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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Pasquier (ranked 2029 p4p, 2249 weight class) and Karol Soszkowski (ranked 223 p4p, 248 weight class). Pasquier's entrance music is Walk. A fine choice. Soszkowski has chosen Lady Pank - Mniej niż zero as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Pasquier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karol Soszkowski!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszkowski avoids the head kick by Pasquier.
Pasquier scores with a three punch combo!
Soszkowski scores with a body shot.
Soszkowski closes the distance and clinches.
Soszkowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pasquier blocks a body shot from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Pasquier avoids it by throwing Soszkowski back against the cage.
Soszkowski can't find room to land a body shot as Pasquier controls the action.
Pasquier blocks a body shot from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski misses with the head strike.
Soszkowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Pasquier avoids it by throwing Soszkowski back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszkowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Pasquier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soszkowski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soszkowski.
Nice body punch from Soszkowski - that landed with a thud.
Soszkowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pasquier or not.
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!
Nice body punch from Soszkowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszkowski lands an uppercut.
Soszkowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasquier's elbow.
Good body shot from Soszkowski.
Pasquier is breathing heavily.
Soszkowski lands an uppercut.
Soszkowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pasquier backwards.
Soszkowski can't find room to land a body shot as Pasquier controls the action.
Soszkowski misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soszkowski.
A body shot lands from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands a right hand.
Soszkowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soszkowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pasquier.
A right hook to the body lands for Soszkowski.
Soszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Pasquier avoids it by throwing Soszkowski back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soszkowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soszkowski misses with a punch to the body.
Soszkowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soszkowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soszkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszkowski tries to work over Pasquier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Soszkowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pasquier.
Soszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soszkowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pasquier's efforts to push away.
Soszkowski lands a right hand.
Soszkowski can't find room to land a body shot as Pasquier controls the action.
Soszkowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasquier's elbow.
Soszkowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soszkowski lands a body shot.
Soszkowski pushes Pasquier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soszkowski gets through Pasquier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soszkowski is leaning against Pasquier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soszkowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pasquier.
Pasquier prevents a body shot from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands with a right to the head.
Soszkowski lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszkowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pasquier backwards.
Soszkowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pasquier backwards.
Soszkowski misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Soszkowski.
Pasquier wants to break free but Soszkowski has control.
Soszkowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pasquier backwards.
Soszkowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soszkowski lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soszkowski.
Pasquier takes a shot to the head.
Soszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soszkowski scores with a hook to the body.
Soszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soszkowski lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Soszkowski.
It looks like Gabriel Pasquier has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soszkowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Soszkowski - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soszkowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski throws a head punch that misses.
Soszkowski digs a right hand into Pasquier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pasquier's gas tank.
Soszkowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Soszkowski.
Soszkowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pasquiers head.
Soszkowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pasquier backwards.
Soszkowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Soszkowski tries a body shot but Pasquier blocks it.
A short uppercut from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soszkowski cracks Pasquier with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soszkowski scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Soszkowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Pasquier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soszkowski has managed to clinch.
Pasquier blocks a body shot from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pasquier blocks a body shot from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Soszkowski 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.
Soszkowski lands a left hand.
Soszkowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soszkowski lands a right hand.
Pasquier is rocked!
Nice body punch from Soszkowski - that landed with a thud.
Soszkowski misses with a punch to the body.
Soszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Pasquier avoids it by throwing Soszkowski back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands with a light punch inside.
Soszkowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Soszkowski.
A head punch on the inside from Soszkowski fails to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soszkowski can't find room to land a body shot as Pasquier controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasquier prevents a body shot from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soszkowski throws a head punch that misses.
Pasquier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soszkowski has him pressed against the cage.
Soszkowski misses with a punch to the body.
Soszkowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soszkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pasquier.
Pasquier blocks a body shot from Soszkowski.
A short right from Soszkowski on the inside.
Soszkowski misses with some punches.
Soszkowski lands with a left to the head.
Soszkowski tries to work over Pasquier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soszkowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Soszkowski on the inside.
Soszkowski lands a body punch.
Soszkowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soszkowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soszkowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soszkowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soszkowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pasquier.
Soszkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Soszkowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Pasquier controls his hands.
Soszkowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pasquiers head.
Soszkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soszkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pasquier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soszkowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soszkowski tries to work over Pasquier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pasquier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski tries a body shot but Pasquier blocks it.
Soszkowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands a left hand.
Soszkowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszkowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soszkowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Pasquier backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soszkowski.
A right handed body shot lands from Soszkowski.
A hook to the body from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Soszkowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pasquier or not.
Soszkowski lands an uppercut.
Soszkowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soszkowski lands with a light punch inside.
Soszkowski misses with a punch to the body.
Soszkowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soszkowski lands a left hand.
Soszkowski digs a right hand underneath Pasquier's ribcage. Pasquier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soszkowski lands a shoulder strike.
Soszkowski can't find room to land a body shot as Pasquier controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soszkowski.
A right hook to the body lands for Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands a right hand.
Oh Pasquier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soszkowski lands with a right to the head.
Soszkowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Pasquier controls his hands.
Pasquier seems to have got his legs back now.
Soszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Pasquier avoids it by throwing Soszkowski back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski keeps control of Pasquier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasquier's elbow.
Soszkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pasquier.
Soszkowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasquier's elbow.
Soszkowski is working Pasquier over against the cage.
Soszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soszkowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasquier's elbow.
Pasquier wants to break free but Soszkowski has control.
A short right from Soszkowski on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Soszkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Pasquier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Soszkowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Soszkowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pasquier.
Soszkowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pasquier moves away.
Soszkowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Pasquier is just out of range.
Soszkowski throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Pasquier counter with a right hand.
Pasquier misses with a straight left.
Soszkowski misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pasquier misses the target.
Pasquier misses with a hook. Soszkowski ducked under it nicely.
Soszkowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pasquier rather than just go for the knockout.
Pasquier walks into a straight right hand from Soszkowski.
Pasquier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soszkowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soszkowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasquier looks to land a left hand but Soszkowski moved out of range nicely.
Soszkowski closes the distance and pushes Pasquier back into the cage.
Soszkowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pasquier tries to break free but Soszkowski pushes him back against the cage.
Soszkowski digs a right hand into Pasquier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pasquier's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasquier tries to break free but Soszkowski pushes him back against the cage.
Soszkowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pasquiers head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soszkowski lands with a light punch inside.
Soszkowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soszkowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soszkowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pasquier.
A nice left hand lands by Soszkowski.
A short body shot lands from Soszkowski as the two fighters clinch.
Soszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soszkowski lands an uppercut.
Pasquier blocks a body shot from Soszkowski.
Pasquier is looking to control Soszkowski's arms but Soszkowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pasquier has his back to the cage.
Soszkowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soszkowski lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Soszkowski.
Good body shot from Soszkowski.
Karol Soszkowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soszkowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soszkowski tries a body shot but Pasquier blocks it.
Soszkowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soszkowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pasquier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soszkowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soszkowski misses with some punches.
Soszkowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pasquier.
Soszkowski works on Pasquier's body with a couple of short punches.
Soszkowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soszkowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soszkowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Soszkowski lands a body shot.
Soszkowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soszkowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszkowski digs a right hand underneath Pasquier's ribcage. Pasquier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Soszkowski on the inside.
Pasquier has had enough of the clinch but Soszkowski keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski tries to throw a body punch but Pasquier avoids it by throwing Soszkowski back against the cage.
Soszkowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soszkowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Soszkowski lands a shoulder strike.
Soszkowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soszkowski lands a body punch.
Soszkowski is working Pasquier over against the cage.
Soszkowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Pasquier backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soszkowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soszkowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soszkowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Pasquier controls his hands.
Soszkowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pasquier backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soszkowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pasquier backwards.
Soszkowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pasquier trying to control the position but instead, Soszkowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pasquier into the cage.
Good body shot from Soszkowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pasquier.
Soszkowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soszkowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pasquier blocking some punches.
Gabriel Pasquier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soszkowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Soszkowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soszkowski 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Soszkowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Karol Soszkowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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