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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 461 p4p, 234 weight class) and Humors Lacplesis (ranked 74 p4p, 39 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis throws a sloppy head kick and Hedman Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacplesis with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Lacplesis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lacplesis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hedman Karlsson. That did some damage!
Lacplesis clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hedman Karlsson's elbow.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis being controlled against the cage.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Hedman Karlsson avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Hedman Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis avoiding damage as Hedman Karlsson throws knees to the body.
Hedman Karlsson is trying to stall.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hedman Karlsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lacplesis can turn it around.
Hedman Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacplesis tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
A short right from Hedman Karlsson on the inside.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Hedman Karlsson avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
A short left from Lacplesis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lacplesis motions for Hedman Karlsson to come forward. Lacplesis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hedman Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Hedman Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
Lacplesis clinches.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hedman Karlsson backwards.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Hedman Karlsson controls the action.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hedman Karlsson tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis works on Hedman Karlsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Hedman Karlsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson stalling in the clinch but Lacplesis improves position.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Hedman Karlsson controls the action.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hedman Karlsson controls his hands.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hedman Karlsson backwards.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hedman Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hedman Karlsson fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hedman Karlsson tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson taking a breather.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lacplesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hedman Karlsson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lacplesis lands a jab.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Lacplesis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hedman Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Lacplesis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is looking to chop away at Hedman Karlsson's legs.
Lacplesis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Lacplesis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacplesis.
Humors Lacplesis 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.
A head kick by Lacplesis misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hedman Karlsson lands an overhand right.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson walks into a straight right hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lacplesis misses with a lunging right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a left to the body.
Hedman Karlsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis wants to counter the offense by Hedman Karlsson and move into the clinch position.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
Lacplesis tries to counter with a clinch but Hedman Karlsson shakes him off and moves away.
Lacplesis tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's front leg with a kick but Hedman Karlsson checks it.
Lacplesis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lacplesis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hedman Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hedman Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis has managed to clinch.
Lacplesis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Hedman Karlsson's ribcage. Hedman Karlsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson avoiding damage.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Hedman Karlsson taking a breather.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis is leaning against Hedman Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Hedman Karlsson controls the action.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Hedman Karlsson avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hedman Karlsson backwards.
Hedman Karlsson presses Lacplesis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hedman Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hedman Karlsson pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Hedman Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis swings for the body but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Lacplesis looks to throw the jab but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Lacplesis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
A combination from Hedman Karlsson does no damage.
Hedman Karlsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacplesis slips a jab and a cross from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacplesis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedman Karlsson is just out of range.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
Lacplesis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedman Karlsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedman Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacplesis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hedman Karlsson scrambles back to his feet.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lacplesis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lacplesis walks into a left hand.
Hedman Karlsson with a nice cross.
Lacplesis looks to clinch
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lacplesis thinking.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a decent looking hook.
Lacplesis throws a poor cross that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but Hedman Karlsson avoids it.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lacplesis connects with a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Lacplesis throws an off balance right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lacplesis lands a glancing blow to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Hedman Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacplesis misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Hedman Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head but Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lacplesis tries to clinch there but Hedman Karlsson circles away.
Lacplesis tries to bum rush Hedman Karlsson with a series of wild strikes but Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis tries to clinch there but Hedman Karlsson circles away.
Hedman Karlsson connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hedman Karlsson. That did some damage!
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Hedman Karlsson jabs at Lacplesis's body.
Hedman Karlsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hedman Karlsson moves out of range as Lacplesis throws a body kick.
Lacplesis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacplesis throws a body kick that misses.
Lacplesis lands with a nice body punch.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Lacplesis darts in and clinches Hedman Karlsson up against the cage.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis dodges an elbow strike from Hedman Karlsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedman Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hedman Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Lacplesis with a nice body shot.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Hedman Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lacplesis lands a right hand.
Lacplesis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lacplesis as Hedman Karlsson tries to tie him up.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Lacplesis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hedman Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Hedman Karlsson back against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hedman Karlsson tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Hedman Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Hedman Karlsson tries to stall but Lacplesis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lacplesis tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hedman Karlsson slows down the pace here.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hedman Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson trying to stall but Lacplesis improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hedman Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Hedman Karlsson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis really 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.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a right hand.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis punishes Hedman Karlsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hedman Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacplesis throws out the jab.
Hedman Karlsson gets tackled into the cage by Lacplesis. Lacplesis maintains the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hedman Karlsson is leaning against Lacplesis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hedman Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedman Karlsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Hedman Karlsson avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Hedman Karlsson takes a shot to the head.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hedman Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hedman Karlsson backwards.
Lacplesis is working Hedman Karlsson over against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hedman Karlsson controls his hands.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hedman Karlsson's elbow.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to control Lacplesis's arms but Lacplesis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hedman Karlsson has his back to the cage.
Hedman Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lacplesis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Lacplesis is looking to slow Hedman Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Hedman Karlsson breaks the clinch.
A big left from Lacplesis misses.
Hedman Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson throws the left hand but Lacplesis avoids the punch easily.
Lacplesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hedman Karlsson momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lacplesis wants to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
Hedman Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lacplesis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Lacplesis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a head kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis misses with a hook.
Lacplesis clinches up with Hedman Karlsson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedman Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis managing to block the knees to the body from Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Hedman Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hedman Karlsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hedman Karlsson controls his hands.
Hedman Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is working Hedman Karlsson over against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hedman Karlsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hedman Karlsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
A jab from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Lacplesis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a right hand.
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson slowing the pace effectively.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Hedman Karlsson digs a right hand into Lacplesis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lacplesis's gas tank.
Hedman Karlsson is leaning against Lacplesis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lacplesis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position but instead, Lacplesis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hedman Karlsson into the cage.
Hedman Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hedman Karlsson tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
Hedman Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lacplesis or not.
Hedman Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hedman Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lacplesis doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacplesis on the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Lacplesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacplesis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hedman Karlsson will feel that in the morning.
Lacplesis misses with a kick to the body.
Hedman Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch but Hedman Karlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lacplesis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacplesis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson working aggressively here.
Hedman Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hedman Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedman Karlsson is just out of range.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hedman Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedman Karlsson misses with some punches.
Hedman Karlsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hedman Karlsson obliges.
Hedman Karlsson misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lacplesis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Humors Lacplesis 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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