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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Karwoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Karwoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko tries to land a front kick but Karwoski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
Karwoski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Klitschko checks the leg kick.
Karwoski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karwoski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karwoski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karwoski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karwoski drops his hands momentarily and Klitschko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klitschko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karwoski slips a jab from Klitschko.
Karwoski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karwoski.
Klitschko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut.
As Klitschko tries to get set, Karwoski tries to push him back and clinch up but Klitschko manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Klitschko misses.
Yegor Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski takes one on the button.
We've been informed that Klitschko 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.
Karwoski dodges the punch combination from Klitschko.
Karwoski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klitschko manages to circle out of the way.
Klitschko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karwoski counters with a leg kick.
Karwoski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karwoski.
Klitschko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karwoski counters with a nice uppercut.
Klitschko lands a jab.
Klitschko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karwoski circles away quickly and effectively.
Karwoski throws a leg kick
and Karwoski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karwoski throws a body punch but Klitschko moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Klitschko misses the target.
Karwoski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klitschko's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karwoski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klitschko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klitschko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Karwoski avoids it well.
Karwoski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Karwoski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klitschko missing with a left hand there. Karwoski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klitschko scores with a body shot.
Karwoski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Klitschko.
Karwoski throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a shot from downtown. Karwoski moves away and avoids it.
Karwoski throws a push kick but Klitschko slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Karwoski.
The fighters circling - Karwoski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karwoski thuds a left hand into Klitschko's body.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Karwoski with a series of wild strikes but Karwoski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klitschko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karwoski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klitschko manages to circle out of the way.
Karwoski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klitschko.
Nice jab there from Karwoski.
Klitschko misses with a hook. Karwoski ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Klitschko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klitschko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karwoski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karwoski lands a head shot.
Klitschko connects with a body shot.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karwoski was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klitschko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karwoski at a distance.
Karwoski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.
Karwoski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Klitschko.
Klitschko blocks a low kick nicely.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karwoski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karwoski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klitschko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karwoski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Karwoski tries to counter by clinching up but Klitschko breaks away and moves out of range.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klitschko lands a jab to Karwoski's midsection.
Karwoski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klitschko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karwoski tries to counter by clinching up but Klitschko breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Karwoski misses its intended target.
Karwoski misses the body punch
and Klitschko counters with a three punch combo that has Karwoski backing up. Karwoski nods at Klitschko to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karwoski. Karwoski obviously looking to wear him down.
Klitschko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karwoski. That one must have hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Klitschko checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Klitschko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Karwoski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Karwoski.
Klitschko missing with a left hand there. Karwoski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Klitschko misses.
Karwoski is looking to counter the offense by Klitschko and move into the clinch.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karwoski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klitschko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Karwoski moves out of range.
Karwoski scores with a body shot.
Karwoski throws a hook but Klitschko avoids it easily.
Karwoski cracks a nice hook into Klitschko's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Klitschko as he connects with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Klitschko.
Klitschko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Karwoski avoids it well.
Karwoski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klitschko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klitschko ducks under a wild hook from Karwoski.
A little jabbing left from Klitschko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Karwoski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klitschko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karwoski doesn't seem bothered though.
Klitschko misses with a straight left.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Karwoski slips the punch.
Klitschko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klitschko misses with a head kick.
Karwoski scores with a hook.
Yegor Klitschko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karwoski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Klitschko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karwoski doesn't seem bothered though.
Klitschko lands with a nice body punch.
Klitschko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karwoski throws a head kick but Klitschko moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Klitschko misses.
Karwoski slips a jab and a cross from Klitschko.
Karwoski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
Karwoski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klitschko manages to circle out of the way.
Karwoski misses the jab.
Klitschko throws a counter combo.
Klitschko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karwoski.
Klitschko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Karwoski moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karwoski throws a series of punches but Klitschko moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Karwoski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klitschko manages to circle out of the way.
Klitschko connects with a body shot.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Karwoski misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Klitschko scores with a decent looking hook.
Karwoski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Karwoski ducks under a wild hook from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Karwoski's head but Karwoski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Klitschko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karwoski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klitschko throws a lazy right hand but Karwoski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karwoski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut.
Klitschko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko slips a straight right by Karwoski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski throws a solid leg kick but Klitschko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karwoski.
Klitschko misses with a wild combination.
Karwoski is looking to counter the offense by Klitschko and move into the clinch.
Klitschko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karwoski is looking to counter the offense by Klitschko and move into the clinch.
Klitschko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karwoski lands a body shot.
Karwoski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klitschko moves out of range as Karwoski strikes.
Karwoski defending well as Klitschko loads up on a big left hand.
Klitschko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kirk Karwoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karwoski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karwoski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klitschko.
Klitschko jabs Karwoski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klitschko scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karwoski throws a head kick that misses.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko's corner calls for a 1-2. Klitschko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karwoski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klitschko scores with a spinning back kick!
Karwoski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a hook.
Klitschko looks to land a right hand but Karwoski moved out of range.
Klitschko misses with a right hand
and Karwoski moves into the clinch.
Karwoski is leaning against Klitschko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klitschko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karwoski can't find room to land a body shot as Klitschko controls the action.
Karwoski misses with the head strike.
Karwoski tries to stall but Klitschko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yegor Klitschko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karwoski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karwoski is trying to maintain a safe position but Klitschko gets an underhook and turns Karwoski into the cage.
Karwoski is leaning against Klitschko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Karwoski.
Karwoski misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karwoski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klitschko's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski is stalling here.
Karwoski blocks a body shot from Klitschko.
Klitschko blocks an uppercut.
Karwoski working aggressively here.
Karwoski throws a head punch that misses.
Klitschko blocks an elbow strike from Karwoski.
Karwoski has a couple of punches blocked by Klitschko.
Klitschko blocks an elbow strike.
Klitschko breaks from the clinch.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on Karwoski's shoulder, as Karwoski tries to avoid the shot.
As Klitschko tries to get set, Karwoski tries to push him back and clinch up but Klitschko manages to avoid the attempt.
Karwoski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Klitschko.
Karwoski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klitschko counters with a left and a right that stings Karwoski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yegor Klitschko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klitschko 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yegor Klitschko!
During a confident post fight interview, Yegor Klitschko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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