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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Karalexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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185 cm
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210 lbs
5 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Otto Karalexis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Gunderson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karalexis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Karalexis jabs at Gunderson's body.
Karalexis scores with a leg kick.
Karalexis tries to land a front kick but Gunderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karalexis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Karalexis connects with an inside leg kick.
Gunderson gets the takedown into side control.
Gunderson working away.
A lull in the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalexis tries to buck Gunderson off but Gunderson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson trying to control the action but Karalexis is working from the bottom.
Gunderson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Karalexis can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunderson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gunderson moves into full mount!
Gunderson controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalexis tries to buck Gunderson off but he can't manage it.
Gunderson content just to control the position here.
Karalexis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karalexis tries to get out of the position.
Karalexis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gunderson looking to control but Karalexis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karalexis is breathing heavily.
Gunderson controlling the pace for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Happy Gunderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gunderson checks a low kick from Karalexis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalexis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karalexis throws out a leg kick but Gunderson moves out of range and Karalexis only half commits.
Karalexis wants to slow Gunderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Karalexis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karalexis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karalexis misses with a low kick.
Gunderson fails with the takedown.
No luck for Gunderson with that takedown attempt.
Karalexis throws a front kick that sends Gunderson stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gunderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karalexis avoids it really well and circles away.
Otto Karalexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Gunderson.
Gunderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karalexis circles away.
Karalexis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karalexis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karalexis motions for Gunderson to come forward. Karalexis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karalexis scores with a head kick. Gunderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Karalexis stuffs the takedown.
Karalexis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karalexis was covering up waiting for the punch and Gunderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Happy Gunderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otto Karalexis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karalexis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunderson.
Karalexis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Karalexis connects with a solid leg kick.
Karalexis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karalexis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karalexis throws a head kick but Gunderson moves out of range.
Karalexis throws a chopping leg kick but Gunderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karalexis. That one must have hurt.
Karalexis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gunderson shoots for a takedown but Karalexis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Karalexis misses.
Otto Karalexis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karalexis lands a high kick!
Otto Karalexis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Otto Karalexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Gunderson.
Gunderson shoots in for a takedown but Karalexis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karalexis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karalexis connects with a high kick.
Gunderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gunderson fails with the takedown.
Karalexis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson blocks a head kick by Karalexis.
Gunderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karalexis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Happy Gunderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karalexis defends it nicely.
Gunderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karalexis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunderson shoots in for a takedown but Karalexis shows good takedown defense.
Karalexis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gunderson is out of range and Karalexis settles back down.
Gunderson closes the distance and pushes Karalexis back into the cage.
Gunderson has picked Karalexis up - he's going for a ride! Gunderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Karalexis is refusing to be controlled, as Gunderson sits in half guard.
Gunderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gunderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karalexis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gunderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Happy Gunderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gunderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karalexis swivels and escapes.
Karalexis throws a head kick that half lands.
Karalexis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gunderson is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Karalexis. No joy for Gunderson on that attempt.
Karalexis misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunderson is defended easily by Karalexis.
Karalexis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gunderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Karalexis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otto Karalexis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Gunderson wants to clinch.
Karalexis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gunderson checks it well.
Karalexis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karalexis throws a front kick that sends Gunderson stumbling back into the cage.
Gunderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Karalexis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karalexis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunderson.
Gunderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karalexis lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karalexis but Karalexis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Otto Karalexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Gunderson.
Karalexis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunderson's head.
Karalexis throws a sloppy head kick and Gunderson moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunderson.
Karalexis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Otto Karalexis is winning the standup battle so far.
Karalexis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gunderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karalexis's waist but Karalexis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunderson off to one side.
Gunderson avoids the head kick by Karalexis.
Gunderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karalexis throws a low kick, looking for Gunderson's leg but Gunderson calmly moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Gunderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Karalexis which made him look bad.
Gunderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karalexis. Karalexis obviously looking to wear him down.
Karalexis connects with a high kick.
Gunderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karalexis avoids it really well and circles away.
Karalexis throws a head kick that Gunderson semi-blocks.
Gunderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalexis throws a sloppy head kick and Gunderson moves out of range easily.
Karalexis stuffs the takedown.
Karalexis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karalexis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gunderson passes Karalexis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gunderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalexis trying to control from the bottom.
Gunderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Happy Gunderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gunderson dives in and grabs Karalexis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karalexis pushes down on Gunderson's head and hops out.
Gunderson checks a low kick from Karalexis.
Gunderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karalexis swivels and escapes.
Gunderson blocks a head kick by Karalexis.
Gunderson blocks a jab.
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 Otto Karalexis.
I think Karalexis 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Karalexis!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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