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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Karhu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Karhu has his feet on Wrestling's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Karhu looks to move away, Wrestling throws a big counter combo but Karhu just gets out of the way.
Wrestling tries to bum rush Karhu with a series of wild strikes but Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karhu throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Karhu.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karhu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Wrestling as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Karhu.
Karhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karhu swings for the body but Wrestling moves out of range.
#CL2#
Karhu clinches.
Wrestling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karhu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wrestling backwards. #T1#
Karhu lands a shoulder strike.
Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Karhu.
Wrestling wants a takedown.
Karhu lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Karhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karhu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wrestling takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Wrestling staying out of range there.
Karhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wrestling throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
Antti Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wrestling.
Wrestling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
Karhu throws a looping overhand right but Wrestling ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Karhu clinches up with Wrestling and pushes him back against the cage.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Karhu gets underhooks to prevent Wrestling's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Know Wrestling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhu scores with a shoulder strike.
Wrestling has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karhu after a bit of a struggle.
Wrestling is working for takedown but Karhu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karhu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wrestling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrestling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karhu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karhu lands a body punch. #BC2#
Karhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Wrestling with that takedown attempt.
Wrestling looks to land a left hand but Karhu moved out of range nicely.
Karhu lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Karhu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karhu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Wrestling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wrestling trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karhu's guard.#SUB2#
Wrestling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karhu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wrestling has managed to get both his arms back between Karhu's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu pulls Wrestling in to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wrestling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karhu working a defensive guard here.
Karhu trying to control the position here.
Karhu keeping moving, preventing Wrestling from controlling successfully.
Karhu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wrestling puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Karhu actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestling drops an elbow to the side of Karhu's head.
Karhu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Karhu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wrestling misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karhu, right into the meat.
Wrestling lands a really nice looking cross but Karhu seems unphased.
Karhu scores with a sloppy right hand. Wrestling should have avoided that one.
Karhu tries to clinch but Wrestling moves out of range.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrestling was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Wrestling takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wrestling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karhu.
Wrestling checks the leg kick.
I Know Wrestling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Karhu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wrestling backwards.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike.
Antti Karhu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrestling controls his hands.
Karhu prevents the takedown attempt.
Wrestling blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu lands a right hand.
Karhu lands a right hand.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu pushes Wrestling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Know Wrestling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wrestling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrestling.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
Wrestling is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karhu is defending well.
Wrestling wants to take the fight to the mat but Karhu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Karhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karhu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wrestling walks into a straight right hand from Karhu.
Karhu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wrestling throws a hook to the side of Karhu's head but Karhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrestling misses with a double jab
and Wrestling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wrestling checks a leg kick.
Wrestling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antti Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrestling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrestling takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Wrestling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karhu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wrestling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wrestling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wrestling misses with a double jab.
Karhu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karhu scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Wrestling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wrestling.
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!
Wrestling misses with a body shot.
Wrestling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrestling manages to avoid it.
Wrestling looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu connects with a jab.
Karhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wrestling gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wrestling throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
Karhu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrestling. That did some damage!
A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Wrestling's defenses. #TD#
Wrestling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wrestling showed some decent athleticism there.
Wrestling controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrestling is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Karhu reverses the position - he's now on top in Wrestling's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wrestling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrestling jabs Karhu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrestling looks to land a combination but Karhu avoids it well.
Good shot there by Wrestling.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Wrestling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wrestling throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karhu.
Wrestling tries for a takedown but Karhu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Wrestling.
Wrestling blocks a jab.
Wrestling misses with a straight left.
Karhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wrestling with a body shot.
Karhu connects with a high kick.
Wrestling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrestling misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely.
Karhu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wrestling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Wrestling looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karhu lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wrestling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karhu lands with an uppercut that bounces Wrestling off the cage and back into range.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu scores with a jab to the head.
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Wrestling counters with a two punch combo.
Wrestling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karhu.
Wrestling throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
Wrestling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Karhu there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhu punishes Wrestling's body with a nice straight punch.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrestling misses with a shot to the body
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrestling is just out of range.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A slow jab from Wrestling misses its intended target.
Wrestling misses with a body shot.
Karhu thuds a left hand into Wrestling's body.
Karhu lunges at Wrestling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wrestling's hand.
Karhu cracks Wrestling with a good jab.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrestling moves away.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Wrestling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karhu throws a sloppy body shot
and Wrestling counters with a two punch combo.
Karhu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Wrestling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karhu cracks Wrestling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karhu scores with a jab. Wrestling acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Karhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wrestling.
Wrestling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Wrestling checks it.
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Wrestling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrestling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wrestling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karhu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrestling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wrestling moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrestling takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karhu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wrestling on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Wrestling. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Wrestling's defenses. #T4#
Wrestling misses with a few strikes there.
Karhu connects with the punch.
Karhu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wrestling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wrestling walks into a left hand.
Wrestling misses with an uppercut.
I Know Wrestling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karhu works the jab nicely.
Wrestling avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Wrestling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karhu to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu lunges at Wrestling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wrestling's hand. #ROC2#
Wrestling is rocked!
Karhu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Wrestling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karhu scores with a shot to the body.
Wrestling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karhu.
Karhu scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Karhu forces Wrestling back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Karhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karhu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Karhu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Work momentarily.
Karhu lands with a cross.
Karhu connects with a looping right hand.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Work.
Karhu punishes Work's body with a nice straight punch.
Karhu connects with the punch.
Karhu scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Work is rocked!
Work is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Karhu lands a beautiful left hook that drops Work. Work tries to recover but Karhu is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Work lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Karhu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Karhu there.
Karhu lands with a right hand.
Karhu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris walks into a straight right hand from Karhu.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Karhu, which made it look bad.
Karhu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Karhu shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harris scrambles back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karhu.#ROC#
Harris is rocked!
Harris is looking to clinch but Karhu is avoiding it.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Harris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHarris.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Karhu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Antti Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devonte Harris.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris needs to keep his hands up - Karhu had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karhu.
Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karhu throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karhu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Karhu.
Karhu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Karhu stuffs the takedown attempt from Harris. Harris gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Karhu gets caught napping as Harris dives in and scores a takedown. Karhu manages to retain guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karhu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Karhu is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but Karhu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karhu not doing much here.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harris trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Karhu manages to pass to mount!
Karhu content just to control the position here.
Harris tries to lock up and control but Karhu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Karhu controlling from mount.
Harris tries to hold on but Karhu pushes him away.
Karhu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karhu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Karhu working the ground and pound effectively.
Karhu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Harris looks a forlorn figure.
Karhu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Karhu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Karhu with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu lands a heavy elbow.
Karhu breaks from Harris's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Karhu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Karhu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Karhu lands a big elbow.
Karhu working the ground and pound effectively.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karhu lands a couple of good shots and Harris has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Karhu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Karhu lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Harris.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu lands punches and elbows.
Karhu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Karhu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harris. Harris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Karhu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Karhu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
Karhu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Devonte Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karhu. #T1#
Harris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karhu lands a jab to Harris's midsection.
Harris walks into a jab.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Karhu shakes him off and moves away.
Karhu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Karhu.
Harris takes a jab right on the kisser.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Karhu! Harris is backing up but he can't get away as Karhu lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Harris and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antti Karhu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Pablos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pablos goes for a double leg but Karhu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karhu continues to drive forward.
Karhu swings for the body but Pablos moves out of range.
Pablos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karhu but Karhu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karhu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pablos fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Pablos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablos shoots in and drives through. Karhu sprawls well.
Pablos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karhu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karhu cracks Pablos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Karhu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Pablos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu scores with a body shot.
Pablos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Karhu lands with a nice body punch.
Pablos misses with a takedown attempt - Karhu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pablos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Karhu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pablos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Pablos misses. #TD#
Pablos gets a takedown into half guard.
Karhu wants to stand back up but Pablos manages to pass into side control.
Karhu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karhu is looking for a sweep. Pablos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pablos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karhu is just riding it out for now. Pablos eventually gives up the hold.
Karhu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pablos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pablos's back!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pablos turns into Karhu and is now in his guard.
Karhu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Karhu working for submissions but it's allowed Pablos to get to half guard.
Karhu manages to get to full guard.
Pablos stands and throws Karhu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Karhu trying to control but Pablos flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
I really don't envy Karhu right now.
#SUB#
Pablos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Karhu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Karhu for a finish. #SUB#
Pablos looking to break Karhu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Karhu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pablos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Karhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Karhu can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Karhu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Karhu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pablos off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Pablos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Karhu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Karhu for a finish. #SUB#
Pablos looking for the RNC. #T4#
Karhu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SU#
Pablos is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pablos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karhu lands with a nice body punch.
Karhu lands with a right hand.
A left and a right from Karhu both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Pablos saw that one coming.
Karhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karhu enables Pablos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karhu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pablos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Karhu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karhu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pablos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karhu is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pablos shoots in and drives through. Karhu sprawls well.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Karhu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pablos was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu lands a really nice looking cross but Pablos seems unphased.
Pablos shoots in but Karhu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karhu lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Pablos gets a double leg takedown into Karhu's guard.#SUB2#
Karhu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pablos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karhu is trying to keep Pablos in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Karhu keeping full guard, as Pablos tries to pass. #T1#
Karhu keeping moving, preventing Pablos from controlling successfully.
Pablos being controlled here momentarily.
Pablos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karhu struggling a bit here.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karhu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pablos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pablos has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Karhu tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2##SU#
Pablos get's back to his feet.
Pablos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karhu.
Pablos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karhu sprawls well. Karhu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pablos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Pablos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablos moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
Karhu stuffs the takedown.
Karhu throws out a counter right but Pablos avoids it with no problem.
Pablos dives in for a single leg takedown but Karhu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pablos fails to land the takedown.
Antti Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karhu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pablos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pablos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pablos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Karhu.
Karhu swings for the body but Pablos moves out of range.
Karhu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu connects with a body shot.#T3#
Pablos moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
Karhu cracks a nice hook into Pablos's ribs.
Nice cross by Karhu.
Karhu throws a right hand that misses
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhu lands the left hand.
Karhu looks to land a combination. Pablos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Pablos is rocked!
Antti Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karhu lands a jab to Pablos's midsection.
Oh Pablos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pablos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karhu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karhu wants it to stay on the feet.
Pablos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu throws an overhand right that drops Pablos like a sack of potatoes! Karhu dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Pablo Pablos had this to say: 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab by Karhu.
Wrestling takes one to the side of the head.
Wrestling dives in for a single leg takedown but Karhu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wrestling fails with a takedown attempt.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Wrestling checks it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Wrestling's head.
Karhu is pressed up against the cage. Wrestling has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karhu down to the mat. Karhu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Antti Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Know Wrestling.
Karhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karhu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karhu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karhu circles away quickly and effectively.
Wrestling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wrestling 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Karhu has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Karhu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wrestling backwards.
Wrestling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrestling.
Karhu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wrestling backwards.
Karhu gets underhooks to prevent Wrestling's takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Karhu as the two fighters clinch.
Karhu scores with a shoulder strike.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrestling tries to score a body lock takedown but Karhu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karhu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Wrestling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karhu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wrestling wants a takedown but no success here.
Wrestling is trying to drag Karhu to the mat but Karhu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wrestling backwards. #T2#
Wrestling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karhu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestling wants to take the fight to the mat but Karhu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karhu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Wrestling avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage.
Wrestling prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Wrestling can't get the takedown.
Wrestling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karhu lands with a short shot to the head.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Wrestling's head.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrestling's elbow. #TD2#
Wrestling has Karhu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wrestling pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Karhu tumbling to the mat - Wrestling dives into Karhu's guard.#SUB#
Karhu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wrestling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wrestling's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Karhu is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestling throwing strikes from guard but Karhu blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karhu is on top in guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Wrestling kicks Karhu off and gets to his feet.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Wrestling saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Karhu.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Karhu.
Karhu moves to clinch but Wrestling breaks away
and Wrestling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karhu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wrestling on the side of the head.
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!
Wrestling misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Jab from Karhu.
Karhu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wrestling's head backwards.#TD2#
Wrestling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karhu to the ground. Wrestling is now in Karhu's guard.
Karhu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrestling's guard. #REVR#
Wrestling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karhu cracks Wrestling with a solid left hand.
Wrestling wants to stand but Karhu is controlling the position.
Wrestling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karhu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karhu working some strikes from top position.
Karhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karhu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wrestling moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Karhu has managed to clinch.
Wrestling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrestling can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Good body shot from Karhu.
Antti Karhu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wrestling backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karhu gets through Wrestling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wrestling wants to take the fight to the mat but Karhu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karhu stops a takedown attempt from Wrestling.
Antti Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Know Wrestling.
Karhu gets underhooks to prevent Wrestling's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu lands a left hand.
Karhu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wrestling backwards.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrestling's elbow.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karhu lands a left hand.
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wrestling backwards.
Wrestling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karhu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karhu prevents the takedown attempt.
Karhu lands with a short shot to the head.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrestling.
Karhu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wrestling blocking some punches.
Karhu gets underhooks to prevent Wrestling's takedown attempt.
Karhu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wrestling backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wrestling backwards.
Wrestling has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karhu after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu lands with a left to the head.
Wrestling blocking some punches.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrestling.
Wrestling is looking for a takedown.
Wrestling is trying to drag Karhu to the mat but Karhu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrestling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wrestling wants to take the fight to the mat but Karhu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wrestling is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karhu is defending well.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karhu is pressed up against the cage. Wrestling has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karhu down to the mat. Karhu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wrestling is breathing heavily.#T3#
Karhu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wrestling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.#CL#
Wrestling gets tackled into the cage by Karhu. Karhu maintains the clinch.
Karhu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wrestling.
Karhu stops a takedown attempt from Wrestling.
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrestlings head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrestling.
Karhu lands with a left to the head.
Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karhu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrestling has Karhu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karhu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karhu lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Wrestling is rocked!
Wrestling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wrestling is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Karhu lands a left hand.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karhu dips a shoulder and cracks Wrestling with a mighty uppercut! Wrestling falls back against the cage and Karhu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wrestling is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Karhu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Karhu!
A very excited looking Antti Karhu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
WFC 14:Wolf vs Iceberg
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Karhu cracks Tutov with an open hand slap.
Karhu works Tutov's body with a nice hook.
Karhu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Tutov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karhu's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.
Karhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Tutov saw that one coming.
Karhu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tutov checks it well.
Karhu connects with a single shot there.
Karhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tutov can pounce on him.
Karhu throws a front kick aimed at Tutov's knee but Tutov avoids it well.
Karhu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tutov. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Tutov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tutov is looking to slow Karhu down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Karhu is predictable there #TD#
and Tutov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karhu's guard.
Karhu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tutov trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tutov wants to pass the guard but Karhu is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu controls Tutov momentarily but Tutov frees himself.
Tutov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tutov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karhu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tutov.
Tutov throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
Karhu connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Tutov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karhu is looking to chop away at Tutov's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Tutov misses the target.
Tutov scores with a leg kick.
Tutov throws a low kick but Karhu avoids it.
Karhu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Karhu.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karhu defending well as Tutov loads up on a big left hand.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tutov.
Karhu swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tutov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutov moves away.
Tutov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Karhu scores with a leg kick.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu throws a leg kick which misses Tutov's front leg but catches the back leg as Tutov tries to avoid it.
Tutov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutov connects with a single shot there.
Antti Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target.
Karhu throws a leg kick that misses.
Karhu throws a hook but Tutov avoids it easily.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Karhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tutov lands the left hand.#CL2#
Karhu closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tutov.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Tutov.
Tutov presses Karhu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Karhu breaks from the clinch.
Karhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tutov.
Tutov throws a chopping leg kick but Karhu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tutov blocks a leg kick.
Karhu slaps away a takedown attempt from Tutov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Tutov!
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu throws a solid leg kick but Tutov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karhu.
Karhu throws a low kick but Tutov avoids it.
Tutov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutov is just out of range.#TD#
Tutov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tutov wants to control from the top but Karhu keeps moving.
Tutov stays in close to Karhu's body and controls the position.
Tutov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karhu for as long as he can get away with.
Tutov trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antti Karhu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tutov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karhu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tutov somewhat.
Karhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tutov can pounce on him.
Tutov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Karhu moved away.
Antti Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Tutov misses.
Tutov tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Tutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tutov. Karhu shrugs it off though.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tutov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Karhu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tutov backwards.
A short uppercut from Tutov. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Tutov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Tutov's head.
Karhu presses Tutov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tutov scores with a shot to the side of Karhu's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karhu.
A short uppercut from Tutov.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
Tutov cracks Karhu with a good jab.
Karhu misses the jab.
Karhu lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tutov looks to land a body kick but Karhu moved away.
Karhu scores with a jab to the head.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov scores with a hook to the body. Karhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karhu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Karhu throws a jab when Tutov was well out of range.
Tutov tries to land a front kick but Karhu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tutov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tutov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karhu tries to clinch up.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Tutov slips the punch.
Tutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Tutov staying out of range there.
Tutov avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Tutov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Karhu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tutov.
Tutov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Tutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tutov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karhu trying to keep a closed guard but Tutov is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tutov wants to control from the top but Karhu keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tutov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tutov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tutov lands a nice looking body shot.
Tutov throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tutov tries to score with a low kick but Karhu moves his leg out of the way.
Tutov throws the kick towards the body but Karhu avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Karhu misses.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Karhu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karhu slips a straight right by Tutov.
Tutov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tutov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Karhu checks a low kick from Tutov.
Tutov lands with a hook. Karhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tutov feints and then cracks Karhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karhu down.
Karhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tutov throws a big shot that misses.
Tutov defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karhu is out of range and Tutov settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karhu scoring well with a low kick there.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Tutov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karhu jabs Tutov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tutov misses with a body kick.
Tutov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karhu checks it well.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Karhu lands an overhand right.
Tutov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tutov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karhu throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Karhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tutov. That did some damage!
A low kick from Karhu is predictable there
and Tutov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tutov lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Tutov misses the target. #T1#
Tutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov thuds his shin into the meat of Karhu's side.
Tutov throws out a loose jab but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu lands with a straight right. Tutov didn't see that one coming.
Tutov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karhu circles away.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karhu moves out of range as Tutov throws a body kick.
Tutov throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Tutov blocks the low kick.
Tutov scoring well with a low kick there.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Tutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tutov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tutov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutov throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karhu.
Karhu throws the left hand but Tutov avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karhu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tutov throws a series of punches but Karhu moves out of range.
Jab from Karhu.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tutov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target.
Tutov with a nice cross.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
That kick from Karhu tenderised Tutov's leg. Tutov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu throws a sloppy body shot
and Tutov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tutov.
Karhu takes a swing at Tutov's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Tutov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tutov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karhu's head.
Karhu wants to control but Tutov is keeping busy.
#T3#
Tutov is looking to take a break and control but Karhu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tutov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karhu defending well though.
Tutov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tutov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karhu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tutov wants to take a breather but Karhu is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karhu scores with a nice head shot.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutov moves away.
Tutov blocks a leg kick.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tutov with a body shot.
Karhu scores with a shot to the body.
Tutov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tutov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tutov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tutov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tutov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Karhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tutov.
Tutov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Karhu misses with a leg kick.
Tutov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Tutov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karhu is trying to defend but Tutov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Andrey Tutov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Tutov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Tutov lands a body shot.
Tutov misses the jab.
Tutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tutov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tutov.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karhu moves away.
Tutov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tutov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karhu blocks the body kick.
Tutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov scores with a hook to the body. Karhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tutov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karhu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karhu tries to clinch up.
Karhu misses with a kick to the body.
Tutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karhu misses with a low kick. #T1#
Good leg kick by Tutov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karhu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tutov on the side of the head.
Tutov throws the left hand but Karhu avoids the punch easily.
Karhu walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tutov.
Tutov avoids the body shot from Karhu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karhu.
Tutov misses with a wild combination.
Karhu moves out of range of the leg kick from Tutov.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Tutov throws a leg kick which misses Karhu's front leg but catches the back leg as Karhu tries to avoid it.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Karhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tutov throws a low kick but Karhu avoids it.
Tutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karhu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tutov.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Karhu lands a slapping body shot.
Karhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karhu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karhu throws a jab when Tutov was well out of range.
Tutov lands with a shot to the body.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Tutov moved out of range.
Tutov scores with a punch to the head.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Tutov checks it.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu ducks right into an uppercut from Tutov.
Tutov tries to land a front kick but Karhu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Tutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tutov there.
A slow jab from Tutov misses its intended target.
Nice body kick from Tutov.
Tutov throws a big shot that misses.
Tutov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karhu.
Karhu scores with a leg kick.
Karhu swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tutov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karhu under the eye.
Tutov throws a front kick aimed at Karhu's knee but Karhu avoids it well.
Tutov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Tutov misses its intended target.
Tutov connects with a jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Tutov scores with a nice strike.
Karhu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tutov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick.
Tutov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karhu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tutov.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu slips a jab from Tutov.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karhu motions for Tutov to come forward. Karhu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov walks into a jab.#CL2#
Tutov tries to keep at a distance but Karhu has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu tries a body shot but Tutov blocks it.
Karhu gets through Tutov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tutov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
A slapping leg kick lands for Karhu.
Karhu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karhu thumps Tutov with a low kick.
Tutov lands with a nice body kick.
Karhu checks a low kick from Tutov.
Karhu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karhu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tutov wants to land a leg kick but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu doesn't manage to clinch there - Tutov circles away.
Tutov tries to work over Karhu's front leg with a kick but Karhu checks it.
Karhu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Karhu backs away, Tutov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tutov throws a lazy right hand but Karhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karhu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD#
Tutov shoots in and bounces Karhu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutov passes Karhu's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Karhu trying to control but Tutov postures up.
Tutov is controlling the pace.
Tutov is trying to control. Karhu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tutov stalling.
Karhu desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Karhu is staying active underneath Tutov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karhu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tutov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Karhu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tutov.
Tutov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Karhu is trying desperately to improve position.
Tutov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tutov lands a big shot there that rocks Karhu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Tutov looking to secure an arm triangle but Karhu defends it well.
Tutov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karhu is looking to escape.
Antti Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tutov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karhu is looking to improve his position but Tutov isn't that keen on the idea.
Andrey Tutov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tutov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karhu is squirming around, avoiding Tutov's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Tutov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tutov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Tutov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrey Tutov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Tutov shoots in for a double leg but Karhu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karhu checks a leg kick.
Karhu throws a chopping leg kick but Tutov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tutov fails to land with a series of punches.
Karhu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Tutov.
Tutov throws a low kick, looking for Karhu's leg but Karhu calmly moves out of range.
Karhu tries to clinch but Tutov is having none of it.
Tutov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tutov looks for the body kick but Karhu saw that one coming.
Karhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karhu can pounce on him.
Tutov takes one to the side of the head.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Karhu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
Tutov pushes Karhu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Karhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutov lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karhu. #CL2#
Tutov moves into range and clinches up with Karhu.
Tutov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Tutov avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage. #T1#
Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Tutov.
Tutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tutov tries to stall but Karhu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Karhu.
Karhu lands with a left to the head.
Karhu lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Karhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antti Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tutov misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karhu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karhu checks a leg kick.
Tutov blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tutov lands with a cross.
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!
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Karhu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown but Karhu shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Tutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu throws a looping overhand right but Tutov ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Tutov misses.
Karhu checks a low kick from Tutov.
As Tutov backs away, Karhu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Tutov tries to keep at a distance but Karhu has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Karhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tutov walks into a stiff left hand from Karhu.
Karhu connects with a leg kick. Tutov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tutov throws an overhand right that lands on Karhu's shoulder, as Karhu tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu moves in looking to clinch but Tutov pushes him off.
Tutov shoots in but no luck this time.
Antti Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Tutov.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Karhu checks it.
Tutov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tutov scrambles back to his feet.
Tutov checks a leg kick nicely.
And Tutov tries to counter it with a takedown but Karhu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Tutov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karhu as he avoids it easily.
Tutov throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Tutov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Tutov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karhu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tutov.
Karhu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tutov's hands.
Karhu throws a leg kick which misses Tutov's front leg but catches the back leg as Tutov tries to avoid it.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown but Karhu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tutov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karhu checks a low kick from Tutov.
Karhu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tutov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tutov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tutov misses with a lunging right hand
and Karhu counters with a nice body shot.
Tutov looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range.
Tutov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu lands a head shot.
Karhu connects with a looping right hand.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Tutov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karhu, pushing him back against the cage.
Karhu is working Tutov over against the cage.
Tutov wants to stall.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Karhu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Karhu.
#BC#
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
Tutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tutov.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Karhu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Karhu breaks from the clinch.
Karhu checks a low kick from Tutov.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tutov.
Nice cross by Karhu.
Karhu cracks the inside of Tutov's front leg.
Tutov shoots for a double leg takedown but Karhu sprawls well. He's pushed Tutov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tutov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karhu defends it well.
Tutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tutov.
Karhu cracks the inside of Tutov's front leg.
Tutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tutov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tutov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tutov blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Karhu rushes Tutov and presses him up against the cage.
Tutov tries to stall but Karhu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tutov can do to turn this around?
Tutov tries to stall but Karhu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tutov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Antti Karhu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu tries a body shot but Tutov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tutov.
Tutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Karhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tutov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tutov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karhu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karhu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tutov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karhu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tutov just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Karhu scores with a nice strike.
Tutov missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Karhu moves into range and clinches up with Tutov.
Karhu is trying to push Tutov away but Tutov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tutov digs a right hand into Karhu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karhu's gas tank.
Karhu pushes Tutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tutov.
Tutov taking a breather.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Karhu.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tutov tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Tutov back against the cage. #T2#
Tutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Tutov takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karhu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tutov.
Tutov lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Karhu.
Tutov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Karhu.
Tutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu lands a left hand.
Tutov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karhu.
Tutov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tutov scores with a shot to the side of Karhu's head. #T3#
Tutov lands a body punch.
Karhu is working Tutov over against the cage.
Tutov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karhu up against the cage.
Tutov lands with a right to the head.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Tutov avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage.
Tutov is trying to stall.
Karhu tries to break the clinch but Tutov is controlling the position.
Tutov misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tutov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tutov lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu cracks Tutov with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tutov. #T4#
Tutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tutov tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Tutov fails to land.
Tutov tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
A shot in the inside from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Tutov.
Tutov blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu trying to stall but Tutov improves his position.
Tutov tries to stall but Karhu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tutov tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu tries to work over Tutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tutov has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Tutov prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Karhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tutov misses with a body punch.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tutov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Karhu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tutov has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Tutov lands a right hand.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Tutov misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Tutov.
Tutov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Tutov's head.
Karhu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Tutov's head.
Tutov throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tutov lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Karhu is trying to break the clinch but Tutov is controlling him.
Tutov lands a left hand.
Tutov prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Tutov.
Tutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu throws a head punch that misses.
Tutov can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Tutov prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu tries to work over Tutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Karhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tutov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karhu is keeping busy.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
Tutov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Tutov.
Karhu lands with a light punch inside.
Tutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tutov lands a hook that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tutov controls his hands.
Karhu is looking to break free of the clinch but Tutov has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tutov.
Tutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Tutov lands a nice uppercut.
Tutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tutov's elbow.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tutov just leaning against Karhu, taking a breather.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tutov fails to land.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Tutov controls the action.
Come on Karhu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karhu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tutov prevents a body shot from Karhu.
A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Nice body punch from Karhu - that landed with a thud.
Karhu misses with a body punch.
Tutov misses with the head strike.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tutov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Karhu blocking some punches.
#BC#
Karhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tutov throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
Tutov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tutov checks a leg kick.#CL#
Karhu gets a clinch.
Karhu working hard to break the clinch.
Tutov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Tutov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu is working Tutov over against the cage.
Tutov is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Tutov.
Karhu letting Tutov take a breather here.
Tutov prevents a body shot from Karhu.
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 Antti Karhu.
Well Karhu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CEC 546
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Karhu pushes Cell up against the cage in a clinch.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Cell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cell throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Karhu 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.
Cell blocks an uppercut.
Cell lands with a left to the head.
Cell digs a right hand into Karhu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karhu's gas tank.
Cell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Cell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cell tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Cell back against the cage.
Cell lands a right hand.
Karhu lands a hook that snaps the head of Cell backwards.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Cell.
Cell lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Karhu.
Cell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karhu up against the cage.
Cell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cell blocking some punches.
#T1#
Karhu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cell backwards.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cell backwards. #BC2#
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Cell.
Cell looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Cell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Karhu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cell, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Karhu.
Cell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Cell.
Karhu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karhu digs a right hand into Cell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cell's gas tank.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Karhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karhu takes a swing at Cell's ribcage but misses.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cell closes the distance but Karhu moves to the side
and Karhu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karhu throws a solid leg kick but Cell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karhu.
Cell throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Karhu misses.
Karhu is looking to chop away at Cell's legs.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cell was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Cell's shoulder, as Cell tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Karhu there.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cell was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Cell checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cell.
A left lands for Karhu.
Karhu moves forwards but Cell connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Cell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Karhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karhu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cell throws a shot to the body.
Karhu misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cell to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cell avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Karhu throws a leg kick
and Cell counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Cell's defenses.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cell. #CL#
Cell forces Karhu back against the cage and clinches.
Cell lands a body shot. #BC2#
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
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!
Cell scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Karhu jabs at Cell's body.
Cell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cell.
As Karhu tries to get set, Cell tries to push him back and clinch up but Karhu manages to avoid the attempt.
Karhu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Cell's shoulder, as Cell tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Cell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Still in the clinch, Cell scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Karhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Cell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu misses with a leg kick
and Cell counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antti Karhu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Cell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.
Cell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cell is looking to wear down Karhu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cell. #CL#
Cell takes the fight into the clinch.
Cell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cell throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Cell tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Cell back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Karhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cell throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Cell blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Cell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karhu is keeping busy.
Cell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu tries a body shot but Cell blocks it.
#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karhu tries to clinch but Cell moves out of range.
A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Cell's defenses.
A jab from Karhu misses.
A quick step to the side and Cell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Cell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cell manages to avoid it.
Cell throws a big counter combination but Karhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That kick from Karhu tenderised Cell's leg. Cell is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Karhu moves into the clinch.
Cell scores with a shoulder strike.
Cell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cell digs a right hand underneath Karhu's ribcage. Karhu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Karhu breaks the clinch.
Cell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Jab by Karhu.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Cell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cell defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Cell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cell lands a head kick!
Cell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karhu. Karhu obviously looking to wear him down.
Cell avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Cell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Karhu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karhu tries a body shot but Cell blocks it.
Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cell seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Cell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
Cell taking a breather.
Karhu works on Cell's body with a couple of short punches.
Cell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karhu is keeping busy.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cell can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Karhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cell backwards.
Cell looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Karhu.
Cell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cell takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cell is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Cell.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cell.
Cell stalling in the clinch but Karhu improves position.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Karhu breaks the clinch.
Cell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cell.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Cell.
Cell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karhu digs a good hook to Cell's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Karhu rushes Cell and presses him up against the cage.
Cell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cell dodges an elbow strike from Karhu.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cell lands a body punch.
Cell throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu pushes Cell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karhu is working Cell over against the cage.
Karhu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cell or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
Karhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Karhu breaks from the clinch.
Cell defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Cell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cell tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Cell swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Cell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Cell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karhu.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu throws out a counter right but Cell avoids it with no problem.
Cell misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Karhu blocks the low kick.
Antti Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karhu moves out of range of the body kick from Cell.
Cell moves in looking to clinch but Karhu pushes him off.
Karhu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Cell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karhu can pounce on him.
Karhu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stem Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A left lands for Karhu.
A shot to the body from Cell misses
and Karhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karhu.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cell manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Cell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karhu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cell throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cell counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Cell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karhu slips a straight right by Cell.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu misses with a hook.#T3#
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cell.
Karhu connects with the punch.
Karhu swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Cell counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Karhu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karhu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cell looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Cell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Antti Karhu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Karhu.
Karhu tries to clinch up.
Cell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karhu misses with a low kick. #T4#
Karhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cell swats away the attempt to clinch by Karhu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karhu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cell's calf.
Karhu lands with an overhand left.
Karhu connects with a leg kick. Cell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Cell's head.
Karhu throws a chopping leg kick but Cell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karhu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cell wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Karhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karhu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Stem Cell spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like its time for apoptosis.'.
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Event:
CEC 532
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass tries to score with a low kick but Karhu moves his leg out of the way.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karhu scores with a jab to the head.
Karhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karhu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badass is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Karhu blocks the leg kick.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu avoids a kick to the body.
Karhu lands a slapping body shot.
Badass moves away from the strike by Karhu.
Karhu lands a jab to Badass's midsection.
Karhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karhu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karhu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Badass throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Badass blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Karhu tries to sprawl but Badass drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karhu tries to get to full guard but Badass has control of the leg.
Badass is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Badass is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Badass trying to move into half guard but instead Karhu has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karhu pushing down on Badass's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Karhu prevents Badass from improving his position.
Karhu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Badass controlling the position for now.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karhu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karhu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Badass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.#TD2#
Badass closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karhu to the mat! Karhu manages to get full guard.
Karhu looking for a sweep. Not yet Karhu, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karhu is controlling Badass's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Badass looks to land a body kick but Karhu moved away.
Karhu misses with a body kick.
Badass throws a half hearted mid kick.
Badass shoots for a takedown but Karhu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Badass shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Badass was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Badass is looking to take a break and control but Karhu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karhu can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Badass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karhu keeps working.
Badass throwing strikes but Karhu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Badass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Karhu controls the position.
Karhu is trying to move to mount but Badass reverses beautifully and ends up in Karhu's guard.
Karhu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Badass's guard. #REVR#
Karhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now.
Karhu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Badass has control of Karhu's left arm, preventing Karhu from doing any damage.
Badass working a defensive guard here.
Badass is adopting a defensive guard.
Badass being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karhu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyrone Badass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Badass closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karhu quickly recovers to half guard.
Karhu controlling the position for now.
Badass is stalling here. Karhu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Badass seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karhu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Karhu tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Badass will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Karhu is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Badass wants to control but Karhu postures up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Badass is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Karhu is staying active.
Karhu controls the position.
Further stalling from Karhu.
Karhu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
#CL#
Karhu closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Karhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Karhu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Badass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Badass missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karhu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Badass misses
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Karhu has managed to clinch.
Karhu cracks Badass with a nice body shot.
Karhu gets underhooks to prevent Badass's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Karhu lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Badass gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Karhu regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass tries to free his leg and advance position but Karhu is retaining full guard.
Badass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Badass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
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 Antti Karhu.
I think Karhu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEC 525
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karhu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karhu half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karhu.
Sata throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karhu.
Karhu lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Karhu clinches up with Sata and pushes him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sata has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sata is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karhu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sata looking to slow down the pace here.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu trying to land knees to the body.
Karhu misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Sata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Karhu as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Sata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sata controls his hands.
#TD2#
Sata has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Karhu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sata is throwing strikes but Karhu counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Karhu regains half guard.
Karhu won't allow Sata to pass to mount.
Karhu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karhu is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Sata trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
Sata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sata looking to sit in guard and control but Karhu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sata pulls Karhu in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Sata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sata is trying to hold Karhu in close to prevent damage but Karhu has managed to pass into half guard.
Karhu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sata missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karhu pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karhu controlling the action here.
Sata trying to control here.
Karhu is taking a breather. Sata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Karhu scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Karhu pushes Sata up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sata.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sata prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu missing with knees to the body.
Karhu cracks Sata with a nice body shot.
Karhu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sata avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Karhu.
#TD2#
Sata jumps guard and drags Karhu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Sata working for submissions but it's allowed Karhu to get to half guard.
Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sata can do to turn this around?
Karhu prevents Sata from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sata trying to get back to full guard but Karhu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Antti Karhu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Sata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sata is trying desperately to improve position.
Karhu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sata working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Sata wants to control but Karhu is having none of it.
Sata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sata is still trying to improve position.
Sata tries to hold on but Karhu postures up.
Karhu looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Sata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sata trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Karhu manages to pass to mount!
Karhu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sata is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Sata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sata swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Karhu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karhu keeping moving, preventing Sata from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Karhu instigates a clinch.
Karhu lands a nice elbow.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Sata's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Sata blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sata.
A short right from Karhu.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Sata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sata has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Sata.
Karhu lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Karhu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karhu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Sata.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Sata's head. #ROC#
Sata is rocked!
Karhu tries a body shot but Sata blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karhu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sata's brow.
Karhu is working Sata over against the cage.
Sata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karhu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Sata shoots in looking for a takedown but Karhu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karhu tries to avoid it but Sata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karhu to the ground. Karhu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antti Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiro Sata.
Sata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sata misses with a body shot.
Karhu misses with a leg kick
and Sata counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick.
Sata throws a jab but it's blocked by Karhu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karhu can pounce on him.
Karhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sata if he has to take too many more of those.
Sata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sata there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karhu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Karhu gets a clinch.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Karhu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sata or not.
Antti Karhu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sata backwards.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sata blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sata's elbow.
Sata blocking some punches.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sata backwards.
Karhu presses Sata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karhu lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Sata prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
Sata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karhu smiles and moves away.
Sata swats away the attempt to clinch by Karhu.
Sata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Sata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick.
Sata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sata throws a lazy uppercut
and Karhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karhu tries to score with a low kick but Sata moves his leg out of the way.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Sata.
Antti Karhu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sata is defended easily by Karhu.
Karhu moves in looking to clinch but Sata pushes him off.#T4#
Karhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sata if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Sata has closed the distance and engaged Karhu in a clinch.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karhu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sata struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Akiro Sata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karhu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karhu scores with a body shot.
Karhu throws a head kick that Sata semi-blocks.
Karhu lands with a slapping head kick.
Karhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Sata's defenses.
Karhu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Karhu.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Karhu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karhu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CEC 494
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski.
Mirowski missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirowski throws the left hand but Karhu avoids the punch easily.
Karhu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirowski misses with a hook
and Karhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mirowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mirowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karhu. That did some damage!
Karhu connects with an inside leg kick.
Mirowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mirowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Karol Mirowski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu swings for the body but Mirowski moves out of range.
Karhu throws the left hand but Mirowski avoids the punch easily.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirowski.
Mirowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karhu keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Mirowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mirowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
A quick step to the side and Karhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mirowski, right into the meat.
Mirowski cracks Karhu with an open hand slap.
Mirowski misses with a body shot.
Mirowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karhu scores with a jab.
Mirowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karhu momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karhu.
An attempted straight right counter from Karhu misses the target.
Mirowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Karhu circles away.
Karhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karhu. #T2#
A jab from Karhu misses.
Mirowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mirowski lands a nice hook to Karhu's body. Karhu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mirowski feints and then cracks Karhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karhu down.
Mirowski throws a jab when Karhu was well out of range.
Karol Mirowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mirowski scores with a leg kick.
Mirowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirowski throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu swings for the body but Mirowski moves out of range.
Karhu lands a leg kick that knocks Mirowski off balance momentarily.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away.
Karhu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mirowski takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses.
Karhu lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Karhu takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with a looping right.
Mirowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mirowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karhu's calf.
Karhu throws a head kick but Mirowski moves out of range.
A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirowski! But no joy.
Mirowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karhu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab.
Karhu is looking to wear down Mirowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mirowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirowski scores with a jab.
Karol Mirowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu throws out a leg kick but Mirowski moves out of range and Karhu only half commits.
Mirowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Mirowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirowski cracks Karhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karhu fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Karhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Mirowski moves into the clinch.
Mirowski is looking to control Karhu's arms but Karhu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mirowski has his back to the cage.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Karhu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mirowski.
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
Mirowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mirowski.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Mirowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski'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.
#R2#
Mirowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karhu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mirowski defends it nicely.
Mirowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Mirowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirowski moves forwards but Karhu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mirowski scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses
and Mirowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Karhu lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
It looked like Karhu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Mirowski.#T1#
Mirowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Mirowski clinches with his opponent.
Mirowski tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Mirowski back against the cage.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Mirowski's head.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirowski.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu lands a left hand.
Mirowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Mirowski.
Mirowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Karhu gets through Mirowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karhu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mirowski can turn it around.#T2#
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karhu digs a right hand underneath Mirowski's ribcage. Mirowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with a body punch.
Mirowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karhu throws an elbow but misses.
Mirowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Mirowski on the inside.
Mirowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Karhu.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirowski controls his hands.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirowski can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Mirowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mirowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Mirowski avoiding damage.
Karhu throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu lands a right hand.
A short left from Karhu.
Mirowski stalling in the clinch.
Mirowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Karhu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirowski.
Mirowski lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirowski.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirowski tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karhu.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
Karhu tries a body shot but Mirowski blocks it.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirowski throws a head punch that misses.
Mirowski lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Mirowski scores with a hook to the body.
Mirowski tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Mirowski back against the cage.
Karhu pushes Mirowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Mirowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirowski is looking to control Karhu's arms but Karhu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mirowski has his back to the cage.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Mirowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mirowski misses with a body shot.
Mirowski misses the shot to the body.
Mirowski throws a hook to the side of Karhu's head but Karhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirowski is looking to slow Karhu down with leg kicks.
Mirowski slips under a jab from Karhu.
Mirowski takes one to the chin there.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Mirowski moved out of range nicely.
Mirowski throws out a loose jab but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski throws out a loose jab but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirowski blocks a head kick by Karhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Mirowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karhu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mirowski throws a big shot that misses.
Karhu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karhu takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Jab from Karhu.
Mirowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirowski scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Mirowski.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karhu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mirowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Karhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirowski.
Karhu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirowski.
Mirowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karhu.
#T2#
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski.
Mirowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karhu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Karhu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu is looking to chop away at Mirowski's legs.
Karhu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mirowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karhu's head backwards.
Karhu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karhu closes the distance but Mirowski moves to the side
and Mirowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Karhu is rocked!
Mirowski punishes Karhu's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Karhu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Mirowski.
Karhu slips under a jab from Mirowski.
Karhu throwing a counter right hand but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
Mirowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Mirowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu seems to have got his legs back now.
Karhu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karhu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karhu throws a one two combo.
Good leg kick by Mirowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mirowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
As Mirowski backs away, Karhu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mirowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karhu.
Mirowski stuns Karhu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
Karhu slips under a jab from Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karhu throws a shot from downtown. Mirowski moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Karhu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karhu takes one on the button.
Karol Mirowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Antti Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karhu at a distance.
Karhu staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Karhu misses the target.
Karhu slips a jab from Mirowski.
Karhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Karhu's shoulder, as Karhu tries to avoid the shot.
Mirowski thuds a left hand into Karhu's body.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karhu slips a straight right by Mirowski.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
Mirowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karhu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirowski scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Mirowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mirowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Mirowski!
A relieved looking Karol Mirowski 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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Event:
CEC 483
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Karhu avoids a kick to the body.
Kolloo tries to work over Karhu's front leg with a kick but Karhu checks it. #CL#
Karhu takes the fight into the clinch.
Kolloo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kolloo is looking to break free of the clinch but Karhu has double underhooks.
Kolloo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kolloo.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Kolloo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolloo throws a jab but it's blocked by Karhu.
Kolloo connects with a leg kick. Karhu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu throws a head kick but Kolloo moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kolloo blocks the low kick.
Kolloo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Karhu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kolloo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karhu's hands.
Karhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Kolloo misses
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolloo is just out of range.
Karhu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Kolloo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kolloo wants to sweep but no luck.
Karhu is pushing down on Kolloo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kolloo is fighting to maintain full guard but Karhu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karhu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Karhu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kolloo for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Karhu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Jaakko Kolloo has been cut.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Kolloo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kolloo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karhu. That did some damage!#CL#
Karhu clinches with his opponent.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kolloo misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karhu.
Kolloo misses with the head strike.
Kolloo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karhu gets through Kolloo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karhu.
Karhu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kolloo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
Karhu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kolloo blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karhu.
Karhu lands a hook that snaps the head of Kolloo backwards. #ROC#
Kolloo is rocked!
Kolloo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kolloo tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Kolloo back against the cage.
Kolloo taking a breather.
Kolloo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kolloo swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Kolloo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Karhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu lands a jab.
Kolloo is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kolloo.
Kolloo seems to have recovered his senses.
Karhu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karhu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Karhu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Karhu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kolloo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kolloo misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolloo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karhu is defended easily by Kolloo.#T1#
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kolloo momentarily.
Karhu is looking to wear down Kolloo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kolloo misses with a body shot
and Karhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kolloo throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Karhu misses the target.
Karhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kolloo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kolloo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karhu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaakko Kolloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kolloo's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Karhu.
Kolloo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karhu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kolloo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolloo misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kolloo.
Jaakko Kolloo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolloo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolloo as he avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karhu. That's going to slow Kolloo down.
Kolloo loads up on a big right hand but Karhu slips the punch.
Kolloo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karhu.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Kolloo misses.
Kolloo cracks the inside of Karhu's front leg.
Kolloo is looking to score with low kicks.
Karhu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karhu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kolloo misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Karhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kolloo.
Kolloo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kolloo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karhu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Kolloo misses the target.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolloo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Karhu moves into the clinch.
Karhu digs a right hand into Kolloo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kolloo's gas tank.
Karhu pushes Kolloo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kolloo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu lands a left hand.
#T4#
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kolloo swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kolloo breaks the clinch.
Kolloo digs a good hook to Karhu's body.
Kolloo misses the jab.
As Kolloo backs away, Karhu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kolloo throws a lazy body kick
and Karhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses.
Kolloo is looking to score with low kicks.
Kolloo throws a push kick but Karhu slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Karhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu lands a jab to the head.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu connects with a looping right hand.
Kolloo throws a wild body kick that Karhu sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Karhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kolloo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Kolloo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karhu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Karhu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Kolloo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolloo throws a body kick that misses.
Karhu throws a big counter combination but Kolloo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kolloo lands a nice looking body shot.
Kolloo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Karhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kolloo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolloo throws a jab but it's blocked by Karhu.
Kolloo takes one to the chin there.
Kolloo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kolloo throws a body kick that misses.
Kolloo misses with a low kick.
#T1#
A punch combination from Kolloo misses.
A quick step to the side and Karhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolloo throws the kick towards the body but Karhu avoids it.
Kolloo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Kolloo.
Karhu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kolloo looks to land a body kick but Karhu moved away.
Kolloo misses with a hook.
Kolloo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karhu.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolloo.
A punch lands to the side of Kolloo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karhu circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kolloo drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Karhu follows Kolloo to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CEC 479
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Karhu throws a right hand that misses
and Penaali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penaali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Penaali avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Penaali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karhu looks to throw the jab but Penaali is out of range.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Penaali.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penaali manages to avoid it.
Karhu misses with a left hand
enabling Penaali to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penaali tries to bum rush Karhu with a series of wild strikes but Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penaali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karhu misses with a hook. Penaali ducked under it nicely.
Penaali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karhu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penaali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Karhu connects with a right hand. Penaali shakes it off.
Karhu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penaali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Penaali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penaali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Penaali moved out of range nicely.
Karhu throws a body punch but Penaali moves out of range.
Karhu is looking to wear down Penaali with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Karhu misses.
Penaali throws out a counter right but Karhu avoids it with no problem.
Penaali throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Karhu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
Penaali has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karhu after a bit of a struggle.
Karhu stops a takedown attempt from Penaali.
Penaali dodges an elbow strike from Karhu.
Penaali dodges an elbow strike from Karhu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karhu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Penaali's brow. #TD2#
Penaali is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Karhu can't fight it off and eventually Penaali manages to take the fight to the floor. Karhu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penaali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karhu managing to control the position.
Penaali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penaali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Karhu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penaali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penaali stays in close to Karhu's body and controls the position. #T3#
Penaali stopping the sweep attempt from Karhu.#SUB#
Karhu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karhu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Karhu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penaali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penaali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karhu has momentary wrist control but Penaali slips an elbow through the middle.
Karhu looking for a sweep. Not yet Karhu, not yet.
Penaali postures up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penaali passes Karhu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karhu keeping hold of Penaali's head, controlling as best he can.
Penaali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penaali wants to control but Karhu is keeping him busy.
Karhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penaali.
Karhu taking some punishment here, with Penaali in his half guard.
Penaali is looking to take a break and control but Karhu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arvo Penaali will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big right from Karhu misses.
Penaali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Karhu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penaali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penaali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Penaali throws out a counter right but Karhu avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Karhu clinches with his opponent.
Penaali wants a takedown.
Karhu prevents the takedown attempt.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Penaali avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Penaali gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Penaali is in close to Karhu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Penaali throws a big right hand that misses.
Penaali stays in close to Karhu's body and controls the position.
We've been informed that Penaali has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Karhu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Penaali trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penaali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karhu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu trying to control here.
Karhu wants to get back to full guard.
Karhu trying to control here.
Karhu is controlling Penaali's trapped leg to prevent Penaali from advancing to side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karhu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penaali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karhu's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penaali lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Penaali is looking for a kimura but Karhu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penaali to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Penaali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karhu tries to get to full guard but Penaali has control of the leg.
Karhu trying to hold on to Penaali's head to control him but Penaali postures up.
#T3#
Karhu is trying to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Penaali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penaali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karhu trying to hold on to Penaali's head to control him but Penaali postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Penaali throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penaali momentarily.
Karhu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penaali tries to avoid it but Karhu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penaali to the ground. Penaali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karhu tries to clinch there but Penaali circles away.
Penaali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karhu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penaali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karhu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penaali.
Antti Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvo Penaali.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penaali dips to his left and cracks Karhu with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arvo Penaali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karhu misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Karhu takes a swing at Penaali's ribcage but misses.
Penaali throws a counter combo.
Karhu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penaali's hands.
Penaali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karhu.
Penaali unleashes a big counter combination but Karhu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penaali lands with a hook. Karhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Penaali throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Penaali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karhu throws a looping overhand right but Penaali ducks down to avoid it.
Penaali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Penaali fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Penaali fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karhu to the ground. Penaali is now in Karhu's guard.#SUB#
Karhu looking for a guillotine here but Penaali defends easily.
#SUB#
Karhu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penaali defends well.#SUB#
Karhu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penaali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Penaali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karhu is keeping the position for now.
Karhu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Karhu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penaali is aware though and is defending well.
Karhu keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Penaali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Karhu looking for a sweep. Not yet Karhu, not yet.
Karhu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Karhu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penaali trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Antti Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karhu takes a swing at Penaali's ribcage but misses.
Karhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penaali.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Penaali slips the punch.
A nice side step and Penaali releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karhu tries to move into range but Penaali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karhu dives in for a single leg takedown but Penaali sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karhu swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Penaali moves into the clinch.
Karhu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penaali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karhu prevents it.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhu tries to work over Penaali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penaali tries to circle away but Karhu has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Penaali manages to break the clinch.
Arvo Penaali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karhu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penaali circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Karhu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Penaali has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Penaali!
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Event:
MFN 345: Makinwa v. Sigurdsson
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Singh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Karhu clinches up against the cage.
Singh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Singh misses with some punches.
Singh struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Karhu lands an uppercut.#TD#
Karhu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Singh regains guard.
Singh wants to stand but Karhu is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh trying to control the position here.
Karhu throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Singh is looking to stand up but Karhu isn't so interested in that idea.
Karhu working some strikes from top position.
Karhu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Singh manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Karhu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karhu lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karhu.
Karhu swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Karhu is looking to chop away at Singh's legs.
Singh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karhu walks into a jab.#T2#
Singh throws a chopping leg kick but Karhu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karhu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Karhu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Singh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karhu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
Singh misses with a looping right.
As Singh looks to move away, Karhu throws a big counter combo but Singh just gets out of the way.
Singh cracks a nice hook into Karhu's ribs.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Karhu misses its target.
The crowd cheers as Karhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Singh doesn't seem phased though.
Singh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Singh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Karhu. #T3#
Singh misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Karhu counters with a takedown into side control.
Karhu working the head and body with strikes.
Karhu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Karhu working the ground and pound from side control.
Singh wants to control but Karhu postures up.
Singh keeps Karhu under control for a moment.
Karhu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karhu is trying to ground and pound but Singh uses the momentary lack of control by Karhu to regain half guard.
Karhu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karhu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Singh's head.
Singh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karhu. #T4#
Karhu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karhu cracks Singh with a solid left hand.
Karhu landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karhu looking to pass the guard.
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karhu is controlling him.
Karhu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karhu throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karhu moves away.
Karhu attempts a counter takedown but Singh avoids it well and moves away.
Singh lands with a nice body punch.
Singh misses the jab.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Karhu tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it.
Singh avoids the head kick by Karhu.
Singh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karhu on the side of the head.
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu misses with a body kick.
Karhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Singh tries to score with a low kick but Karhu moves his leg out of the way.
We've been informed that Singh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu misses with a body kick.
Karhu is looking to wear down Singh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karhu swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
It seemed like Singh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Singh.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Karhu slips the punch.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karhu can pounce on him.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karhu gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Singh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karhu at a distance.
Singh scores with a shot to the body.
Karhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh feints and then cracks Karhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karhu down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karhu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
Singh catches Karhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karhu swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Karhu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Singh works over Karhu's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Karhu is rocked!#T3#
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Karhu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Singh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karhu seems to have got his legs back now.
Singh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Singh tried to score with a low kick but Karhu checks it.
Karhu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Karhu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Karhu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Singh's head.
Singh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Singh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karhu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
Singh thinks about the counter body kick.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Singh.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Karhu tries to clinch but Singh moves out of range.
Singh throws a shot to the body.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Karhu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singh's guard.
Singh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karhu won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
Karhu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karhu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karhu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karhu throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Singh motions for Karhu to come forward. Singh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Singh cracks a nice hook into Karhu's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Karhu.
Singh lands with an uppercut that bounces Karhu off the cage and back into range.
Singh takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Karhu cracks Singh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karhu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
Karhu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Singh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Singh moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
Singh lands a two punch combo.
Karhu keeps Singh at a distance using the push kick.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Decent striking displayed by Singh there.
Karhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karhu throws a front kick aimed at Singh's knee but Singh avoids it well.
Singh throws a leg kick
and Karhu counters with a nice body kick.
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu cracks Singh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karhu can pounce on him.
Singh lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
Karhu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Karhu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karhu misses with a body kick.
Singh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Singh lands with a nice body kick.
Karhu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Singh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Karhu. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Karhu has managed to clinch.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Singh's head.
Singh scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Singh has had enough of the clinch but Karhu keeps him there for the moment.
Singh has had enough of the clinch but Karhu keeps him there for the moment.
Singh scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Singh tried to score with a low kick but Karhu checks it.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu throws a leg kick
and Singh counters with a leg kick.
Singh connects with a body shot that sends Karhu's belly button to the back.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karhu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karhu checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Singh misses. #T4#
Karhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Singh takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karhu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh connects with a body shot.
Karhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Karhu lands a head kick!
Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karhu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arshnoor Singh.
I think Singh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arshnoor Singh!
After winning the bout, Arshnoor Singh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MFN 340
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Mazcsakhs takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu tries to work over Mazcsakhs's front leg with a kick but Mazcsakhs checks it.
Mazcsakhs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karhu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mazcsakhs misses the jab.
Mazcsakhs misses with a body shot.
Mazcsakhs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Karhu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs throws a wild body kick that Karhu sees coming a mile off.
Mazcsakhs takes one to the side of the head.
Mazcsakhs wants to slow Karhu down by chopping away at his legs.
Mazcsakhs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazcsakhs.
We've been hearing reports that Karhu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karhu swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick.
Mazcsakhs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazcsakhs tries a quick counter leg kick but Karhu is wise to it.
Karhu misses with a straight left.
Karhu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Karhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Karhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Karhu blocks the low kick.
Mazcsakhs checks a low kick from Karhu.
Mazcsakhs throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Karhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazcsakhs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karhu on the side of the head.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mazcsakhs misses with a straight left.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Mazcsakhs saw that one coming.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazcsakhs circles away.
Mazcsakhs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karhu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mazcsakhs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Karhu misses.
Karhu takes one on the button.
Mazcsakhs throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karhu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mazcsakhs counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Mazcsakhs.
A lazy left from Karhu finds it's target.#T2#
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Mazcsakhs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs loads up on a big right hand but Karhu slips the punch.
Karhu moves out of range as Mazcsakhs strikes.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Karhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karhu connects with a right hand. Mazcsakhs shakes it off.
Karhu fails to land with a series of punches.
Karhu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mazcsakhs counters with a stiff right hand.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs lands a right hook to the body.
Mazcsakhs lands a leg kick that knocks Karhu off balance momentarily.
Mazcsakhs takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Karhu drives through with a takedown into Mazcsakhs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karhu looking to pass the guard.
Mazcsakhs tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Karhu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mazcsakhs pulls Karhu in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mazcsakhs has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu looking to pass the guard.
Karhu cracks Mazcsakhs with a solid left hand.
Karhu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karhu throwing strikes but missing.
Karhu trying to control but Mazcsakhs is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mazcsakhs is trying to control the position but Karhu postures up.
Karhu stands up over Mazcsakhs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karhu wants to pass the guard but Mazcsakhs is keeping the position.
Karhu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mazcsakhs's guard.
Karhu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mazcsakhs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karhu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karhu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazcsakhs defending well though.
Karhu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karhu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mazcsakhs gets full guard.
Mazcsakhs is controlling Karhu's posture.
Karhu wants to pass the guard but Mazcsakhs is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antti Karhu will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Mazcsakhs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazcsakhs connects with a nice looking jab.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Mazcsakhs.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Mazcsakhs scores with a hook to the body. Karhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazcsakhs thuds a left hand into Karhu's body.
Karhu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mazcsakhs looks to land a body kick but Karhu moved away.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazcsakhs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karhu doesn't seem bothered though.
Karhu shoots for a takedown but Mazcsakhs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mazcsakhs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazcsakhs thuds a left hand into Karhu's body.
Karhu scores with a sloppy right hand. Mazcsakhs should have avoided that one.
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!
Mazcsakhs throws a front kick aimed at Karhu's knee but Karhu avoids it well. #TD#
Karhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mazcsakhs was covering up waiting for the punch and Karhu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karhu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Karhu wants to control from the top but Mazcsakhs keeps moving.
Karhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazcsakhs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazcsakhs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karhu wants to control from the top but Mazcsakhs keeps moving.
Karhu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karhu wants to control from the top but Mazcsakhs keeps moving.
Mazcsakhs is trying to keep Karhu in close.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karhu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karhu tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazcsakhs is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mazcsakhs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karhu walks into a stiff left hand from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but Karhu moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
Karhu slips a jab from Mazcsakhs.#T3#
Mazcsakhs works the jab nicely.
Karhu slips a straight right by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs throws the left hand but Karhu avoids the punch easily.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Mazcsakhs.
Karhu throws a front kick aimed at Mazcsakhs's knee but Mazcsakhs avoids it well.
Mazcsakhs defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Karhu.
Karhu connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Mazcsakhs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karhu counters with a straight right hand.
Karhu takes a swing at Mazcsakhs's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazcsakhs! But no joy.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazcsakhs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Karhu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karhu blocks a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs throws a front kick aimed at Karhu's knee but Karhu avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Mazcsakhs. No joy for Karhu on that attempt.
Mazcsakhs scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazcsakhs is looking to slow Karhu down with leg kicks.
Mazcsakhs works the jab nicely.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but Karhu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karhu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazcsakhs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazcsakhs scores with a jab to the head.
Karhu scores with a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs thuds a left hand into Karhu's body.
Mazcsakhs motions for Karhu to come forward. Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karhu drops his hands momentarily and Mazcsakhs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazcsakhs digs a good hook to Karhu's body.
Mazcsakhs ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karhu shoots for a takedown but Mazcsakhs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mazcsakhs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazcsakhs checks a low kick from Karhu.
Mazcsakhs just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazcsakhs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karhu avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karhu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazcsakhs circles away.
Karhu throws a shot to the body.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazcsakhs. That's going to slow Karhu down.
Karhu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karhu throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mazcsakhs sprawls and moves away.
Mazcsakhs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karhu at a distance.
Karhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazcsakhs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs with a nice cross.
Mazcsakhs throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Karhu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mazcsakhs won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazcsakhs is trying to control Karhu's posture but Karhu avoids it.
Mazcsakhs holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Mazcsakhs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mazcsakhs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Karhu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mazcsakhs tries to get to full guard but Karhu has control of the leg.
Mazcsakhs has hold of Karhu's hands but Karhu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mazcsakhs pushes Karhu off looking to stand but Karhu dives back in and keeps control.
Karhu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mazcsakhs tries to roll over but Karhu keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Karhu is looking for a kimura here.
Mazcsakhs is trying to stand back up but Karhu is controlling him
Karhu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karhu prevents Mazcsakhs from improving his position.
Karhu is keen to just control but Mazcsakhs is a slippery customer.#T3#
Mazcsakhs is trying to stand up here but Karhu is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karhu misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karhu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karhu misses the jab.
Karhu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Karhu does it's job there.
Mazcsakhs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazcsakhs cracks a nice hook into Karhu's ribs.
Karhu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karhu catches Mazcsakhs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazcsakhs scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazcsakhs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karhu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mazcsakhs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Mazcsakhs works over Karhu's head and body with a nice combination.
Mazcsakhs misses with an uppercut
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazcsakhs avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Mazcsakhs is looking to chop away at Karhu's legs.
Mazcsakhs lands a nice shot that snaps Karhu's head back.
Mazcsakhs throws a lazy right hand but Karhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karhu tried to score with a low kick but Mazcsakhs checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karhu.
Mazcsakhs scores with a jab. Karhu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karhu moves out of range of the body kick from Mazcsakhs.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazcsakhs manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Karhu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazcsakhs throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Mazcsakhs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karhu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mazcsakhs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs!
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MFN 337: Karhu vs. Chekhov II
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Chekhov throws out a loose jab but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Karhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Chekhov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chekhov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karhu.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karhu fails to land with a series of punches.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Karhu catches Chekhov right on the button with a cross.
Chekhov looks to land a left hand but Karhu moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekhov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karhu moves out of range as Chekhov strikes.
Karhu throws a hook but Chekhov avoids it easily.
Chekhov throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.#T1#
Karhu digs a good hook to Chekhov's body.
Karhu tried to score with a low kick but Chekhov checks it.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Chekhov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karhu connects with an inside leg kick.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chekhov throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Karhu jabs Chekhov right on the nose. Chekhov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Karhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Chekhov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chekhov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Karhu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karhu.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.#T2#
Karhu lands a glancing blow to the side of Chekhov's head.
We've been hearing reports that Karhu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov digs a good hook to Karhu's body.
Karhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chekhov lands with a nice body kick.
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Chekhov counters with a nice uppercut.
Karhu takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chekhov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Karhu counters with a shoot takedown. Chekhov fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Karhu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chekhov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chekhov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3##SUB#
Karhu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chekhov uses it to pass to side control.
Karhu is not content to let Chekhov control the position.
Chekhov slows the pace down.
Karhu is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chekhov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Karhu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Karhu's face as Chekhov controls the position.
Karhu is trying to improve his position.
Karhu seems a little lost for a moment, as Chekhov dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chekhov swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu tries to counter with a takedown but Chekhov is quick to defend against it.
Karhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karhu is looking to slow Chekhov down with leg kicks.
Chekhov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chekhov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A lazy left from Karhu finds it's target.#TD#
Karhu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chekhov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karhu is working away from the top position though.
Karhu thows a huge punch but Chekhov dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov keeping control of the position.
Karhu is thwarting Chekhov's attempts to control the position.
Karhu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Karhu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chekhov is just riding it out for now. Karhu eventually gives up the hold.
Chekhov trying to control but Karhu postures up.
Chekhov keeping control of the position.
Chekhov gets full guard.
Karhu works over Chekhov with some ground and pound from guard.
Karhu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Chekhov wants to sweep but no luck.
Chekhov trying to control the position.
Chekhov has control of Karhu's left arm, preventing Karhu from doing any damage.
Chekhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karhu landing with the ground and pound.
Chekhov is trying to control the position but Karhu postures up.
Karhu postures up in Chekhov's guard and throws a big left but Chekhov blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karhu throws an elbow that misses. Chekhov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karhu's guard. Nice move by Chekhov!#REVB#
Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chekhov can do to turn this around?#T3#
Chekhov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Karhu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Karhu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chekhov defends it easily.
Chekhov trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Karhu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chekhov is aware though and is defending well.
Chekhov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chekhov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Karhu working for a triangle but Chekhov defends it easily.
Chekhov stopping the sweep attempt from Karhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Karhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good shot there by Karhu.
Karhu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chekhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karhu throws the kick towards the body but Chekhov avoids it.
Chekhov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chekhov moves forwards but Karhu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Karhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Karhu is predictable there
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Chekhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekhov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karhu staying out of range there.
Chekhov checks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Chekhov as Karhu shoots in.
Chekhov lands a big head kick that sends Karhu to the canvas! Chekhov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Chekhov!
Anton Chekhov is the new bantamweight champion!
Anton Chekhov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Get this wet blanket off me!'.
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Event:
MFN 333: Drago vs. Karhu II
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Karhu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karhu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
As Karhu looks to move away, Drago throws a big counter combo but Karhu just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Karhu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karhu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Drago to regain full guard.
Karhu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karhu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karhu.
Karhu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karhu passes Drago's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drago wants to improve his position but Karhu is controlling well.
Karhu lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Karhu trying to mount his opponent but Drago defends it.
Drago is pressing down on Karhu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karhu works over Drago with some ground and pound from guard.
Karhu throwing strikes but missing.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karhu.
Drago looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karhu wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Drago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Karhu throws a big right hand that misses.
Karhu lands a couple of elbows.
Karhu looking to pass the guard.
Drago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karhu is working Drago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drago is controlling Karhu's posture.
Karhu postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
Karhu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karhu postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Karhu lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karhu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karhu throws a big elbow that misses.
Karhu throws a big right hand that misses.
Karhu lands a couple of elbows.
Karhu throws a big right hand that misses.
Karhu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karhu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karhu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karhu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karhu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karhu stands up over Drago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karhu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Drago puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Karhu looking for submissions off his back.
Drago keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karhu is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drago's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Drago throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
Karhu walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Karhu coming out on top.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drago. That's going to slow Karhu down.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range.
Karhu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drago on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Karhu.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Drago tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karhu counters with a good low kick that Drago was not able to check.
Karhu cracks Drago with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Karhu.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Drago missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago misses with a low kick.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ice Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karhu scores with a sloppy right hand. Drago should have avoided that one.
Drago throws a body kick that misses
and Karhu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drago's knee momentarily.
Antti Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2#
Karhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Karhu.
Karhu working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Karhu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drago takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu cracks Drago with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Drago can't do much from the bottom here.
Karhu is trying to ground and pound but Drago uses the momentary lack of control by Karhu to regain half guard.
Karhu throws a strike but Drago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Karhu stands up over Drago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karhu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karhu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Karhu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Drago regains half guard, as Karhu was trying to land strikes.
Karhu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drago is looking to improve his position.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
Antti Karhu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karhu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karhu postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Karhu landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karhu forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karhu connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple.
Karhu is nestled in close to Drago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Drago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karhu.
Drago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karhu.
Karhu throws a strike but Drago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Karhu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karhu throws an elbow that misses. Drago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karhu's guard. Nice move by Drago!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Karhu misses with a body kick.
Drago looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drago throws a leg kick which misses Karhu's front leg but catches the back leg as Karhu tries to avoid it.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu tries a low kick but Drago avoids it.
As Karhu tries to get set, Drago tries to push him back and clinch up but Karhu manages to avoid the attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karhu.
Karhu feints and then cracks Drago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drago down.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Drago counters with a leg kick.
Karhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu connects with a crisp jab.
Karhu misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Karhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drago was covering up waiting for the punch and Karhu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Karhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karhu chips away with some ground and pound.#ES#
Drago pushes Karhu off and scrambles back to his feet.
Karhu connects with a looping right hand.
Drago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Drago's head.
Karhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drago. That did some damage!
Karhu throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range. #TD2#
Karhu looking to score a takedown here. Drago is defending well but Karhu drives through and ends up in Drago's guard.#T2#
Karhu is looking to work some ground and pound but Drago has wrist control.
Karhu landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karhu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago is trying to control the position but Karhu postures up.
Drago is controlling Karhu's posture.
Karhu throws a big right hand that misses.
Karhu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karhu is one step ahead there. #T3#
Karhu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karhu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago working a defensive guard here.
Karhu landing some decent shots from guard.
Karhu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karhu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Drago controls Karhu momentarily but Karhu frees himself.
Drago is really struggling to control Karhu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karhu throws an elbow that misses. Drago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karhu's guard. Nice move by Drago!#REVR##SUB2#
Karhu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karhu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
The crowd cheers as Karhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drago doesn't seem phased though.
Drago throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu lands a jab to the head.
Karhu throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
Karhu lands with a right hand.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Drago throws a leg kick but Karhu sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drago.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Drago is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karhu.
Drago tries to bum rush Karhu with a series of wild strikes but Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karhu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karhu cracks Drago with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Karhu takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Drago throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karhu avoids it.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Drago tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karhu slips a straight right by Drago.
Nice defenses there by Drago.
Karhu thuds his right hand into Drago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karhu cracks Drago with a good jab.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drago.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karhu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
Jab from Karhu.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Drago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Drago has managed to clinch.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Karhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drago on the side of the head.
Drago scores with a jab.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karhu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drago eats them both and turns towards Karhu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Drago buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Karhu blocks the leg kick.
Karhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Drago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Drago wants to land a leg kick but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu lands a jab to the head.
Karhu slips under a jab.
Karhu lunges at Drago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drago's hand.
Karhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drago is able to avoid easily.
Drago fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karhu just manages to avoid it.
Karhu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drago walks into a left hand.
Karhu connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Karhu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Karhu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
Karhu is looking to pass into half guard but Drago pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drago is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Karhu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drago escapes and throws Karhu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Karhu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Karhu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karhu lands a head shot.
Drago lands a head kick. Karhu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karhu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drago.
Karhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Drago in the body.
Karhu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu blocks the body kick.
Drago wants to clinch up but Karhu keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu misses the jab.
As Karhu backs away, Drago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Karhu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Drago tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karhu is able to avoid easily.
Karhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Drago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karhu misses with a head kick.
Drago tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karhu manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Drago.
Karhu throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.#CL#
Drago has closed the distance and engaged Karhu in a clinch.
#TD2#
Karhu gets control of Drago's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karhu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Karhu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Karhu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Karhu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drago has picked Karhu up and slammed him! Karhu can't keep hold of the triangle and Drago manages to pass to side control!
Karhu is trying to get back to half guard.
Ice Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drago advances to mount. #T3#
Drago prevents Karhu from getting the reversal.
Drago throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Karhu regains half guard.
Karhu wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karhu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karhu keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully. #T4#
Karhu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drago's guard. #REVB#
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karhu is one step ahead there.
Drago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karhu throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karhu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Karhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karhu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu is the new bantamweight champion!
Antti Karhu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
MFN 330
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Drago connects with an inside leg kick.
Drago lands a leg kick that knocks Karhu off balance momentarily.#CL#
Drago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drago throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
Karhu tries to score a body lock takedown but Drago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Karhu breaks the clinch.
Karhu slips under a jab from Drago.
And Karhu tries to counter it with a takedown but Drago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Drago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Karhu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Drago manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Drago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
Drago tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drago lands with a left to the head.
Karhu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Drago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Drago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karhu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
Karhu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karhu.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karhu slips under a jab from Drago.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karhu is looking to score with low kicks.
Drago throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu motions for Drago to come forward. Karhu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Drago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karhu can pounce on him.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Karhu throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.#T2#
Karhu swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Karhu wants to land a leg kick but Drago is out of range.
Drago connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu misses with a straight left.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Drago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drago throws a leg kick but Karhu checks it.
Drago misses with a low kick.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Drago slams his shin into Karhu's torso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karhu checks a leg kick.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago looks to land a body kick but Karhu moved away.#T3#
Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Karhu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karhu lands a nice forearm strike.
Drago is pushing Karhu's head away, looking to escape. Karhu manages to hold on to the position though.
Karhu is chipping away with strikes.
Drago managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karhu.
Karhu working the head with strikes.
Karhu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu trying to control the position but Drago is working away.
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Karhu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Drago is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Karhu tries to advance to mount but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karhu working his ground and pound in the gym.
Karhu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karhu working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Karhu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drago down.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.
Drago gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drago won't allow Karhu to pass to mount.
Karhu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Karhu landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ice Drago will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karhu, right into the meat.
Karhu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drago.
That kick from Karhu tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Drago misses its intended target.
Drago throws a low kick but Karhu avoids it.
Karhu takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Karhu lands a jab.
Drago tries to clinch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Drago with a body shot.
Karhu lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karhu.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Karhu slips the punch.
Drago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drago scrambles back to his feet.
Karhu checks a leg kick. #T1#
Karhu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karhu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karhu - that will leave a mark!
Antti Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karhu.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Drago counters with a left to the body.
Karhu avoids the head kick by Drago.
Karhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karhu checks it well.
Karhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Karhu lands with a cross.
Drago avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karhu.
#T2#
Karhu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drago.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Drago throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karhu counters with a straight right hand.
Drago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karhu lands a nice shot that snaps Drago's head back.
Drago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karhu.
Karhu staying out of range there.
Karhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Drago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drago avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Karhu misses with an uppercut
and Drago counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drago tried to counter with a leg kick but Karhu avoided it.
Drago misses with a low kick.
Drago is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Drago drops his hands momentarily and Karhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ice Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Karhu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karhu.
Karhu throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Drago won't allow Karhu to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Karhu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karhu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Karhu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drago passes into side control.
#T4##SU#
Drago decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Karhu throws a leg kick
and Drago counters with a big head kick but Karhu shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Karhu is predictable there
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drago on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Drago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karhu to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Drago pushes Karhu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu 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.
#R3#
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karhu.
Drago walks into a left hand.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drago throws a low kick but Karhu avoids it.
Karhu flicks out a counter leg kick but Drago steps away.
Drago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy left from Drago finds it's target.
Drago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drago throws the kick towards the body but Karhu avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Karhu there.
Karhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu misses with the combination.
#T1#
Drago tries to clinch there but Karhu circles away.
A jab lands there for Karhu.
Karhu throws a push kick but Drago slaps the foot to one side.
Drago tried to score with a low kick but Karhu checks it.
Karhu tries a quick counter leg kick but Drago is wise to it.
Karhu throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karhu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drago tests Karhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karhu misses with a leg kick
and Drago counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karhu's knee momentarily.
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Karhu looks to throw the jab but Drago is out of range. #T2#
Karhu throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily.
Karhu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drago in his tracks.
Karhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago misses with a left hand
and Karhu counters with a straight right hand.
Drago misses with a combination
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drago can pounce on him.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Drago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karhu.
Karhu is looking to slow Drago down with leg kicks.
Drago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Drago half committed to a counter leg kick.
Drago avoids the head kick by Karhu.
Drago thuds a left hand into Karhu's body.#T3#
Drago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drago slips under a jab from Karhu.
Karhu throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
Karhu walks into a stiff left hand from Drago.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Karhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drago is able to avoid easily.
Drago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karhu throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Drago counters with a head kick that drops Karhu to the mat! Karhu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Karhu is rocked!
Drago takes one to the side of the head.
Karhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Drago finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu throws a hook but Drago blocks it.#T4##TD2#
Karhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karhu showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Drago pushes Karhu off and gets back to his feet.
A lazy left from Karhu finds it's target.
Karhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Drago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Drago closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Drago pushes Karhu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ice Drago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drago has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land. #BC2#
Karhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago lands a leg kick that knocks Karhu off balance momentarily.
Drago attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Antti Karhu just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Karhu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drago connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karhu scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Drago throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drago checks a leg kick.
Karhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drago misses the jab.
Karhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drago slips a jab from Karhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Drago saw that one coming.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Karhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karhu.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Karhu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Drago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drago throws a low kick but Karhu moves out of range easily.
Drago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karhu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Karhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drago throws a wild body kick that Karhu sees coming a mile off.
Karhu misses with a head kick.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Drago.
Karhu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Drago tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it. #CL#
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karhu lands with a left to the head.
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!
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Karhu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drago.
Karhu avoids the elbow strike from Drago, against the cage.
Drago has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Drago blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Karhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago tried to score with a low kick but Karhu checks it.
Drago wants to clinch#TD2#
and Karhu counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Drago throws Karhu to one side and escapes!#T3#
Karhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drago thinks about countering with a body kick.
Karhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drago. That did some damage!
Karhu throws a series of punches but Drago moves out of range.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses
and Drago counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karhu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Karhu shoots in.
Karhu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karhu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karhu moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Karhu.
Drago tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
Karhu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drago after a bit of a struggle.
Drago throws a head punch that misses.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Drago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
Drago misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Karhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karhu throws the left hand but Drago avoids the punch easily.
Karhu throws a front kick that sends Drago stumbling back into the cage.
Drago wants to clinch up but Karhu keeps it at a distance.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Drago had his way with Antti Karhu in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Drago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drago as he avoids it easily.
Drago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karhu throws a lazy uppercut
and Drago counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Drago tenderised Karhu's leg. Karhu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drago scores with a head kick.
Karhu moves out of range of the body kick from Drago.
Karhu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Karhu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drago's head.#T1#
Drago lands a leg kick that knocks Karhu off balance momentarily.
Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drago tried to counter with a leg kick but Karhu avoided it.
Drago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu feints a counter leg kick.
Drago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karhu. That did some damage!
Drago misses with a low kick as Karhu jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Karhu misses.
Karhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karhu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drago tries to land a leg kick but Karhu saw it coming and moves away.
Drago moves away from the strike by Karhu.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Karhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Drago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karhu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu moves out of range of the body kick.
Karhu misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Karhu.
Drago wants to slow Karhu down by chopping away at his legs.
Karhu is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Karhu.
Drago throws a solid leg kick but Karhu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drago.
Drago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Drago cracks a nice hook into Karhu's ribs.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Drago's head but Drago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karhu.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Karhu does it's job there.
Drago fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
Nice body kick from Karhu.#T4#
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drago backing away here, and Karhu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Drago moved out of range nicely.
Drago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Karhu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drago slips a jab and a cross from Karhu.
Drago throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt.
Ice Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Karhu.
Karhu throws a head kick that Drago semi-blocks.
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antti Karhu.
I think Karhu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Ice Drago retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
MFN 321: Two Title Pow Wow
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Karhu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bergfried throws out the jab.
Karhu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bergfried checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karhu avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bergfried at a distance.
Bergfried takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bergfried looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bergfried sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergfried throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
Bergfried checks a low kick from Karhu.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bergfried checks a leg kick.
Bergfried counters with a body kick.
Karhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Karhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Karhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Bergfried. #T1#
Bergfried throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Bergfried sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karhu throws a low kick but Bergfried avoids it.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Karhu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bergfried sprawls and moves away.
Karhu slips under a jab from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Karhu takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu scores with a kick to the body.
Bergfried takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bergfried checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Bergfried lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Bergfried defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Bergfried looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Karhu misses.
Bergfried lands with a hook. Karhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Karhu sees coming a mile off.
Karhu feinted with a counter takedown.
Karhu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bergfrieds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good standup being displayed there by Karhu as he connects with a hook.
Karhu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bergfried under the eye.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Bergfried throws out a counter right but Karhu avoids it with no problem.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bergfried stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bergfried is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu blocks a leg kick.
Bergfried swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Karhu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bergfried napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Karhu throwing strikes but Bergfried manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Karhu is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Bergfried has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bergfried jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu lands a right hook to the body.
Karhu takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karhu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
Karhu shoots in but Bergfried avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karhu throws a wild body kick that Bergfried sees coming a mile off.
Bergfried now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Karhu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bergfried jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
A head kick from Bergfried lands but Karhu takes it in his stride.
Karhu takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Karhu.
Karhu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Karhu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karhu shoots in but no luck this time.
Karhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu fails to land the takedown.
Bergfried counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Karhu defending well as Bergfried loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Karhu misses.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Bergfried takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bergfried blocks the body kick.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu scores with a head kick. Bergfried tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bergfried takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bergfried wants to slow Karhu down by chopping away at his legs.
Karhu misses with a low kick as Bergfried jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu lands a lovely overhand right.
Donk. Karhu catches Bergfried right on the button with a cross.
Bergfried attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bergfried throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Bergfried walks into a stiff left hand from Karhu.#T1#
Karhu throws a right and a left that Bergfried avoids nicely.
Karhu misses with a hook. Bergfried ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Bergfried there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu stuns Bergfried with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Karhu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Bergfried is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karhu with a body shot.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Karhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karhu misses with the combination.
Bergfried scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Bergfried saw that one coming.
Karhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Bergfried misses its intended target.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
Antti Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bergfried.
#T3#
Karhu lands with a straight right. Bergfried didn't see that one coming.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Karhu checks it
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.
Karhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karhu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bergfried checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Karhu checks a leg kick.
Karhu digs a good body shot into Bergfried's ribs.
Bergfried takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karhu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bergfried has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bergfried and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bergfried can pounce on him.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu is looking to wear down Bergfried with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried moves out of range of the leg kick from Karhu.#T4#
Karhu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karhu.
Bergfried throws a low kick, looking for Karhu's leg but Karhu calmly moves out of range.
Bergfried takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried lands a head kick!
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Bergfried.
Bergfried ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Bergfried.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergfried.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bergfried 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bergfried clobbers Karhu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bergfried checks a leg kick nicely.
Bergfried thinks about the counter body kick.
Bergfried throws the kick towards the body but Karhu avoids it.
Karhu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Bergfried on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Karhu.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Karhu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karhu scores with a hook.
Karhu works the jab nicely.
Karhu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bergfried.
Bergfried walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu throws out a leg kick but Bergfried moves out of range and Karhu only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Karhu saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu throws a sloppy head kick and Bergfried moves out of range easily. #T1#
Karhu lands a lovely overhand right.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Karhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Bergfried.
Karhu takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried checks a leg kick.
Bergfried lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Karhu - just one landing.
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karhu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bergfried.
Bergfried gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Karhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu blocks a head kick by Bergfried.
Karhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Bergfried in the body.
Bergfried has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karhu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Bergfried throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bergfried fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karhu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Karhu misses
and Bergfried makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Karhu really felt that one!
Karhu is looking to chop away at Bergfried's legs.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Karhu tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergfried appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karhu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bergfried but Bergfried pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karhu tries a low kick but Bergfried avoids it.
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Bergfried throws a solid leg kick but Karhu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a leg kick.
Karhu slips under a jab.
Karhu shoots for a takedown but Bergfried saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bergfried keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bergfried tries a quick counter leg kick but Karhu is wise to it.
Karhu looks for the body kick but Bergfried saw that one coming.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bergfried lands a nice shot that snaps Karhu's head back.
Bergfried lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Bergfried looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergfried shapes to counter with a head kick.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Karhu.
Karhu throws a lazy uppercut
and Bergfried counters with a good, hard body kick but Karhu shrugs it off.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karhu attempts a counter takedown but Bergfried avoids it well and moves away.
Karhu lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergfried moves out of range as Karhu throws a body kick.
Bergfried showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karhu.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Bergfried.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Karhu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Karhu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karhu 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
MFN 316: Makinwa vs. Kai
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Karhu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aas tries to clinch
and Karhu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aas catches Karhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Aas cracks Karhu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aas lunges at Karhu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karhu's hand.
Karhu misses with the combination.
Aas throws a body kick that misses.
Aas staying out of range there.
Aas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Aas gets a clinch.
Aas lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Aas.
Aas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karhu is defending well for now.
Karhu blocking some punches.
#T1#
Karhu throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
Aas lands a shoulder strike.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu tries to circle away but Aas has him pinned against the cage.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aas uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Karhu breaks the clinch.
Karhu throws a head kick but Aas moves out of range.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Aas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aas momentarily.
Aas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aas with a body shot.
Karhu slips a jab from Aas.
Aas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Aas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karhu momentarily.
Aas jabs Karhu right on the nose. Karhu blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Aas misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Karhu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aas won't be happy with that.
Karhu lands some shots froms side control.
Karhu wants to control but Aas is keeping him busy.
Karhu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Karhu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karhu prevents Aas from escaping the position.
Karhu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Karhu lands a nice forearm strike.
Aas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Karhu landing strikes.
Karhu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Karhu is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Karhu.
Sloppy strikes there by Karhu.#T4#
Karhu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karhu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karhu is looking to take a break and control but Aas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aas wants to get back to his feet but Karhu drags him back down.
Karhu trying to control the position but Aas is working away.
Karhu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aas is not content to let Karhu control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aas is trying to get back to his feet.
Aas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Karhu's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aas.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Aas throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
Karhu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aas throws a wild body kick that Karhu sees coming a mile off.
A cross from Karhu lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karhu or perhaps it was just good defense by Aas, which made it look bad.
A big right from Aas misses.
Aslak Aas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aas looks to land a left hand but Karhu moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aas.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Aas's head but Aas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Aas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aas.
Karhu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aas's calf.
Aas lands a nice looking body kick.
We've been told by Aas's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
A cross from Aas lands.
Karhu fails to land with a series of punches.
Aas throws a body kick that misses.
Karhu moves out of range of the body kick from Aas.
A jab from Karhu does it's job there.
Aas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karhu counters with a nice leg kick.
Aas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Aas's head.
Karhu takes a swing at Aas's ribcage but misses.
Karhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karhu connects with a looping right hand.
Aas lands an overhand right.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu throws out a leg kick but Aas moves out of range and Karhu only half commits.
Aas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karhu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karhu moves out of range as Aas throws a body kick.
Karhu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karhu dips to his left and cracks Aas with an uppercut!
Aas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aas lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Karhu is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Aas. No joy for Karhu on that attempt.
Karhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Aas finish him?
Karhu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Aas.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Aas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Karhu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aas wants to get back to his feet but Karhu drags him back down.
Karhu lands an elbow.
Karhu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aas some visible discomfort.
Karhu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Aas wants to get back to his feet.
Karhu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Karhu scoring with punches and elbows.
Karhu trying to control the action but Aas is working from the bottom.
Aas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Karhu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu scoring with punches and elbows.
Aas tries to escape but Karhu is in control.
Antti Karhu has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karhu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aas, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Karhu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aas wants to get back to his feet.
Karhu working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Karhu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Karhu is working Aas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Karhu throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Aas wants to get back to his feet.
Aas wants to get back to his feet but Karhu is dominant here and he's now got Aas's back!
Aas wants to get back to his feet.
Karhu landing with strikes.
Karhu misses with punches from the back.
Karhu is punishing Aas with strikes - can he finish him?!
Aas is trying to get back to his feet but Karhu has full control of the position and if anything, Aas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Karhu scores with punches from the back.
Karhu scores with strikes from the back.
Karhu punches Aas on the ear.
Aslak Aas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aas is covering up but some of the strikes from Karhu are getting through and doing damage.
Aas is trying to stand back up.
Karhu lands a shot to the body. #ROC2#
Aas is rocked!
Karhu scores with punches from the back.
Oh Aas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu scores with punches from the back.
Aas is trying to stand back up.
Karhu punches Aas on the ear.
Aas covers up after that shot from Karhu.
Karhu trying to control.
Karhu scoring with big shots to the body. Aas is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Aas was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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