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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Osterlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kauko Osterlander!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Osterlander.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osterlander misses with a looping left.
Osterlander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Osterlander keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Osterlander keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Osterlander moves out of range.
Osterlander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
Osterlander lands a jab to the head.
Osterlander misses with a looping right.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into Osterlander's guard.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Osterlander is retaining full guard.
McCarthy wanted to stand there but Osterlander had control of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterlander keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Osterlander wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Osterlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan McCarthy just wasn't active enough.
Osterlander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Osterlander avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
Osterlander scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCarthy in his tracks.
McCarthy throws a wild body kick that Osterlander sees coming a mile off.
Osterlander misses with a straight right.
Osterlander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Osterlander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterlander slaps away a takedown attempt from McCarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kauko Osterlander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Osterlander misses.
Osterlander lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from McCarthy. Those never looked like landing.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
Osterlander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osterlander scores with a jab.
Osterlander throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Osterlander as he checks the leg kick.
Osterlander 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.
Osterlander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Osterlander cracks McCarthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCarthy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Osterlander.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Osterlander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Osterlander.
McCarthy wants to clinch
and Osterlander counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Osterlander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCarthy wants to break free but Osterlander has control.
Osterlander with a knee to the head.
Osterlander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCarthy avoids it.
Osterlander is pushing McCarthy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Osterlander tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
Osterlander misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osterlander tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
Osterlander landing knees to the body.
Osterlander has McCarthy pressed against the cage.
Osterlander connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCarthy's face.
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Osterlander controls the action.
Osterlander stalling in the clinch.
Osterlander tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osterlander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Osterlander landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osterlander is stalling here.
Osterlander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Osterlander dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Osterlander circles away.
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but Osterlander ducks down to avoid it.
Osterlander is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy slips a jab from Osterlander.
Nice shot by Osterlander.
Osterlander ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
Osterlander blocks a jab.
McCarthy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Osterlander circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab by Osterlander.
Osterlander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
McCarthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCarthy throws a leg kick
and Osterlander counters with a big head kick but McCarthy shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterlander gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Osterlander is looking to stand up but McCarthy isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Osterlander pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
Osterlander keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan McCarthy just wasn't active enough.
Osterlander lands a head shot.
Ryan McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterlander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCarthy.
Osterlander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Osterlander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Osterlander misses with a series of wild punches.
Osterlander misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Osterlander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Osterlander.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Osterlander is avoiding it.
McCarthy takes one on the button.
Osterlander misses with a body shot.
Osterlander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCarthy on the side of the head.
Osterlander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Osterlander lands an overhand right.
Osterlander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterlander throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
Osterlander misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Osterlander.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
McCarthy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Osterlander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osterlander ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
McCarthy darts in trying to clinch
and Osterlander counters with a stiff right hand.
Osterlander jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Osterlander is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Osterlander ducks under and follows up with a left that Osterlander also avoids with ease.
Osterlander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Osterlander has closed the distance and engaged McCarthy in a clinch.
Osterlander tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
Osterlander lands a good knee to the midsection. McCarthy won't want to take too many of those.
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!
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCarthy takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ryan McCarthy has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on McCarthy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCarthy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Osterlander has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osterlander throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osterlander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Osterlander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan McCarthy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McCarthy misses with a shot to the body
and Osterlander counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Osterlander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Osterlander wants to stall.
Osterlander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Osterlander.
A frustrated look appears on McCarthy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCarthy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Osterlander misses with a knee strike.
Osterlander tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Osterlander looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Osterlander missing with knees to the body.
McCarthy takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kauko Osterlander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Osterlander tries a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks it.
Osterlander looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Osterlander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Osterlander misses with a knee strike.
Osterlander tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
Osterlander is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Osterlander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Osterlander landing knees to the head.
Osterlander throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCarthy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Osterlander tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch but Osterlander keeps him there for the moment.
Osterlander looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Osterlander wants to stall.
McCarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Osterlander has double underhooks.
Osterlander misses with a knee strike.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Osterlander has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Osterlander tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
McCarthy tries to circle away but Osterlander has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterlander looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Osterlander tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Osterlander tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCarthy can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Osterlander.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Osterlander has McCarthy pressed against the cage, preventing McCarthy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCarthy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Osterlander's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Osterlander tries a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks it.
Osterlander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCarthy tries to circle away but Osterlander has him pinned against the cage.
McCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Osterlander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osterlander misses with a knee to the head.
Osterlander stalling in the clinch but McCarthy improves position.
McCarthy looking for a takedown.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Osterlander using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Osterlander prevents McCarthy from breaking the clinch.
Osterlander scores a nice knee to the body.
McCarthy being controlled against the cage.
Osterlander with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kauko Osterlander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Osterlander 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Osterlander!
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FIGHT
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