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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Dangerous throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Erik Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dangerous looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dangerous throws a head kick that misses.
Dangerous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dangerous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dangerous moves out of range of the strikes.
Karlsson cracks Dangerous with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Karlsson.
Karlsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dangerous is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dangerous scores with a jab.
Dangerous jabs at Karlsson's body.
Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dangerous off the cage and back into range.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Dangerous moves out of range.
Karlsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dangerous misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karlsson! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Dangerous.
Dangerous throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Karlsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dangerous eats them both and turns towards Karlsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Dangerous has been cut.#T1#
Karlsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dangerous moves away.
Karlsson cracks Dangerous with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karlsson lands a jab.
Dangerous has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson throws a good cross that connects.
Dangerous on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Dangerous.
It seemed like Karlsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dangerous misses with an uppercut. Karlsson saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Dangerous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerous avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Dangerous takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dangerous throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Dangerous.
Karlsson swings for the body but Dangerous moves out of range.
Dangerous cracks the inside of Karlsson's front leg.
Karlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karlsson throws a one two combo.
Dangerous misses with a series of wild punches.
Dangerous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dangerous takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Karlsson. Beautiful body shot.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Dangerous. #T3#
Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Dangerous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Dangerous misses
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dangerous is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dangerous.
Karlsson lands with a good body shot.
Karlsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karlsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dangerous had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick from Dangerous.
Karlsson throws out a powerful jab.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Dangerous.
A little jabbing left from Karlsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Karlsson finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dangerous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson dips to his left and cracks Dangerous with an uppercut!
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Dangerous.
Dangerous gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karlsson.#T4#
Karlsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Karlsson finds it's target.
Dangerous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dangerous misses with an uppercut. Karlsson saw that one coming.
Dangerous lands a jab-cross combination.
Dangerous is breathing heavily.
Karlsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson tests Dangerous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Karlsson. Beautiful body shot.
Karlsson punishes Dangerous's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Dangerous.
Karlsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Dangerous's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dangerous throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Karlsson scores with a jab.
Dangerous looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Dangerous is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Dangerous.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Dangerous.
Good exchange - Karlsson coming out on top.
Dangerous's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karlsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dangerous scrambles back to his feet.
Dangerous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dangerous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dangerous avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dangerous is looking for a counter combo.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dangerous misses with a body kick.
Dangerous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Dangerous.
#T1#
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karlsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Dangerous throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dangerous backs up against the cage.
Dangerous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dangerous's head.
Dangerous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dangerous looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dangerous throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy left from Karlsson finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dangerous walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a right hand. Dangerous shakes it off.
Dangerous works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Dangerous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dangerous pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karlsson back to the cage. Dangerous follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dangerous takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karlsson clobbers Dangerous with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dangerous throws a sloppy head kick
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dangerous throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Dangerous's belly button to the back.
Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dangerous. Dangerous circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Karlsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dangerous doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Dangerous is rocked!
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Dangerous is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Dangerous.
Dangerous seems to have got his legs back now.
Dangerous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dangerous walks into a straight right hand from Karlsson.
Dangerous throws a nice looking combination but Karlsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dangerous's head backwards.
A jab from Karlsson finds it's way through Dangerous's defenses.
Dangerous throws an overhand right that lands on Karlsson's shoulder, as Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Dangerous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Dangerous.
Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karlsson lands with an overhand left.
Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karlsson connects with the punch.
Dangerous takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dangerous misses with a looping right.
Dangerous slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Dangerous seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Karlsson lands a nice shot that snaps Dangerous's head back.
Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Dangerous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlsson lands a jab.
Dangerous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dangerous uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Dangerous thinks about countering with a head kick.
Karlsson moves out of range as Dangerous throws a body kick.
Dangerous takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dangerous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dangerous takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnny Dangerous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dangerous misses with a straight left.
Karlsson scores with a punch to the head.
Dangerous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Dangerous'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Karlsson cracks a nice hook into Dangerous's ribs.
Karlsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karlsson lands with a good body shot.
Dangerous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlsson looks to land a combination. Dangerous sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dangerous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Karlsson catches Dangerous napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Dangerous to the canvas!
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!
Karlsson loads up on a big left hand. Dangerous felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Karlsson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dangerous can't hide his disappointment, as Karlsson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Karlsson!
Erik Karlsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Holmgang 5
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manley throws a chopping leg kick but Karlsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manley. Manley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karlsson 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.
Manley misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karlsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Karlsson as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Manley.
Karlsson connects with the punch.
No joy there for Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Manley is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley tries to work over Karlsson's front leg with a kick but Karlsson checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Manley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson misses with a head kick.
Manley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manley shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls well. He's pushed Manley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karlsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karlsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A head kick misses from Karlsson.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Manley is out of range.
Manley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manley throws a leg kick but Karlsson moved away.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Manley drives through with a takedown into Karlsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Manley postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley with a nice head shot there.
Manley stands and throws Karlsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Manley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Karlsson tries to buck Manley off but Manley is having none of it.
Manley wants to control but Karlsson is keeping him busy. #T2#
Manley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karlsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Manley 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.
Manley in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Karlsson is not content to let Manley control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karlsson down.
Karlsson is trying to improve his position.
Manley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Manley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Manley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Manley lands a nice forearm strike.
Karlsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Manley working the head with strikes.
Manley wants to take a breather but Karlsson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Manley. #SUB2#
Karlsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manley postures up and lands a big shot to Karlsson's brow.
Manley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manley wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Manley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karlsson's head.#SUB2#
Karlsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manley defends it easily.
Manley looking to pass the guard.
Manley with a nice head shot there.
Manley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully. #T4#
Manley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manley passes Karlsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Manley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karlsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karlsson wants to get back to full guard.
Manley is trying to control the action in half guard but Karlsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karlsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manley scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Karlsson wants to control but Manley is keeping busy.
Manley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karlsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manley. #SUB2#
Karlsson actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson is not content to let Manley control the position.
Manley slips a nice elbow through Karlsson's hands, connecting with Karlsson's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Manley dominated that round.
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#
Manley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Karlsson misses.
Manley throws a leg kick that misses.
Manley shoots in and drives through. Karlsson sprawls well.
Manley throws a front kick aimed at Karlsson's knee but Karlsson avoids it well.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Manley moves out of range.
Manley attempts a counter takedown but Karlsson avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Manley shoots in and bounces Karlsson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Manley wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley stopping the sweep attempt from Karlsson.
Manley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karlsson can do to turn this around?
Manley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Manley wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Manley landing with the ground and pound.
Manley throws a big elbow that misses.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karlsson is trying to control the position but Manley postures up.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Karlsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manley defends well.
Manley is working Karlsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Manley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manley trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Manley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley connects with a couple of short punches.
Manley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manley wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Manley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huey Manley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manley is in close to Karlsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Karlsson controls Manley momentarily but Manley frees himself.
Manley lands a couple of digs.
Manley trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Manley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley distracts Karlsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karlsson has momentary wrist control but Manley slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Karlsson is rocked!
Manley lands a couple of elbows.
Karlsson is still in real trouble! Can Manley finish him?
Manley stays in close to Karlsson's body and controls the position.
Manley landing some decent shots from guard.
Manley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karlsson controls Manley momentarily but Manley frees himself.
Manley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Manley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manley arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Karlsson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Huey Manley!
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Event:
Holmgang 1
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Chigg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chigg ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Chigg.
Chigg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Chigg moves out of range.
Karlsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chigg in his tracks.
Chigg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chigg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Karlsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chigg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Chigg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Chigg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Chigg misses.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chigg.
Karlsson slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chigg.
Karlsson works Chigg's body with a nice hook.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Chigg moves out of range.
#T1#
Chigg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Chigg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chigg scores with a shot to the body.
Chigg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Erik Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chigg.
Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Chigg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karlsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chigg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chigg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karlsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Chigg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chigg.
Chigg throws out a powerful jab.
Chigg jabs at Karlsson's body.
A left lands for Karlsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chigg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chigg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chigg. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chigg takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chigg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Chigg takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Chigg tenderised Karlsson's leg. Karlsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chigg misses with a hook.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Karlsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chigg throws a leg kick but Karlsson checks it.
Chigg connects with a jab.
Karlsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chigg counters with a straight right hand.
Chigg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chigg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karlsson is out of range.
Karlsson lands a head shot.
Chigg lands a nice looking body shot.
Karlsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chigg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karlsson scrambles back to his feet.
Chigg ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chigg throws a lazy right hand but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson blocks a jab.#T3#
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Chigg responds with a good body kick, but Karlsson manages to step out the way in time.
Chigg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Chigg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chigg.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Chigg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karlsson connects with a right hand. Chigg shakes it off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karlsson!
Karlsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chigg swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Chigg scores with a hook to the body. Karlsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chigg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chigg throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Chigg rushes Karlsson and presses him up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chigg.
A short uppercut from Chigg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson. #T4#
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Chigg misses with the head strike.
Chigg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Chigg looking to slow down the pace here.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chigg backwards.
Chigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Karlsson.
Chigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson tries to break free but Chigg pushes him back against the ropes.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chigg.
Chigg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karlsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chigg can turn it around.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chigg controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chigg lands a body punch.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maya Chigg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Chigg. Beautiful body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chigg.
Chigg throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Chigg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsson lands a nice shot that snaps Chigg's head back.
Chigg throws an overhand right that lands on Karlsson's shoulder, as Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chigg.
A big right from Chigg misses.
Karlsson throws a hook but Chigg avoids it easily.
Chigg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chigg lands a glancing blow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Chigg ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Chigg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chigg blocks a head kick by Karlsson.
#T1#
Chigg lands with an overhand left.
Chigg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Chigg lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Chigg.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Chigg.
Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Chigg swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chigg slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Chigg tries to counter with a clinch but Karlsson shakes him off and moves away.
Karlsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karlsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chigg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Chigg.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karlsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chigg throws out the jab.
Chigg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maya Chigg seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Karlsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Karlsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chigg thuds a left hand into Karlsson's body.
Chigg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chigg misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Chigg digs a good body shot into Karlsson's ribs.
Chigg throws a head kick that half lands.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Chigg lands a brutal head kick. Karlsson looks out on his feet and Chigg throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Maya Chigg!
Maya Chigg really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karlsson.
Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Erik Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson tries to move into range but Karlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
We've been told by Karlsson's head coaches at Martial Arts Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Karlsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Karlsson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson misses with the combination.
No joy there for Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson drops Jackson with a big left hand! Jackson is injured, injured bad! Karlsson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Karlsson!
Erik Karlsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Karlsson stuns Tate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karlsson pinned against the cage. Karlsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karlsson stuffs the takedown.
Tate's coach down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tate's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karlsson connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Jackson Tate has been cut.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Tate is rocked!
We've been told by Karlsson's head coaches at Martial Arts Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Karlsson! Tate is backing up but he can't get away as Karlsson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Tate and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Erik Karlsson!
After winning the bout, Erik Karlsson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Karlsson circles away.
Apple wants to clinch.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Apple has eaten all the pies!
Apple tries to clinch up.
Karlsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Karlsson lands a jab to the head.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apple wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apple on the side of the head. #CL2#
Apple has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Karlsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Apple regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apple is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Karlsson dives into side control.
#T1#
Karlsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Apple down.
Karlsson working the ground and pound.
Karlsson is working Apple over with some ground and pound from side control.
Karlsson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Apple looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Karlsson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Karlsson!
A very excited looking Erik Karlsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Colombo stuffs the takedown.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colombo throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Colombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colombo.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Colombo.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Colombo.
#TD2#
Colombo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Colombo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karlsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Colombo is pressing down on Karlsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karlsson is holding on for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Colombo wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colombo is looking to advance position but Karlsson won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Colombo is nestled in close to Karlsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karlsson is staying active underneath Colombo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colombo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Colombo not doing much here.
Colombo is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colombo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karlsson is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Colombo is working for a kimura but Karlsson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karlsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Colombo trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colombo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Karlsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Colombo trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Colombo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colombo scores with a hook to the body. Karlsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Colombo.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Colombo throws a head kick that misses.
Colombo scores with a nice head shot.
Colombo scores with a three punch combo!
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Colombo.
Colombo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Karlsson is rocked!#T4#
Colombo misses with a straight right.
Oh Karlsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colombo fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Karlsson out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Franco Colombo!
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Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Balkon misses.
Balkon looks to throw the jab but Karlsson is out of range.
Balkon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balkon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balkon blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Balkon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Balkon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karlsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balkon misses with a knee to the head.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Balkon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karlsson avoiding damage as Balkon throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Balkon scores with a sloppy right hand. Karlsson should have avoided that one.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Balkon moves out of range easily.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Balkon uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balkon looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Balkon jabs Karlsson right on the nose. Karlsson blinks but takes it well.
Karlsson blocks a jab.
Balkon connects with a right hand. Karlsson shakes it off.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balkon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Karlsson eats them both and turns towards Balkon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Balkon throws a right and a left that Karlsson avoids nicely.
Karlsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balkon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karlsson scrambles back to his feet.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balkon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Marian Balkon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balkon finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsson's head.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a combination. Balkon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Balkon cracks Karlsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balkon throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Balkon there.
Karlsson lands a head kick!
Balkon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balkon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karlsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balkon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Balkon scores with a nice right hand.
Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Balkon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Balkon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkon tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Balkon moves away and avoids it.
Balkon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Balkon's shoulder, as Balkon tries to avoid the shot.
Balkon missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3##CL#
Balkon clinches with his opponent.
Balkon wants to stall.
#BC2#
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Balkon seems unphased.
Balkon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balkon cracks Karlsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karlsson lands a jab.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Balkon moves out of range of the strikes.
Balkon throws a lazy right hand but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Balkon avoids them all with ease.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Balkon.
Balkon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Erik Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balkon misses with a head kick.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Balkon. That snapped Karlsson's head back.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Balkon coming out on top.
Karlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balkon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlsson.
Balkon is looking to clinch but Karlsson is avoiding it.
#CL#
Balkon clinches up against the cage.
Balkon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karlsson is defending well for now.
Balkon working aggressively here.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Balkon controls the action.
Balkon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Balkon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Balkon looking to throw knees to the head but Karlsson is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karlsson avoiding damage as Balkon throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Balkon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marian Balkon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Balkon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson slips a straight right by Balkon.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balkon.
Balkon swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balkon tries to close the distance and clinch but Karlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Karlsson misses
and Balkon counters with a series of strikes. Karlsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Balkon misses with a looping right.
Balkon with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Balkon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balkon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balkon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Karlsson moves out of range as Balkon strikes.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balkon.
Karlsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balkon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karlsson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Balkon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the body.
Karlsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Balkon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marian Balkon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Balkon.
Balkon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson lands a jab.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Balkon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Balkon misses the jab.
Karlsson throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Balkon scores with a jab. Karlsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.
Balkon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Balkon throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
Balkon avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
Balkon throwing a counter right hand but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Balkon scores with a hook.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Balkon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Balkon avoids it well.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Balkon moves out of range.
Balkon stuns Karlsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balkon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarlsson.
Balkon scores with a hook.#T3#
A head kick misses from Karlsson.
Balkon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balkon. Balkon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Karlsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Balkon moves away and avoids it.
Balkon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Balkon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karlsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Balkon gets a clinch.
Karlsson avoiding damage as Balkon throws knees to the body.
Marian Balkon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karlsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balkon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balkon lands a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Balkon.
Balkon lands a knee to the body.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Balkon breaks from the clinch.
Balkon swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Karlsson staying out of range there.
Karlsson misses with a hook.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Balkon ducks down to avoid it.
Balkon is looking to clinch but Karlsson is avoiding it.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Balkon misses the target.
Karlsson tries to land a leg kick but Balkon saw it coming and moves away.
Balkon scores with a hook to the body. Karlsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balkon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karlsson on the side of the head.
Balkon tries to clinch but Karlsson is having none of it.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Balkon slips the punch.
Balkon is looking to counter punch.
Balkon defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marian Balkon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marian Balkon's cut.
That's time! Balkon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karlsson tries to bum rush Balkon with a series of wild strikes but Balkon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Balkon moved out of range.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Balkon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balkon looks to land a combination. Karlsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Karlsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Balkon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Balkon.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Balkon's shoulder, as Balkon tries to avoid the shot.
Balkon throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Balkon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balkon throwing a counter right hand but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Balkon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karlsson momentarily.
Balkon lands a head shot.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balkon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balkon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balkon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balkon.
Balkon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balkon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
Jab, jab by Balkon - just one landing.
Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balkon finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsson's head.
Balkon looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Karlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balkon backs up against the cage.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkon.
Balkon misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Karlsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balkon counters with a stiff right hand.
Balkon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balkon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balkon misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Balkon ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Some wild striking there from Balkon.
Balkon avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
Karlsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBalkon.
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balkon was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Balkon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Balkon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balkon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karlsson throws a hook but Balkon avoids it easily.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balkon.
Balkon misses with an uppercut. Karlsson saw that one coming.
Karlsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Balkon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
Balkon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Balkon to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Balkon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balkon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balkon throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Karlsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balkon throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Balkon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balkon throws a lazy head kick
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karlsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Balkons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karlsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karlsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balkon ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Balkon cracks Karlsson with an open hand slap.
Karlsson lands a nice hook to Balkon's body. Balkon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balkon.
Balkon throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Karlsson misses. #T4#
Karlsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balkon momentarily.
#CL#
Karlsson gets tackled into the cage by Balkon. Balkon maintains the clinch.
Karlsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Balkon has double underhooks.
Karlsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balkon backwards.
Karlsson avoids the elbow strike from Balkon, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as Balkon tries to tie him up.
Balkon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karlsson's defenses.
Balkon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karlsson's face.
Balkon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balkon blocks an uppercut.
Balkon throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Balkon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Balkon throws a big shot that misses.
Balkon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erik Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marian Balkon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balkon 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Balkon!
Marian Balkon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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