Gaal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Van Gaal scores with a hook to the body.
Karjalainen lands a right hand.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karjalainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Gaal up against the cage.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but Van Gaal blocks it.
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 Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Van Gaal cracks Karjalainen with an open hand slap.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Gaal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karjalainen in his tracks.
Karjalainen lands an overhand right.
Van Gaal connects with a crisp jab.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the nose.
Karjalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Gaal.
Karjalainen throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that half lands.
Karjalainen blocks a jab.#T1#
Karjalainen is looking to chop away at Van Gaal's legs.
Van Gaal cracks Karjalainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Gaal, as that shot connected.
Karjalainen goes for a double leg but Van Gaal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Gaal continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheers as Van Gaal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karjalainen doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Karjalainen is rocked!#CL#
Van Gaal rushes Karjalainen and presses him up against the cage.
Karjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Gaal finish him?
Karjalainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Gaal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karjalainen is keeping busy.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Karjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karjalainen lands with a left to the head.
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Karjalainen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karjalainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Karjalainen fails to land.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Karjalainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the head.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Karjalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal. #BC2#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch.
Van Gaal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karjalainen tried to score with a low kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Van Gaal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
Karjalainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karjalainen misses with a two punch combination.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karjalainen loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Van Gaal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karjalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Gaal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Gaal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cholo Van Gaal is winning the standup battle so far.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Cholo Van Gaal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karjalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheers as Van Gaal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karjalainen doesn't seem phased though.
Van Gaal cracks Karjalainen with a good jab.#T4##CL#
Van Gaal clinches up with Karjalainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Gaal won't allow it.
Karjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Gaal.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen is trying to force a seperation but Van Gaal has the dominant position.
Karjalainen working aggressively here.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Karjalainen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cholo Van Gaal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Gaal, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Karjalainen defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Karjalainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lester misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karjalainen throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Lester.
A big left from Lester misses.
Karjalainen misses with a low kick.
Lester scores with a decent looking hook.
Lester 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
Lester punishes Karjalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Lester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range and Lester settles back down.
And Karjalainen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lester pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a body kick that stops Lester in his tracks momentarily.
Lester motions for Karjalainen to come forward. Lester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lester throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karjalainen misses with a two punch combination.
Lester throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Karjalainen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lester looks to land a body kick but Karjalainen moved away.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Lester misses with a body shot.
Lester misses with a hook. Karjalainen ducked under it nicely.
Karjalainen feints a counter leg kick.
Lester throws the left hand but Karjalainen avoids the punch easily.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lester thuds his right hand into Karjalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karjalainen takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range.
Lester misses with a hook.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Karjalainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Lester misses with a straight right.
Lester tries to land a front kick but Karjalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lester pushes Karjalainen away with a front kick.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lester avoids a kick to the body.
Lester catches Karjalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lester throws out a powerful jab.
Karjalainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lester was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lester throws a hook but Karjalainen blocks it.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Karjalainen throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Lester misses #TD2#
and Karjalainen counters with a shoot takedown. Lester fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen throws an elbow that misses. Lester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karjalainen's guard. Nice move by Lester!#REVR##SU#
Karjalainen is working an open guard so Lester takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Lester is wise to it.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester misses with an uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a three punch combo that has Lester backing up. Lester nods at Karjalainen to acknowledge the strikes.
Lester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karjalainen.
Lester lands with a right hand.
Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lester throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester scores with a body shot.
Lester swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen slips under a jab from Lester.
Karjalainen feints the counter takedown.
Lester throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lester.#T1#
Lester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lester.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Karjalainen moves away and avoids it.
Karjalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karjalainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lester at a distance.
Lester misses with the body kick
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karjalainen can pounce on him.
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Lester throws the left hand but Karjalainen avoids the punch easily.
Karjalainen feints the counter takedown.
Lester throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Karjalainen counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester parries the strikes from Karjalainen easily there. Karjalainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lester to escape.
Karjalainen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lester is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karjalainen trying to control the position but Lester is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Karjalainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karjalainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Karjalainen is looking to take a break and control but Lester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Karjalainen crashes against the mat.
Karjalainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karjalainen prevents Lester from escaping the position.
The strikes coming from Karjalainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Karjalainen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Karjalainen working the ground and pound.
Karjalainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Karjalainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karjalainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Lester controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lester swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lester throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karjalainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lester.
Lester lands a really nice looking cross but Karjalainen seems unphased.
Lester gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karjalainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Lester avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Karjalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lester misses with a hook
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lester throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karjalainen slips under a jab from Lester.
Karjalainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lester throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester cracks Karjalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lester.
Karjalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karjalainen. Karjalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karjalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Karjalainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karjalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karjalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Karjalainen forces Lester back against the cage and clinches.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Still in the clinch, Lester scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Karjalainen has had enough of the clinch but Lester keeps him there for the moment.
Lester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards. #BC2#
Karjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karjalainen. Karjalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lester misses with an uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karjalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Karjalainen shoots in and gets a takedown into Lester's guard.#ES#
Lester wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Karjalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lester throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Karjalainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Karjalainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lester tries to kick Karjalainen off but Karjalainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Karjalainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karjalainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lester is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjalainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Ground and pound from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Karjalainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karjalainen with the ground and pound but Lester uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Karjalainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Teemu Karjalainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karjalainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karjalainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Karjalainen postures up in Lester's guard and throws a big left but Lester blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lester looks to land a body kick but Karjalainen moved away.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Lester does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Moe Lester.
I think Lester 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
In his post fight interview, Moe Lester started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 62 Kitano vs Brophy*
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Emelienko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karjalainen's calf.
Emelienko misses with a leg kick
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Emelienko has been cut.
Karjalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Emelienko.
Karjalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Emelienko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karjalainen.
Emelienko connects with a solid leg kick.
Emelienko wants to slow Karjalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelienko scores with a sloppy right hand. Karjalainen should have avoided that one.
Emelienko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Emelienko catches Karjalainen right on the button with a cross.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelienko sets himself, and Karjalainen steps forward looking for the clinch! Emelienko avoids it this time.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Karjalainen moved away.
Karjalainen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Emelienko throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Emelienko misses
and Karjalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Vladimir Emelienko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Karjalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Emelienko throws a poor cross that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelienko misses with a low kick as Karjalainen jumps back.
Karjalainen is looking to clinch.
Karjalainen checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Karjalainen cracks the inside of Emelienko's front leg.
Emelienko connects with an inside leg kick.
Emelienko misses with a leg kick.
Emelienko tests Karjalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut.
Karjalainen feints a counter leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Karjalainen scores with a four punch combination!
Emelienko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Emelienko misses. #T2#
Emelienko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelienko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Emelienko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emelienko lands with an uppercut that bounces Karjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Emelienko works Karjalainen's body with a nice hook.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Emelienko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Emelienko scores with a punch to the head.
Emelienko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karjalainen is able to avoid easily.
Karjalainen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Emelienko misses #CL2#
and Karjalainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelienko has a couple of punches blocked by Karjalainen.
Emelienko lands with a right to the head.
Karjalainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelienko up against the cage.#T3#
Karjalainen pushes Emelienko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelienko avoids it.
Karjalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Karjalainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelienko lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelienko.
Emelienko struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Emelienko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Emelienko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelienko tries to land knees in the clinch but Karjalainen avoids the damage to the body.
Karjalainen scores with a hook to the body.
Emelienko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelienko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karjalainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelienko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Karjalainen tries to counter with a clinch but Emelienko shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Emelienko misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelienko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karjalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen walks into a straight right hand from Emelienko.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karjalainen misses with a low kick.
Karjalainen feints and then cracks Emelienko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelienko down.
Nice jab there from Emelienko.
We've been told by Emelienko's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vladimir Emelienko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Karjalainen throws a counter combo.
Karjalainen checks a leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Emelienko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice cross by Emelienko.
Emelienko tries a low kick but Karjalainen avoids it.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarjalainen.
Emelienko slips a jab and a cross from Karjalainen.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko lands with a hook. Karjalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emelienko takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko misses with a body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelienko misses with a looping left.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Emelienko with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko looks to throw a body kick
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Emelienko misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp one two that drops Emelienko! Karjalainen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Emelienko to his feet! Emelienko is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Emelienko is rocked!#CUT2#
Vladimir Emelienko's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Karjalainen is just out of range.#T1#
Karjalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Emelienko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarjalainen.
Emelienko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen scores with a counter punch that sends Emelienko to the canvas! Karjalainen smells blood - he's punishing Emelienko with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Emelienko has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Karjalainen!
Teemu Karjalainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 371: Gray vs Marfaker
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barathian.
Karjalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barathian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karjalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but Barathian moves out of range.
Barathian connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Karjalainen has closed the distance and engaged Barathian in a clinch.
Karjalainen just leaning against Barathian, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Karjalainen manages to break the clinch.
Barathian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Barathian throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Barathian throws a poor cross that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barathian's knee momentarily.#T1#
Barathian lands a nice looking body shot.
Karjalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barathian.
Barathian swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Barathian misses the jab.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barathian swings widly with a right hand
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barathian.
Barathian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barathian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Barathian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barathian lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Karjalainen can't break the clinch.
Barathian has a couple of punches blocked by Karjalainen.
Barathian looking to stall.
Barathian keeps control of Karjalainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barathian working aggressively here.
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karjalainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Karjalainen.
Barathian lands with a light punch inside.
Barathian dodges an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Barathian.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Barathian lands with a left to the head.
Barathian slowing the pace effectively.
Barathian prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Barathian is working Karjalainen over against the cage.
Karjalainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barathian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karjalainen is trying to push Barathian away but Barathian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Barathian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barathian lands with a right to the head.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the head but Karjalainen blocks with his arms.
Barathian digs a right hand into Karjalainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karjalainen's gas tank.
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barathian's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barathian.
Barathian lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Barathian as the two fighters clinch.
Karjalainen looks winded!
Barathian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barathian lands a shot to the body.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barathian trying to land knees to the body.
Barathian avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
A short left from Barathian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Barathian.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Karjalainen avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Barathian.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barathian.
Barathian lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Barathian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karjalainen or not.
A shot in the inside from Barathian. #ROC#
Karjalainen is rocked!
Barathian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
Karjalainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Barathian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barathian lands a big knee! That's hurt Karjalainen! Oh, he's all over the place! Barathian lands another knee that sends Karjalainen to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Barathian!
Max Barathian retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Max Barathian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 368: Pera vs Hawk
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Karjalainen scores with a leg kick.
Tonon throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen misses with a body kick.
Tonon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karjalainen.#CL#
Tonon clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Tonon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Karjalainen can't fight it off and eventually Tonon manages to take the fight to the floor. Karjalainen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tonon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Karjalainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
Tonon connects with a couple of short punches.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Karjalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen pulls Tonon in close to his closed guard and prevents Tonon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Karjalainen is keeping the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Tonon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karjalainen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tonon, into his guard. #REVB#
Karjalainen controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karjalainen wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving. #T3#
Karjalainen preventing the sweep.
Karjalainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karjalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Karjalainen wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt. #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.
Karjalainen missing with a left hand there. Tonon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen throws a lazy head kick
and Tonon counters with a two punch combo.
Tonon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon has his takedown stuffed
and Karjalainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonon moves away.
Tonon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tonon 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Karjalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Tonon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Karjalainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tonon checks a leg kick nicely.
Karjalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonon.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karjalainen as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Karjalainen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tonon did well to prevent Karjalainen getting side control.#ES#
Tonon pushes Karjalainen off and gets back to his feet.
Karjalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tonon's calf.
Tonon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Teemu Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karjalainen swivels and escapes.
Tonon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karjalainen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Karjalainen. #T1##TD#
Tonon drives through with a takedown into Karjalainen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karjalainen trying to control the position here.
Karjalainen keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass. #T2#
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Karjalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karjalainen pulls Tonon in close to his closed guard and prevents Tonon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tonon slips nicely into half guard.
Karjalainen wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well. #T3#
Tonon trying to control from Karjalainen's half guard. Karjalainen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Karjalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Karjalainen, not yet.
Karjalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Tonon is proving a slippery customer.
Karjalainen wants to stand up but Tonon is controlling him.
Karjalainen controls Tonon momentarily but Tonon frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Karjalainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karjalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karjalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karjalainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tonon swivels and escapes.#T4#
A jab from Karjalainen finds it's way through Tonon's defenses.
Tonon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karjalainen.
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karjalainen defends it nicely.
Karjalainen connects with a leg kick. Tonon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karjalainen misses with a head kick.
Tonon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen feints and then cracks Tonon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonon down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Karjalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonon closes the distance and clinches up with Karjalainen, looking for a takedown. Tonon pushes Karjalainen against the cage but Karjalainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karjalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Karjalainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Karjalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Karjalainen won't allow it.
Tonon takes a shot to the head.
Karjalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Karjalainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karjalainen lands an elbow that stopped Tonon in his tracks for a moment.
Karjalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen lands a knee to the body.
Tonon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karjalainen after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tonon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karjalainen walks away with a smile on his face. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tonon drops his hands momentarily and Karjalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonon 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.
Karjalainen lands with an overhand left.
Tonon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Karjalainen has closed the distance and engaged Tonon in a clinch.
Karjalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Karjalainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Tonon drops back down to his feet.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonon tries to pull guard but Karjalainen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karjalainen crunches a lovely knee into Tonon's ribcage.
Karjalainen effectively controlling the action here.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karjalainen to keep the fight standing.
Tonon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Karjalainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tonon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karjalainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karjalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karjalainen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Tonon gets control of Karjalainen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tonon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Karjalainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Tonon wants to stand but Karjalainen is controlling the position.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karjalainen stays in close to Tonon's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karjalainen. That's going to slow Tonon down.
Karjalainen throws a shot to the body.
Karjalainen scores with a nice strike.
Tonon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tonon is defended easily by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen thinks about the counter body kick.
Gary Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karjalainen, right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Karjalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karjalainen 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Karjalainen!
A very excited looking Teemu Karjalainen 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: OFC 364: Intruder vs Teemu
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
Karjalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karjalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karjalainen looks to land a combination but Intruder avoids it well.
Karjalainen lands a head kick. Intruder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karjalainen.
Intruder misses with a straight left.
Karjalainen lands with an overhand left.
Teemu Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Intruder throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Intruder.
Karjalainen throws a solid leg kick but Intruder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Intruder misses its target.#T1#
Intruder with a nice cross.
Intruder moves away from the strike by Karjalainen.
Intruder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder throws a hook to the side of Karjalainen's head but Karjalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Bed Intruder has been cut.
Karjalainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karjalainen misses with a hook.
Intruder slips a jab from Karjalainen.
Intruder throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Karjalainen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from Karjalainen as the two fighters clinch.
Intruder lands with a right to the head.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Karjalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karjalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Intruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Karjalainen manages to break the clinch.
Karjalainen misses with a low kick as Intruder jumps back.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but Intruder avoids it.
Karjalainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Intruders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karjalainen misses with a straight left.
Intruder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karjalainen shoots in for a takedown but Intruder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karjalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Intruder misses with an uppercut. Karjalainen saw that one coming.
Intruder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Intruder.
Karjalainen tries to clinch but Intruder is having none of it.
Intruder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Karjalainen throws a nice looking combination but Intruder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Intruder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karjalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Intruder counters with a right hand to the body.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karjalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Intruder.
Karjalainen lands a body shot.
Intruder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karjalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Intruder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karjalainen jabs Intruder right on the nose. Intruder blinks but takes it well.
Intruder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Intruder avoids the head kick by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen moves away from the strike by Intruder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen thuds a left hand into Intruder's body.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick
and Intruder counters with a straight right hand.
Karjalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Intruder moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen ducks right into an uppercut from Intruder.
Karjalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Intruder misses with a right hand
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand.
Karjalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Intruder moves in looking to clinch but Karjalainen pushes him off.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Intruder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Karjalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Intruder blocks a head kick by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the body
letting Intruder counter with a right hand.
Karjalainen lands a jab to Intruder's midsection.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Teemu Karjalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karjalainen.
A low kick from Karjalainen misses
and Intruder counters with a straight right hand.
Intruder throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Karjalainen. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder misses with a hook
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Intruder sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Karjalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Intruder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Intruder takes one on the button.
Karjalainen thows a leg kick but Intruder checks it
and Intruder counters with a stiff right hand.
Karjalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a series of punches but Intruder moves out of range.
Karjalainen wants to clinch.
Intruder tries to counter with a takedown but Karjalainen is quick to defend against it.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Intruder blocks the leg kick.
Intruder 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.
Nice jab there from Intruder. #TD2#
Karjalainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Intruder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karjalainen trying to control but Intruder is working from the bottom.
Intruder controlling the position.#T3#
Karjalainen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karjalainen passes into half guard.
Intruder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karjalainen wants to control but Intruder is keeping him busy.
Karjalainen is thwarting Intruder's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Karjalainen seems content to control.
Karjalainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Karjalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karjalainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Intruder is trying desperately to improve position.
Karjalainen controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Karjalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Karjalainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Intruder tries to sprawl out of it but Karjalainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Intruder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Intruder misses the target.
Karjalainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Intruder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Intruder misses the target.
Karjalainen throws a front kick aimed at Intruder's knee but Intruder avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks to land a left hand but Intruder moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen misses with a left hand
and Intruder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karjalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Intruder's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karjalainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Intruder as he avoids it easily.
Bed Intruder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teemu Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a looping overhand right but Intruder ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Intruder misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Karjalainen. No joy for Intruder on that attempt. #T1#
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Intruder.
A jab from Karjalainen finds it's way through Intruder's defenses.
Intruder moves out of range as Karjalainen strikes.
Intruder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Intruder off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Intruder is defended easily by Karjalainen.#CL2#
Karjalainen darts in and clinches Intruder up against the cage.#T2#
Karjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body.
Intruder misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Karjalainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Intruder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Karjalainen breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen moves away from the strike by Intruder.
Karjalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karjalainen shoots in but Intruder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Intruder lands a body shot. #T3#
Karjalainen cracks Intruder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Intruder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Intruder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karjalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Intruder.
Karjalainen cracks the inside of Intruder's front leg.
Intruder lands with a nice body punch.
Karjalainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Karjalainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karjalainen throws a shot to the body.
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!
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Karjalainen lands a jab to the nose.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that Intruder ducks under and follows up with a left that Intruder also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Karjalainen misses the target.
Intruder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karjalainen cracks Intruder with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Karjalainen misses
and Intruder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Intruder misses with a leg kick.
As Intruder backs off Karjalainen throws a huge counter combo but Intruder manages to avoid it all.
Karjalainen lands with a cross.
Intruder misses with a low kick as Karjalainen jumps back.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karjalainen cracks the inside of Intruder's front leg.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Karjalainen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Karjalainen throws out a loose jab but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bed Intruder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Intruder counters with a straight right hand.
Karjalainen misses with a leg kick
and Intruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karjalainen thows a leg kick but Intruder checks it
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karjalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
Intruder drops Karjalainen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Karjalainen looks back up at him and smiles so Intruder waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Karjalainen is rocked!
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!
Karjalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Intruder finish him?
Intruder fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Karjalainen out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bed Intruder!
Bed Intruder retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Bed Intruder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFC 361: Gray vs Slater
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Tonon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karjalainen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Karjalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Karjalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Tonon moves into range and clinches up with Karjalainen.
Tonon lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Tonon avoids it by throwing Karjalainen back against the cage.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Karjalainen has him pressed against the cage.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tonon drags the fight down to the ground.
Karjalainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karjalainen is continuing to stall.#T1#
Let's hope that Karjalainen 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.
Tonon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karjalainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Tonon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tonon blocks an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karjalainen tries a body shot but Tonon blocks it.
Karjalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Tonon avoids it by throwing Karjalainen back against the cage. #T3#
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karjalainen to keep the fight standing.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike. #TD#
Tonon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet.
Tonon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karjalainen controls the pace.
Karjalainen wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Karjalainen is looking to advance position but Tonon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Tonon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Karjalainen looks a forlorn figure.
Tonon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonon working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karjalainen is looking to improve his position but Tonon isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Tonon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Karjalainen does no damage.
Tonon tries to counter with a takedown but Karjalainen is quick to defend against it.
Karjalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonon looks for a takedown but Karjalainen sprawls well.
Teemu Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen misses with a double jab.
Tonon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonon. That did some damage!#CL#
Tonon closes the distance and clinches.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Karjalainen has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Tonon has picked Karjalainen up - he's going for a ride! Tonon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon is keen to just control but Karjalainen is a slippery customer.#T1#
Karjalainen is concentrating on defense, preventing Tonon from advancing position.
Tonon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tonon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Karjalainen looks a forlorn figure.
Karjalainen can't escape the position.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Karjalainen is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Karjalainen tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Tonon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tonon throwing strikes but Karjalainen bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Karjalainen wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Karjalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karjalainen controls the pace.
Karjalainen advances position into side control!#T3#
Tonon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karjalainen's best efforts.
Tonon wants to get back to full guard but Karjalainen has passed into side control.
Karjalainen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Karjalainen wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karjalainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tonon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teemu Karjalainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tonon has managed to clinch.
Tonon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karjalainen is defending well.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Karjalainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Karjalainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Karjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Karjalainen tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karjalainen thows a leg kick but Tonon checks it
and Tonon counters with a one-two to the body.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Karjalainen pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Tonon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonon attempts a counter takedown but Karjalainen avoids it well and moves away.
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1##TD#
Tonon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karjalainen was covering up waiting for the punch and Tonon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Karjalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karjalainen controls Tonon momentarily but Tonon frees himself.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karjalainen is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Karjalainen pulls Tonon in close to his closed guard and prevents Tonon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Karjalainen is keeping the position.
Karjalainen throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonon tries to clinch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Tonon wants to clinch.#T3#
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Karjalainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Karjalainen shows good takedown defense.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tonon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karjalainen, right into the meat.
Karjalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Karjalainen is looking to chop away at Tonon's legs.
Tonon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karjalainen sprawls well. Karjalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Karjalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Tonon moves out of range easily.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karjalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Karjalainen pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Karjalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karjalainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teemu Karjalainen!
A victorious Teemu Karjalainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 359: Jones vs Ritter II
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
A head kick by Karjalainen misses
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Karjalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Young misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Young takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karjalainen.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Karjalainen. #BC2#
Karjalainen manages to break the clinch.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Young staying out of range there.#CL#
Young drives through and clinches with Karjalainen against the cage.
Karjalainen tries to stall but Young uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Young scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karjalainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Young won't allow it.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karjalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch.
Karjalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Karjalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Young lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karjalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karjalainen.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Young prevents Karjalainen from breaking the clinch.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Karjalainen's coach down at Black City was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karjalainen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karjalainen gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Young pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Young pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Karjalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karjalainen has Young pushed against the cage.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Young pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Young lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Young scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karjalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karjalainen.
Young working aggressively here.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Young as the two fighters clinch.
Karjalainen looking to throw knees to the head but Young is blocking nicely.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen lands a body shot.
Karjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karjalainens head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karjalainen throws an elbow but misses.
Young tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Young tries a body shot but Karjalainen blocks it. #T4#
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karjalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Karjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young cracks Karjalainen with an open hand slap.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young slips under a jab.
Young lands a body shot.
Young throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daft Young will probably get the nod.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Young is looking to clinch but Karjalainen is avoiding it.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Nice uppercut lands for Young. That snapped Karjalainen's head back.
Young throws out a powerful jab.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young throws a nice head kick!
Daft Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young slips under a jab.
Karjalainen tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Young - just one landing. #T1#
Karjalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Young wants to clinch up but Karjalainen keeps it at a distance.
Karjalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Karjalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Karjalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Karjalainen is just out of range.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Karjalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Young cracks a nice hook into Karjalainen's ribs.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Young tests Karjalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Young.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daft Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karjalainen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYoung.
Young lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Young.
Karjalainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Young.
Young takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Young lands with a good body shot.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Karjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Karjalainen throws a front kick aimed at Young's knee but Young avoids it well.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Young.
Karjalainen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Young throws a head kick that half lands.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Karjalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Young tries to keep at a distance but Karjalainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karjalainen works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Karjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Young is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Karjalainen on the inside.
Oh Young is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karjalainen dips a shoulder and cracks Young with a mighty uppercut! Young falls back against the cage and Karjalainen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Young is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Karjalainen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Karjalainen!
Teemu Karjalainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 351: Andromeda
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Bougoumou cracks Karjalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bougoumou scores with a decent looking hook.
Bougoumou swings widly with a right hand
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karjalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Bougoumou slips a straight right by Karjalainen.
A shot to the body from Bougoumou misses
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bougoumou cracks Karjalainen with an open hand slap.
Bougoumou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
It looks like Ouje Bougoumou has been cut.
Bougoumou tries to move into range but Karjalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice 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!
Bougoumou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bougoumou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bougoumou misses with a series of wild punches.
Bougoumou throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Bougoumou is rocked!
Karjalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bougoumou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou lands a nice shot that snaps Karjalainen's head back. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou wants to clinch but Karjalainen slips to the side
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Bougoumou is still on wobbly legs! Can Karjalainen finish him?
Karjalainen thuds a left hand into Bougoumou's body.
Bougoumou walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Bougoumou limp body while Karjalainen jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teemu Karjalainen!
A very excited looking Teemu Karjalainen 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: OFC 346: Jones vs Wyatt
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Karjalainen swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove checks a leg kick nicely.
Karjalainen scores with a jab. Mangrove acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangrove looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangrove throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangrove looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mangrove misses with a kick to the body.
Mangrove fakes the leg kick and cracks Karjalainen in the body.
Mangrove does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangrove. That's going to slow Karjalainen down.
Mangrove throws a nice looking combination but Karjalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangrove throws a sloppy head kick
and Karjalainen counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy body kick from Mangrove
and Karjalainen counters with a left and a right that stings Mangrove.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove scores with a kick to the midsection.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mangrove throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karjalainen throws a hook but Mangrove blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Karjalainen blocks the leg kick.
Alka Mangrove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove punishes Karjalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Karjalainen sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove blocks the body kick.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Karjalainen sees coming a mile off.
Karjalainen lands with a nice body kick.
Mangrove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Karjalainen moved away.#T2#
Mangrove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangrove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mangrove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karjalainen defends it nicely.
Mangrove changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove lands a front kick.
Karjalainen connects with a crisp jab.
Mangrove tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarjalainen.
Karjalainen is looking to clinch.
Mangrove attempts a counter takedown but Karjalainen avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Mangrove thumps Karjalainen with a low kick.
Karjalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangrove looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karjalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangrove. That's going to slow Karjalainen down.
Mangrove misses with a kick to the body.
Mangrove throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen wants to land a leg kick but Mangrove is out of range.
Mangrove is looking to wear down Karjalainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mangrove ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Mangrove throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangrove lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karjalainen's sensitive parts. #T4#
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove thuds a left hand into Karjalainen's body.
Karjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove manages to avoid it.
Mangrove misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangrove takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karjalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karjalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangrove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove scores with a kick to the body.
Mangrove pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range and Mangrove settles back down.
Mangrove sets himself, and Karjalainen steps forward looking for the clinch! Mangrove avoids it this time.
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karjalainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karjalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Mangrove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alka Mangrove will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mangrove scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mangrove looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Karjalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mangrove doesn't seem phased though.
Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Mangrove sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karjalainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mangrove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen checks a low kick from Mangrove.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarjalainen.
Mangrove lands a front kick.
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Karjalainen - just one landing. #T1#
Mangrove slips a jab from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karjalainen misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Alka Mangrove is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangrove moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mangrove misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mangrove thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karjalainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangrove throws out the jab.
Karjalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mangrove momentarily.
Mangrove uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mangrove.
Mangrove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Karjalainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mangrove has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangrove and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove misses with a series of wild punches.
Karjalainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mangrove.
Mangrove connects with a body shot.
Karjalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Mangrove moves out of range of the body kick from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a solid leg kick but Mangrove takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karjalainen.
Mangrove moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karjalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Mangrove tries for a takedown but Karjalainen circles away easily
and Karjalainen counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Karjalainen motions for Mangrove to come forward. Karjalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karjalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Karjalainen sees coming a mile off.
Karjalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Karjalainen gets caught napping as Mangrove dives in and scores a takedown. Karjalainen manages to retain guard.
Mangrove pushes down on Karjalainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mangrove is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjalainen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Karjalainen won't allow Mangrove to pass to mount. #T4#
Karjalainen is trying to maintain the position but Mangrove is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mangrove is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mangrove trying to control the action but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Karjalainen trying to hold on to Mangrove's head to control him but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove not doing much here.
Mangrove wants to stand up but Karjalainen is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alka Mangrove dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove throws a leg kick which misses Karjalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Karjalainen tries to avoid it.
Mangrove wants to clinch.
Karjalainen wants to counter the offense by Mangrove and move into the clinch position.
Karjalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Mangrove moves out of range easily.
Mangrove doesn't manage to clinch there - Karjalainen circles away.
Karjalainen lands a jab.
Mangrove stuns Karjalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mangrove gets a takedown into half guard.
Mangrove trying to control from half guard but Karjalainen is working away. #T1#
Karjalainen tries to get to full guard but Mangrove has control of the leg.
Karjalainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mangrove seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karjalainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karjalainen tries to roll over but Mangrove keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mangrove is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karjalainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mangrove.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alka Mangrove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mangrove is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mangrove frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mangrove trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mangrove controlling the position easily from mount.
Mangrove wants to get back to his feet but Karjalainen is holding on tight. #T3#
Mangrove controlling from mount.
Mangrove is trying to take his opponent's back.
Karjalainen wants to hold on but Mangrove pushes him away.
Karjalainen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mangrove wants to free his trapped foot but Karjalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karjalainen is not content to let Mangrove control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mangrove tries to pass to full mount but Karjalainen defends it.
Mangrove trying to control the action but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Karjalainen trying to hold on to Mangrove's head to control him but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove is looking to advance position but Karjalainen won't allow it.
Mangrove takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mangrove is keen to just control but Karjalainen is a slippery customer.
Karjalainen is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangrove 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alka Mangrove!

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVIII
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##CL#
Karjalainen clinches up with Watt and pushes him back against the cage.
Karjalainen prevents Watt from breaking the clinch.
Karjalainen wants to stall.
Watt tries a body shot but Karjalainen blocks it.
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watt's elbow.
I was talking to Karjalainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Karjalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karjalainen checks a low kick from Watt.
Watt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Watt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karjalainen on the side of the head.
Watt throws a series of punches but Karjalainen avoids them all with ease.
Karjalainen throws a nice looking combination but Watt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that Watt semi-blocks.
Karjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watt manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watt.
Karjalainen scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen lands with a cross.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Watt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Watt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watt misses with an uppercut
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Watt is rocked!
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watt throws a leg kick but Karjalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Karjalainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watt.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt's corner calls for a 1-2. Watt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watt missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watt stalks Karjalainen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karjalainen's face. Karjalainen staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick from Watt lands but Karjalainen takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen dodges the punch combination from Watt.
As Watt tries to get set, Karjalainen tries to push him back and clinch up but Watt manages to avoid the attempt.
Watt misses with a left hand
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Watt swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Watt misses
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watt is still on wobbly legs! Can Karjalainen finish him?
Watt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karjalainen has time to react.
Watt throws a series of punches but Karjalainen avoids them all with ease.
Watt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Watt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karjalainen throws out the jab.
Watt seems to have recovered his senses.
Karjalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watt.
Watt scores with a hook.
Karjalainen ducks right into an uppercut from Watt.
Watt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karjalainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Watt throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karjalainen, right into the meat.
Watt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Watt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karjalainen's head backwards.
Karjalainen throws a one two combo.
Watt sizes up Karjalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Watt tests Karjalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Watt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watt misses with a double jab
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Karjalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Watt misses the target.
Watt throws an off balance right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Watt thinking.
Watt thows a leg kick but Karjalainen checks it #CL#
and Karjalainen counters by clinching up.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Watt.
Watt lands a body shot.
Karjalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karjalainen is trying to stall. #BC#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen jabs Watt right on the nose. Watt blinks but takes it well.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Watt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karjalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Watt throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watt can pounce on him.
Watt scores with a nice strike.
Watt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karjalainen counters with a left to the body.
Karjalainen moves away from the strike by Watt.
Karjalainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick there by Karjalainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Karjalainen.
Watt throws a poor cross that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Teemu Karjalainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Karjalainen looks to land a body kick but Watt moved away.
Watt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Watt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karjalainen is looking to counter punch.
Watt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karjalainen will feel that in the morning.
Karjalainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watt in his tracks.
Karjalainen punishes Watt's body with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen throws a push kick but Watt slaps the foot to one side.
Watt scores with a jab.
Watt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karjalainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Watt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watt missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watt scores with a one two! Karjalainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watt throws out the jab. #T1#
Watt misses with a left hand
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karjalainen in his tracks.
Karjalainen misses with a wild combination.
Scott Watt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Watt tries to keep at a distance but Karjalainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karjalainen is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Watt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karjalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karjalainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watt.
Karjalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Watt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watt throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watt misses with a double jab
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watt throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Watt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karjalainen slips under a jab from Watt.
Watt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watt misses with a few strikes there.
Karjalainen throws a big counter combination but Watt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watt.
Karjalainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Scott Watt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karjalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Karjalainen cracks the inside of Watt's front leg.
Watt catches Karjalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Watt throws a right hand that Karjalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Karjalainen also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses its target.
A jab from Watt finds it's way through Karjalainen's defenses.
Watt blocks a jab.
Watt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karjalainen.
Watt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Watt connects with a looping right hand.
Watt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Watt does no damage. #T4#
Karjalainen tries to bum rush Watt with a series of wild strikes but Watt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karjalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Karjalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Watt just manages to avoid it.
Watt is looking to slow Karjalainen down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karjalainen.#KD#
Karjalainen cracks Watt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Watt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Karjalainen finish him?
Karjalainen throws a lazy right hand but Watt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karjalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karjalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watt.
Watt tries to score with a low kick but Karjalainen moves his leg out of the way.
Karjalainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Watt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karjalainen throws a series of punches but Watt avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Karjalainen.
Watt thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Teemu Karjalainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Karjalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Watt looks to land a left hand but Karjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Watt is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karjalainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Watt.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karjalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Watt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Watt.
A telegraphed right hand from Watt misses the target.
Watt misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Karjalainen. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Watt.
Karjalainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watt doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Karjalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Watt misses the jab.#KD#
Karjalainen drops Watt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Watt looks back up at him and smiles so Karjalainen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Watt staying out of range there.
Watt switches off momentarily and Karjalainen cracks him with a monster right hand! Watt topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Karjalainen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Karjalainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teemu Karjalainen!
An out of breath Teemu Karjalainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVII
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from McKane misses.
Karjalainen tries to move into range but McKane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKane connects with a nice looking jab.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a nice leg kick.
McKane throws a front kick that sends Karjalainen stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
McKane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karjalainen is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKane wants to free his trapped foot but Karjalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
McKane is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
McKane is looking to stall here but Karjalainen recovers full guard.
Karjalainen has McKane pulled in close to control his posture.
Karjalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Karjalainen, not yet.
Karjalainen keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.
Karjalainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKane wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McKane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McKane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McKane tries to counter with a takedown but Karjalainen is quick to defend against it.
McKane goes for a double leg but Karjalainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karjalainen continues to drive forward.
McKane tries to move into range but Karjalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKane jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karjalainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
McKane scores with a jab.
Karjalainen misses with a looping left.#T3#
McKane avoids the head kick by Karjalainen.
McKane scores with a jab. Karjalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKane throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKane.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McKane with a body shot.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
McKane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karjalainen. That did some damage!
A big right from McKane misses.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karjalainen connects with a high kick.
Karjalainen takes one to the side of the head.
McKane throws a hook but Karjalainen blocks it.
McKane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
McKane misses with the body kick
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen throws a counter combo.
Karjalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKane's calf.
McKane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karjalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.
McKane feinted with a counter takedown.
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
McKane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
McKane misses with a hook to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a three punch combo that has McKane backing up. McKane nods at Karjalainen to acknowledge the strikes.
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 Ozzy McKane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McKane connects with a right hand. Karjalainen shakes it off.
McKane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karjalainen. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
McKane slips a jab from Karjalainen.
McKane throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Karjalainen moves out of range as McKane strikes.
Karjalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karjalainen tries to avoid it but McKane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karjalainen to the ground. Karjalainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
McKane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karjalainen is looking to get back to is feet but McKane passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McKane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karjalainen has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Karjalainen is not content to let McKane control the position.
Karjalainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
McKane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karjalainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McKane laying and praying for a moment but Karjalainen takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karjalainen is trying to maintain the position but McKane is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
McKane is working for a kimura but Karjalainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Karjalainen is looking to improve his position.
Karjalainen is trying to maintain the position but McKane is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
McKane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
McKane trying to mount his opponent but Karjalainen defends it. #SUB#
McKane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Karjalainen is defending against the submission attempts here by McKane.
McKane tries to pass to full mount but Karjalainen defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karjalainen is controlling McKane's trapped leg to prevent McKane from advancing to side control.
Karjalainen tries to roll over but McKane keeps him under control.
Karjalainen is controlling McKane's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karjalainen checks the leg kick.
Karjalainen misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ozzy McKane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McKane throws the kick towards the body but Karjalainen avoids it.
McKane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karjalainen defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
McKane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karjalainen avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
McKane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karjalainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
McKane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McKane trying to control the action but Karjalainen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Karjalainen is looking for a sweep.
Karjalainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
McKane swings around for an armbar but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McKane's guard.
McKane working a defensive guard here.
Karjalainen wants to stand but McKane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Karjalainen is stalling in the full guard.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Karjalainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozzy McKane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKane wants to sweep but no luck.
Karjalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKane swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McKane working for a triangle but Karjalainen defends it easily. #SUB#
McKane working for a triangle but Karjalainen defends it easily. #T3#
McKane has momentary wrist control but Karjalainen slips an elbow through the middle.
McKane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karjalainen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
McKane looking for a guillotine here but Karjalainen defends easily. #SUB#
McKane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karjalainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karjalainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
McKane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karjalainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karjalainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karjalainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karjalainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karjalainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McKane some visible discomfort.
McKane tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Karjalainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teemu Karjalainen.
Well McKane 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy McKane!
A very excited looking Ozzy McKane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFC 331: Black Christmas VI
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Barathian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karjalainen throws out the jab.
Barathian is looking to counter punch.
Karjalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barathian. Barathian obviously looking to wear him down.
Barathian misses with a right hand
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barathian checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Barathian misses
and Karjalainen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karjalainen tries to move into range but Barathian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karjalainen dodges the punch combination from Barathian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Karjalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barathian doesn't seem phased though.
Barathian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A slow jab from Barathian misses its intended target.
Barathian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barathian tries a head kick but it misses.
Barathian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barathian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karjalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barathian momentarily. #ROC2#
Barathian is rocked!
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Oh Barathian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karjalainen throws a leg kick which misses Barathian's front leg but catches the back leg as Barathian tries to avoid it.
Karjalainen drops Barathian with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Barathian! Karjalainen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Karjalainen!
A relieved looking Teemu Karjalainen 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: OFC 327: Barca vs Barathian
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Gambino lands a nice hook to Karjalainen's body. Karjalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karjalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gambino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Gambino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Gambino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
Gambino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
A little feinted left hand from Gambino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Karjalainen.
Gambino throws a combination that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a low kick, right behind Gambino 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Karjalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Karjalainen throws out a leg kick but Gambino moves out of range and Karjalainen only half commits.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gambino counters with a stiff right hand.
Gambino connects with a single shot there.
Gambino swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Karjalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambino throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Karjalainen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gambino managing to block the knees to the body from Karjalainen.
Gambino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gambino is trying to break the clinch but Karjalainen is controlling him.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gambino avoids it.#T2#
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gambino can't break the clinch.
Karjalainen tries to work over Gambino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Karjalainen rushes Gambino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gambino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short left from Karjalainen. #BC#
Gambino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gambino thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambino. Karjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambino.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambino with a body shot.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gambino counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Karjalainen connects with a body shot that sends Gambino's belly button to the back.
Gambino throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Gambino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Gambino swings widly with a right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Karjalainen swings widly with a right hand
letting Gambino counter with a right hand.
Karjalainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Childish Gambino has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Karjalainen there.
Gambino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karjalainen cracks Gambino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Gambino.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Gambino off balance momentarily.
Karjalainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gambino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Gambino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karjalainen is looking to clinch but Gambino is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Gambino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambino throws a combination that misses
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karjalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gambino has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Karjalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Childish Gambino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Karjalainen rushes Gambino and presses him up against the cage.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but Gambino blocks it.
Karjalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karjalainen pushes Gambino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Gambino tries to break free but Karjalainen pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gambino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karjalainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gambino scrambles back to his feet.
Gambino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp right that sends Gambino to the canvas! Karjalainen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Karjalainen!
Teemu Karjalainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLV
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
A punch combination from Karjalainen misses.
Karjalainen staying out of range there.
Del Bosque tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut
and Del Bosque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Bosque checks a low kick from Karjalainen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Bosque! But no joy.
Karjalainen tries to move into range but Del Bosque moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Del Bosque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Del Bosque.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Del Bosque swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen is pushing Del Bosque up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karjalainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.#TD2#
Del Bosque pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Karjalainen sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Del Bosque has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Karjalainen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Del Bosque has tightened it up now! Karjalainen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Severo Del Bosque!
After the fight, Severo Del Bosque 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: CEFC Live 43
Date: Oct 19, 2017

#R1#
Probong scores with a head kick. Karjalainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Probong with a hook.
Probong throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen throws a counter high kick but Probong was just alert enough to avoid it.
Probong scores with a jab. Karjalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Probong scores with a jab to the body.
Probong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karjalainen on the side of the head.
A left lands for Probong.
Probong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A left and a right from Karjalainen both land. Nice combination.
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!
Karjalainen moves out of range as Probong strikes.
Probong misses with the combination.
Karjalainen looks to land a combination. Probong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Sni Probong has been cut.
Probong misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Probong.
Probong throws a right hand that Karjalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Karjalainen also avoids with ease.
Karjalainen wants to clinch.
Probong is looking to chop away at Karjalainen's legs.
Probong is looking to score with low kicks.
As Probong tries to get set, Karjalainen tries to push him back and clinch up but Probong manages to avoid the attempt.
Probong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Karjalainen is predictable there
and Probong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karjalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Probong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karjalainen with a jab.
Probong throws a series of punches but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Karjalainen thuds his right hand into Probong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Probong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karjalainen. Probong does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Probong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karjalainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Karjalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Probong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Probong has managed to clinch.
Probong lands a hook that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Probong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Probong looks winded!
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Probong is leaning against Karjalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Probong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karjalainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Karjalainen - that landed with a thud.
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Probong is pushing Karjalainen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Probong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen letting Probong take a breather here.
Probong works on Karjalainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Probong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Probong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karjalainen misses with some punches.
Karjalainen throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Karjalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Probong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karjalainen's calf.
Probong blocks a jab.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Probong takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Probong.
Karjalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karjalainen looks to land a left hand but Probong moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karjalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Probong.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probong.
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 Teemu Karjalainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sni Probong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Karjalainen.
Sni Probong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Probong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karjalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Probong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the head.
Probong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Probong tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Probong back against the cage. #BC2#
Probong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karjalainen 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.
Probong scores with a body shot.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab by Probong.
Probong lands a head kick! #T1#
Probong lands a leg kick that knocks Karjalainen off balance momentarily.
Karjalainen misses with a low kick.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.
Probong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Probong manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Probong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Karjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Probong as he checks the leg kick.
Karjalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Probong throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Probong connects with a nice looking jab.
Karjalainen blocks a jab.#T2#
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Probong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karjalainen throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen is looking to slow Probong down with leg kicks.
Probong misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Karjalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probong sizes up Karjalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Probong thuds a left hand into Karjalainen's body.
Karjalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Probong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karjalainen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Probong looks to land a combination but Karjalainen avoids it well. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Probong. Karjalainen shrugs it off though.
Probong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Karjalainen.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karjalainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Probong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karjalainen is looking to counter punch.
Karjalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Probong.
Karjalainen is looking to counter the offense by Probong and move into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Karjalainen. Beautiful body shot.
Probong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Probong throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Probong's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Probong.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karjalainen scores with a leg kick.
Karjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.
Probong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karjalainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but Probong moves out of range.
Probong misses with a low kick.
Probong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Probong throws a leg kick but Karjalainen moved away.
Probong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Probong misses with a lunging right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sni Probong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karjalainen misses with a wild combination.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karjalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karjalainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Probong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Probong misses with a straight left.
Probong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Probong checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Probong! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong tests Karjalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Probong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karjalainen doesn't seem phased though.
Probong lunges at Karjalainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karjalainen's hand. #T1#
Probong throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen scores with the left hand. Probong knows he should have avoided that one.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Probong moves out of range.
Karjalainen misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Probong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karjalainen misses the shot to the body.
Probong throws a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Probong digs a good body shot into Karjalainen's ribs.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Probong. That did some damage!
A head kick by Karjalainen misses
and Probong counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Karjalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Probong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Karjalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Probong.
Karjalainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Probong swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Karjalainen counters by moving into the clinch.
Probong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Probong breaks the clinch.
Karjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probong throws a fast counter high kick but Karjalainen manages to duck under it in time.
Nice shot lands for Probong.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Karjalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Probong throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Karjalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Karjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karjalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Probong is out of range.
Probong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Probong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karjalainen defending well as Probong loads up on a big left hand.
Probong throws a hook to the side of Karjalainen's head but Karjalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probong tries to land a front kick but Karjalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Probong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Probong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probong just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKarjalainen.
It looks like Karjalainen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sni Probong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karjalainen looks to throw a body kick
and Probong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Probong throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Probong throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen throws a lazy head kick
and Probong counters with a left to the body.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probong moves away.
Probong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Karjalainen misses.
Karjalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sni Probong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Probong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sni Probong!
Our winner, Sni Probong, 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: CEFC 255
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Karjalainen misses with a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karjalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Karjalainen counters by clinching up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Karjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karjalainen misses with a wild combination.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Karjalainen's defenses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.#T1#
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Karjalainen's defenses.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karjalainen. Karjalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Karjalainen is just out of range.
Karjalainen misses with a straight left.
Karjalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karjalainen momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karjalainen on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad cracks Karjalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and Karjalainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Karjalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Karjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karjalainen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karjalainen slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen 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.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Karjalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tree Knee Dad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Karjalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Tree Knee Dad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Karjalainen is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head. It's preventing any offense from Tree Knee Dad, at least for the moment.
Karjalainen keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Karjalainen trying to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Karjalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Karjalainen is retaining full guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Karjalainen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad is desperately trying to improve his position but Karjalainen has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Karjalainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tree Knee Dad is looking to escape.
Karjalainen controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Karjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen tries to counter by closing the distance.
A clash of legs there as Karjalainen blocks the low kick.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hook to the body.
Karjalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tree Knee Dad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karjalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karjalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tree Knee Dad walks into a left hand.
Tree Knee Dad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karjalainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karjalainen throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Karjalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tree Knee Dad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karjalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Karjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Karjalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad looking to score a takedown here. Karjalainen is defending well but Tree Knee Dad drives through and ends up in Karjalainen's guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Karjalainen is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karjalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karjalainen struggling a bit here.
Karjalainen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Karjalainen is working away.
Karjalainen regains half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karjalainen keeps working.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Karjalainen defends it.
Karjalainen wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Karjalainen won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karjalainen wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad controlling the action here.
Karjalainen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karjalainen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Karjalainen defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Karjalainen looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Karjalainen.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad tried to score with a low kick but Karjalainen checks it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karjalainen on the side of the head.
Jab by Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination. Karjalainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Karjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Karjalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tree Knee Dad throwing a counter right hand but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karjalainen slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a wild body kick that Tree Knee Dad sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Tree Knee Dad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Karjalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tree Knee Dad.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick which misses Tree Knee Dad's front leg but catches the back leg as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the nose.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karjalainen has time to react.
Karjalainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tree Knee Dad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tree Knee Dad steps away.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Karjalainen ducked under it nicely.
Karjalainen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karjalainen scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tree Knee Dad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tree Knee Dad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Karjalainen with an open hand slap.
Karjalainen motions for Tree Knee Dad to come forward. Karjalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad fails with the takedown.#T3#
Karjalainen takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Karjalainen's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karjalainen throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Karjalainen throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad backing away here, and Karjalainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
A big right from Karjalainen misses.
Karjalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to Karjalainen's midsection.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Karjalainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Tree Knee Dad finds it's target.
Karjalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad dips to his left and cracks Karjalainen with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karjalainen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tree Knee Dad or perhaps it was just good defense by Karjalainen, which made it look bad. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Karjalainen there.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.
Karjalainen throws a low kick, looking for Tree Knee Dad's leg but Tree Knee Dad calmly moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the nose.
Karjalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tree Knee Dad circles away quickly and effectively.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice combination. Karjalainen backs away looking to recover.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karjalainen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karjalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a double leg but Karjalainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot lands for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy right hand. Karjalainen should have avoided that one.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
And Karjalainen responds with a good body kick, but Tree Knee Dad manages to step out the way in time.
Tree Knee Dad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Karjalainen misses. #T3#
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Tree Knee Dad.
A leg kick checked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Karjalainen's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Karjalainen's head back.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Karjalainen avoids it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Tree Knee Dad.
A nice combination there by Tree Knee Dad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad had his way with Teemu Karjalainen in that round.
That's time! Tree Knee Dad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karjalainen slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the nose.
Karjalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad. #T1#
Karjalainen misses with a head kick.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries a low kick but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tree Knee Dad steps away.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen looks to land a body kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a double leg but Karjalainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karjalainen continues to drive forward.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bum rush Karjalainen with a series of wild strikes but Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tree Knee Dad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karjalainen throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Karjalainen wants to counter the offense by Tree Knee Dad and move into the clinch position.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karjalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tree Knee Dad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
Karjalainen takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Karjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen wants to counter the offense by Tree Knee Dad and move into the clinch position.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karjalainen in his tracks.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karjalainen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karjalainen's hands.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad avoids the head kick by Karjalainen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tree Knee Dad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Karjalainen is trying to control Tree Knee Dad's posture but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karjalainen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karjalainen is trying to control Tree Knee Dad's posture but Tree Knee Dad avoids it. #T4#
Karjalainen is looking for a sweep.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but Karjalainen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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!
Karjalainen landing strikes.
Tree Knee Dad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Karjalainen is trying to control but can't.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Karjalainen is working away.
Tree Knee Dad blocks the strikes from Karjalainen.
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. Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice short shot to Karjalainen's temple.
Tree Knee Dad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tree Knee Dad, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
An out of breath Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC 252
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Anstey scores with a jab.
Anstey throws a sloppy head kick
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by Anstey. Anstey maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey cracks the inside of Karjalainen's front leg.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by Anstey. Anstey maintains the clinch.
Anstey blocks an elbow strike.
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karjalainen prevents Anstey from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey clobbers Karjalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karjalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anstey wants to clinch.#T1#
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.
It looked like Karjalainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Anstey just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKarjalainen.
Anstey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anstey.
Anstey lands a head kick!
A punch combination from Karjalainen misses.
Anstey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anstey misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Karjalainen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen slips under a jab from Anstey.
A quick step to the side and Karjalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anstey counters with a big head kick but Karjalainen shrugs it off.
Anstey avoids a kick to the body.
Anstey lands a head shot.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Anstey. #CL2#
Anstey pushes Karjalainen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karjalainen under the eye.#KD#
Karjalainen lands a big head kick that sends Anstey tumbling to the mat! Karjalainen takes a step backwards and waves Anstey back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Anstey is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.#T3#
Anstey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Karjalainen finish him?
Anstey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karjalainen's calf.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut.
Anstey misses with a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a good low kick that Anstey was not able to check.
Anstey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karjalainen drops Anstey with a huge uppercut! Anstey drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Karjalainen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Karjalainen!
Our winner, Teemu Karjalainen, 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: UGD 67:Sturm Vs Kinshaw
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Karjalainen moves out of range as Torhammer throws a body kick.
Karjalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Torhammer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Torhammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torhammer lands a slapping body shot.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Torhammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karjalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Torhammer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karjalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karjalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Karjalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torhammer loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
Torhammer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a thumping low kick.
Henrik Torhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torhammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Henrik Torhammer has been cut.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torhammer throws out the jab.
Torhammer misses with a shot to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Torhammer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torhammer.#T1#
Torhammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Karjalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch combination from Torhammer misses.
Torhammer cracks the inside of Karjalainen's front leg.
Torhammer throws a lazy body kick
and Karjalainen counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Torhammer misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Torhammer scores with a four punch combination!
Torhammer jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Torhammer throws a body kick that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Karjalainen walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torhammer throws a head kick that misses
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Torhammer is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Torhammer. Karjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Torhammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torhammer is looking to slow Karjalainen down with leg kicks.
Torhammer throws a body kick that misses.
Torhammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Torhammer out cold! What a finish! Karjalainen is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teemu Karjalainen!
After winning the bout, Teemu Karjalainen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL 31:
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Karjalainen 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.
A nice combination there by Malenko.
Karjalainen takes one on the button.
Malenko throws an off balance right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Karjalainen is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Malenko misses the target.
Malenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karjalainen.
Malenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malenko misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Malenko clobbers Karjalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Malenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karjalainen in his tracks.
No joy there for Malenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Malenko throws a big shot that misses.
Malenko works Karjalainen's body with a nice hook.
Malenko scores with a body shot.
Malenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
Malenko lands a body shot. #TD2#
Malenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Karjalainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malenko trying to control but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Malenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karjalainen is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karjalainen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Malenko wants to sweep here but Karjalainen controlling him for the moment.
Karjalainen throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Karjalainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karjalainen postures up in Malenko's guard and throws a big left but Malenko blocks it.
Karjalainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karjalainen lands a couple of digs.
Karjalainen postures up and lands a big shot to Malenko's brow.
Malenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karjalainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karjalainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malenko wants to sweep here but Karjalainen controlling him for the moment.
Karjalainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malenko keeping moving, preventing Karjalainen from controlling successfully.
Karjalainen throws a strike but Malenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Karjalainen keeping full guard, as Malenko tries to pass. #T4#
Karjalainen is trying to keep Malenko in close.
Malenko won't allow Karjalainen to sweep him here.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
Malenko slips nicely into half guard.
Karjalainen is controlling Malenko's trapped leg to prevent Malenko from advancing to side control.
Karjalainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Malenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Malenko throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen takes one on the button.
A jab from Malenko does it's job there.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Malenko.
Malenko misses with an uppercut.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
Karjalainen is looking to counter the offense by Malenko and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen slips a straight right by Malenko.
Malenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Malenko lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Malenko misses.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
Karjalainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Karjalainen misses the target.
Jab by Malenko.
Malenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Malenko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Malenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko lands a really nice looking cross but Karjalainen seems unphased.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malenko connects with the punch.#T2#
Malenko walks into a left hand.
Malenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karjalainen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Karjalainen misses the target.
Ray Malenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen lands with a nice combination. Malenko backs away looking to recover.
Malenko clobbers Karjalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malenko.
As Malenko tries to get set, Karjalainen tries to push him back and clinch up but Malenko manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Malenko.
Malenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Malenko loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
Karjalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malenko just manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malenko misses with a right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a body kick that stops Malenko in his tracks momentarily.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karjalainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malenko will feel that in the morning.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
Malenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karjalainen defends it nicely.
Malenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karjalainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malenko somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Karjalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teemu Karjalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Malenko.#T4#
Karjalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karjalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Malenko throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malenko misses with a double jab.
Malenko throws a series of punches but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Nice cross by Malenko.
Karjalainen lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malenko connects with a jab.
Malenko scores with a hook.
Karjalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Karjalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malenko just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Malenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Malenko clobbers Karjalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Karjalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karjalainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karjalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ray Malenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Malenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malenko checks it well.
Karjalainen misses with a body kick.
Malenko scores with a jab to the head.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target.
Karjalainen cracks Malenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malenko lands with a straight right. Karjalainen didn't see that one coming.
Karjalainen slips under a jab from Malenko.
Karjalainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Malenko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Malenko throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Malenko looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
As Malenko backs away, Karjalainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karjalainen.
Malenko throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a solid body kick.
Malenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malenko checks a leg kick.
Malenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malenko walks into a stiff left hand from Karjalainen.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karjalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Malenko.
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malenko misses with a hook to the body
and Karjalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karjalainen. That's going to slow Malenko down.
Malenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a low kick, right behind Malenko 's knee.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Malenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ray Malenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Malenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Malenko out cold! What a finish! Karjalainen is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teemu Karjalainen!
Teemu Karjalainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFL 27: Claudiano vs Santos
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#KD2#
Karjalainen lands a left and a right that send Chamakh crashing to the mat, dazed. Karjalainen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Chamakh is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Karim Chamakh has been cut.
The fighters circling - Karjalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Chamakh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karjalainen drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Chamakh's head, knocking him out cold! Karjalainen is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teemu Karjalainen!
Teemu Karjalainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFL 022 Tyyp vs Kriel
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Am looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Am's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Am duly obliges.
Am pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Am fails to land with a series of punches.
Karjalainen dodges the punch combination from Am.
Am throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karjalainen throws a right and a left that Am avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Am.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but Am moves out of range.
Am tries to score with a low kick but Karjalainen moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Am fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karjalainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Am is wise to it.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Am seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Am bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karjalainen's head.
Karjalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Am thuds his right hand into Karjalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Am connects with a nice looking jab.
Karjalainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Am looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses.
Some wild striking there from Karjalainen. #T2#
Karjalainen takes one to the chin there.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Am is just out of range.
Am went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Am misses with a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Am lands with a slapping head kick.
Am bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Am throws a half hearted mid kick.
Am connects with a solid leg kick.
Am steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
As Karjalainen backs away, Am returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Am fails to land with a series of punches.
Karjalainen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Am.
Am misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karjalainen! But no joy.
Am throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Karjalainen.
Am attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Am.
Nice defenses there by Am.#T4#
Am tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karjalainen defends well and Am ends up having to push Karjalainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Karjalainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab from Am.
I Am seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am throws a combination that misses
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Am throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Am throws a big shot that misses.
And Karjalainen tries to counter it with a takedown but Am pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Am connects with the punch.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Am.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karjalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Am tried to counter with a leg kick but Karjalainen avoided it.
Am missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Am scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Am 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#
Am doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Am takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Am throws a big shot that misses.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Am checks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Karjalainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Am has got the better of the exchanges.
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Am half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Am misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Am scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Am scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Karjalainen 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.#T1#
Am darts in looking for a takedown but Karjalainen gets double underhooks and turns Am into the cage.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Am off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Am finds it's target.
Karjalainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Am.
Am throws a series of punches but Karjalainen avoids them all with ease.
Karjalainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Am is wise to it.
Am with a hook.
Karjalainen slips a jab and a cross from Am.
Karjalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Am throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Am throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Am goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Am throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karjalainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karjalainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Am lands a jab.
Am misses with a low kick.
Am avoids the body shot from Karjalainen.
Am is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Karjalainen misses.
Am throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karjalainen counters with a leg kick.
Am lands a two punch combo.
Karjalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Karjalainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Am will feel that in the morning.
Am throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses.
Am avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Am connects with a single shot there.
Am takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Am works Karjalainen's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Am misses.
Nice uppercut there from Am.#T4#
Am throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Karjalainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Karjalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Am moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Am is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Am misses with a low kick.
Am moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Am throws a right hand that Karjalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Karjalainen also avoids with ease.
Am scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karjalainen lands a slapping body shot.
Am misses with a wild combination.
Karjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Am steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Am dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Am checks the leg kick.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Am makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Am cracks the inside of Karjalainen's front leg.
Left hook, right uppercut from Am. #TD#
Am changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karjalainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karjalainen is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Am swings around for an armbar but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Am's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Karjalainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Am utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karjalainen works over Am with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karjalainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Karjalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Am swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Am is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karjalainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Karjalainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Am not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karjalainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Am is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Karjalainen frees his head nicely. Oh but Am has switched to an armbar! Karjalainen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). I Am!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, I Am made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RBFC 90:Karjalainen vs Tavares
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Karjalainen is predictable there
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Karjalainen misses the target.
Tavares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karjalainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karjalainen.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Tavares lands a glancing blow to the side of Karjalainen's head.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a good low kick that Tavares was not able to check.
Karjalainen thuds a left hand into Tavares's body.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Karjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Cristian Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Karjalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Karjalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tavares.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tavares checks a leg kick.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Tavares is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karjalainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Karjalainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tavares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares lands a nice shot that snaps Karjalainen's head back. #T4#
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karjalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Karjalainen checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristian Tavares dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Tavares.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cristian Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Karjalainen takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Karjalainen tenderised Tavares's leg. Tavares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares scores with a nice head shot.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Karjalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tavares's calf.
Cristian Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karjalainen tries to land a front kick but Tavares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares scores with a decent looking hook.
Karjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Tavares.#T2#
Tavares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tavares. Beautiful body shot.
Karjalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Karjalainen misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karjalainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Tavares scores with the left hand. Karjalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karjalainen at a distance. #T4##TD#
Karjalainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares is trying to get back to half guard.
Tavares is still trying to improve position.
Tavares avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karjalainen.
Karjalainen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Karjalainen working the strikes but Tavares uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tavares wants to control but Karjalainen is keeping busy.
Karjalainen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tavares reverses the position - he's now on top in Karjalainen's guard.
Karjalainen looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristian Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Karjalainen with an uppercut!
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Tavares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a good low kick that Tavares was not able to check.
Karjalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen wants to land a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
A low kick from Karjalainen is predictable there
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Karjalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karjalainen needs to keep his hands up - Tavares had a free shot at his head there.
Tavares slips a straight right by Karjalainen.
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range. #T2#
Tavares throws a shot to the body.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karjalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen looks for the body kick but Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karjalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares cracks Karjalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karjalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Cristian Tavares has been cut.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karjalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKarjalainen.
Tavares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares thuds his right hand into Karjalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
A counter left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses its target.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristian Tavares really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cristian Tavares's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Karjalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karjalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tavares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karjalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Tavares scores with a jab. Karjalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Karjalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares lands with a hook. Karjalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen walks into a straight right hand from Tavares.
Karjalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Tavares misses with a hook.
Tavares misses with a hook to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karjalainen moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karjalainen tries to bum rush Tavares with a series of wild strikes but Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karjalainen scores with a nice right hand.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Karjalainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tavares punishes Karjalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen has his takedown stuffed
and Tavares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karjalainen's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Tavares is looking to slow Karjalainen down with leg kicks.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares checks a low kick from Karjalainen.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karjalainen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tavares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tavares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karjalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Tavares cracks Karjalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Karjalainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the body from Tavares misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karjalainen throws out a leg kick but Tavares moves out of range and Karjalainen only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tavares misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Karjalainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Tavares toppling to the canvas! Tavares scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karjalainen finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Cristian Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cristian Tavares's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Karjalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tavares throws a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body. Karjalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Karjalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karjalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.#T1#
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares lands a jab to the nose.
Tavares slips under a jab from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tavares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tavares misses with a body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a nice body kick.
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karjalainen has time to react.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Karjalainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karjalainen, as that shot connected. #T3#
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Karjalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karjalainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karjalainen with a body shot.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Tavares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tavares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karjalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavares.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses its target.
Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karjalainen at a distance.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karjalainen throws a leg kick
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cristian Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tavares 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Cristian Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RBFC 85:Obuhov vs Declan
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Vane misses with a low kick.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Vane misses.
Karjalainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vane throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karjalainen tries to work over Vane's front leg with a kick but Vane checks it.
Vane cracks the inside of Karjalainen's front leg.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Vane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Vane misses its intended target.
Karjalainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karjalainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vane.
Vane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Vane looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karjalainen. #T1#
Karjalainen walks into a straight right hand from Vane.
Vane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Vane connects with a leg kick. Karjalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vane throws a head kick that misses.
Karjalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karjalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karjalainen.
Vane throws a hook but Karjalainen blocks it.
Vane throws an off balance right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Vane. Beautiful body shot.
Karjalainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Vane.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vane.
Vane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook 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!
Vane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karjalainen is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses its target.
Vane misses with a straight right.
Charles Vane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Karjalainen tenderised Vane's leg. Vane is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Vane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vane lands with an overhand left.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vane.#T3#
A head kick by Vane misses
and Karjalainen counters with a thumping low kick.
Vane connects with a jab.
Vane misses with a body shot.
Vane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karjalainen throws out the jab.
Vane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Vane manages to avoid it.
Vane defending well as Karjalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vane looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Vane manages to avoid it.
Vane misses with a kick to the body.
Vane ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Vane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Vane.
It looked like Karjalainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vane.
Vane scores with a sloppy right hand. Karjalainen should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Karjalainen blocks the leg kick.
Vane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karjalainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vane throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a low kick, right behind Vane 's knee.
Vane misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vane wants to land a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vane misses with an uppercut.
Vane lands a nice looking body shot.
Vane loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Vane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Karjalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charles Vane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vane throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Karjalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karjalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karjalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vane just manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vane misses with a low kick as Karjalainen jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Vane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vane lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Karjalainen is looking to chop away at Vane's legs.
A little jabbing left from Vane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karjalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vane cracks the inside of Karjalainen's front leg.
Vane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vane looks to land a left hand but Karjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen jabs Vane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karjalainen checks it well.
Vane misses with a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a low kick, right behind Vane 's knee.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Karjalainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Vane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vane thows a leg kick but Karjalainen checks it
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vane is looking to chop away at Karjalainen's legs.
Karjalainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Karjalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karjalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Vane throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vane digs a good hook to Karjalainen's body.
Vane misses with a few strikes there.
Vane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Vane scores with a jab.
Karjalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vane connects with a looping right hand.
Vane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Vane misses.
Vane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karjalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vane misses with a body kick.#T4#
Vane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vane connects with a jab.
Karjalainen lands a jab to Vane's midsection.
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!
Vane connects with a crisp jab.
Vane throws a leg kick but Karjalainen checks it.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vane throws a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vane misses with a straight left.
Vane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Vane looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Vane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Vane.
Karjalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vane.
Vane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Karjalainen punishes Vane's body with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karjalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vane misses with a kick to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Vane is rocked!
Vane is holding his hands too far apart here. Karjalainen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Vane is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teemu Karjalainen!
Teemu Karjalainen retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Teemu Karjalainen, 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: HFC 80:Braz vs Bangist
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Karjalainen looks to land a combination but Mangrove avoids it well.
Mangrove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karjalainen blocks the body kick.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Mangrove throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karjalainen's head.
Mangrove smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Mangrove is out of range.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Mangrove throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Karjalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove tries to land a body kick
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Alka Mangrove has been cut.
Mangrove with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove delivers a nice body kick.
Mangrove fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Mangrove misses
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mangrove throws a lazy body kick
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Mangrove catches Karjalainen right on the button with a cross.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangrove is able to avoid easily.
Mangrove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove.
Karjalainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangrove throws a push kick but Karjalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove scores with a jab.
Mangrove with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karjalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Mangrove off balance momentarily.
Mangrove is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Karjalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Mangrove looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangrove with a body shot.
Mangrove throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karjalainen will feel that in the morning.
Karjalainen misses with a body kick.
Mangrove misses with a looping right.#CL#
Mangrove clinches up with Karjalainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Karjalainen trying to stall but Mangrove improves his position.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Mangrove blocks a body shot from Karjalainen.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Karjalainen in his tracks for a moment.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Karjalainen lands a left hand.
Karjalainen lands a body punch.
Karjalainen blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove. #BC2#
Karjalainen manages to break the clinch.
Mangrove misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mangrove dives in for a single leg takedown but Karjalainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alka Mangrove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangrove throws a shot from downtown. Karjalainen moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Karjalainen catches Mangrove right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove connects with a nice looking jab.
Karjalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alka Mangrove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alka Mangrove's cut.
That's time! Mangrove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mangrove paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice jab there from Karjalainen.
Mangrove feints and then cracks Karjalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karjalainen down.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangrove.
Karjalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karjalainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mangrove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Mangrove tries to clinch but Karjalainen is having none of it.
Karjalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Karjalainen.
Mangrove is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karjalainen avoids it.#T1#
Mangrove misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Karjalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mangrove, right into the meat.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut. Mangrove saw that one coming.
Mangrove throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen keeps Mangrove at a distance using the push kick.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangrove counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alka Mangrove is winning the standup battle so far.
Karjalainen tries to move into range but Mangrove moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Mangrove lands a nice shot to the body.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangrove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangrove swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Mangrove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Karjalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangrove. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangrove counters with a left to the body.
Mangrove waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Mangrove looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangrove misses with a takedown attempt - Karjalainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangrove has his takedown stuffed
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Mangrove shoots in looking for a takedown but Karjalainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mangrove's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karjalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Mangrove bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alka Mangrove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karjalainen scores with a hook to the body. Mangrove takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Karjalainen lands a left and a right that send Mangrove crashing to the mat, dazed. Karjalainen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karjalainen counters with a nice body kick. #KD2#
Karjalainen cracks Mangrove with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mangrove looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Karjalainen finish him? #ROC2#
Mangrove is rocked!
Karjalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Mangrove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mangrove throws a sloppy body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a big right hand! Oh Mangrove is in trouble here! Karjalainen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Karjalainen!
Teemu Karjalainen is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Teemu Karjalainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 76:Johansson vs Dall
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thomas tries to bum rush Karjalainen with a series of wild strikes but Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Karjalainen didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karjalainen. That did some damage!
Thomas thows a leg kick but Karjalainen checks it
and Karjalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Karjalainen counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Thomas throws a push kick but Karjalainen slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Thomas
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand.
Karjalainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karjalainen, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Karjalainen is controlling him.
Karjalainen tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karjalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas can't break the clinch. #BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Thomas steps away.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Karjalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karjalainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Karjalainen blocks the low kick.
Thomas throws a front kick that sends Karjalainen stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Karjalainen circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses.#T2#
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Karjalainen counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Thomas! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Karjalainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Karjalainen!
After winning the bout, Teemu Karjalainen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GKNY 101-Durden vs Shamkhalaev
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willis.
Willis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crunch! Willis slams his shin into Karjalainen's torso.#CL#
Willis has Karjalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Willis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Willis gets through Karjalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Willis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karjalainen as Willis tries to tie him up.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Willis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Karjalainen tries to roll over but Willis keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Karjalainen wants to control but Willis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Willis 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.
Karjalainen wants to improve his position but Willis is controlling well.
Willis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karjalainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Willis thows a huge punch but Karjalainen dodges it nicely.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willis is looking to advance position but Karjalainen won't allow it.
Willis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karjalainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Willis.
Willis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karjalainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Willis misses with a head shot. Karjalainen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karjalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karjalainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Willis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Willis wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
Karjalainen 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.
Willis trying to control but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Karjalainen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Willis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karjalainen keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Willis works over Karjalainen with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Willis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Karjalainen blocks nicely.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Karjalainen has wrist control.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Karjalainen blocks nicely.
Willis trying to control but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Karjalainen controlling Willis's posture.
Willis postures up in Karjalainen's guard and throws a big left but Karjalainen blocks it.
Karjalainen trying to control the position.
Willis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #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.
Willis is in close to Karjalainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karjalainen is pulling down on Willis's head. It's preventing any offense from Willis, at least for the moment.
Willis postures up in Karjalainen's guard and throws a big left but Karjalainen blocks it.
Willis trying to control but Karjalainen is working from the bottom.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Karjalainen blocks nicely.
Karjalainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karjalainen trying to control the position.
Willis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karjalainen trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Willis 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#
Willis shoots in for a double leg but Karjalainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by Willis. Willis maintains the clinch.
Willis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Karjalainen.
Willis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Knees to the body from Karjalainen.
Willis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karjalainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karjalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Willis.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Karjalainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Willis toppling to the canvas! Willis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karjalainen finish him?!#ROC2#
Willis is rocked!
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!
Willis wants to clinch.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Willis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karjalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Willis swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Willis seems to have got his legs back now.
Willis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karjalainen takes a step back to recover.
Willis jabs at Karjalainen's body.
Willis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Karjalainen.
Willis is looking for a counter combo.
Karjalainen avoids the head kick by Willis.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Willis avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Willis instigates a clinch.
Willis blocking some punches.
Willis blocks an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Willis is working Karjalainen over against the cage.
Karjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Willis backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Willis dodges an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with some punches. #T2#
Willis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Nice body punch from Karjalainen.
Willis throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen has Willis pressed against the cage.
Willis lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Willis on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Willis swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Willis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Willis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Willis. #T3#
Karjalainen works on Willis's body with a couple of short punches.
Karjalainen digs a right hand into Willis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Willis's gas tank.
Karjalainen is pressed up against the cage. Willis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karjalainen down to the mat. Karjalainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karjalainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Willis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Willis backs off Karjalainen throws a huge counter combo but Willis manages to avoid it all.
Willis is looking to wear down Karjalainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Willis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karjalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Willis.
Karjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Willis steps away.
Karjalainen tries to work over Willis's front leg with a kick but Willis checks it.
Willis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karjalainen throws a counter combo.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Willis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karjalainen defends it nicely.
Teemu Karjalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Willis throws a hook to the side of Karjalainen's head but Karjalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Willis.
Willis throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Willis.
Dom Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Willis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Willis.
A left lands for Willis.
Karjalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Willis throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Willis with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Karjalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Willis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Willis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Willis moves into the clinch.
Karjalainen with a knee to the head.
Karjalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Willis lands with a short shot to the head.
Willis is trying to drag Karjalainen to the mat but Karjalainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Willis's elbow.
Karjalainen lands a nice elbow.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Willis backwards.
Karjalainen tries to break free but Willis pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Willis lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis won't allow Karjalainen to sweep him here. #T1#
Willis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Willis stopping the sweep attempt from Karjalainen.
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karjalainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karjalainen pulls Willis in close to his closed guard and prevents Willis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karjalainen looking to control.
Willis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karjalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Karjalainen, not yet.
Karjalainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Willis chips away with some ground and pound.
Willis wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
Willis postures up. #T2#
Karjalainen keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Dom Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willis lands a couple of digs.
Willis throws a strike but Karjalainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Willis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karjalainen stays in close to Willis's body and controls the position.
Karjalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karjalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willis is pulling down on Karjalainen's head to control his posture. #T3##SUB#
Karjalainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karjalainen stays in close to Willis's body and controls the position.
Willis is trying to control the position but Karjalainen postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Willis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karjalainen!#T4#
Karjalainen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Willis off and has taken his back!
Willis can't escape the position.
Willis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Willis is trying to get back to his feet but Karjalainen has full control of the position and if anything, Willis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Karjalainen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Willis tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Karjalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karjalainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Karjalainen!
A very excited looking Teemu Karjalainen 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.
In defeat, Dom Willis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better than ever!'.

Event: GKNY 98 - Defoe vs Denubis
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Karjalainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kononov.
Kononov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karjalainen counters with a leg kick.
Potap Kononov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kononov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kononov fails to land the takedown.
Karjalainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Teemu Karjalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potap Kononov.
Kononov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kononov with a poor takedown
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kononov fails with the takedown
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp right that sends Kononov to the canvas! Karjalainen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Karjalainen!
Our winner, Teemu Karjalainen, 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: GKNY 90 - Fist v Defoe 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Willis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karjalainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Willis misses with a series of wild punches.
Willis scores with a jab to the body.
Willis moves out of range of the strikes.
Willis throws a combination that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Willis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Willis shoots in and drives through. Karjalainen sprawls well.
Donk. Willis catches Karjalainen right on the button with a cross.
Willis lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Willis throws a body shot but no joy.
Willis moves in looking to clinch but Karjalainen pushes him off.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Willis misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Karjalainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Willis toppling to the canvas! Willis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karjalainen finish him?!#ROC2#
Willis is rocked!
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willis.
Karjalainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Willis is wise to it.
Oh Willis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karjalainen as he jumps to the side.
Willis shoots in and drives through. Karjalainen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Karjalainen misses.
Willis seems to have got his legs back now.
Karjalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karjalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Willis counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Willis.
Karjalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Willis misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Willis or perhaps it was just good defense by Karjalainen, which made it look bad. #T2#
Willis throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Willis works Karjalainen's body with a nice hook.
Willis darts in looking for a takedown but Karjalainen gets double underhooks and turns Willis into the cage.
Willis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willis just misses with a punch to the body.
Willis ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Willis shoots for a takedown but Karjalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karjalainen lands a big right hook! Willis looks hurt but is still standing! Karjalainen lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Willis falls down and Karjalainen dives in with a huge hammer fist! Willis's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Karjalainen runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teemu Karjalainen!
Our winner, Teemu Karjalainen, 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.
Dom Willis was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back better than ever!'.

Event: GKNY 85 - Campbell v Reilly
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Karjalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fadzaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fadzaev. That's going to slow Karjalainen down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fadzaev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fadzaev.
Fadzaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fadzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fadzaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fadzaev connects with a jab.
Karjalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Fadzaev throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Karjalainen staying out of range there.
It seemed like Karjalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karjalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alan Fadzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Karjalainen misses.
Fadzaev misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fadzaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fadzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fadzaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fadzaev throws a hook but Karjalainen blocks it.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Fadzaev avoids it with no problem.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fadzaev moves away.
Fadzaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karjalainen sprawls and moves away.
Fadzaev misses with a left hand
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Alan Fadzaev has been cut.#T2#
Fadzaev throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karjalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fadzaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karjalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Fadzaev is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fadzaev.
Fadzaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karjalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Fadzaev.
Fadzaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Karjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Karjalainen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fadzaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fadzaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Fadzaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fadzaev lands a head shot.
Fadzaev misses with a looping right.
Fadzaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Karjalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fadzaev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fadzaev misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karjalainen staying out of range there.
Fadzaev tries to score with a low kick but Karjalainen moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
A jab lands there for Fadzaev.
Fadzaev cracks Karjalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fadzaev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Fadzaev. That snapped Karjalainen's head back.
Fadzaev defending well as Karjalainen loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karjalainen walks into a left hand.
Fadzaev throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fadzaev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karjalainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fadzaev's knee momentarily.
Fadzaev throws a low kick, looking for Karjalainen's leg but Karjalainen calmly moves out of range.
Fadzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Fadzaev thumps Karjalainen with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Fadzaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Fadzaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Karjalainen.
Fadzaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karjalainen is able to avoid easily.
Karjalainen throws a counter combo.
Karjalainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jab from Fadzaev.
Karjalainen loads up on a big right hand but Fadzaev slips the punch.
Fadzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fadzaev with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Fadzaev.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and Fadzaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alan Fadzaev is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Fadzaev misses the jab.
As Fadzaev backs off Karjalainen throws a huge counter combo but Fadzaev manages to avoid it all.
Fadzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadzaev.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karjalainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fadzaev circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Fadzaev.
A little jabbing left from Karjalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Fadzaev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fadzaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Karjalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fadzaev. That did some damage!
Fadzaev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fadzaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Fadzaev lands a slapping body shot.
Fadzaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?#T2#
Fadzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Karjalainen is just out of range.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fadzaev throws a leg kick but Karjalainen moved away.
Karjalainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fadzaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fadzaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Fadzaev misses its intended target.
Karjalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Fadzaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Fadzaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fadzaev.
Karjalainen cracks the inside of Fadzaev's front leg. #T3#
Fadzaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karjalainen at a distance.
Fadzaev throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Karjalainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karjalainen blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Karjalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Fadzaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Fadzaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fadzaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fadzaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range and Fadzaev settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Karjalainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fadzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Karjalainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Fadzaev toppling to the canvas! Fadzaev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karjalainen finish him?!#ROC2#
Fadzaev is rocked!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fadzaev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Fadzaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fadzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fadzaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fadzaev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karjalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fadzaev seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fadzaev.
Karjalainen lands an uppercut, right on the button! Fadzaev tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teemu Karjalainen!
An out of breath Teemu Karjalainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GKNY 80 - Kinshaw v Donalds
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karjalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamkhalaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karjalainen is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Shamkhalaev clinches up against the cage.
Karjalainen tries to work over Shamkhalaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karjalainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karjalainen lands an elbow just above Shamkhalaev 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Karjalainen.
Our sources have told us that Karjalainen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Karjalainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamkhalaev avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen lands an uppercut.
Karjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen lands a right hand.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev lands a body shot.
A short right from Shamkhalaev on the inside.
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karjalainen blocks an elbow strike.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen lands with a left to the head.
Karjalainen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside.
Karjalainen blocking some punches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen slows down the pace here.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen stalling the fight.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch.
Karjalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamkhalaev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen pushes off an throws an elbow but Shamkhalaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen tries to work over Shamkhalaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karjalainen landing knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Karjalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamkhalaevs head.
Karjalainen misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamkhalaev as Karjalainen tries to tie him up.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Shamkhalaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Karjalainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Karjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen blocks an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karjalainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shamkhalaev's brow.
Shamkhalaev avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from Karjalainen. #T4#
Karjalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamkhalaev is defending well for now.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen is pushing Shamkhalaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamkhalaev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen is trying to stall.
Karjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
Shamkhalaev tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Shamkhalaev back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karjalainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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 Teemu Karjalainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
That's time! Karjalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamkhalaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karjalainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karjalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karjalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karjalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamkhalaev throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Shamkhalaev clinches.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karjalainen.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamkhalaev is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a knee to the head but Karjalainen blocks with his arms.
Shamkhalaev misses with a knee to the head.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen trying to stall but Shamkhalaev improves his position.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen is looking to control Shamkhalaev's arms but Shamkhalaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karjalainen has his back to the cage.
Knees to the body from Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamkhalaev.
A nice left hand lands by Karjalainen.
A short uppercut from Karjalainen.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Shamkhalaev. #BC#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Shamkhalaev has Karjalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev gets through Karjalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hand.
Karjalainen blocks an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev blocks an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Shamkhalaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev working Karjalainen over with knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shot to the side of Karjalainen's head.
Shamkhalaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Karjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karjalainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shamkhalaev's brow.
Shamkhalaev lands a knee to the head.
Shamkhalaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamkhalaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karjalainen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Shamkhalaev blocks an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Shamkhalaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karjalainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Shamkhalaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karjalainen's efforts to push away.
Karjalainen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karjalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow just above Karjalainen 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with some punches.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch. #T4#
Shamkhalaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamkhalaev working aggressively here.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Karjalainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamkhalaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
Shamkhalaev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamkhalaev lands with a right hand.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamkhalaev walks into a left hand.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shamkhalaev. That one must have hurt.
Shamkhalaev rushes Karjalainen with punches - Karjalainen moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Karjalainen goes down! Shamkhalaev follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
A very excited looking Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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