Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: LH42: Xyd vs Out
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Teixeira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karhu.
Karhu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Karhu gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Teixeira.
A short right from Teixeira on the inside.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
Teixeira lands with a short shot to the head.
Teixeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Teixeira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu misses with a body punch.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
Teixeira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Teixeira controls the action.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Teixeira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teixeira misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Teixeira controls his hands.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Teixeira on the inside.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Teixeira.
Teixeira struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teixeira.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teixeira lands a damaging elbow.
Karhu blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Teixeira.
Karhu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karhu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teixeira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Teixeira letting Karhu take a breather here.
Teixeira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teixeira misses with a body punch. #T2#
Karhu is pushing Teixeira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karhu.
Teixeira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karhu dodges an elbow strike from Teixeira.
Nice body punch from Teixeira - that landed with a thud.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teixeira.
Teixeira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Teixeira.
A short right from Teixeira on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Teixeira fails to land.
Teixeira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira digs a right hand underneath Karhu's ribcage. Karhu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Teixeira lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teixeira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Teixeira.
Teixeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teixeira scores with a shoulder strike.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
Teixeira cracks Karhu with a nice body shot.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Teixeira controls the action.
Karhu looking to stall.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teixeira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karhu wants to stall.
Karhu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Teixeira. #T4#
Karhu stalls.
Teixeira misses with a body punch.
Karhu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Teixeira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the side of Karhu's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karhu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kari Karhu.
Karhu misses with a hook. Teixeira ducked under it nicely.
Teixeira tries to counter by clinching up but Karhu breaks away and moves out of range.
Karhu misses with a body shot #CL#
and Teixeira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Teixeira is working Karhu over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teixeira tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Teixeira.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu is looking to control Teixeira's arms but Teixeira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karhu has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaquias Teixeira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Karhu misses with a body punch
and Teixeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karhu misses with a body shot
and Teixeira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teixeira lands with a shot to the body.
Karhu swings widly with a right hand
enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teixeira ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
A quick step to the side and Teixeira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu lands a really nice looking cross but Teixeira seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu lands with a straight right. Teixeira didn't see that one coming.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teixeira moves out of range of the strikes.
Teixeira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Karhu does no damage.
Teixeira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karhu.#T1#
A jab from Karhu misses. #CL2#
Teixeira tries to keep at a distance but Karhu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teixeira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Karhu to work.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Karhu.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Teixeira.
Teixeira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malaquias Teixeira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Teixeira lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teixeira.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teixeira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karhu trying to stall but Teixeira improves his position.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Teixeira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teixeira.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teixeira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Teixeira.
A short right from Teixeira.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teixeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Karhu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Teixeira.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teixeira.
Karhu is struggling to control the position.
Teixeira lands a right hand.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karhu digs a right hand into Teixeira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teixeira's gas tank.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu is trying to stall.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira works on Karhu's body with a couple of short punches.
Karhu tries to work over Teixeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Teixeira's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Teixeira works on Karhu's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Karhu wants to stall.
Karhu throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Teixeira gets through Karhu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Karhu is trying to stall.
Teixeira tries to break free but Karhu pushes him back against the cage.
Teixeira lands with a right to the head.
Teixeira pushes Karhu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teixeira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaquias Teixeira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira throws a combination that misses
and Teixeira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teixeira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu moves out of range as Teixeira strikes.
A nice side step and Karhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karhu digs a good body shot into Teixeira's ribs.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Teixeira tries to counter by clinching up but Karhu breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Karhu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Teixeira lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira lands a left hand.
Teixeira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with an elbow over the top.
Teixeira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Teixeira. #T1#
Teixeira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teixeira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Teixeira blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu avoids a wild elbow strike from Teixeira.
Teixeira tries a body shot but Karhu blocks it.
A body shot lands from Karhu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teixeira misses with a body punch.
Teixeira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
Karhu is pushing Teixeira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu lands a left hand. #T2#
Teixeira letting Karhu take a breather here.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Teixeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karhu or not.
Teixeira lands a right hand.
Teixeira lands a nice uppercut.
Teixeira gets through Karhu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teixeira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Karhu.
Teixeira blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
A short right from Teixeira on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with an elbow strike.
Teixeira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teixeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karhu can do to turn this around?
Teixeira misses with a body punch.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Teixeira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
A short right from Teixeira.
Teixeira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teixeira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Teixeira misses with an elbow strike.
Karhu stalling in the clinch but Teixeira improves position.
Karhu tries to stall but Teixeira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karhu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Teixeira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teixeira gets through Karhu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Teixeira.
Teixeira lands with a short shot to the head.
Karhu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kari Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teixeira lands a hook that snaps the head of Karhu backwards. #ROC#
Karhu is rocked!
Teixeira works on Karhu's body with a couple of short punches.
Karhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Teixeira finish him?
Teixeira pushes Karhu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Teixeira works on Karhu's body with a couple of short punches.
Karhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Teixeira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teixeira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head.
Teixeira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teixeira lands a nice shot to the body.
Teixeira pushes Karhu against the cage. Teixeira is working some dirty boxing. Teixeira pushes off with a quick right hook! Karhu goes down! Karhu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Teixeira moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaquias Teixeira!

Event: LH37: Higuchi vs Lapanov
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karhu's head.
Karhu lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Karhu clinches up against the cage.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Karhu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karhu blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson 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.
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Karhu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tests Karhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karhu tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a head kick that Karhu semi-blocks.
Karhu misses with a straight left.
Karhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Karhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Karhu closes the distance and clinches.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Karhu to work.
Karhu has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Karhu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Kari Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karhu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.#CL2#
Karhu moves into the clinch.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Karhu looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu stalling against the cage.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson 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#
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karhu can do to turn this around?
Jackson slips a jab from Karhu.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Michael Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karhu is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Karhu is rocked!
Karhu walks straight into a right hand from Jackson - that's dropped him! Jackson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Karhu from any more punishment! Karhu complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Jackson!
A very excited looking Michael Jackson 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: LH32: Bylund vs Corbin II
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Jigsawz moved out of range.
Karhu walks into a straight right hand from Jigsawz.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jigsawz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jigsawz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karhu doesn't seem bothered though.
Jigsawz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karhu has time to react.
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Jigsawz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu misses with a body punch
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jigsawz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Karhu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karhu misses with a hook to the body
and Jigsawz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu takes a swing at Jigsawz's ribcage but misses.
Karhu swings widly with a right hand
and Jigsawz counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Karhu instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karhu.
Jigsawz tries for a takedown but Karhu manages to get underhooks.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Jigsawz.
Karhu pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jigsawz backwards.
Karhu tries a body shot but Jigsawz blocks it.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Karhu.
Karhu controlling the action here for a moment.
Karhu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jigsawz up against the cage.
Karhu taking a breather.
Karhu blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jigsawz. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jigsawz wants to break free but Karhu has control.
Jigsawz tries to pull guard but Karhu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jigsawz fails to land.
Jigsawz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karhu walks away with a smile on his face. Jigsawz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kari Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzzard Jigsawz.#CL#
Jigsawz tries to keep at a distance but Karhu has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
Karhu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jigsawz jumps guard but Karhu stands there with Jigsawz around his waist. Jigsawz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jigsawz swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
Jigsawz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Jigsawz.
Jigsawz tries to pull guard but Karhu won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karhu.
Jigsawz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu prevents the takedown attempt.
Karhu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jigsawz looks winded!
Jigsawz tries for a takedown but Karhu manages to get underhooks.
Karhu lands a hook that snaps the head of Jigsawz backwards.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karhu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike.
Karhu controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Karhu lands a nice shot 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!
Karhu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karhu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karhu has Jigsawz pushed against the cage.
Karhu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karhu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
Karhu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karhu lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Karhu dominated that round.
That's time! Karhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Jigsawz gets tackled into the cage by Karhu. Karhu maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karhu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jigsawz prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jigsawz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu lands with a short shot to the head.
Karhu is pushing Jigsawz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kari Karhu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Karhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu works on Jigsawz's body with a couple of short punches.
Karhu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karhu lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Jigsawz is rocked!
Jigsawz is breathing heavily.
Jigsawz throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Jigsawz is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Karhu is struggling to control the position.
Jigsawz seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jigsawz throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu. #T1#
Karhu leaning against his opponent.
Jigsawz is looking for a takedown.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike.
Karhu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body.
Karhu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Karhu cracks Jigsawz with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karhu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jigsawzs head.
A right handed body shot lands from Karhu.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jigsawzs head.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karhu.
Karhu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Karhu.
Karhu lands a shot to the body.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Karhu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Karhu.
A right handed body shot lands from Karhu.
Karhu slowing the pace effectively.
Karhu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jigsawz being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jigsawz backwards.
Karhu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jigsawz backwards.
Karhu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karhu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karhu stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
A short left from Karhu.
Karhu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karhu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jigsawz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jigsawz drops to his knees and Karhu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Karhu!

Event: LH27: Strife vs Hunt
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
Karhu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karhu scores with a nice strike.
Name is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karhu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karhu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Name looks to move away, Karhu throws a big counter combo but Name just gets out of the way.
Name throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
As Name tries to get set, Karhu tries to push him back and clinch up but Name manages to avoid the attempt.#KD#
Karhu drops Name with a beautiful combination! Name stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karhu is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like No Name has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Karhu drives through and clinches with Name against the cage.
Name is trying to drag Karhu to the mat but Karhu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kari Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Name.
Karhu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Name has Karhu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karhu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Karhu is working Name over against the cage.
Name looks winded!#T1#
A short right from Karhu. #ROC#
Name is rocked!
Karhu is stalling here.
Name is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Karhu effectively controlling the action here.
Name seems to have recovered his senses.
Name goes for a takedown attempt but Karhu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Name has his takedown stuffed
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Karhu forces Name back against the cage and clinches.
Name drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karhu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Name takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crack! Karhu connects with the perfect overhand right and Name falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Karhu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kari Karhu!

Event: LH19: Strife vs Ramon
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Karhu takes a swing at Railgun's ribcage but misses.
Railgun with the counter takedown but Karhu avoids it easily.#CL#
Karhu clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karhu works on Railgun's body with a couple of short punches.
Karhu is leaning against Railgun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Railgun takes a shot to the head.
Railgun takes a shot to the head.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karhu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Railgun backwards. #ROC#
Railgun is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Railgun is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Karhu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Railgun with a big uppercut! Railgun tries to clinch up but Karhu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Railgun to the mat! Railgun covers up and Karhu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kari Karhu!

Event: LH14: Jackson vs Jigsawz
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Haddad swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Karhu throws the left hand but Haddad avoids the punch easily.
Haddad ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu swings widly with a right hand
and Haddad counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Karhu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haddad tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Haddad back against the cage.
Karhu stalling the fight.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haddads head. #CUT2#
It looks like Abdul Sami Mujahid Haddad has been cut.
Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Haddad looking to slow down the pace here.
Karhu working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haddad has had enough of the clinch but Karhu keeps him there for the moment.
Haddad looking to slow down the pace here.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Haddad misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Karhu misses with a body punch.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Haddad avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage.
Haddad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
Haddad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Karhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haddad backwards.
Haddad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haddad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Haddad.
Karhu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Karhu tries a body shot but Haddad blocks it.
Haddad struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Haddad lands with a short shot to the head.
Karhu is pushing Haddad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Karhu scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haddad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haddad misses with some punches.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Haddad.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Haddad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Haddad as the two fighters clinch.
Karhu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Karhu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Karhu.
Haddad misses with the head strike.
Karhu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karhu just leaning against Haddad, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Karhu to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kari Karhu.
Karhu misses the jab.
A jab from Karhu misses.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Haddad.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haddad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Karhu pushes Haddad up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Haddad.
Karhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Haddad controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Haddad misses with the head strike.
Haddad working hard to break the clinch.
Haddad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karhu up against the cage.
Haddad takes a shot to the head.
Haddad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Karhu on the inside. #ROC2#
Haddad is rocked!
Haddad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haddad misses with a punch to the body.
Haddad throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Haddad avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage.
Karhu pushes Haddad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Haddad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Haddad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karhu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Haddad to his knees! Karhu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Karhu!

Event: LH8: Houghton vs Cormier
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Dovik throws a right and a left that Karhu avoids nicely.
Dovik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karhu counters with a straight right hand.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Dovik slips the punch.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Dovik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Dovik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dovik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
It looked like Karhu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karhu throws an off balance right hand
letting Dovik counter with a right hand.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dovik.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dovik.
Karhu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dovik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dovik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Dovik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Dovik moves into the clinch.
Dovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu misses with a punch 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!
Dovik tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Dovik back against the cage.
Karhu blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Dovik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dovik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Dovik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu tries a body shot but Dovik blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Dovik working aggressively here.
Karhu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dovik gets through Karhu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dovik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dovik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Dovik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dovik controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dovik misses with the head strike.
Karhu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dovik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Dovik cracks Karhu with a nice body shot.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Dovik.
A short left from Dovik. #T2#
Karhu is looking to control Dovik's arms but Dovik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karhu has his back to the cage.
Dovik lands with a short shot to the head.
Karhu looking to stall.
Dovik has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Dovik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dovik.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dovik.
Dovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dovik.
Dovik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
Dovik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dovik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Karhu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dovik working aggressively here. #T3#
Dovik blocks an uppercut.
Dovik lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu is stalling here.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dovik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dovik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Dovik has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Dovik throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
A nice left hand lands by Karhu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dovik tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Dovik back against the cage.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dovik's elbow.
Dovik misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dovik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Dovik throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Dovik tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Dovik back against the cage.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Dovik misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dovik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dovik or not.
Dovik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karhu or not.
Karhu is breathing heavily.
Dovik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dovik misses with some punches.
Dovik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dovik misses with some punches.
Dovik working aggressively here.
Karhu gets through Dovik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karhu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dovik has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dovik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Dovik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karhu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dovik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu staying out of range there.#CL#
Karhu drives through and clinches with Dovik against the cage.
Dovik digs a right hand underneath Karhu's ribcage. Karhu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karhu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
A short uppercut from Dovik.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dovik controls his hands.
Dovik working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dovik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Dovik.
Dovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doviks head.
Dovik misses with a body punch.
Dovik has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Kyle Dovik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dovik throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Dovik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Dovik can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Dovik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karhu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karhu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karhu effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Dovik.
Dovik lands with a light punch inside.
Dovik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Dovik blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Dovik.
Dovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dovik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karhu up against the cage.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Karhu avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dovik misses with the head strike.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dovik's elbow.
Dovik throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Dovik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karhu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dovik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Dovik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dovik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Dovik.
A body shot lands from Dovik. #T3#
Karhu stalling in the clinch but Dovik improves position.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Dovik presses Karhu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dovik lands with a left to the head.
Dovik working aggressively here.
Karhu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karhu gets through Dovik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dovik misses with the head strike.
Dovik working aggressively here.
Dovik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Dovik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dovik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dovik blocking some punches.
Dovik throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Dovik misses with a punch to the body.
Dovik tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Dovik back against the cage. #T4#
Dovik working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Dovik.
Dovik can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
A short right from Karhu.
Dovik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu wants to stall.
Dovik swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu stalling in the clinch but Dovik improves position.
Karhu effectively controlling the action here.
Dovik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dovik misses with a punch on the inside.
Dovik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dovik scores with a shot to the side of Karhu's head.
Dovik misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Dovik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Karhu misses.
Karhu lunges at Dovik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dovik's hand.
Dovik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dovik stuns Karhu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD2#
Dovik sends Karhu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dovik is motioning to the referee to let Karhu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Karhu is rocked!
Dovik misses with a straight left.
Oh Karhu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karhu is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dovik doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Karhu crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Karhu's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Dovik!

Event: LH5: Houghton vs Karhu
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
Houghton wants to clinch.
Houghton moves forwards but Karhu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Houghton tries to clinch up.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houghton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Houghton is just out of range.
Karhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karhu with a hook.#CL#
Houghton has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houghton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Houghton back against the cage.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Houghton's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karhu.
Houghton 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.#T1#
Houghton can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Houghton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Houghton.
Karhu lands with a light punch inside.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu tries to work over Houghton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Karhu.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houghtons head.
Karhu stalling against the cage.
Karhu takes a shot to the head.
Houghton throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Houghton.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Houghton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Houghton.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houghton's elbow. #T2#
Houghton blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Houghton lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houghton misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Karhu.
Karhu digs a right hand underneath Houghton's ribcage. Houghton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karhu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karhu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Houghton throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Houghton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Houghton misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Karhu scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Houghton. #T3#
Houghton misses with some punches.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu avoiding damage.
Houghton being controlled against the cage.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Houghton.
Houghton struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Karhu.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu stalling in the clinch but Houghton improves position.
Houghton misses with the head strike.
Houghton tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Houghton.
Houghton throws a head punch that misses.
Houghton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Houghton scores with a shot to the side of Karhu's head.
A short right from Karhu on the inside. #T4#
Houghton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Houghton's head.
Nice body punch from Houghton.
Houghton lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houghton prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Houghton prevents a body shot from Karhu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houghton.
Houghton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houghton lands a left hand.
Houghton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head. #ROC#
Karhu is rocked!
Houghton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Houghton finish him?
Houghton struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Karhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houghton backwards.
Houghton misses with some punches.
Houghton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Houghton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houghton misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Houghton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Karhu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houghton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Houghton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karhu ducks right into an uppercut from Houghton.
Karhu lands a jab to the nose.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houghton moves away.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Karhu looks to clinch
and Houghton counters with a right hand to the body.
Karhu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houghton ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Houghton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Houghton.
Houghton lands the left hand.
Houghton tries to clinch up but Karhu circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Houghton misses its intended target.
Karhu works Houghton's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houghton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karhu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL#
Houghton has Karhu up against the cage in a clinch.
Houghton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houghton.
A head punch on the inside from Houghton fails to land.
Houghton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu has Houghton pushed against the cage.
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Houghton backwards.
Karhu slows down the pace here.
Houghton tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Houghton back against the cage. #T2#
Karhu is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Houghton.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Houghton blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Houghton throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Jake Houghton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houghton backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Houghton tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houghton lands a body punch.
Houghton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karhu.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
A short uppercut from Houghton.
Houghton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Karhu.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Houghton.
Houghton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houghton.
Houghton tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Houghton's head.
Houghton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Houghton.
A right hook to the body lands for Houghton.
Karhu is breathing heavily.
Houghton tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Houghton back against the cage.
Houghton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houghton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Houghton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houghton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Houghton.
Houghton throws a head punch that misses.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu. #T4#
Houghton working aggressively here.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Houghton controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Houghton working aggressively here.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houghton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karhu.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Houghton.
Karhu stalling the fight.
Houghton struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Houghton lands a shoulder strike.
Houghton misses with some punches.
Houghton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Karhu.
Still in the clinch, Houghton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Houghton stalling in the clinch.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houghton misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Houghton dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Houghton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karhu connects with a body shot that sends Houghton's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Houghton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karhu doesn't seem phased though.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Houghton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Houghton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houghton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karhu lands a jab to the nose.
Houghton misses with a body shot.
Karhu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houghton has time to react.
Houghton throws a right hand that misses
and Karhu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houghton misses with a body shot.
Kari Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Houghton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Houghton.
Houghton takes one to the side of the head.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houghton.
An attempted straight right counter from Houghton misses the target.
Houghton looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karhu! But no joy.
Karhu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karhu takes a swing at Houghton's ribcage but misses.
Houghton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu looks to clinch
and Houghton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Houghton jabs at Karhu's body.
Houghton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houghton misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houghton was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Houghton swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Karhu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karhu.
Houghton misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu stalls.
Houghton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Houghton misses with some punches. #T2#
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houghton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houghtons head.
Houghton takes a shot to the head.
Houghton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karhu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Houghton misses with the head strike.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Houghton.
Houghton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houghton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu looking to slow down the pace here.
Karhu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Houghton is keeping busy.#T3#
Houghton misses with the head strike.
Houghton working aggressively here.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Houghton.
Houghton is leaning against Karhu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Houghton.
Houghton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Karhu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Houghton working aggressively here.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Houghton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Karhu looking to slow down the pace here.
Houghton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houghton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Houghton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Karhu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houghton lands an uppercut.
Houghton tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Houghton fails to land.
Houghton tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Houghton back against the cage.
Houghton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
A hook to the body from Houghton.
Houghton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Houghton struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jake Houghton did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Houghton's head but Houghton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houghton takes one to the chin there.
Houghton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Houghton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Houghton catches Karhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - Karhu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Houghton misses.
Houghton wants to clinch up but Karhu keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houghton manages to avoid it.
Houghton swats away the attempt to clinch by Karhu.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Houghton throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houghton.
A little jabbing left from Karhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Houghton misses
and Karhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karhu throws a right and a left that Houghton avoids nicely.
Houghton throws a right and a left that Karhu avoids nicely.
Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houghton.
Houghton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Karhu misses.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Houghton misses the jab.#CL#
Houghton moves into the clinch.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Houghton.
Houghton trying to stall but Karhu improves his position.
Houghton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Houghton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Karhu.
Houghton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Houghton misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Karhu - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karhu.
Houghton wants to stall.
Karhu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Houghton up against the cage.
Karhu avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Karhu. #T3#
Houghton tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houghton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Karhu.
Stalling in the clinch from Karhu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Houghton.
Karhu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Houghton digs a right hand into Karhu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karhu's gas tank.
Houghton lands a right hand.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houghton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houghton's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houghton as Karhu tries to tie him up.
Houghton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Houghton digs a right hand into Karhu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karhu's gas tank. #T4#
Houghton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Houghton misses with a body punch.
Houghton working aggressively here.
Houghton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houghton throws a big uppercut that drops Karhu! More strikes from Houghton and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Karhu lies dazed against the cage as Houghton celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Houghton!
Jake Houghton retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Jake Houghton 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: LH3: Strife vs Starfighter
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Karhu tries to clinch up.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karhu lands a right hand.
Karhu stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karhu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Karhu.
A bit of stalling here from Karhu. #T1#
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Karhu stalling in the clinch.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Karhu lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karhu is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karhu prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Karhu tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Karhu avoiding damage.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Karhu. #T3#
Jackson misses with some punches.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu lands with a light punch inside.
Karhu scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Karhu lands a left hand.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu lands with a short shot to the head.
Karhu pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Jackson tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karhu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Karhu has Jackson pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
We've been informed that Karhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karhu or not.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Karhu.
Karhu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karhu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Karhu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson slips a straight right by Karhu.#CL2#
Karhu closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Karhu is trying to stall.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson taking a breather.
Karhu stalling against the cage.
Karhu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kari Karhu.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Karhu slips under a jab from Jackson.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Karhu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karhu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karhu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karhu throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Karhu needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karhu manages to circle out of the way.
Karhu wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Karhu wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Karhu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Karhu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karhu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karhu lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Karhu holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Karhu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Karhu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kari Karhu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A short right from Karhu.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Jackson. #TD#
Jackson decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kari Karhu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jackson cracks the inside of Karhu's front leg.
Karhu tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karhu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Karhu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Karhu misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karhu after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson looking to stall.
Karhu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karhu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson tries a body shot but Karhu blocks it.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu is stalling here.
Karhu tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Karhu is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Karhu lands a body punch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Karhu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Karhu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Karhu takes a shot to the head.
Karhu leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson trying to stall but Karhu improves his position.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Karhu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A short left from Karhu.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Karhu stalls.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Kari Karhu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karhu lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is working Karhu over against the cage.
A short left from Karhu.
Jackson pushes Karhu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kari Karhu.
I've got Karhu 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Karhu!

Event: Lighthouse 1: Strife vs Hooper
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karhu sprawls well. Karhu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Russo moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karhu sprawls well. Karhu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for De Lima Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo has a takedown stuffed.
Karhu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Russo.
Karhu cracks Russo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karhu is leaning against Russo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Russo fails to pull guard.
Karhu lands a hook that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karhu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Karhu.
Karhu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russo backwards. #ROC2#
Russo is rocked!
Good body shot from Karhu.
Russo takes a shot to the head.
Oh Russo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Russo or not.
A short left from Karhu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russos head.
Russo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Karhu as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Karhu just leaning against Russo, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Karhu to work.
Karhu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Russo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Karhu is unloading with more strikes now! Russo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Karhu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Karhu rushes Nicki and presses him up against the cage.
Karhu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicki is trying to drag Karhu to the mat but Karhu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nicki is trying to break the clinch but Karhu has him pressed against the cage.
Nicki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karhu avoids it.
Karhu is working Nicki over against the cage.
Nicki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karhu prevents it.
Karhu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicki backwards.
Karhu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicki backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu lands a body punch.
Karhu stalls.
Karhu controlling the action here for a moment.
Karhu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nicki is breathing heavily.#T1#
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicki backwards.
Karhu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicki or not.
Karhu prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucaz Nicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
A hook to the body from Karhu.
Karhu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karhu lands a shot to the body.
Karhu lands a body punch.
Karhu has Nicki pressed against the cage.
Karhu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karhu lands a left hand.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Karhu scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karhu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicki backwards.
Karhu stalling in the clinch.
Come on Karhu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karhu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karhu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicki is looking to control Karhu's arms but Karhu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nicki has his back to the cage.
Karhu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karhu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Karhu lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Nicki is rocked!
Karhu stalling in the clinch.
Oh Nicki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Karhu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Karhu.
Karhu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nicki with a big uppercut! Nicki tries to clinch up but Karhu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nicki to the mat! Nicki covers up and Karhu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kari Karhu!

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