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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Al Dariush (ranked 15 p4p, 68 weight class) and Karl Karjalainen (ranked 5 p4p, 11 weight class). Edgars Al Dariush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgars Al Dariush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Dariush on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Dariush scores with the left hand. Karjalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Dariush throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Al Dariush with a nice cross.
Karjalainen missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Al Dariush is out of range.
Al Dariush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Dariush blocks the elbow strike.
Karjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Karjalainen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short uppercut from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Karjalainen stalling the fight.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Dariush avoids the damage to the body.
Karjalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Karjalainen.
Al Dariush is breathing heavily.
Al Dariush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Karjalainen leaning against his opponent.
Al Dariush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Dariush avoids it.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Al Dariush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Dariush digs a right hand underneath Karjalainen's ribcage. Karjalainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karjalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen looking to throw knees to the head but Al Dariush is blocking nicely.
Karjalainen misses with a knee to the head.
Al Dariush swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen is trying to stall.
Al Dariush blocks an elbow strike.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karjalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
The referee calls for Karjalainen to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Dariush lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Al Dariush lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Dariush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen looking to stall.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with the head strike.
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Al Dariush tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Al Dariush back against the cage.
A short left from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands a hook that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Al Dariush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Dariush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Al Dariush throws a head punch that misses.
Al Dariush is leaning against Karjalainen and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Karjalainen misses with a knee strike.
Karjalainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karjalainen lands with a right to the head.
Al Dariush scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Dariush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Dariush pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the side of Al Dariush's head.
Nice body punch from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Dariush is leaning against Karjalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Al Dariush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karjalainen.
Al Dariush with the inside leg kick.
Al Dariush slips under a jab.
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Dariush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Dariush wants to clinch but Karjalainen slips to the side
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Dariush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karjalainen's sensitive parts.
Karjalainen moves in looking to clinch but Al Dariush pushes him off.
Karjalainen scores with a jab. Al Dariush acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al Dariush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karjalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Dariush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Al Dariush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Dariush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Al Dariush is out of range.
Al Dariush lands a glancing blow to the side of Karjalainen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Dariush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karjalainen loads up on a big right hand but Al Dariush slips the punch.
Al Dariush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Dariush wants to clinch up but Karjalainen keeps it at a distance.
Edgars Al Dariush is winning the standup battle so far.
Karjalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Dariush moves out of range as Karjalainen strikes.
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Karjalainen.
A big left from Karjalainen misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Dariush!
A solid body kick from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karjalainen's head backwards.
Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Dariush avoids the head kick by Karjalainen.
A nice leg kick from Al Dariush, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Al Dariush with a nice cross.
Al Dariush lands with a nice body kick.
Al Dariush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Dariush closes the distance and clinches.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Karjalainen is trying to stall.
Karjalainen is trying to break free.
Karjalainen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the head but Al Dariush blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karjalainen lands a left hand.
Karjalainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Al Dariush lands with a right to the head.
Karjalainen working aggressively here.
Karjalainen breaks from the clinch.
Karjalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Dariush clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karjalainen throws an elbow but misses.
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karjalainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Karjalainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Dariush is keeping busy.
Al Dariush throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
A nice left hand lands by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Dariush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Dariush cracks Karjalainen with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush has a couple of punches blocked by Karjalainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karjalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Al Dariush avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Al Dariush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Dariush misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen'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.
Al Dariush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Dariush blocks a jab.
Al Dariush slips under a jab.
Karjalainen moves out of range as Al Dariush throws a body kick.
Karjalainen misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Karjalainen misses the target.
Al Dariush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Dariush lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Karjalainen 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.
Al Dariush has closed the distance and engaged Karjalainen in a clinch.
Al Dariush misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karjalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but Al Dariush blocks it.
Karjalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen stalling in the clinch but Al Dariush improves position.
Al Dariush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Dariush blocking some punches.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Karjalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Al Dariush back against the cage.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Al Dariush as the two fighters clinch.
Karjalainen has Al Dariush pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Dariush.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
A nice left hand lands by Al Dariush.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karl Karjalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Al Dariush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karjalainen leaning against his opponent.
Al Dariush pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karjalainen misses with some punches.
Al Dariush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karjalainens head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen trying to stall but Al Dariush improves his position.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karjalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Dariush blocking some punches.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush scores with a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karjalainen working aggressively here.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Dariush lands a shot to the body.
Al Dariush lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Al Dariush fails to land.
Al Dariush lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Al Dariush - that landed with a thud.
Al Dariush throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Dariush lands a left hand.
A short right from Al Dariush on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Al Dariush as the two fighters clinch.
Al Dariush lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Dariush scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Al Dariush scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Al Dariush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karjalainens head.
Al Dariush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Al Dariush lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Dariush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al Dariush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karjalainen working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Al Dariush.
Good body shot from Al Dariush.
A short body shot lands from Al Dariush as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Al Dariush as the two fighters clinch.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head.
Karjalainen is rocked!
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush gets through Karjalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Al Dariush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
That's time! Al Dariush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karjalainen tries to keep at a distance but Al Dariush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Dariush avoids the elbow strike from Karjalainen, against the cage.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Al Dariush stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Dariush lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karjalainen or not.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Dariush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Al Dariush fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Dariush.
Karjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Dariush finish him?
Al Dariush lands with a right to the head.
Karjalainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Al Dariush scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Dariush avoids it.
Karjalainen trying to stall but Al Dariush improves his position.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Al Dariush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Dariush lands a body shot.
Al Dariush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Dariush is defending well for now.
Karjalainen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen stalling in the clinch but Al Dariush improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karjalainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Dariush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Dariush is working Karjalainen over against the cage.
Al Dariush lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Dariush throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karjalainens head.
A shot in the inside from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
Al Dariush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head.
That has opened up Karl Karjalainen's cut even more.
Al Dariush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but Al Dariush blocks it.
Karjalainen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Al Dariush lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lands with a light punch inside.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Karjalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Al Dariush lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karjalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Al Dariush working aggressively here.
Al Dariush misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush misses with the head strike.
Al Dariush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Dariush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Dariush blocks the elbow strike.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Dariush managing to block the knees to the body from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Dariush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Al Dariush scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Dariush gets through Karjalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Dariush throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgars Al Dariush had his way with Karl Karjalainen in that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
That's time! Al Dariush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Karjalainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Karl Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karjalainen pushes Al Dariush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Dariush tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Al Dariush back against the cage.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karjalainen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Al Dariush misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Dariush misses with some punches.
Al Dariush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karjalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Karjalainen blocking some punches.
Al Dariush avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karjalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Dariush throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Dariush blocking some punches.
Karjalainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karjalainen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Al Dariush's defenses.
Al Dariush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Dariush backwards.
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Karjalainen.
Al Dariush avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Al Dariush tries a body shot but Karjalainen blocks it.
Al Dariush misses with some punches.
Karjalainen avoiding damage.
Al Dariush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Al Dariush in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Karjalainen lands a good knee to the midsection. Al Dariush won't want to take too many of those.
Karjalainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Karjalainen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karjalainen throws an elbow but misses.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the side of Al Dariush's head.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Al Dariush.
Karjalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Dariush is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Dariush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karjalainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karjalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Dariush avoiding damage as Karjalainen throws knees to the body.
Karjalainen controlling the action here for a moment.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen is trying to break the clinch but Al Dariush has him pressed against the cage.
Karjalainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Al Dariush up against the cage.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Dariush makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karjalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Dariush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Dariush is leaning against Karjalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Al Dariush.
Karjalainen has had enough of the clinch but Al Dariush keeps him there for the moment.
Karjalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Dariush is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Dariush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen pushes off an throws an elbow but Al Dariush leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Dariush lands a left hand.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch.
Al Dariush misses with a punch to the body.
Al Dariush blocks a body shot from Karjalainen.
Al Dariush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Dariush scores with a hook to the body.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
A short uppercut from Al Dariush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Karjalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Dariush 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Edgars Al Dariush thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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