Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 57: Hiroshima
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Babyara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karhu momentarily.
We've been told by Karhu's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Babyara lands a really nice looking cross but Karhu seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Babyara just misses with a punch to the body.
Babyara misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Karhu counters with a crisp one two that drops Babyara! Karhu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Babyara to his feet! Babyara is in big trouble!
Karhu throws a shot from downtown. Babyara moves away and avoids it.
Babyara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babyara avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Babyara moves out of range as Karhu strikes.#KD#
Karhu lands a big uppercut and Babyara crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Babyara looks OK. Karhu waves Babyara back to his feet!#ROC#Babyara is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu throws a hook but Babyara avoids it easily.
Babyara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu throws a series of punches but Babyara moves out of range.
Karhu throws a hook but Babyara avoids it easily.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Karhu sets himself, and Babyara steps forward looking for the clinch! Karhu avoids it this time.
Babyara ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Babyara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Karhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babyara manages to avoid it.#T1#
Karhu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karhu throws a nice looking combination but Babyara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babyara works Karhu's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Babyara drops Karhu with a beautiful combination! Karhu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Babyara is looking for the KO!
Babyara is pawing at Karhu, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Karhu's nose. Karhu is badly hurt! Babyara pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Karhu tries desperately to hold on but Babyara is relentless in his assault! As Karhu receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Babyara away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Babyara!
Francisco Babyara gave a mention to Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Grunge 52: Freedom
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Karhu lands with a nice body punch.
Karhu punishes Rabbitte's body with a nice straight punch.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte throws a sloppy head kick and Karhu moves out of range easily.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
We've been told by Karhu's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karhu lands a glancing blow to the side of Rabbitte's head.
Rabbitte lands a front kick.
Karhu finds Rabbitte's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Rabbitte flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Karhu lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Rabbitte will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Karhu!
After winning the bout, Jesse Karhu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Grunge 48: Alice In Chains
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Rockwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Rockwell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karhu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rockwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rockwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Rockwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Rockwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rockwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rockwell throws a strike but Karhu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Rockwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockwell.
Rockwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rockwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockwell.
Rockwell throwing strikes from guard but Karhu blocks nicely.
Rockwell trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
Rockwell lands a couple of digs.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Rockwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rockwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karhu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockwell landing with the ground and pound.
Rockwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockwell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rockwell throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockwell won't allow Karhu to sweep him here.
Karhu has momentary wrist control but Rockwell slips an elbow through the middle.
Rockwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rockwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Karhu has wrist control.#T3#
Rockwell cracks Karhu with a solid left hand.
Rockwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rockwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Karhu has wrist control.
Rockwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karhu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karhu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockwell stands up over Karhu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rockwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu is breathing heavily.
Rockwell with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Karhu controls Rockwell momentarily but Rockwell frees himself.
Rockwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockwell throws an elbow that misses. Karhu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rockwell's guard. Nice move by Karhu!#REVR##SUB2#
Karhu avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a triangle but Karhu pushes his legs off easily.
Rockwell has control of Karhu's left arm, preventing Karhu from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lew Rockwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karhu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockwell fails with the takedown
and Karhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rockwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Karhu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rockwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Karhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karhu misses with a double jab.
Rockwell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Lew Rockwell has been cut.
Karhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Karhu cracks Rockwell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karhu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rockwell to stand back up!#ROC#Rockwell is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karhu is stalking Rockwell. Rockwell circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Karhu, and it's lights out! Rockwell really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Karhu!
Our winner, Jesse Karhu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Grunge 44: Man In The Box
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Karhu misses with a hook.
Wangchuck with the counter takedown but Karhu avoids it easily.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wangchuck.
Karhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karhu digs a good body shot into Wangchuck's ribs.
Karhu scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Lotay Wangchuck has been cut.#KD#
Karhu drops Wangchuck with a beautiful combination! Wangchuck stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karhu is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Karhu engages and cracks Wangchuck with a massive lead left hook - Wangchuck tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Karhu is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Karhu!
A relieved looking Jesse Karhu 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: PANDA 58
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
A punch combination from Karhu misses.
Chamba flicks out a counter leg kick but Karhu steps away.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Chamba.
Karhu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Chamba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Chamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chamba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chamba lands a head kick!
Karhu swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Karhu.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Chamba.
It looked like Karhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chamba.
Karhu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chamba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chamba misses with a looping right.
Chamba throws a nice looking combination but Karhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karhu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Chamba's shoulder, as Chamba tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chamba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chamba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chamba misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.
Karhu misses with a hook. Chamba ducked under it nicely.
Karhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chamba at a distance.
Chamba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chamba throws a sloppy head kick and Karhu moves out of range easily.
Donk. Karhu catches Chamba right on the button with a cross.
Karhu throws a jab but it's blocked by Chamba.
Chamba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chamba throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
Chamba misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chamba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Karhu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Chamba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Chamba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chamba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karhu.
Chamba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Karhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chamba wants to clinch.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu throws a hook but Chamba avoids it easily.
Karhu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chamba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Karhu misses.
Karhu slips a jab and a cross from Chamba.
Karhu lands with a straight right. Chamba didn't see that one coming.
Karhu misses with a right hand
and Chamba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karhu throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Chamba counters by clinching up.
Karhu blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Karhu gets through Chamba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chamba fails to land.
Chamba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karhu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chamba working aggressively here.
Chamba cracks Karhu with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Chamba. #CUT2#Jesse Karhu's cut is getting worse.
Chamba misses with some punches.
Chamba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chamba has Karhu pressed against the cage, preventing Karhu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karhu dodges an elbow strike from Chamba.
Chamba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Chamba uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Chamba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chamba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Karhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chamba takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chamba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karhu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chamba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chamba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chamba swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Chamba.
Chamba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karhu.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gilberto Chamba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Chamba misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely.
Karhu lands a really nice looking cross but Chamba seems unphased.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Karhu slips a jab from Chamba.
A head kick from Chamba lands but Karhu takes it in his stride.
Chamba throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karhu throws a hook but Chamba blocks it.
Karhu misses with a hook. Chamba ducked under it nicely.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chamba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Chamba misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chamba. Karhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target. #T1#
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chamba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karhu.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.
Chamba connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Jesse Karhu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chamba.
A lazy left from Chamba finds it's target.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chamba manages to avoid it.
Karhu throws out a powerful jab.
Karhu lands a really nice looking cross but Chamba seems unphased. #CL2#
Chamba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chamba tries a body shot but Karhu blocks it.
Karhu tries to break the clinch but Chamba is controlling the position.
Chamba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 avoids the elbow strike from Chamba, against the cage.
Chamba throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Karhu avoids the elbow strike from Chamba, against the cage.
Chamba presses Karhu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karhu blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Karhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu misses with a hook. Chamba ducked under it nicely.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Chamba moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chamba.
Karhu lands a really nice looking cross but Chamba seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Chamba.
Karhu throws a hook but Chamba avoids it easily.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Karhu throws a right and a left that Chamba avoids nicely.
Chamba tries to counter with a clinch but Karhu shakes him off and moves away.
Karhu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chamba swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chamba throws out the jab. #T3#
Karhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chamba is just out of range.
Karhu jabs Chamba right on the nose. Chamba blinks but takes it well.
Chamba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chamba throws a head kick but Karhu moves out of range.
Chamba throws a lazy head kick
and Karhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chamba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Chamba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karhu throws out a powerful jab.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Chamba.
Karhu clobbers Chamba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karhu scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chamba throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Karhu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karhu throws a hook but Chamba blocks it.
Chamba takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Chamba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karhu lands a glancing blow to the side of Chamba's head.
Chamba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Karhu misses.
Karhu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chamba's head.
Chamba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chamba.
Karhu throws a hook but Chamba avoids it easily.
Chamba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karhu cracks Chamba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chamba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Chamba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chamba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karhu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Karhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chamba just misses with a punch to the body.
Chamba lands with a nice body punch.
Chamba just misses with a punch to the body.
Chamba tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chamba.
Karhu connects with the punch.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Chamba slips the punch.
Chamba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karhu looks to throw the jab but Chamba is out of range.
Chamba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chamba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Chamba wants to counter with a clinch but Karhu pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chamba moves away.
Chamba avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Chamba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Chamba thuds his right hand into Karhu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chamba manages to avoid it.
Karhu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chamba closes the distance but Karhu moves to the side
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chamba throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Chamba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Chamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chamba feints and then cracks Karhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karhu down.
Chamba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Chamba closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Jesse Karhu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Karhu blocks an elbow strike.
Chamba has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Chamba swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chamba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chamba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
Karhu scores with a decent looking hook.
Chamba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karhu is out of range and Chamba settles back down.
Chamba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karhu momentarily.
Chamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Chamba.
Karhu misses the jab.
Karhu scores with a nice strike.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Chamba lands with a right hand.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Chamba.
Chamba lands with a hook. Karhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gilberto Chamba!

Event: PANDA 42
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
Babinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Babinski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karhu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babinski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babinski there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick by Babinski misses
and Karhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Babinski slips under a jab.
As Karhu looks to move away, Babinski throws a big counter combo but Karhu just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
Babinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Babinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Babinski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Babinski.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Babinski looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Babinski defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Karhu lands a jab to Babinski's midsection.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu misses with a body punch
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.
Karhu with a hook.
Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babinski.
Karhu jabs Babinski right on the nose. Babinski blinks but takes it well.
Karhu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karhu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karhu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Babinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Karhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babinski doesn't seem phased though.
Karhu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Karhu lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Karhu misses with a hook to the body
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu scores with a nice head shot.
Babinski moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
Babinski throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu cracks Babinski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Babinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Karhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Babinski's head but Babinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Babinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Babinski throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Karhu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Babinski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Babinski misses with a looping right.
Karhu misses the body punch
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karhu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Babinski walks into a jab.
Babinski throws a sloppy head kick and Karhu moves out of range easily. #T3#
Karhu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babinski moves away.
Babinski is looking to counter punch.
Babinski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babinski scrambles back to his feet.
Karhu misses with a left hand
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu throws out a powerful jab.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babinski slips under a jab from Karhu.
Karhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Karhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karhu misses with a left hand
and Babinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babinski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Babinski misses with a hook
and Karhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Karhu does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Karhu misses. #T4#
Karhu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babinski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Babinski scores with a head kick. Karhu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu throws a shot from downtown. Babinski moves away and avoids it.
Karhu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babinski.
As Babinski backs off Karhu throws a huge counter combo but Babinski manages to avoid it all.
Karhu misses with a hook
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#The cut above Jesse Karhu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karhu slips a straight right by Babinski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babinski throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Babinski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karhu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Babinski back to the cage. Karhu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Karhu swings widly with a right hand
and Babinski counters with a one-two to the body.
Babinski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babinski scrambles back to his feet.
Babinski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karhu slips a straight right by Babinski.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu connects with a right hand. Babinski shakes it off.
Babinski misses with a combination
and Karhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Babinski avoids the body shot from Karhu.
A jab from Babinski misses.
Karhu throws out a counter right but Babinski avoids it with no problem.
Babinski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Babinski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.#T1#
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Babinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jesse Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babinski looks to throw a body kick
and Karhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babinski takes one to the side of the head.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babinski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babinski.
It looked like Babinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Babinski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a looping left.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Babinski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Babinski misses with a looping left.#T2##KD#
Babinski lands a left and a right that send Karhu crashing to the mat, dazed. Babinski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babinski misses with a kick to the body.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu tests Babinski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Babinski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karhu sprawling to the canvas! Karhu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Babinski finish him?! #ROC#Karhu is rocked!
Karhu is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Babinski 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 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Babinski!
Viktor Babinski took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: PANDA 30
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ver Huevan looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ver Huevan is just out of range.
Von Ver Huevan misses with the combination.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ver Huevan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu misses with a looping left.
Karhu misses with a hook. Von Ver Huevan ducked under it nicely.
Von Ver Huevan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karhu under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karhu moves out of range as Von Ver Huevan strikes.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Von Ver Huevan moved out of range nicely.
Von Ver Huevan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Karhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ver Huevan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karhu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ver Huevan slips a jab from Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Karhu connects with the punch.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a right hand
and Karhu counters with a nice body shot.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Von Ver Huevan throws an overhand right that lands on Karhu's shoulder, as Karhu tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu cracks Von Ver Huevan with a good jab.
Karhu misses with a straight left.
Von Ver Huevan doesn't manage to clinch there - Karhu circles away.
Karhu swings for the body but Von Ver Huevan moves out of range.
Von Ver Huevan throws a series of punches but Karhu moves out of range.
Von Ver Huevan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Karhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Ver Huevan throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Karhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Von Ver Huevan with a body shot.#T2#
Karhu swings for the body but Von Ver Huevan moves out of range.
Von Ver Huevan tries to close the distance and clinch but Karhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Ver Huevan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Karhu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ver Huevan misses the body punch
and Karhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karhu digs a good hook to Von Ver Huevan's body.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu connects with a body shot.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Von Ver Huevan throws a poor cross that misses
and Karhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Ver Huevan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karhu to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Karhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan is looking to counter punch.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan moves away.
Von Ver Huevan misses the jab.
Von Ver Huevan cracks Karhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Ver Huevan throws a sloppy body shot
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
Karhu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Ver Huevan. Von Ver Huevan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Von Ver Huevan takes one to the chin there.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a lunging right hand
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Ver Huevan tests Karhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a hook to the body
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karhu dips to his left and cracks Von Ver Huevan with an uppercut!
Von Ver Huevan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ver Huevan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karhu lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ver Huevan throws a big shot that misses.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Ver Huevan throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Von Ver Huevan slips the punch.#T4#
Von Ver Huevan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karhu throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Karhu connects with a jab.
Karhu slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Karhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karhu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Ver Huevan's head.
Karhu with a jab.
Karhu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karhu blocks a jab.
It seemed like Karhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karhu lands a head shot.
Karhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Ver Huevan swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Von Ver Huevan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Ver Huevan misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ver Huevan. Those never looked like landing.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu defending well as Von Ver Huevan loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Karhu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Ver Huevan cracks Karhu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Karhu tries to get set, Von Ver Huevan tries to push him back and clinch up but Karhu manages to avoid the attempt.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Von Ver Huevan's head but Von Ver Huevan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karhu throws the left hand but Von Ver Huevan avoids the punch easily.
Karhu lands a slapping body shot.
Von Ver Huevan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Ver Huevan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Ver Huevan blocks a jab.
Von Ver Huevan ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan throws a right hand that misses
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a left hand
and Karhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karhu! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ver Huevan misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Ver Huevan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Ver Huevan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Ver Huevan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karhu moves away.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Karhu connects with a single shot there.
Karhu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Ver Huevan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Von Ver Huevan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Von Ver Huevan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a wild combination.
Karhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Karhu.
Karhu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Von Ver Huevan moved out of range.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a jab to the body
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ver Huevan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Von Ver Huevan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan working aggressively here.
Karhu looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu tries to break free but Von Ver Huevan pushes him back against the cage.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu has had enough of the clinch but Von Ver Huevan keeps him there for the moment.
Von Ver Huevan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Ver Huevan working aggressively here. #T3#
Karhu is trying to push Von Ver Huevan away but Von Ver Huevan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Von Ver Huevan throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ver Huevan throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Ver Huevan throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Von Ver Huevan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Ver Huevan cracks Karhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan throws an overhand right that lands on Karhu's shoulder, as Karhu tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu jabs Von Ver Huevan right on the nose. Von Ver Huevan blinks but takes it well.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karhu falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Von Ver Huevan to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu throws a jab when Von Ver Huevan was well out of range.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Karhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
It seemed like Karhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Jesse Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a nice body punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu swinging wildly here.
Von Ver Huevan takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Von Ver Huevan tries to clinch there but Karhu circles away.
A big left from Karhu misses.
Von Ver Huevan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesse Karhu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Von Ver Huevan throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ver Huevan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan misses with an uppercut.
Karhu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Ver Huevans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Ver Huevan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karhu throws a body punch but Von Ver Huevan moves out of range.
Von Ver Huevan defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Von Ver Huevan has closed the distance and engaged Karhu in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Karhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karhu looking to slow down the pace here.
Von Ver Huevan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ver Huevan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Ver Huevan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karhu is defending well for now.
Von Ver Huevan has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Karhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Karhu as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karhu misses with a shot to the body
and Von Ver Huevan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Ver Huevan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karhu has time to react.
Von Ver Huevan scores with the left hand. Karhu knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Ver Huevan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu stuns Von Ver Huevan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a looping left.
Karhu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Ver Huevan throws a nice looking combination but Karhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ver Huevan is just out of range.#T2#
Von Ver Huevan looks to land a left hand but Karhu moved out of range nicely.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karhu cracks Von Ver Huevan with a good jab.
Karhu stuns Von Ver Huevan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ver Huevan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karhu manages to circle out of the way.
Von Ver Huevan ducks right into an uppercut from Karhu.
A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Ver Huevan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Ver Huevan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ver Huevan. Those never looked like landing.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a left hand
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a nice right hand.
Von Ver Huevan walks into a left hand.
Karhu cracks Von Ver Huevan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab lands there for Karhu.
Karhu scores with a body shot.
Von Ver Huevan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
It looked like Von Ver Huevan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karhu.#T3#
Karhu throws a body punch but Von Ver Huevan moves out of range.
Von Ver Huevan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karhu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a looping left.
Karhu lands with an overhand left.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a shot to the body.
Von Ver Huevan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Ver Huevan tries to clinch up but Karhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good shot there by Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ver Huevan ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ver Huevan misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karhu! But no joy.
Jesse Karhu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A slow jab from Von Ver Huevan misses its intended target.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Von Ver Huevan finds it's target.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Magnus Von Ver Huevan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karhu staying out of range there.
Karhu scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ver Huevan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Ver Huevan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Ver Huevan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a sloppy right hand. Karhu should have avoided that one.
Karhu slips a straight right by Von Ver Huevan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Karhu cracks Von Ver Huevan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karhu throws a one two combo.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Karhu!
Jesse Karhu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 19
Date: Sep 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Karhu catches Mencken right on the button with a cross.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Mencken has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Mencken slips the punch.
Mencken slips a jab from Karhu.
Karhu lands with a right hand.
Mencken looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu misses with a two punch combination.
Mencken scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target.
Karhu throws a shot to the body.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mencken doesn't seem bothered though.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karhu moves away.
Karhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mencken throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Mencken misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely.
Karhu scores with a body shot.
Mencken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karhu.
Karhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Karhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karhu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Karhu throws an off balance right hand
and Mencken counters with a body kick that stops Karhu in his tracks momentarily.
Mencken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karhu if he has to take too many more of those.
Karhu looks winded!
Karhu moves out of range as Mencken throws a body kick.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mencken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken is looking to counter with a body kick.
Karhu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mencken misses the shot to the body.
Mencken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Shark Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mencken.
Mencken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu lands a body shot.
Karhu throws a nice looking combination but Mencken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Karhu punishes Mencken's body with a nice straight punch.
Mencken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mencken throws a big shot that misses.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karhu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karhu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mencken misses with a hook.
Mencken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mencken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karhu checks it well.
A combination from Karhu does no damage.
Karhu misses with a hook. Mencken ducked under it nicely.
Mencken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karhu if he has to take too many more of those.
Karhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mencken's head backwards.
Karhu misses with a body punch
and Mencken counters with a stiff right hand.
Mencken moves out of range as Karhu strikes.#T3#
Karhu scores with a hook.
Karhu moves out of range of the body kick from Mencken.
Karhu moves out of range of the body kick.
Karhu lands a slapping body shot.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mencken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Mencken misses the target.
Jab, jab by Karhu - just one landing.
Mencken is looking to chop away at Karhu's legs.
Karhu looks to throw the jab but Mencken is out of range.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Karhu.
Mencken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mencken misses with a right hand
and Karhu counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu throws a looping overhand right but Mencken ducks down to avoid it.
Mencken throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Mencken throws a sloppy head kick and Karhu moves out of range easily.
Karhu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mencken had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Karhu stalks Mencken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mencken's face. Mencken staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Karhu moves out of range as Mencken throws a body kick.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mencken.
Mencken throws a body shot but no joy.
Mencken is looking to land body kicks.
Mencken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
A shot to the body from Mencken misses
and Karhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karhu clobbers Mencken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mencken misses with a straight right.
Karhu lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Mencken throws a head kick that Karhu semi-blocks.
Mencken tries a head kick but it misses.
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu scores with a nice right hand.
Karhu works Mencken's body with a nice hook.
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karhu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mencken scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mencken ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Mencken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mencken avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Karhu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mencken.
Mencken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karhu misses with a straight left.
Mencken thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karhu if he has to take too many more of those.
Karhu lands with an uppercut that bounces Mencken off the cage and back into range.
Karhu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mencken.
Karhu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mencken blocks a jab.
Mencken moves out of range of the strikes.
Karhu is breathing heavily.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Mencken throws a right hand that Karhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Karhu also avoids with ease.
Mencken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Mencken finds it's target.
Karhu thuds his right hand into Mencken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Karhu lands with a nice body punch.
Mencken moves out of range of the strikes.
Mencken throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Mencken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karhu checks it well.
Mencken tries to land a front kick but Karhu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mencken moves away.
Mencken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Mencken is looking to counter with a body kick.
Karhu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karhu misses with a right hand
and Mencken counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mencken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jesse Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mencken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken lands with an overhand left.#CUT#The cut above Jesse Karhu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Mencken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Mencken takes one to the chin there.
Mencken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mencken misses with a body punch
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu scores with a nice strike.
Mencken misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Mencken throws an overhand right that lands on Karhu's shoulder, as Karhu tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mencken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mencken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Mencken is looking to counter punch.
Mencken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Mencken.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mencken. #T3#
Mencken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mencken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left and a right from Karhu both land. Nice combination.
Karhu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mencken has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Mencken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mencken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Mencken cracks Karhu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Karhu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mencken finish him? #ROC#Karhu is rocked!#CUT#Jesse Karhu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mencken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Mencken finish him?
Karhu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mencken.
Mencken feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Karhu collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath HL Mencken thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PANDA 11
Date: Aug 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lima throws a head kick but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Lima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch but Karhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lima tries for a takedown but Karhu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Lima closes the distance and pushes Karhu back into the cage.
Lima fails to pull guard.
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.#BC#
Karhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Karhu lands a nice shot that snaps Lima's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks.
Karhu digs a good hook to Lima's body.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Karhu lunges at Lima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lima's hand.
Karhu scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Karhu jabs Lima right on the nose. Lima blinks but takes it well.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Karhu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karhu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karhu.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Karhu, which made it look bad.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
Karhu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Karhu - just one landing.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karhu wants it to stay on the feet.
Lima moves forwards but Karhu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Karhu lands a jab to the head.
Karhu stuffs the takedown.
Karhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Karhu scores with a punch to the head.
Karhu throws out a powerful jab.
Lima throws a nice looking combination but Karhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karhu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Lima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Karhu lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karhu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karhu lands an overhand right.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karhu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Lima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lima wants to clinch
and Karhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karhu with a jab.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Lima.
Lima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Lima's head.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Lima throws an off balance right hand
and Karhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima wants to clinch.#T4#
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu stuffs the takedown attempt from Lima. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Karhu coming out on top.
Jesse Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lima slips a straight right by Karhu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lima throws a leg kick but Karhu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Karhu as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Lima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karhu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lima looks for a takedown but Karhu sprawls well.
Karhu with a jab.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karhu punishes Lima's body with a nice straight punch.
Karhu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lima shoots for a takedown but Karhu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima throws out a leg kick but Karhu moves out of range and Lima only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Karhu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lima.
Karhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karhu lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lima is breathing heavily.#T1#
Karhu lands a slapping body shot.
Karhu lands with a hook. Lima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karhu lands with a straight right. Lima didn't see that one coming.
Lima walks into a left hand.
Karhu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lima's head backwards.
Lima takes one to the chin there.
Karhu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lima takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Lima is rocked!
Karhu lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Lima up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Karhu from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Lima's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Karhu!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Karhu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PANDA 5
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Cobra.
Karhu throwing a counter right hand but Cobra manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Cobra closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karhu did well to prevent Cobra getting side control.
Cobra wants to pass the guard but Karhu is defending well.
Cobra is taking a breather. Karhu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Karhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobra.
Cobra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cobra wants to take a breather but Karhu is having none of it.
Karhu won't allow Cobra to pass to mount.
Cobra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Cobra wants to control but Karhu is keeping him busy.
Cobra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cobra is stalling here. Karhu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cobra seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karhu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cobra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karhu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cobra can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Cobra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Cobra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cobra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cobra wants to control but Karhu postures up.
Cobra tries to improve position but can't.
Cobra is trying to control Karhu's posture but Karhu avoids it. #T3##SU#
Karhu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Karhu scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Karhu misses.
Karhu connects with a jab.
Karhu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobra stalks Karhu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karhu's face. Karhu staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
Karhu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Cobra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karhu was covering up waiting for the punch and Cobra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cobra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Cobra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cobra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cobra lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Cobra. Those never looked like landing.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Cobra throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyle Cobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karhu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cobra takes one to the chin there.
Cobra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Cobra darts in and clinches Karhu up against the cage.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Cobra lands a body punch.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Cobra.
A nice left hand lands by Cobra. #CUT2#Jesse Karhu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cobra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobra gets an underhook and turns Karhu into the cage.
Cobra fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cobra lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu is trying to push Cobra away but Cobra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cobra misses with a body punch.
Cobra lands with a light punch inside.
Cobra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobra tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cobra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karhu's efforts to push away.
Cobra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karhu pulls his leg out and moves away.
It looks like Karhu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Cobra moves forwards but Karhu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobra.
Karhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobra doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobra walks into a stiff left hand from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karhu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobra misses with a body shot.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobra lands a nice shot that snaps Karhu's head back.
Cobra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Cobra gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land.
Cobra scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Jeez, Jesse Karhu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
Cobra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Cobra.
Cobra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobra lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobra.
Cobra tries a body shot but Karhu blocks it.
Cobra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cobra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karhu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cobra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cobra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobra tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD2#
Cobra lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Karhu sprawling to the canvas. Cobra follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Karhu hang on? #ROC2#Karhu is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Cobra!
Kyle Cobra is the new heavyweight champion!
Kyle Cobra tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PANDA 1: New Beginning
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer fails with the takedown.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Karhu gets tackled into the cage by Meyer. Meyer maintains the clinch.
Meyer fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
Meyer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Karhu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karhu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
A punch combination from Karhu misses.
Meyer throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Karhu lands.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu scores with a nice strike.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karhu scores with a sloppy right hand. Meyer should have avoided that one.
Jesse Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Karhu scores with a punch to the head.
Meyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meyer scrambles back to his feet.
Karhu misses with a series of wild punches.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Meyer instigates a clinch.
Karhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meyer leaning against his opponent.
Meyer 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. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meyer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karhu swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Meyer wants to counter the offense by Karhu and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meyer momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Karhu.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
As Karhu backs off Meyer throws a huge counter combo but Karhu manages to avoid it all.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu stuffs the takedown.
Karhu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Meyer rushes Karhu and presses him up against the cage.
Meyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karhu's efforts to push away.#T3#
Meyer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karhu to keep the fight standing.
Meyer tries to pull guard but Karhu won't allow it.
Meyer jumps guard but Karhu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karhu as Meyer tries to tie him up.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Karhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Meyer looks for a takedown but Karhu sprawls well.
Karhu lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Karhu throws a looping overhand right but Meyer ducks down to avoid it.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karhu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Meyer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Meyer moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meyer slips under a jab from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Karhu gets tackled into the cage by Meyer. Meyer maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Karhu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karhu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu scores with a nice right hand.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Meyer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karhu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Karhu pushes Meyer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu with a hook.
Meyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Karhu misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karhu throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer with the counter takedown but Karhu avoids it easily.
A combination from Karhu does no damage.
Meyer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Karhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meyer slips a jab from Karhu.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Meyer darts in looking for a takedown but Karhu gets double underhooks and turns Meyer into the cage.
Meyer tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meyer shoots in and drives through. Karhu sprawls well.#CL2#
Meyer darts in and clinches Karhu up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.#T2##TD2#
Meyer jumps into guard, dragging Karhu to the mat.
Karhu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meyer trying to keep a closed guard but Karhu is proving a slippery customer.
Karhu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karhu is one step ahead there.
Karhu stops Meyer from standing up. #T3##SU#
Karhu gets to his feet. Meyer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Meyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Karhu throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karhu lunges at Meyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meyer's hand.
Karhu lunges at Meyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meyer's hand. #ROC#Meyer is rocked!
Meyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karhu but Karhu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Karhu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Meyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Meyer seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Meyer drives through and clinches with Karhu against the cage.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but Karhu has him pressed against the cage.#T4##BC#
Karhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Karhu. No joy for Meyer on that attempt.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Meyer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Meyer's head.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karhu.
Karhu throws an off balance right hand
and Meyer counters with a low kick, right behind Karhu 's knee.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Oscar Meyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meyer! But no joy.
Karhu clobbers Meyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
No luck for Meyer with that takedown attempt.
Meyer takes one to the chin there.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karhu sprawls well. Karhu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu lands a right hook to the body.
Karhu cracks Meyer with a good jab.#T1#
Meyer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karhu rushes Meyer and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Meyer is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Karhu piles on the pressure and Meyer crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Karhu!
Jesse Karhu is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jesse Karhu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WPFA XXI: Trumpet vs Merel 3
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Tatum counters with a nice body shot.
Tatum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karhu jabs at Tatum's body.
Karhu swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karhu throws a looping overhand right but Tatum ducks down to avoid it.
Karhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatum.
Karhu misses with a left hand
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Tatum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tatum cracks Karhu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karhu misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Tatum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Karhu avoids it with no problem.
Karhu scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Karhu jabs Tatum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tatum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tatum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tatum misses the shot to the body.
Karhu misses with an uppercut
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Tatum moved out of range.
Karhu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatum fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Karhu misses.
Karhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatum.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatum's coach down at Triple XXX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tatum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Karhu misses with a body punch
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Karhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum misses with a hook
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum lands a nice hook to Karhu's body. Karhu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karhu swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karhu with a hook.
A cross from Karhu lands.
Karhu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.
Karhu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Tatum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tatum slips a straight right by Karhu.#T3#
Tatum misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Tatum.
Karhu looks to throw the jab but Tatum is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karhu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatum.
Karhu scores with a sloppy right hand. Tatum should have avoided that one.
A jab from Tatum misses.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
Tatum misses with an uppercut.
Tatum looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatum tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karhu scores with a nice right hand.
Karhu takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Tatum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum misses with a looping left.
Tatum lands a lovely overhand right.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatum defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Karhu throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
Karhu throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Karhu slips a jab from Tatum.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Tatum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karhu slips a jab from Tatum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Tatum.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Karhu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Jesse Karhu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
That's time! Karhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Tatum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Karhu misses
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu slips a straight right by Tatum.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karhu throws a good cross that connects.
Tatum misses with a right hand
and Karhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tatum in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tatum moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tatum at a distance.
Karhu swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum stuns Karhu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Tatum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
A shot to the body from Karhu misses
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tatum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tatum.
Tatum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tatum.
A big left from Karhu misses.
Karhu lands a nice hook to Tatum's body. Tatum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karhu misses with a looping left.
Tatum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karhu misses with a looping left.
Karhu scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tatum's head backwards.
Karhu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Karhu throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Tatum.
Karhu misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Karhu.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karhu.
Karhu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karhu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tatum under the eye.
Tatum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatum manages to avoid it.
Tatum takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karhu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Karhu throws a right and a left that Tatum avoids nicely.
Tatum tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tatum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#Jesse Karhu's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Tatum misses.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum misses with a looping left.
Tatum connects with a body shot.
Karhu takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatum clobbers Karhu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Karhu misses.
Karhu tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.#T4#
Karhu swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target.
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Tatum misses the shot to the body.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu clobbers Tatum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu throws a series of punches but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Tatum moved out of range.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Karhu avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Karhu catches Tatum right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Karhu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Karhu misses the jab.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
A little feinted left hand from Karhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
A jab from Tatum misses.
Tatum misses with a two punch combination.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Karhu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Karhu lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
Tatum throws a good cross that connects.
Tatum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Karhu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Tatum connects with a body shot.
Karhu connects with a looping right hand.
Karhu defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Tatum scores with a jab.
Karhu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu punishes Tatum's body with a nice straight punch.
Karhu dodges the punch combination from Tatum.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Tatum moved out of range.
Tatum throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
Drederick Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu throws a series of punches but Tatum moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Karhu dips to his left and cracks Tatum with an uppercut!
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes.
Karhu misses with a left hand
and Tatum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karhu throws a hook but Tatum blocks it.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Karhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tatum.#T3#
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Tatum lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Tatum. That snapped Karhu's head back. #CUT2#Jesse Karhu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good shot there by Karhu.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatum manages to avoid it.
Karhu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karhu lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Karhu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Jesse Karhu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Karhu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karhu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Tatum misses.
Karhu misses with a wild combination.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karhu throwing a counter right hand but Tatum manages to avoid it.
Karhu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karhu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatum.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Karhu avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Karhu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karhu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Karhu!
Jesse Karhu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WPFA XVIII: Hall of Fame
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1#
Karhu swings for the body but Samsonov moves out of range.
Karhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samsonov.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Samsonov.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samsonov momentarily.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Samsonov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Samsonov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karhu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Samsonov drops his hands momentarily and Karhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karhu lands a right hook to the body.
Karhu throws a right hand that misses
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Karhu.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Samsonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karhu staying out of range there.#T1#
Samsonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karhu doesn't seem bothered though.
Samsonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karhu in his tracks.
Karhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov moves away from the strike by Karhu.
Samsonov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karhu misses with a left hand
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target.
Samsonov is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Karhu misses.
Samsonov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Samsonov throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Samsonov throws a quick counter head kick but Karhu was just out of range.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Samsonov.
Karhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karhu throws an off balance right hand
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Samsonov moved out of range nicely.
Samsonov throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Samsonov's head but Samsonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samsonov moves away from the strike by Karhu.
Karhu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karhu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samsonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Samsonov saw that one coming.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Samsonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target.
Samsonov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a right hand
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Karhu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samsonov counters with a crisp right that sends Karhu to the canvas! Samsonov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Samsonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WPFA XVI: Active vs Princip
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Karhu slips a jab from Tiotio.
Karhu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Karhu slips under a jab from Tiotio.
Tiotio misses the shot to the body.
Karhu misses with a double jab
and Tiotio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu cracks Tiotio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiotio misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Karhu.
Karhu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Karhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiotio.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiotio was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Tiotio throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Tiotio swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Karhu misses.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu cracks Tiotio with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiotio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiotio looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Karhu throws the left hand but Tiotio avoids the punch easily.
Karhu scores with the left hand. Tiotio knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Tiotio catches Karhu right on the button with a cross.#T1#
A big right from Karhu misses.
Tiotio walks into a jab.
Tiotio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiotio swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiotio is looking to wear down Karhu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab lands there for Tiotio.
Karhu staying out of range there.
Tiotio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karhu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiotio scores with a jab to the body.
Tiotio just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiotio takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiotio throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Tiotio misses its intended target.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Tiotio moved out of range.
Karhu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
Tiotio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Tiotio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tiotio misses with a lunging right hand
and Karhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice cross by Tiotio.
Tiotio missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiotio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karhu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiotio takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Tiotio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tiotio throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
Karhu tests Tiotio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiotio throws a right hand that misses
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karhu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Karhu.
A big right from Karhu misses.
Karhu throws a series of punches but Tiotio avoids them all with ease.
Tiotio cracks Karhu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiotio momentarily.
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiotio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
Tiotio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Tiotio walks into a jab.
Tiotio misses with a two punch combination.
Karhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiotio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiotio.
Tiotio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiotio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Tiotio.
Decent striking displayed by Karhu there.
Karhu dodges the punch combination from Tiotio.
Karhu slips a jab from Tiotio.
Tiotio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiotio.
Karhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tiotio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tiotio slips a jab and a cross from Karhu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiotio avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Tiotio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karhu. #T4#
Karhu moves away from the strike by Tiotio.
Tiotio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
The cut above Jesse Karhu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tiotio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiotio misses with a right hand
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiotio moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
Tiotio loads up on a big right hand but Karhu slips the punch.
Karhu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Tiotio misses.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tiotio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiotio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiotio takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu ducks right into an uppercut from Tiotio.
Tiotio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiotio lands a jab to the head.
Karhu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiotio throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiotio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiotio.
A jab from Karhu misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ara Tiotio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tiotio scores with a hook.
Tiotio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiotio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karhu throws a right hand that Tiotio ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiotio also avoids with ease.
Karhu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiotio slips a jab and a cross from Karhu.
Tiotio lands a nice hook to Karhu's body. Karhu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karhu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tiotio's head.
Tiotio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiotio digs a good hook to Karhu's body.
Tiotio digs a good hook to Karhu's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiotio lands with a good body shot.
Karhu throws a looping overhand right but Tiotio ducks down to avoid it.
Karhu misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiotio misses its target.
Karhu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiotio finds it's way round the side to connect with Karhu's head.
Karhu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Karhu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tiotio has got the better of the exchanges.
Tiotio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karhu has time to react.#CUT#
Jesse Karhu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Karhu is breathing heavily.
Tiotio lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Karhu falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tiotio dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ara Tiotio!
Ara Tiotio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WPFA: Dominance VI
Date: Mar 03, 2020

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boyka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karhu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boyka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Karhu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boyka's head backwards.
Karhu sizes up Boyka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Karhu coming out on top.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boyka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyka misses with an uppercut.
Boyka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karhu with a jab.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
A head kick misses from Boyka. #T1#
Karhu ducks right into an uppercut from Boyka.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boyka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boyka looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range.
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu defending well as Boyka loads up on a big left hand.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karhu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karhu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boyka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyka.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karhu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boyka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Karhu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boyka tries to bum rush Karhu with a series of wild strikes but Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karhu throws out a counter right but Boyka avoids it with no problem.
Karhu scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Boyka moved out of range nicely.
Karhu lands a two punch combo.
Karhu slips under a jab.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
Boyka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Karhu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Boyka looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Boyka.
Karhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karhu moves away.
Karhu throws a right and a left that Boyka avoids nicely.
As Karhu looks to move away, Boyka throws a big counter combo but Karhu just gets out of the way.
Boyka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boyka looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
Boyka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karhu is out of range and Boyka settles back down.
Boyka misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely.
Boyka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boyka throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Boyka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Karhu misses.
Karhu lands a head shot.#T3#
Karhu jabs at Boyka's body.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
Boyka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karhu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boyka connects with a solid leg kick.
Boyka throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Boyka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Boyka is rocked!
Boyka is looking to land body kicks.
Karhu misses with a looping left.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Boyka moved out of range.
Boyka is looking for a counter combo.
Karhu misses with a hook
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
Boyka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karhu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka lands a nice hook to Karhu's body. Karhu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boyka misses with a straight left.
Karhu lands with an uppercut that bounces Boyka off the cage and back into range.
Boyka throws a combination that misses
and Karhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boyka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karhu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Oh Boyka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyka.
Boyka seems to have got his legs back now.
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyka.
Boyka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyka.
Karhu misses with a right hand
and Boyka counters with a three punch combo that has Karhu backing up. Karhu nods at Boyka to acknowledge the strikes.
Karhu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyka throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karhu walks into a jab.
Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
Karhu thuds his right hand into Boyka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boyka works over Karhu's head and body with a nice combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boyka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Karhu works Boyka's body with a nice hook.
Boyka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boyka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boyka with a body shot.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boyka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boyka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boyka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyka.
Boyka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boyka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karhu misses with a hook to the body
and Boyka counters with a straight right hand.
Boyka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu lands with a straight right. Boyka didn't see that one coming.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karhu moves away.
A combination from Boyka does no damage.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
Boyka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Boyka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Karhu catches Boyka right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Karhu throws a body punch but Boyka moves out of range.
Karhu jabs at Boyka's body.
Boyka walks into a jab.
Boyka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karhu.
Boyka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karhu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Karhu connects with a looping right hand.
Boyka takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boyka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Boyka avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Karhu takes a swing at Boyka's ribcage but misses.
Karhu throws the left hand but Boyka avoids the punch easily.
Boyka throws a jab but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu throws out a powerful jab.
Karhu lands a nice hook to Boyka's body. Boyka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boyka misses with a lunging right hand
and Karhu counters with a left to the body.
Boyka misses with a series of wild punches.
Karhu slips a straight right by Boyka.
Sloppy strikes from Boyka. Those never looked like landing.
Karhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boyka swings widly with a right hand
and Karhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu throws a looping overhand right but Boyka ducks down to avoid it.
Karhu misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of Karhu's head but Karhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Boyka dodges the punch combination from Karhu.
Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyka.
Boyka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Karhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karhu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karhu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karhu throws a jab when Boyka was well out of range.
Boyka slips a jab and a cross from Karhu.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyka moves away.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Karhu.
Boyka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Karhu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Karhu looks to move away, Boyka throws a big counter combo but Karhu just gets out of the way.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Boyka throws a nice looking combination but Karhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyka misses with a body kick.
Boyka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karhu circles away quickly and effectively.
Karhu scores with a one two! Boyka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boyka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karhu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka lands a jab-cross combination.
Karhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Karhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu drops Boyka with a big left hand! Boyka is injured, injured bad! Karhu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Karhu!
Jesse Karhu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WPFA XIV: Active vs Larkin 2
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Karhu scores with a hook.
Karhu misses with a hook. Del Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Del Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Brophy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karhu throws a good cross that connects.
Karhu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Del Brophy misses with a body kick.
Del Brophy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karhu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karhu tries to bum rush Del Brophy with a series of wild strikes but Del Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Karhu moves out of range easily.
Del Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karhu.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Brophy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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 misses with a looping right.
Del Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Brophy manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Del Brophy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Brophy is looking to clinch.
Karhu misses with the combination.
Del Brophy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karhu if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Del Brophy tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it. #CL#
Del Brophy moves into the clinch.
Del Brophy scores with a hook to the body.
Karhu looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu leaning against his opponent.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Del Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Our sources have told us that Del Brophy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Del Brophy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karhu.
Del Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Brophy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karhu's defenses.
Del Brophy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Del Brophy avoiding damage. #T2#
Del Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Brophy misses with a body punch.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Del Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Brophy misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Karhu breaks from the clinch.
Karhu thuds a left hand into Del Brophy's 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!
Karhu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Del Brophy lands a high kick! #CUT#
That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
Del Brophy fails to land with a series of punches.
Del Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Karhu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Del Brophy.#CUT#
The cut above Jesse Karhu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Karhu lands with a straight right. Del Brophy didn't see that one coming.
Del Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Del Brophy has been cut.
Del Brophy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Del Brophy moves into the clinch successfully.
Karhu is trying to break free.
Del Brophy tries to land knees in the clinch but Karhu avoids the damage to the body.
Del Brophy lands a good knee to the midsection. Karhu won't want to take too many of those.
Del Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Del Brophy throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Del Brophy blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Del Brophy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
Jesse Karhu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Del Brophy pushes Karhu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Del Brophy trying to land knees 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!
Del Brophy lands an elbow inside that Karhu shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricardo Del Brophy!
A very excited looking Ricardo Del Brophy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WPFA: Dominance III
Date: Jan 21, 2020

#R1#
Karhu throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Philips misses
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philips.
Karhu lands a slapping body shot.
Philips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu 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.
Philips takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Philips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Philips misses.#CL2#
Philips gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Philips landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Karhu breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Karhu does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philips misses with a straight right.
Karhu throws a right hand that misses
and Philips counters with an outside leg kick.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Philips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Philips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Philips misses with a hook to the body
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Philips moves out of range of the strikes.
Philips swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Philips moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Philips tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Philips cracks the inside of Karhu's front leg.
Philips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu takes a swing at Philips's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
Karhu checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Karhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Karhu coming out on top.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philips looks to throw a body kick
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Philips takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karhu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karhu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Philips rushes Karhu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Philips can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Philips.
Philips can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Philips landing knees to the head.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karhu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Philips working aggressively here.
Philips tries a body shot but Karhu blocks it.
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 Jesse Karhu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Philips's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Philips scrambles back to his feet.
Philips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karhu.
Philips throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karhu.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Philips ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Philips is looking to slow Karhu down with leg kicks.
Philips lands a slapping body shot.
Karhu slips a jab from Philips.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Karhu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Philips. Philips obviously looking to wear him down.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Philips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karhu.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Philips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philips connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karhu's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Philips. #T1#
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Philips.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu tests Philips's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Philips moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Philips.
Karhu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Philips rushes Karhu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karhu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Philips.
Philips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karhu or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Philips scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Jesse Karhu's cut is getting worse.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Philips.
Philips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Philips gets through Karhu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karhu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Philips misses with a knee strike.
Philips lands a nice shot to the body.
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Karhu avoids the damage to the body.
Philips looking to throw knees to the head but Karhu is blocking nicely.
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Philips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karhu blocks it with crossed arms.
Philips trying to land knees to the body.
Karhu is looking to break free of the clinch but Philips has double underhooks.
Philips 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.

Radio Philips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Philips counters with a two punch combo.
Philips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Karhu takes one on the button.
Karhu swings for the body but Philips moves out of range.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Philips is just out of range.
Karhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Philips thows a left - swing and a miss!
Philips tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it.
Jab from Philips.
Karhu tries to bum rush Philips with a series of wild strikes but Philips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Philips scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips lands a nice shot to the body.
Philips just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Karhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Philips.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Karhu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Philips.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Karhu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karhu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karhu rather than just go for the knockout.
Philips wants to clinch.
Karhu looks to throw the jab but Philips is out of range.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu throws a right and a left that Philips avoids nicely.
Philips throws a series of strikes that have Karhu backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu punishes Philips's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philips.
A little feinted left hand from Karhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Philips's defenses.
Karhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Philips doesn't seem bothered though.
Karhu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karhu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Philips misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes.
Karhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Karhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Philips staying out of range there.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Philips.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philips takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Philips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
A punch lands to the side of Philips 's head but he takes it in his stride.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Karhu!
Our winner, Jesse Karhu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WPFA X: New Years Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Samsonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
Nice defenses there by Samsonov.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samsonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu throws the left hand but Samsonov avoids the punch easily.
Karhu misses with a hook
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu misses with a body shot
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karhu throws a lazy uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Samsonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samsonov swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Karhu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A shot to the body from Karhu misses
and Samsonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karhu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
Samsonov drops his hands momentarily and Karhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karhu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samsonov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Samsonov lands with a big right hook that stumbles Karhu - he's out on his feet here! Samsonov follows up with another monster hook that separates Karhu from consciousness! Karhu falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Samsonov stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ivan Samsonov 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: Ferocious Fights IV
Date: Dec 06, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Karhu.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Karhu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harengody under the eye.
Harengody throws a leg kick
and Harengody takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhu throws a shot to the body.
Karhu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karhu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harengody's head backwards.
Karhu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harengody sizes up Karhu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harengody misses with a combination
and Karhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Harengody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karhu lands with a hook. Harengody tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karhu slips a straight right by Harengody.
Karhu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Harengody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Karhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karhu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Harengody throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Harengody bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karhu's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harengody moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Karhu.
Harengody closes the distance but Karhu moves to the side
and Harengody takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Harengody. That's going to slow Karhu down.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Harengody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Karhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harengody doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick from Harengody misses.
Harengody misses with a straight right.
Harengody tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karhu swivels and escapes.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karhu cracks Harengody with a good jab.
Karhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harengody 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.
Harengody throws a right and a left that Karhu avoids nicely.
It looked like Karhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harengody.
Karhu lands a really nice looking cross but Harengody seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Harengody's defenses.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jesse Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harengody throws a solid leg kick but Karhu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harengody.
Harengody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
Karhu cracks Harengody with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harengody misses with a body shot.
Karhu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Harengody is rocked!
Harengody misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harengody is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Harengody misses with a body shot.
Harengody seems to have recovered his senses.
Harengody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harengody tries to work over Karhu's front leg with a kick but Karhu checks it.
A low kick from Harengody is predictable there
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harengody momentarily.
Harengody tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harengody lands a nice looking body shot.
Harengody misses with a two punch combination.
Karhu scores with the left hand. Harengody knows he should have avoided that one.
Harengody throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karhu counters with a huge left! Harengody is in big trouble! He's backing up but Karhu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Harengody from any more damage. A dominating finish by Karhu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Karhu!
Jesse Karhu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HOWLoween Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Karhu misses with a looping left.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Philips slips the punch.
Philips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
A big left from Philips misses.
Philips takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Philips misses the target.
A big right from Karhu misses.
Karhu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Philips is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Karhu swinging wildly here.
Philips throws the left hand but Karhu avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Philips gets a clinch.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Philips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips misses with a punch on the inside.
Philips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Philips's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Philips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Philips goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Philips lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karhu backwards. #BC2#
Karhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Philips looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Philips scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karhu in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Philips 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Philips uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karhu has time to react.
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Philips.
Sloppy strikes from Karhu. Those never looked like landing.
Philips misses with a wild body shot.
Philips misses with a hook.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Philips's head but Philips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Philips pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Karhu gets tackled into the cage by Philips. Philips maintains the clinch.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Philips. #T2#
Philips lands a right hand.
Philips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Philips misses with a punch to the body.
Philips tries a body shot but Karhu blocks it.
Philips lands with a left to the head.
Philips misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Philips.
Philips throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu is looking to break free of the clinch but Philips has double underhooks.
Karhu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Philips has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Philips.
Philips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Philips tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Philips back against the cage.
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Philips.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Philips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Philips forces Karhu back against the cage and clinches.
Karhu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Philips lands a right hand.
Philips misses with a punch to the body.
Philips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu stalls.
A short right from Philips on the inside.
Philips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Philips.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Philips misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Karhu misses with some punches.
A short right from Philips.
Philips lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Philips swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Karhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karhu throws a hook but Philips blocks it.
Jab by Karhu.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Philips moves away.
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Philips takes the fight into the clinch.
Radio Philips has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Karhu breaks from the clinch.
Philips scores with a sloppy right hand. Karhu should have avoided that one.
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philips throws a right and a left that Karhu avoids nicely. #CL#
Philips clinches with his opponent. #T2##BC2#
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
Philips pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Philips at a distance.
Philips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Philips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Philips on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Philips moves into the clinch successfully.
Philips swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Philips misses with a punch to the body.
Philips misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karhu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Philips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Karhu slips under a jab from Philips.
Jesse Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philips scores with a hook to the body. Karhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Karhu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karhu is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Some wild striking there from Karhu.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jesse Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karhu misses the jab.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Philips scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karhu in his tracks.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Philips is looking to clinch.
Philips misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philips.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karhu can do to turn this around?
Philips looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philips manages to avoid it.
Karhu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Philips connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karhu momentarily. #CUT#
That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philips.
Philips lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Philips.
Philips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Karhu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Philips lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philips throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
Philips slips a jab from Karhu.
Karhu moves forwards but Philips connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Philips lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
The cut above Jesse Karhu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Philips throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Philips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Philips scores with a hook to the body. Karhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Philips.
Philips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Philips bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karhu's head backwards.
Philips scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Philips drops Karhu with a left and a right! Oh, Karhu is hurt - Philips dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Karhu is rocked!#SU#
Philips decides to stand back up. Philips steps back and let's Karhu get back to his feet.
Karhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Philips finish him?
Karhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Karhu tries to keep at a distance but Philips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Philips creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Karhu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Karhu drops to his knees and Philips pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radio Philips!
Radio Philips decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WPFA IV: Simpson vs Copeland
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Karhu slips under a jab from Philips.
A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philips.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
Karhu sets himself, and Philips steps forward looking for the clinch! Karhu avoids it this time.
Philips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Philips scores with a hook to the body. Karhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Karhu misses with a double jab.
Philips has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Karhu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Philips takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu throws a hook but Philips avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Philips misses.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Philips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Philips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu throws a right hand that Philips ducks under and follows up with a left that Philips also avoids with ease.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Philips misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Karhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Philips doesn't seem phased though.
Karhu misses with a body shot. #T1#
Philips slips under a jab from Karhu.
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Philips forces Karhu back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Philips gets a clinch.
Philips lands a shot to the body.
Philips tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Philips tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Philips back against the cage.
Philips tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Philips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Philips throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Philips throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
Karhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Philips waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karhu.
Karhu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Philips. Philips circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
A punch combination from Philips misses.
It looked like Karhu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot by Karhu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips slips under a jab.
Karhu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Philips saw that one coming.
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Philips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Philips walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karhu moves forwards but Philips connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Philips tries to clinch there but Karhu circles away.
Philips lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Radio Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philips circles away quickly and effectively.
Philips wants to clinch up but Karhu keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Karhu misses the target.
Karhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philips lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Radio Philips will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Philips misses
and Karhu counters with a left and a right that stings Philips.
Karhu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Philips cracks Karhu with an open hand slap.
Philips moves away from the strike by Karhu.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips throws a right and a left that Karhu avoids nicely. #CL2#
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Philips.
Karhu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Philips is defending well for now.#BC2#
Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Philips.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips tries to clinch up but Karhu circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Karhu misses the target.
Karhu connects with a single shot there.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Philips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Philips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu misses with a hook. Philips ducked under it nicely.
Philips swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Philips tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Karhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Philips misses.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Karhu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Philips finds it's way round the side to connect with Karhu's head.
Karhu misses with a double jab.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Karhu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Karhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Philips lands a glancing blow to the side of Karhu's head.
A punch lands to the side of Karhu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Karhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Philips.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Philips. That snapped Karhu's head back.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Philips lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Philips gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Philips lands a shot to the body.
Philips throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
A head punch on the inside from Philips fails to land.
Philips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Philips avoids it.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Philips catches Karhu right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
Jesse Karhu's cut is getting worse.
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Philips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Philips walks into a straight right hand from Karhu.
Jesse Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Philips. Karhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Philips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Karhu throws the left hand but Philips avoids the punch easily.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Philips moved out of range.
Philips digs a good body shot into Karhu's ribs.#CL2#
Philips gets a clinch.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Philips misses with the head strike. #BC#
Karhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karhu lands with a straight right. Philips didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips slips under a jab.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Philips.
Philips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Karhu slips a straight right by Philips.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karhu punishes Philips's body with a nice straight punch.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Philips unleashes a big counter combination but Karhu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Philips misses its intended target.
Karhu throws a shot to the body.
Philips jabs Karhu right on the nose. Karhu blinks but takes it well.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Philips moves away.
Philips connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philips slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Philips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Philips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Philips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philips fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Philips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Karhu with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Karhu. Those never looked like landing.
Philips misses with a straight right.
Philips connects with the punch.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Philips misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Karhu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Karhu misses.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philips.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Philips tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Philips thinking.
Karhu throws a nice looking combination but Philips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Philips throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Karhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Karhu misses.
Philips misses the shot to the body.
Radio Philips is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Philips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WPFA II: Samsonov vs Brown
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Karhu tests Bear's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karhu jabs Bear right on the nose. Bear blinks but takes it well.
Bear rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu cracks Bear with an open hand slap.
Bear misses with a jab to the body
and Karhu counters with a three punch combo that has Bear backing up. Bear nods at Karhu to acknowledge the strikes.
Karhu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bear counters with a left to the body.
Karhu throws a combination. Bear tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear throws a right hand that misses
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Bear is looking for a counter combo.
Bear throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karhu! But no joy.
Bear loads up on a big right hand but Karhu slips the punch.
A big right from Bear misses.
Bear gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karhu.
Karhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Bear was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bear takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Bear misses the body punch
and Karhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear.
Bear moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
Bear throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
Bear takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karhu takes a swing at Bear's ribcage but misses.
Karhu lands a jab to Bear's midsection.
Bear throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karhu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bear on the side of the head.
Karhu lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target.
Karhu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bear.#CUT#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu misses with a looping right.#T2#
Bear scores with a decent looking hook.
Karhu misses with a hook. Bear ducked under it nicely.
Bear throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
Bear takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Bear misses.
No joy there for Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Bear was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karhu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karhu swinging wildly here.
Bear takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Bear counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bears jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bear jabs Karhu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bear is looking to wear down Karhu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karhu throws a body punch but Bear moves out of range.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bear. Karhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jesse Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Bear takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karhu cracks Bear with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bear throws a jab when Karhu was well out of range.
Bear uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karhu.
Sloppy strikes from Bear. Those never looked like landing.
Bear scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu slips under a jab from Bear.
Bear ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Karhu throws out a counter right but Bear avoids it with no problem.
Teddy Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bear moves away.
Nice shot by Karhu.#T1#
Karhu takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Bear sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jesse Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bear missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karhu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karhu misses with a body punch
and Bear counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu throws the left hand but Bear avoids the punch easily.
Bear scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Karhu.
Karhu misses with a wild combination.
Karhu throws a hook but Bear avoids it easily.
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bear keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Bear's defenses.
Karhu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karhu slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Karhu throws out a powerful jab.
Karhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bear with a body shot.
Karhu throws a body punch but Bear moves out of range.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Bear moved out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bear might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bear swings widly with a right hand
and Karhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu cracks Bear with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karhu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teddy Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bear throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Karhu.
Bear walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Karhu. That snapped Bear's head back.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu scores with a decent looking hook.
Bear throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Karhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bear takes one on the button.
Karhu dips to his left and cracks Bear with an uppercut!
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Karhu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bear walks into a left hand.
Karhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bear doesn't seem bothered though.
Bear throws a right and a left that Karhu avoids nicely.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Bear's shoulder, as Bear tries to avoid the shot.
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karhu circles away quickly and effectively.
Karhu takes one to the side of the head.
Karhu throws a body punch but Bear moves out of range.
Bear throws a right hand that Karhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Karhu also avoids with ease.
Karhu throws a shot from downtown. Bear moves away and avoids it.
Bear is looking for a counter combo.
Bear throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Karhu gets caught napping as Bear dives in and scores a takedown. Karhu manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bear working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jesse Karhu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karhu can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Karhu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Karhu prevents Bear from standing back up.
Karhu blocks the strikes from Bear.
Karhu stalling.
Bear wants to control but Karhu is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Karhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karhu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Karhu!
Jesse Karhu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Teddy Bear had this to say: 'Tonight wasn't my night, but i'll learn and come back stronger.'.

Event: WPFA I: The Alpha vs The King
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Fothergill misses with a left hand
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
Fothergill ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Karhu lands a really nice looking cross but Fothergill seems unphased. #CL2#
Fothergill has closed the distance and engaged Karhu in a clinch.
Fothergill takes a shot to the head.
Karhu scores with a shoulder strike.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karhu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fothergill misses the target.
A left lands for Karhu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Fothergill misses.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fothergill has time to react.
Fothergill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fothergill tries to counter with a clinch but Karhu shakes him off and moves away.
Fothergill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fothergill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Karhu walks into a straight right hand from Fothergill.
Karhu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karhu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Fothergill has closed the distance and engaged Karhu in a clinch.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fothergill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Fothergill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fothergill lands with a shot to the body.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fothergill throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Karhu lands with an uppercut that bounces Fothergill off the cage and back into range.
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 takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fothergill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karhu scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Karhu throws a body punch but Fothergill moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fothergill.
Fothergill looks to land a combination but Karhu avoids it well.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A good leg kick by Fothergill.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fothergill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karhu lands with a nice combination. Fothergill backs away looking to recover.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fothergill.
Fothergill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Karhu misses its target.
Fothergill tries to clinch up
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Karhu. Those never looked like landing.
Fothergill throws out a counter right but Karhu avoids it with no problem.
Karhu catches Fothergill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fothergill throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fothergill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fothergill ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu connects with a body shot.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fothergill let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karhu jabs at Fothergill's body.
Fothergill just misses with a punch to the body.
Fothergill misses with a straight left.
Karhu swings for the body but Fothergill moves out of range.
Karhu connects with a jab.
Fothergill misses with a body shot.
Karhu connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fothergill closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Karhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fothergill.
Karhu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fothergill in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fothergill is looking to clinch.
Karhu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Karhu connects with a right hand. Fothergill shakes it off.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fothergill misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Fothergill needs to keep his hands up - Karhu had a free shot at his head there.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Karhu lands with a shot to the body.
Karhu slips under a jab from Fothergill.
Karhu misses with a double jab.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Fothergill saw that one coming.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fothergill throws a head kick but Karhu moves out of range.
Fothergill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fothergill takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fothergill lands the left hand.#T2#
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fothergill manages to avoid it.
Fothergill misses with an uppercut
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fothergill misses the shot to the body.
Fothergill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karhu lands a right hook to the body.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Fothergill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fothergill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Fothergill misses.
Karhu is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Fothergill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fothergill throws a nice looking combination but Karhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fothergill missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karhu clobbers Fothergill with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu avoids the head kick by Fothergill.
Fothergill throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fothergill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fothergill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karhu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fothergill on the side of the head.
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fothergill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karhu lands with a straight right. Fothergill didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Fothergill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fothergill is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fothergill throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu. #BC2#
Fothergill manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fothergill is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fothergill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fothergill to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Fothergill moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fothergill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karhu to score with a decent uppercut.
Karhu with a hook.
Fothergill lands with a slapping head kick.
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fothergill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fothergill can do to turn this around?
Fothergill misses with a body shot.
Fothergill throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!#BC#
Karhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fothergill misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimmy Fothergill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Karhu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fothergill falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fothergill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Fothergill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karhu misses with a straight left.
Karhu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fothergill on the side of the head.
Karhu throws a hook but Fothergill avoids it easily.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Fothergill wants to counter with a clinch but Karhu pushes him away.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Fothergill is just out of range.
Fothergill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fothergill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fothergill ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
As Karhu backs off Fothergill throws a huge counter combo but Karhu manages to avoid it all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.
Sloppy strikes from Fothergill. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Karhu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu lands a jab to the nose.
Fothergill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Karhu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karhu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Karhu!
Jesse Karhu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jimmy Fothergill stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks. Sithee.'.

Event: WPFA: Too Sweet
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Karhu closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Un Real has been cut.
Karhu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Real showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karhu.
An attempted straight right counter from Real misses the target.
Real needs to keep his hands up - Karhu had a free shot at his head there.
Karhu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good shot there by Karhu.
Karhu misses with the combination.
Real throws a lazy right hand but Karhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Real takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Real misses with a looping right.#T1#
Real gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Karhu does no damage.
Karhu misses the jab.
It looked like Real wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karhu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Real throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Real does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Real was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Real throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
Karhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Real takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Real cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Real misses.
Karhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karhu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Karhu.#T2#
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karhu tests Real's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Karhu throws a right and a left that Real avoids nicely.
Real on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Real swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Real is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Karhu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Real bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Real wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Real.
Real ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Karhu does it's job there.
Karhu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Real under the eye.
Real ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Real swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Un Real's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Karhu lands a head shot.
Karhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Real throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Real manages to avoid it.
Karhu cracks Real with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Real.
Real misses with a double jab
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Un Real's cut is getting worse.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Real sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Real was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu throws a right hand that misses
and Real counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Real misses the target.
Real is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Real.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karhu! But no joy.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Real 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Real.
Karhu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karhu cracks Real with a right hand to the side of the head.
Real ducks right into an uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Real doesn't seem bothered though.
Real cracks a nice hook into Karhu's ribs.
Karhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Real looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Real is looking to counter punch.
Real gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
Un Real's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A big left from Karhu misses. #T2#
Karhu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Real doesn't seem bothered though.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Real throws out the jab.
Karhu scores with a jab. Real acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Karhu. Those never looked like landing.
Karhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karhu lands with a right hand.
Real looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karhu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Real moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Real misses with an uppercut
and Karhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Real.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karhu works over Real's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Karhu lands with a nice body punch.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Real takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karhu with a nice cross.
Karhu lands the left hand.#CUT2#
Jeez, Un Real's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Karhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jesse Karhu!
An out of breath Jesse Karhu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KING OF THE CAGE #3
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Karhu connects with a body shot that sends Dough Nut's belly button to the back.
Dough Nut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dough Nut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karhu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dough Nut tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it.
We've been told by Karhu's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dough Nut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karhu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dough Nut somewhat.
Karhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dough Nut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dough Nut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dough Nut gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jammy Dough Nut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu connects with a body shot that sends Dough Nut's belly button to the back.#T1#
Karhu lands with a right hand.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dough Nut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jesse Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Dough Nut is rocked!
Dough Nut looks up at the clock. Bad move! Karhu lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dough Nut. Karhu pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Karhu!
An out of breath Jesse Karhu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFLFN-24
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Gunn connects with a body shot.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Karhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karhu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
No joy there for Karhu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn lands a jab to the nose.
Gunn misses with a left hand
and Karhu counters with a left to the body.
Karhu cracks Gunn with a good jab.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Karhu swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Gunn finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Gunn misses.
A jab lands there for Karhu.
Gunn staying out of range there.#T1#
Gunn throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karhu throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karhu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunn. Gunn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karhu in his tracks.
Karhu slips under a jab.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karhu.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Karhu misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Gunn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Karhu scores with a decent looking hook.
Gunn lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu tries to bum rush Gunn with a series of wild strikes but Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Karhu's defenses.
Gunn lands a right hook to the body.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karhu.
Gunn lands the left hand.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colt Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
Gunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gunn throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Karhu is looking for a counter combo.
Gunn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu throws a nice looking combination but Gunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunn throws a lazy uppercut
and Karhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.
Gunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karhu.#T3#
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
Karhu misses the jab.
Gunn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunn takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Karhu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunn! But no joy.
Gunn scores with a nice right hand.
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Gunn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karhu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karhu.
Karhu slips a straight right by Gunn.
Karhu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gunn at a distance.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karhu sizes up Gunn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn drops his hands momentarily and Karhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunn jabs at Karhu's body.
Karhu throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.#T4#
Karhu throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Karhu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karhu cracks Gunn with an open hand slap.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Gunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Karhu avoids it well.
Karhu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Gunn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunn misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunn lands with a straight right. Karhu didn't see that one coming.
Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but Karhu seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colt Gunn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Gunn misses.
Gunn tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colt Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn connects with a right hand. Karhu shakes it off.
Gunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karhu slips under a jab.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
Karhu throws a shot from downtown. Gunn moves away and avoids it.
Karhu walks into a straight right hand from Gunn.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gunn cracks Karhu with a good jab.
Gunn throws a jab when Karhu was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Gunn. Beautiful body shot.
Karhu slips a jab from Gunn.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Karhu scores with a shot to the body.
Gunn misses with a hook
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu misses with a series of wild punches.
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karhu.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karhu's hands.
A jab lands there for Karhu.
Karhu throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunn.
Gunn cracks Karhu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Karhu fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target. #T2#
A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Karhu's defenses.
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Gunn defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karhu.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps Karhu's head back.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karhu slips a jab from Gunn.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karhu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
Karhu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Karhu scores with a nice head shot.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Gunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Karhu looks to land a combination but Gunn avoids it well.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Karhu's head but Karhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Gunn misses.
Karhu misses with a looping left.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Gunn's head but Gunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karhu slips under a jab from Gunn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Karhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn with a hook.
Gunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Karhu.
Gunn jabs Karhu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karhu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunn. Gunn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karhu moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Gunn misses with a hook.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karhu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karhu defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
Gunn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn needs to keep his hands up - Karhu had a free shot at his head there.
Gunn lands the left hand.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Colt Gunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gunn throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Gunn throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
Karhu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunn throws a jab when Karhu was well out of range.
Gunn slips a straight right by Karhu.
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Karhu throws a big counter combination but Gunn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karhu blocks a jab.
A cross from Gunn lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Karhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Karhu walks into a jab.
Karhu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Karhu misses.
Karhu swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunn.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Karhu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunn under the eye.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Karhu slips a jab from Gunn.
Karhu cracks Gunn with an open hand slap.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Karhu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Gunn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunn.
Karhu staying out of range there.
Jesse Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Karhu is looking to counter punch.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunn lands a head shot.
Gunn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunn tests Karhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunn slips under a jab from Karhu.
It seemed like Gunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunn cracks Karhu with an open hand slap.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a nice strike.
Karhu jabs Gunn right on the nose. Gunn blinks but takes it well.
Gunn lands a jab.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Gunn.
Gunn lunges at Karhu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karhu's hand.
Gunn throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.#T3#
Gunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Gunn staying out of range there.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Gunn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunn lands with a good body shot.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Gunn.
Gunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karhu's head.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Jab by Gunn.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range.
Gunn slips under a jab.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target.
Gunn throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.#T4#
Gunn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunn lands a glancing blow to the side of Karhu's head.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Karhu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Karhu moved out of range nicely.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karhu.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karhu.
Colt Gunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karhu cracks Gunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunn misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely.
Gunn blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Karhu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Gunn. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Gunn!
After winning the bout, Colt Gunn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFLFN-17 SSH vs. Fu Leng
Date: Mar 06, 2019

#R1#
Karhu throws a series of punches but Lobo moves out of range.
Karhu scores with a hook.
Crazy Lobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karhu.
Lobo ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu clobbers Lobo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Lobo moved out of range nicely.
Lobo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lobo blocks a jab.
As Karhu backs off Lobo throws a huge counter combo but Karhu manages to avoid it all.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lobo 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.
A big left from Karhu misses.
Karhu dodges the punch combination from Lobo.
Lobo misses with a two punch combination.
Lobo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobo slips a jab from Karhu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Lobo.
Lobo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karhu throwing a counter right hand but Lobo manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Lobo. Those never looked like landing.
Karhu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lobo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Karhu cracks Lobo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karhu throws a good cross that connects.
Lobo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lobo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
Lobo misses with a few strikes there.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Lobo misses with a double jab
and Karhu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Lobo is rocked!
Karhu fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Lobo out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jesse Karhu!
Jesse Karhu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFL-62 SHeavyweight Vs Hantei
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Karhu slaps away a takedown attempt from Huge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huge.
Karhu scores with a body shot.
Karhu lands a glancing blow to the side of Huge's head.
Karhu scores with a jab to the body.
Huge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karhu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huge eats them both and turns towards Karhu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Huge has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Huge walks into a jab.
Karhu cracks Huge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karhu with a hook.
It looks like Karhu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Huge fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Huge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Huge tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it.
Huge fails with a takedown attempt.
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Huge.
Huge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karhu lands a right hook to the body.
Karhu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huge.
Jesse Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Karhu.
Huge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Huge lands with an uppercut that bounces Karhu off the cage and back into range.
Karhu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Huge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Huge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Karhu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karhu keeping moving, preventing Huge from controlling successfully.
Karhu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Huge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Huge works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Huge jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Karhu manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Huge with the ground and pound but Karhu regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Karhu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Huge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huge prevents Karhu from improving his position.#SUB2#
Huge seems to be looking for submissions.
Karhu is concentrating on defense, preventing Huge from advancing position.
Karhu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huge on the ground.
Karhu is looking to control Huge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karhu avoid being mounted?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karhu is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Huge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karhu trying to hold on to Huge's head to control him but Huge postures up.
Karhu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karhu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Karhu is defending against the submission attempts here by Huge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Huge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Huge has his takedown stuffed
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu throws a one two combo.
Karhu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Karhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karhu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Karhu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huge's 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 punishes Huge's body with a nice straight punch.
Karhu digs a good body shot into Huge's ribs.
Tony Huge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karhu works Huge's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Karhu.
Huge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karhu scores with a shot to the body.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Huge shoots in looking for a takedown. Karhu tries to sprawl out of it but Huge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karhu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Karhu lands with a straight right. Huge didn't see that one coming.
Huge is breathing heavily.
Huge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Karhu as Huge shoots in.
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Huge.
Karhu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karhu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karhu lands an overhand right.
Karhu scores with a sloppy right hand. Huge should have avoided that one.
Huge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Huge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karhu.#ROC#
Huge is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Huge is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Huge gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Karhu gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Karhu!
A very excited looking Jesse Karhu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Tony Huge had this to say: 'Hey maaann'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Hugger connects with a body shot.
Hugger connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Hugger.#KD#
Hugger throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Karhu tumbling to the canvas!
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 will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Karhu working a defensive guard but Hugger passes into half guard.
Karhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hugger.
Hugger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hugger is keen to just control but Karhu is a slippery customer.
Hugger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karhu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hugger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hugger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karhu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Karhu is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hugger is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Karhu is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hugger fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Karhu from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hugger! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bear Hugger!
A very excited looking Bear Hugger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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