Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pride FC 8
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dresden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dresden. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dresden sizes up Karlsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karlsson throws out a leg kick but Dresden moves out of range and Karlsson only half commits.
Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Dresden counters with a left and a right that stings Karlsson. #CL#
Dresden clinches up with Karlsson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Dresden tightens his grip and picks Karlsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Karlsson manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dresden lands a couple of digs.
Dresden stopping the sweep attempt from Karlsson.
Dresden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now.
Dresden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet but Dresden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dresden throws a strike but Karlsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Karlsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dresden wants to sweep here but Karlsson controlling him for the moment.
Dresden pulls Karlsson in close to prevent any damage.
Dresden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karlsson is fighting to break Dresden's control of his arms but Dresden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dresden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Karlsson gets to his feet - Dresden follows without any prompting.
Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dresden throwing a counter right hand but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson throws a combination that misses
and Dresden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dresden scores with the left hand. Karlsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Dresden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karlsson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dresden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karlsson won't be happy with that.
Dresden is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Karlsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Karlsson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Karlsson pushes Dresden away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dresden gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dresden tries to score with some ground and pound. Karlsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Dresden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karlsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karlsson is pushing Dresden's head away, looking to escape. Dresden manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
Karlsson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dresden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dresden moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
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 Lakoj Dresden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Dresden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dresden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karlsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dresden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dresden tries to score a body lock takedown but Karlsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lakoj Dresden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Dresden tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Karlsson there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Dresden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
Karlsson lands a big head kick that sends Dresden tumbling to the mat! Karlsson takes a step backwards and waves Dresden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dresden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dresden's head. #ROC2#
Dresden is rocked!#T1##CL#
Dresden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dresden fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.
Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Dresden moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dresden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Dresden moved away.
Dresden is looking to counter punch.
Karlsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dresden.#T2#
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 scores with a spinning back kick!
Dresden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Karlsson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlsson misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Dresden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Dresden moves into the clinch.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karlsson prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Dresden works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Karlsson wants to stand up but Dresden is controlling him.
Dresden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karlsson's guard. #T3#
Dresden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dresden thows a huge punch but Karlsson dodges it nicely.
Karlsson trying to control from the bottom.
Karlsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dresden.
Karlsson tries to kick Dresden off but Dresden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dresden is looking for a kimura here.
Dresden is looking to advance position but Karlsson won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dresden is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dresden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lakoj Dresden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Dresden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karlsson to the ground. Dresden is now in Karlsson's guard.#SUB#
Dresden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karlsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karlsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Karlsson wants to stand but Dresden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Dresden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karlsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dresden will feel that in the morning.
Dresden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dresden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. Dresden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dresden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dresden throws a series of strikes that have Karlsson backpedaling.
Karlsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dresden is looking to counter the offense by Karlsson and move into the clinch.
Karl Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Dresden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karlsson is looking to land body kicks.
Dresden takes one to the side of the head.
Dresden fails with a takedown attempt.
Dresden misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Karlsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Dresden! Karlsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dresden to his feet! Dresden is in big trouble!
Oh Dresden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Dresden and sends Karlsson crashing to the mat! Dresden follows him down to the mat - Karlsson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Karlsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dresden lands a big elbow - Karlsson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dresden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lakoj Dresden!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lakoj Dresden thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Pride Worldwide #2 Hop vs Po
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Karlsson lands a nice hook to Hare's body. Hare takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hare back to the cage. Karlsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Hare has been cut.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hare appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Karlsson 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.
Karlsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hare fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karlsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karlsson misses with a body punch
and Hare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hare takes a kick to the side of the head.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Hare ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hare on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hare.
Hare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hare slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Karlsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hare comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Karlsson blocks a jab.
Karlsson throws a lazy head kick
and Hare makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hare looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hare counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Hare finds it's target.
Hare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hare.
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hare looks to land a combination. Karlsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Karlsson throws the kick towards the body but Hare avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hare misses.
Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Hare takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Hare on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karlsson feints a jab promting Hare to slip. Karlsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hare slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Karlsson misses with a head kick.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Hare misses the target.
Karlsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karlsson slips under a jab.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Karlsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hare jabs at Karlsson's body.
Karlsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hare cracks Karlsson with an open hand slap.#T3#
Hare misses the jab.
Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Hare counters with a leg kick.
Hare misses with a head kick.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Hare. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hare.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Hare bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hare throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Hare.
Karlsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hare counters with a series of strikes. Karlsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hare looks to land a combination. Karlsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hare.
Hare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab. #T4#
Karlsson drops his hands momentarily and Hare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Karlsson is rocked!
Hare scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson looks winded!
Karlsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hare.
Karlsson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hare lands a right hand from hell, dropping Karlsson. Hare pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Hare!
Peter Hare managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cartel Elite Supps, into his post fight interview.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #6
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Wylde bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karlsson's head.#CL#
Wylde rushes Karlsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wylde pushes Karlsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Wylde won't allow it.
Wylde lands a right hand. #BC2#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wylde moves away.
Wylde looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Wylde moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Wylde seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
Wylde has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wylde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde's corner calls for a 1-2. Wylde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Wylde counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Wylde finds it's target.
Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wylde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Wylde tests Karlsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wylde looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.#T1#
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wylde moves away.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Karlsson.
Wylde misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karlsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wylde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wylde misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Wylde has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karlsson can't break the clinch.
Wylde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wylde. Wylde obviously looking to wear him down.
Wylde throws a sloppy head kick
and Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wylde misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Wylde tries to clinch but Karlsson is having none of it.
Karlsson unleashes a big counter combination but Wylde bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Karlsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wylde throws a nice head kick!
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wylde.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wylde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wylde digs a good hook to Karlsson's body.
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wylde circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wylde counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at Wylde to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Karlsson is rocked!
Wylde throws an overhand right that has Karlsson reeling! Wylde follows up with more punches and Karlsson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunnar Wylde!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Wylde thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #4
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Seppala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karlsson throws a hook but Seppala avoids it easily.
Karlsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seppala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Onni Seppala has been cut.
Seppala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson misses with a left hand
and Seppala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seppala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seppala's coach down at Listerman's Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seppala's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Seppala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
Seppala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seppala scores with a nice right hand.
Seppala tests Karlsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seppala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karlsson is out of range.
Seppala ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.#T1#
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Karlsson.
Seppala is looking to chop away at Karlsson's legs.
Karlsson connects with a body shot.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seppala throws out the jab.
Seppala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seppala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karlsson tests Seppala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Seppala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karlsson scores with a three punch combo!
Karlsson throws a head kick that Seppala semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seppala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Seppala slips the punch.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seppala.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Seppala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Seppala.
Seppala throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seppala, right into the meat.
Seppala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seppala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karlsson walks into a stiff left hand from Seppala.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seppala.
A quick step to the side and Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seppala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karlsson throws a nice head kick!
Seppala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Seppala. #T3#
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Seppala moves away and avoids it.
Seppala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Seppala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Seppala loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Seppala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seppala moves away.
Karlsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Seppala wants to counter the offense by Karlsson and move into the clinch position.
Seppala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seppala is looking to clinch but Karlsson is avoiding it.
As Seppala looks to move away, Karlsson throws a big counter combo but Seppala just gets out of the way.
Seppala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karlsson with a hook.
Karlsson works over Seppala's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seppala throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Seppala connects with a jab.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Seppala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Seppala wants to clinch up but Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
Seppala throws a leg kick but Karlsson moved away.
Jab from Seppala.#CL2#
Seppala has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seppala.
Seppala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karlsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Seppala throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onni Seppala's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Seppala lands a nice looking body shot.
Seppala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seppala misses with a body kick.
Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Seppala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson slips a straight right by Seppala.
Seppala tries to score with a low kick but Karlsson moves his leg out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Seppala.
Karlsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Karlsson throws out a powerful jab.
Seppala missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Karlsson. #T1#
Karlsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seppala under the eye.
Seppala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karlsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Seppala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seppala misses with a body kick.
Karlsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Seppala.
Karlsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seppala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seppala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Seppala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seppala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seppala thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it
and Karlsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
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!
Seppala wants to clinch up but Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Seppala moves out of range easily.
Karlsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Seppala slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Seppala.
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson blocks a jab.
Karlsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karlsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karlsson staying out of range there.
Seppala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seppala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karlsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Seppala avoids it well.
Karl Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seppala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karlsson. Karlsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seppala tries to clinch up but Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy body kick from Seppala
and Karlsson counters with a two punch combo.
Seppala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seppala swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Seppala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a series of strikes that have Seppala backpedaling.
Karlsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seppala feints a counter leg kick.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Seppala moves out of range.
Seppala slips a straight right by Karlsson.
Seppala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Seppala.#T4#
Seppala throws a hook but Karlsson blocks 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!
Seppala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karlsson lands the left hand.
Karlsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Seppala.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seppala, right into the meat.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Seppala's head.
Seppala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karlsson takes one on the button.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seppala blocks a head kick by Karlsson.
Seppala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karlsson's sensitive parts.
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 Karl Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Onni Seppala's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seppala.
No joy there for Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karlsson slips a straight right by Seppala.
Seppala just misses with a punch to the body.
Seppala throws a right hand that misses
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seppala.
Karlsson moves forwards but Seppala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seppala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karlsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seppala can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seppala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Seppala does no damage.
Karlsson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seppala moves away.#T1#
Karlsson takes a swing at Seppala's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Karlsson.
Karl Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson swings for the body but Seppala moves out of range.
Seppala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Seppala moves out of range.
A jab from Seppala finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses. #CL2#
Seppala closes the distance and clinches.
Seppala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
A hook to the body from Seppala. #BC#
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Seppala misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Seppala connects with a solid leg kick.
Seppala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karlsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seppala. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seppala tries to close the distance and clinch but Karlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seppala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karlsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karlsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karlsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Seppala's head.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seppala lands with a good body shot.
Seppala slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seppala misses with a hook.
Karlsson throws a combination that misses
and Seppala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seppala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karlsson's hands.
Seppala tries to clinch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Seppala slips a jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSeppala.
Karlsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seppala.
Seppala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seppala throws out the jab.
Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Seppala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Seppala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karlsson there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Karlsson is rocked!
Seppala lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Karlsson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Seppala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Onni Seppala!
A very excited looking Onni Seppala 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.

Event: AFC #30
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Karlsson scores with a leg kick.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Alzate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karlsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karlsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alzate wants to clinch.
A combination from Alzate does no damage.
Karlsson feints a counter leg kick.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Alzate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alzate tried to counter with a leg kick but Karlsson avoided it.
Alzate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karlsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Alzate misses with a looping right.
Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzate. Alzate obviously looking to wear him down. #T1##CL#
Alzate closes the distance and clinches.
Karlsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Alzate won't allow it. #BC2#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alzate loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Alzate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzate fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karlsson just manages to avoid it.
That kick from Alzate tenderised Karlsson's leg. Karlsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Alzate ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzate.
Alzate wants to clinch up but Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Alzate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Karlsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alzate tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
Karlsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alzate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alzate moves out of range of the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Alzate there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzate.
Some wild striking there from Karlsson.
Karlsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alzate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karlsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Alzate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzate.
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch but Alzate keeps him there for the moment.
Alzate working aggressively here.
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch but Alzate keeps him there for the moment.
Alzate misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzate throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Alzate has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson. #BC2#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Alzate moved out of range nicely.
Karlsson is looking to land body kicks.
As Karlsson looks to move away, Alzate throws a big counter combo but Karlsson just gets out of the way.
Karlsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Alzate pushes Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alzate moves to clinch but Karlsson breaks away
and Alzate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Karlsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Niko Alzate has been cut.#CL#
Alzate closes the distance and clinches.
Alzate has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate throws a head punch that misses.
Alzate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alzate misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Alzate's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch but Alzate keeps him there for the moment.
Alzate misses with the head strike.
Alzate lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Alzate on the inside.
Karlsson tries to circle away but Alzate has him pinned against the cage.
Karlsson looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niko Alzate's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Karlsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzate.
Karlsson lands an overhand right.
Karlsson lands an overhand right.
Karlsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Alzate counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Alzate moves into the clinch successfully.
Alzate has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Alzate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzate misses with the head strike.
Alzate misses with the head strike.
Niko Alzate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karlsson working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzate.
Karlsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alzate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karlsson can turn it around.
Alzate fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Karlsson is trying to break free.
Alzate working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
A bit of stalling here from Karlsson.
Karlsson is looking to control Alzate's arms but Alzate gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karlsson has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzate.
Alzate gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzate wants a takedown.
Karlsson tries to break free but Alzate pushes him back against the cage.
Alzate can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Alzate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzate throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson. #T2#
Alzate slips a jab from Karlsson.
Alzate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alzate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Alzate scores with a jab to the body.
Alzate tries to clinch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Alzate connects with a body shot that sends Karlsson's belly button to the back.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson misses with the combination.
Alzate is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Alzate counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Alzate tried to counter with a leg kick but Karlsson avoided it.
Alzate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karl Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alzate fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3##CL#
Alzate drives through and clinches with Karlsson against the cage.
Alzate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karlsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Alzate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Alzate won't allow it.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alzate has him pressed against the cage.
Alzate is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alzate misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karl Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Alzate finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses.
Alzate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab.
Alzate misses with a right hand
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Alzate lands a glancing blow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alzate circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate wants to clinch but Karlsson slips to the side
and Karlsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alzate moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzate tries to clinch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Alzate throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Alzate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alzate tries to clinch up.
Alzate wants to clinch up but Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Alzate's shoulder, as Alzate tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Alzate slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Alzate lands with an overhand left.
Karlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niko Alzate's cut.
That's time! Alzate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alzate looks to clinch
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzate with a hook.#CL#
Alzate rushes Karlsson and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Alzate clinches up with Karlsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Karlsson blocking some punches. #BC#
Alzate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alzate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karlsson. Karlsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Karlsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alzate moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.#CL#
Alzate rushes Karlsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alzate lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzate. #BC2#
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Alzate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alzate half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Alzate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses Karlsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Karlsson tries to avoid it.
Karlsson throws an off balance right hand
and Alzate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karlsson.
Karlsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Alzate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Alzate sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Alzate moves into range and clinches up with Karlsson.
Alzate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karlsson's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Alzate does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Alzate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alzate misses with the head strike.
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!
Alzate prevents Karlsson from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alzate tries to clinch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Alzate tries to close the distance and clinch but Karlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alzate wants to clinch.
Karlsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alzate has time to react.#T3#
Alzate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alzate throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzate. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Karlsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped Alzate's head back.
Alzate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alzate circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlsson lands with a cross.
Alzate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzate throws a sloppy head kick
and Karlsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Alzate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson unleashes a big counter combination but Alzate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karlsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4##KD2#
Karlsson lands a left and a right that send Alzate crashing to the mat, dazed. Karlsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Alzate is rocked!
Karlsson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Alzate's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Karlsson dives in looking to finish as Alzate flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Karlsson's strikes! Karlsson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Alzate's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Alzate was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Karlsson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karl Karlsson thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #4
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Halo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Karlsson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Halo with a poor takedown
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Halo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo misses with a kick to the body.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Halo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karlsson's guard.
Karlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halo throwing strikes but missing.
Halo prevents Karlsson from getting back to his feet.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halo postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Halo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Halo throwing strikes but missing.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Halo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Halo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Halo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Karlsson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Halo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Karlsson stalling in the clinch but Halo improves position.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo tries to pull guard but Karlsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Halo drops back down to his feet.
Halo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karlsson smiles and moves away.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Halo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson prevents Halo from improving position.
Halo takes a little break here. Karlsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Halo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karlsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Karlsson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Halo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Halo is chipping away with strikes.
Halo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Karlsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Karlsson regains half guard, as Halo was trying to land strikes.
Halo prevents Karlsson from standing back up.
Halo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karlsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Halo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halo 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.#SUB2#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Karlsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassius Halo dominated that round.
That's time! Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Halo lands with a hook. Karlsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo misses with a straight left.
Halo is looking to land body kicks.
Halo swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.#TD2#
Halo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karlsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Karlsson's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Halo with a nice head shot there.
Halo cracks Karlsson with a solid left hand.
Karlsson wants to stand but Halo is controlling the position.
Halo postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.
Halo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halo is looking to advance position but Karlsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Halo gets back to half guard.
Halo is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Karlsson prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karlsson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Halo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Karlsson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halo has tightened it up now! Karlsson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kassius Halo!
In his post fight interview, Kassius Halo gave a big smile as he said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: AFC #21
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Lafitte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lafitte works Karlsson's body with a nice hook.
Karlsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lafitte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Lafitte moved out of range nicely.
Lafitte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lafitte is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lafitte. Karlsson shrugs it off though.
Lafitte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lafitte throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lafitte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson defending well as Lafitte loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lafitte lands with a kick to the temple. Karlsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karlsson lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Henri Lafitte has been cut.#T1#
Lafitte scores with a jab to the head.
Lafitte wants to clinch up but Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
Lafitte looks to throw a body kick
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Lafitte is rocked!
Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Double XX in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson swinging wildly here.
Lafitte is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Lafitte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lafitte seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Karlsson tries to keep at a distance but Lafitte has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Lafitte digs a right hand into Karlsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karlsson's gas tank.
Lafitte gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lafitte up against the cage.
Karlsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Karlsson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Karlsson missing with knees to the body.
Karlsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Lafitte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lafitte can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lafitte 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 Lafitte can turn it around.
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 blocks a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lafitte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lafitte throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lafitte's elbow.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafitte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafitte lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Lafitte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lafitte pushes Karlsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafitte blocks an elbow strike from Karlsson. #T3#
Karlsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lafitte backwards.
Lafitte can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lafitte lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson stalling in the clinch.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson wants to stall.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Lafitte tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson is struggling to control the position.
Lafitte lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Lafitte.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lafitte.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Lafitte lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Lafitte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Lafitte has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Lafitte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Lafitte misses with the head strike.
Lafitte blocks an elbow strike from Karlsson.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafitte lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Lafitte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Lafitte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Karlsson throws a head kick but Lafitte moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lafitte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lafitte misses with a hook.
Lafitte blocks a jab.
Lafitte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Lafitte blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Lafitte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lafitte swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Lafitte is working Karlsson over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafitte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lafitte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henri Lafitte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafitte. #T1#
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson trying to land knees to the body.
Lafitte lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Karlsson is rocked!
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Oh Karlsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Lafitte tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Lafitte back against the cage.
Lafitte struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
Karlsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Lafitte.
Lafitte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Lafitte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lafitte struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Karlsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lafitte avoids a wild elbow strike from Karlsson.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lafitte can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafitte.
Karlsson works on Lafitte's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Lafitte's ribcage. Lafitte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lafitte misses with some punches.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lafitte.
Lafitte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafitte throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lafitte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Lafitte lands with a left to the head.
Lafitte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafitte misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafitte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lafitte is keeping busy.
Lafitte has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Lafitte struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Lafitte misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson stalling.
Lafitte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karlsson.
The referee calls for Karlsson to work. #T4#
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Lafitte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karlssons head.
Karlsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lafitte is defending well for now.
Lafitte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Lafitte.
Karlsson stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafitte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karlsson or not.
Lafitte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lafitte is keeping busy.
Lafitte tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Lafitte back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Lafitte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri Lafitte'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.
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Karlsson.
Lafitte lands a front kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
Karlsson throws an elbow that misses.
Lafitte tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson stalls.
Karlsson trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafitte.
Lafitte struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is looking to control Lafitte's arms but Lafitte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karlsson has his back to the cage.
Lafitte pushes Karlsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafitte throws a head punch that misses.
Lafitte tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Lafitte tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson looking to stall.
Karlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafitte is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Lafitte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Karlsson is looking to control Lafitte's arms but Lafitte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karlsson has his back to the cage.
Lafitte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Lafitte misses with a body punch.
Lafitte swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lafitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lafitte misses with a body punch.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lafitte is keeping busy.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafitte controls his hands.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafitte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Lafitte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafitte is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lafitte has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lafitte pushes Karlsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lafitte fails to land.
Karlsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Lafitte is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lafitte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafitte tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte pushes Karlsson against the cage. Lafitte is working some dirty boxing. Lafitte pushes off with a quick right hook! Karlsson goes down! Karlsson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lafitte moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Lafitte! Henri Lafitte retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: AFC #17 Masters of Skill
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karlsson.
Kagonbo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kagonbo tries to work over Karlsson's front leg with a kick but Karlsson checks it.
Kagonbo takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.
A head kick by Karlsson misses
and Kagonbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kagonbo is looking to chop away at Karlsson's legs.
Kagonbo misses with a double jab.
Kagonbo lands with a shot to the body.
Karlsson sizes up Kagonbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kagonbo throws out a leg kick but Karlsson moves out of range and Kagonbo only half commits.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karlsson, right into the meat.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Kagonbo.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagonbo tries to bum rush Karlsson with a series of wild strikes but Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kagonbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kagonbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kagonbo blocks it well.
Kagonbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karlsson with a nice cross.#T1#
Kagonbo tries to work over Karlsson's front leg with a kick but Karlsson checks it.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson lands a high kick!
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Kagonbo avoids it well.
A lazy left from Kagonbo finds it's target.
Kagonbo tries to land a front kick but Karlsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD2#
Karlsson lands a big head kick that sends Kagonbo tumbling to the mat! Karlsson takes a step backwards and waves Kagonbo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kagonbo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kagonbo out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Karlsson!
After the fight, Karl Karlsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Bismack Kagonbo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Breathes heavily....growls...'.

Event: AFC #14
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Karlsson misses with a right hand
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Randleman throws a right hand that misses
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.#CL#
Randleman takes the fight into the clinch.
Randleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Randleman.
A body shot lands from Randleman.
Randleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Randleman fails to land.
Randleman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Randleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Randleman wants the takedown. Karlsson is fighting it off but Randleman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karlsson's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randleman works over Karlsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Randleman is controlling him.
Randleman throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Randleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES2#
Karlsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Randleman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Randleman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Randleman is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Randleman. #BC#
Randleman breaks from the clinch.
Randleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randleman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Karlsson throws out a leg kick but Randleman moves out of range and Karlsson only half commits.
Randleman avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.
Randleman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Randleman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Randleman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randleman scores with a jab to the body.
Randleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson misses with a hook
and Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karlsson but Karlsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karlsson 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 Randleman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Randleman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Randleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Randleman clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karlsson.#T3#
Randleman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randleman's elbow.
Karlsson stalling against the cage.
Randleman tries to score a body lock takedown but Karlsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karlsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from Karlsson. #CUT2#
It looks like Quinton Randleman has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Randleman.
Nice body punch from Randleman - that landed with a thud.
Karlsson stalling in the clinch but Randleman improves position.
Randleman tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it. #T4#
Karlsson gets through Randleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Randleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Randleman tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Karlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Randleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Randleman. #TD#
Randleman has Karlsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Randleman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Karlsson tumbling to the mat - Randleman dives into Karlsson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Quinton Randleman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Randleman throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson stuffs the takedown.
Randleman needs to keep his hands up - Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Karlsson.#KD2#
Karlsson lands a big head kick that sends Randleman tumbling to the mat! Karlsson takes a step backwards and waves Randleman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Randleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Randleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Randleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karlsson's head.
Randleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Randleman thows a huge punch but Karlsson dodges it nicely.
Randleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Randleman is just content to waste time from the top position. Karlsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Randleman stays in close to Karlsson's body and controls the position.
Karlsson wants to stand and escape but Randleman is having none of it.
Randleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Randleman looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randleman wants to improve his position but instead Karlsson has moved into half guard. #T2#
Randleman is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randleman is looking to get back to full guard here but Karlsson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Randleman tries to bench press Karlsson off him but Karlsson keeps the position.
Randleman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Karlsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Randleman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Randleman wants to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Randleman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karlsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Randleman is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Randleman wants to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Randleman regains half guard.
Randleman wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy.
Randleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Randleman is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randleman is looking to control Karlsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randleman avoid being mounted?
Randleman wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well. #T4#
Randleman wants to sweep but Karlsson has passed to side control!
Randleman gets back to half guard.
Randleman is trying to get back to full guard.
Randleman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Karlsson jumps into side control!
Randleman tries to bench press Karlsson off him but Karlsson keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Randleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randleman looks for a takedown but Karlsson sprawls well.
Karlsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Randleman's calf.
Karlsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karlsson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Randleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Randleman slows the pace down in half guard.
Randleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman 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.
Randleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Randleman throws a strike but Karlsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Randleman content to stall in guard here.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Randleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Randleman won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Randleman with a jab.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karlsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Randleman is out of range.
Randleman fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Randleman does it's job there.
Randleman digs a good hook to Karlsson's body.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Karlsson throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Karlsson.
Randleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.#CL#
Randleman has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Randleman tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Randleman misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Randleman.
Karlsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Randleman digs a right hand into Karlsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karlsson's gas tank. #T3#
Randleman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Randleman is working for takedown but Karlsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Randleman tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman goes for a takedown attempt but Karlsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karlsson scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Randleman avoids nicely.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randleman throws out the jab.
Karlsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karlsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Randleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Karlsson kicks off Randleman and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Randleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randleman misses with a takedown
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Randleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karlsson.
Randleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl out of it but Randleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Randleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Randleman avoids it well.
Karl Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Karlsson misses #TD#
and Randleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Karlsson.
I think Karlsson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Karlsson!
A relieved looking Karl Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Quinton Randleman spoke after the fight, saying 'Really? i dident loose. everybody knows that. the judges got paid.'.

Event: AFC #10
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tropical!
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Tropical.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Tropical moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tropical's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tropical tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Tropical throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tropical dips to his left and cracks Karlsson with an uppercut!
Tropical misses with a looping right.
Tropical keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
A combination from Tropical does no damage.
Tropical looks to land a combination. Karlsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tropical takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karlsson dips to his left and cracks Tropical with an uppercut!
Karlsson misses with a low kick.
Tropical unleashes a big counter combination but Karlsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Tropical misses. #T1#
Tropical fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Tropical.
Karlsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Tropical misses.
Tropical throws a series of punches but Karlsson avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Karlsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tropical's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karlsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tropical scrambles back to his feet.
Tropical uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tropical.
Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tropical misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson moves out of range as Tropical strikes.
Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cheese Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson tries to bum rush Tropical with a series of wild strikes but Tropical uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tropical.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tropical displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab. #T2#
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Tropical connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Tropical throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Tropical moved out of range.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson sets himself, and Tropical steps forward looking for the clinch! Karlsson avoids it this time.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson misses with a hook.
Tropical misses with a double jab.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Tropical.
Karlsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tropical throws a sloppy body shot
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tropical takes a step back to recover.
Karlsson works the jab nicely.#T3#
Tropical thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karlsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tropical throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson needs to keep his hands up - Tropical had a free shot at his head there.
Tropical swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Tropical will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tropical takes one on the button.#KD#
Karlsson sends Tropical crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Karlsson is motioning to the referee to let Tropical up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Tropical is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson lands a jab to Tropical's midsection.
Tropical is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tropical looks winded!
Tropical switches off momentarily and Karlsson cracks him with a monster right hand! Tropical topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Karlsson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Karlsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Karlsson!
Karl Karlsson made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.

Event: AFC #7
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Lydon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Lydon closes the distance and clinches.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Lydon.
Lydon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lydon backwards.
Lydon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Lydon trying to stall but Karlsson improves his position.
Karlsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Karlsson lands a body punch.
Lydon struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Lydon can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Karlsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lydon. #T1#
Lydon tries to circle away but Karlsson has him pinned against the cage.
Lydon tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Lydon back against the cage.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lydon.
Lydon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lydon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Lydon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lydon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lydon takes an elbow to the temple.
Karlsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lydon blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Lydon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lydon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karlsson or not.
Lydon misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
Lydon swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lydon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lydon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lydon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
The referee calls for Karlsson to work.
Lydon is trying to push Karlsson away but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Lydon fails to land.
Lydon scores with a shoulder strike.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson is struggling to control the position.
Lydon letting Karlsson take a breather here.
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
Lydon can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Lydon tries to stall but Karlsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lydon misses with a punch to the body.
Lydon can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lydon is pushing Karlsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lydon misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Lydon can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
A body shot lands from Lydon.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Lydon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lydon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lydon.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lydon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Lydon struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Lydon is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson is controlling him.#BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lydon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Lydon has been cut.
Karlsson keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.#T4##KD#
Karlsson drops Lydon with a beautiful combination! Lydon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karlsson is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Lydon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lydon at a distance.
Lydon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karlsson lands a brutal head kick. Lydon looks out on his feet and Karlsson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Karl Karlsson!
Karl Karlsson gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AFC #4 First Champion
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halo misses with a right hand
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halo with a poor takedown
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Karlsson.
Karlsson ducks right into an uppercut from Halo.
Halo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Halo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karlsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Karlsson tenderised Halo's leg. Halo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the head.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Halo looks to move away, Karlsson throws a big counter combo but Halo just gets out of the way.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Karlsson's head coaches at Cheese Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Halo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halo is in Karlsson's guard.
Halo stops Karlsson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Karlsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo trying to hold on to Karlsson's head to control him but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Halo controls his leg. #SUB2#
Halo with the active half guard here but Karlsson passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Halo is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Karlsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Halo to his feet.
Karlsson misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Halo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karlsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Halo is on him like a limpet, forcing Karlsson back against the cage.#T4#
Karlsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Halo.
Karlsson lands an elbow that stopped Halo in his tracks for a moment.
Halo tries to pull guard but Karlsson won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Karlsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karlsson smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson 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#
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karl Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
Halo misses with a straight right.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halo somewhat.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Karlsson - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Karlsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Halo! Karlsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Halo to his feet! Halo is in big trouble!
An inside leg kick from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlsson defends it nicely.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.#T1##TD2#
Halo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halo is in Karlsson's guard.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Halo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halo wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses. #T2##ES#
Karlsson kicks Halo off and gets to his feet.
Karlsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karl Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo throws a leg kick
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Halo is rocked!
Halo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halo somewhat.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Halo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karlsson did well to prevent Halo getting side control.
Karlsson taking some punishment here, with Halo in his half guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Karlsson defending well.
Halo looks to land a strike but Karlsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Halo postures up and lands a big shot to Karlsson's brow.
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea.
Halo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halo throwing strikes from guard but Karlsson blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halo throws an elbow that misses. Karlsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halo's guard. Nice move by Karlsson!#REVR##SUB2#
Halo looking for subs off his back but Karlsson has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Karlsson wants to stand up but Halo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Halo wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Halo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Karlsson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karlsson pulls his head out easily.
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 Karl Karlsson will probably get the nod.
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#
Karlsson scores with a jab.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karlsson defends it well.#TD2#
Halo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Karlsson defends it. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Halo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a strike but Karlsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Halo distracts Karlsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##ES#
Karlsson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Karlsson is stalling here.
Karlsson stalling.
Karlsson lands a body punch.
Karlsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Halo jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Halo around his waist. Halo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Halo misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Halo pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Halo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Karlsson stacks Halo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Karlsson!
Halo wants to control but Karlsson postures up.#T2##SU#
Karlsson decides to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson. #TD2#
Halo 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#
Karlsson has his feet on Halo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo 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.
Nice sprawl there from Karlsson as Halo shoots in.
Karlsson tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Karlsson takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Karlsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halo dives in for a single leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halo walks into a left hand.
Kassius Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Halo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karlsson to the ground. Halo is now in Karlsson's guard.
Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea.
Karlsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karlsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halo.
Halo throws a strike but Karlsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Halo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halo is controlling him.
Halo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo throws a strike but Karlsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Halo working for a triangle but Karlsson defends it easily.
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!#SUB2#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karlsson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Karlsson walks into a left hand.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Halo didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Halo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo throws a strike but Karlsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Karlsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Halo misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halo with the counter takedown but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Karlsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Karlsson throws a head kick that Halo semi-blocks.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Halo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Halo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Halo scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Halo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karlsson dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Halo has his feet on Karlsson's thighs here. He's pushed Karlsson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Karlsson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Kassius Halo gave a big smile as he said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.

Event: AFC #1 The First
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
A slow jab from Hearts misses its intended target.
Hearts scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (11 Elite/$930) in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearts.
Hearts slips under a jab.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts.
Hearts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hearts, right into the meat.
Hearts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hearts scores with a jab. Karlsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearts's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hearts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karlsson lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Karlsson slips under a jab.
Hearts misses with a hook.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Karlsson misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Hearts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Karlsson's guard.
Karlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hearts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hearts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hearts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hearts is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hearts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hearts swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hearts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Hearts.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hearts throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Hearts - just one landing.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hearts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hearts throws a right and a left that Karlsson avoids nicely.
Hearts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped Hearts's head back. #T3##TD2#
Karlsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hearts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hearts controlling from the top position.
Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hearts throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Hearts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now.
Hearts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hearts works over Karlsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Karlsson is trying to keep Hearts in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hearts lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Hearts.
Hearts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No joy there for Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Hearts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts'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.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Karlsson scores with a four punch combination!
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hearts throws a nice looking combination but Karlsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hearts slips a straight right by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hearts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karlsson's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hearts throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Hearts manages to avoid it.
Hearts throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Karl Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Hearts misses its intended target.
Hearts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karlsson lands with a kick to the temple. Hearts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson walks into a straight right hand from Hearts.
Hearts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Hearts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Hearts is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up TJ Hearts's cut even more.
Hearts walks into a left hand.
Hearts is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hearts.
Karlsson misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hearts.
Hearts throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson works Hearts's body with a nice hook.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hearts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlsson circles away.
Hearts misses with a hook
and Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hearts is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson scores with a leg kick.
Hearts slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hearts to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Karlsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl Karlsson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karl Karlsson thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DUEL#157 Lafayette vs Halo
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Karlsson there.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
Karlsson lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Dux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been informed that Dux 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.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Dux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlsson misses with a head kick.
Dux throws a right and a left that Karlsson avoids nicely.
Karlsson is looking for a counter combo.
Dux throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karlsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Dux.
Dux lands an overhand right.#T1#
Dux misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Dux.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Dux seems unphased.
Dux misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsson.
A swing and a miss from Dux.
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dux lands with a right hand.
Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dux. Dux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karlsson scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Dux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
Dux throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dux defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Dux misses the jab.
Karlsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Karlsson tests Dux's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Karlsson drops Dux with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dux looks back up at him and smiles so Karlsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Dux is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Dux.
Dux is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson punishes Dux's body with a nice straight punch.
Karlsson connects with a superb combination that knocks Dux out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Karlsson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Dux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl Karlsson!
Karl Karlsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DUEL151
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Kravac moves out of range easily.
Kravac avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
Kravac with the counter takedown but Karlsson avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kravac forces Karlsson back against the cage and clinches.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Karlsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kravac tries for a takedown but Karlsson manages to get underhooks.
Karlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kravac avoids the damage to the body.
Kravac being controlled against the cage.
Karlsson lands an elbow inside.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Karlsson looking to stall.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Karlsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kravac drops back down to his feet.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses with an elbow strike.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson pushes Kravac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kravac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kravac goes for a takedown attempt but Karlsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Kravac connects with a right hand. Karlsson shakes it off.
Karlsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kravac momentarily.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kravac ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Kravac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Kravac has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karlsson is struggling to control the position.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karlsson smiles and moves away.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Kravac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Karlsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Karlsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kravac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kravac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karlsson defends it well.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karlsson 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 Kravac has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kravac and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karlsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kravac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Kravac closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karlsson to the mat! Karlsson manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kravac stands and throws Karlsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karlsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kravac working the ground and pound but Karlsson is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Kravac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kravac working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Karlsson is pushing Kravac's head away, looking to escape. Kravac manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kravac working away.
Kravac with the ground and pound but Karlsson regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kravac prevents Karlsson from standing back up.
Kravac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kravac throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karlsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kravac 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Karl Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
Kravac shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kravac shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl out of it but Kravac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Karlsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Kravac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karlsson's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac tries to pass to full mount but Karlsson defends it.
Karlsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kravac scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Kravac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karlsson taking some punishment here, with Kravac in his half guard.
Kravac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kravac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kravac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kravac trying to mount his opponent but Karlsson defends it.
Karlsson is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
Karlsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Kravac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karlsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kravac. #SUB2#
Kravac seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Karlsson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Kravac!

Event: UGD 100:Justice Vs Cotto
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
Karlsson connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#
It looks like Jarvis Avalon has been cut.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
We've been told by Karlsson's head coaches at Kalashnikov MMA Gym ($500/Week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Avalon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Avalon 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.
A short right from Avalon.
Karlsson is pressed up against the cage. Avalon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karlsson down to the mat. Karlsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Avalon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avalon. Avalon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karlsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karlsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlsson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Avalon rushes Karlsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Avalon.
Karlsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Avalon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Avalon. #T1#
Karlsson taking a breather.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Avalon. #BC2#
Avalon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Avalon lands a nice looking body shot.
Karlsson works over Avalon's head and body with a nice combination.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avalon.
Avalon blocks a jab.
Avalon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karlsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Avalon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Karlsson has knocked Avalon down with a huge combo! Karlsson steps away and waves a wobbly Avalon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Avalon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Avalon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avalon is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Avalon.
Avalon seems to have recovered his senses.
Avalon moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
Avalon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Avalon. #T2#
Avalon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarvis Avalon.
Avalon throws a lazy right hand but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avalon takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
It appears Karlsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Avalon throws a leg kick
and Avalon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Avalon should have avoided that one.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Avalon fails with the takedown.
Karlsson works Avalon's body with a nice hook.
Karlsson misses with the combination.
Avalon throws a leg kick that misses.
Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Avalon throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Avalon throws a head kick that Karlsson semi-blocks.
Nice shot lands for Avalon.
Avalon is looking to clinch but Karlsson is avoiding it.
Karlsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avalon.
Avalon counters with a body kick.
Karlsson lands an overhand right.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Karlsson has knocked Avalon down with a huge combo! Karlsson steps away and waves a wobbly Avalon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
That has opened up Jarvis Avalon's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avalon ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Karlsson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Avalon! Karlsson continues to tee off on Avalon, landing with a left and a right! Karlsson connects with a right hand that leaves Avalon sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Karlsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karl Karlsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Karlsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UGD 91:Dykstra Vs Benvenuti
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1##CL#
Karlsson drives through and clinches with Breeze against the cage.
Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Breeze is working for takedown but Karlsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breeze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karlsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Breeze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karlsson is fending him off so far but Breeze persists. Nope, Karlsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Breeze.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breeze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Breeze tries for a takedown but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Breeze keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlsson is looking to clinch but Breeze is avoiding it.
And Breeze tries to counter it with a takedown but Karlsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Breeze closes the distance and clinches up with Karlsson, looking for a takedown. Breeze pushes Karlsson against the cage but Karlsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Karlsson as Breeze shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Karlsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Breeze jumps guard but Karlsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Karlsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Breeze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karlsson walks away with a smile on his face. Breeze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Breeze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karlsson throws a big counter combination but Breeze scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Breeze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Breeze with a poor takedown
and Karlsson counters with a leg kick.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Breeze is having none of it. #CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Breeze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Breeze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karlsson walks away with a smile on his face. Breeze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Karlsson gets tackled into the cage by Breeze. Breeze maintains the clinch.
Karlsson prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Breeze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Breeze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breeze fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Karlsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Breeze looking for a takedown.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Breeze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Karlsson to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Breeze.
Breeze wants a takedown but no success here.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Breezes head. #T3#
Breeze can't get the takedown.
Karlsson stalls.
Breeze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karlsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Breeze changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karlsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ben Breeze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breeze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karlsson swivels and escapes.#CL#
Karlsson has Breeze up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Breeze.
Breeze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Breeze looking for a takedown.
Breeze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Breeze looks winded!#T4#
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Breeze changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karlsson fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Karlsson forces Breeze back against the cage and clinches.
Breeze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Breeze is trying to pull guard but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
Breeze is trying to pull guard but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Breeze.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Breeze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson 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##CL#
Karlsson gets a clinch.
Breeze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karlsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breeze can do to turn this around?
Breeze can't get the takedown.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Breeze.
Karlsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Breeze.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Breeze.
Breeze wants to take the fight to the mat but Karlsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breeze is trying to pull guard but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Breeze is trying to trip Karlsson. He has hold of a leg but Karlsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Breeze persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Breeze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Karlsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Breeze won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet.
Breeze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breeze throws an elbow that misses. Karlsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Breeze's guard. Nice move by Karlsson!#REVR#
Breeze tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Breeze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Breeze throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karlsson escapes and throws Breeze's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Breeze is breathing heavily.#SU#
Karlsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2##CL2#
Breeze takes the fight into the clinch.
Breeze is trying to drag Karlsson to the mat but Karlsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Breeze.
Karlsson gets through Breeze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Breeze tries to pull guard but Karlsson won't allow it.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Breeze is looking for a takedown.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karlsson is pushing Breeze up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karlsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Breeze has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karlsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Breeze blocking some punches.
Breeze is working for takedown but Karlsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karlsson slowing the pace effectively.
Karlsson gets through Breeze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Breeze blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Breeze decides to pull guard.
Breeze has a closed guard, preventing Karlsson from standing up. #T4#
Breeze looking for a sweep. Not yet Breeze, not yet. #SU#
Breeze is working an open guard so Karlsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Breeze instigates a clinch.
Breeze blocks an uppercut.
Breeze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Breeze is trying to pull guard but Karlsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karlsson prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Breeze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Breeze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
Breeze tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Breeze is having none of it. #CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Karlsson effectively controlling the action here.
Breeze blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karlsson.
Breeze jumps guard but Karlsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is pressed up against the cage. Breeze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karlsson down to the mat. Karlsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Breeze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karlsson is looking to counter the offense by Breeze and move into the clinch.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Breeze.#CL2#
Breeze gets a clinch.
A short right from Karlsson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karlsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Breeze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Breeze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Breeze.
Karlsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Breeze is rocked!
A short left from Karlsson.
Breeze is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Breeze's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Breeze drops to his knees and Karlsson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Karlsson!
Karl Karlsson 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.

Event: UGD 86:Man Vs Boudain
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
Kingsley scores with a nice strike.
Karlsson slips a straight right by Kingsley.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingsley.
Kingsley with a jab.
Kingsley throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kingsley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingsley. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Kingsley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karlsson sprawls well initially but Kingsley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kingsley working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsley stops Karlsson from getting back to his feet.
Karlsson is looking to improve his position.
Karlsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingsley.
Karlsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingsley. #T1##SUB2#
Kingsley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kingsley tries to pass to full mount but Karlsson defends it.
Kingsley 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 avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingsley.
Kingsley slips a nice elbow through Karlsson's hands, connecting with Karlsson's forehead.
Karlsson wants to get back to full 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. Kingsley connects with a nice short shot to Karlsson's temple.
Kingsley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karlsson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kingsley wants to take a breather but Karlsson is having none of it. #T2#
Kingsley drops an elbow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson wants to control but Kingsley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karlsson is looking for a sweep. Kingsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson wants to control but Kingsley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingsley wants to pass to mount but Karlsson is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kingsley wants to work for an arm triangle but Karlsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kingsley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kingsley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Karlsson is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kingsley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karlsson's face.
Karlsson tries to hold on but Kingsley postures up.
Kingsley landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Karlsson is rocked!
Kingsley cracks Karlsson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kingsley!
James Kingsley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: UGD 82:Moore Vs Seagram
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1##TD#
Karlsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Avalon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Avalon is trying to control Karlsson's posture but Karlsson avoids it.
Avalon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Avalon is working from the bottom. #SU#
Karlsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Avalon to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Avalon misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karlsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Avalon, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.#CL2#
Avalon clinches with his opponent. #T1##TD2#
Avalon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Avalon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avalon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avalon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Avalon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karlsson is one step ahead there.
Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Karlsson won't allow Avalon to sweep him here. #SU#
Karlsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Avalon moves into the clinch.#T2#
Avalon misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Avalon breaks the clinch.
Avalon misses with a straight left.
Karlsson tries to counter by clinching up but Avalon breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Avalon counter with a right hand.
Avalon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Avalon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Avalon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karlsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Avalon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karlsson won't be happy with that.
Karlsson bucks up and tries to throw Avalon off but instead Avalon has got his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalon struggling to land strikes to the head as Karlsson covers up. #T3#
Avalon somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Avalon looking for the choke from the back.
Avalon lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Avalon is hanging on to Karlsson's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson breaks Avalon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Karlsson trying to control but Avalon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Avalon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karlsson defends well.
Karlsson wants to stand and escape but instead Avalon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Avalon from controlling successfully. #T4#
Avalon with a nice head shot there.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Avalon scoring with some ground and pound.
Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Avalon is proving a slippery customer.
Avalon looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Avalon throws an elbow that misses. Karlsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avalon's guard. Nice move by Karlsson!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarvis Avalon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Karlsson with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Avalon shoots in and gets a takedown into Karlsson's guard.#ES#
Karlsson has his feet on Avalon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Karlsson darts in looking for a takedown but Avalon gets double underhooks and turns Karlsson into the cage.
Karlsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Avalon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karlsson staying out of range there.
Karlsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jarvis Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Karlsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Karlsson is working for takedown but Avalon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avalon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Karlsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Karlsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Avalon is proving a slippery customer.
Karlsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Avalon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Avalon stops Karlsson from standing up.
Avalon is working Karlsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Avalon is looking to work some ground and pound but Karlsson has wrist control.
Avalon trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Avalon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karl Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avalon landing strikes.
Avalon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlsson keeps working.
Karlsson struggling a bit here.
Avalon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Avalon is putting a hurting on Karlsson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Karlsson is trying to control Avalon's posture but Avalon avoids it.
Avalon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Karlsson dodges the ground and pound from Avalon.#T3##SUB2#
Avalon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karlsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Avalon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Avalon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Avalon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Karlsson some visible discomfort.
Avalon in side control, throwing shots but Karlsson defends. #T4#
Karlsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Avalon is trying to get an arm triangle but Karlsson is defending well.
Avalon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karlsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Karlsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Avalon advances nicely into full mount.
Karlsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Avalon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarvis Avalon 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Avalon leaves Karlsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Avalon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Karlsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avalon is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Avalon seems to be working for a kimura but Karlsson defends the submission attempt.
Avalon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Avalon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karlsson sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson controlling the position for now.#T1#
Avalon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karlsson is trying to control but can't.
Karlsson is positioning himself well to prevent Avalon advancing to mount.
Avalon is thwarting Karlsson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Karlsson looking for submissions off his back.
Avalon slips a nice elbow through Karlsson's hands, connecting with Karlsson's forehead.
Karl Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson wants to improve his position but Avalon is controlling well.
Karlsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avalon is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Avalon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karlsson is just riding it out for now. Avalon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Avalon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karlsson wants to control but Avalon is keeping busy. #T3#
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. Avalon connects with a nice short shot to Karlsson's temple.
Avalon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karlsson's head.
Avalon lands with a punch from half guard.
Avalon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Avalon looking to finish Karlsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Karlsson!
Avalon is landing with some decent strikes but Karlsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Avalon trying to control but Karlsson is having none of it.
Karlsson wants to hold on but Avalon pushes him away.
Jarvis Avalon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Avalon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Avalon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Karlsson is surviving well by controlling Avalon's body position as best he can.
Avalon raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Avalon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avalon controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalon raining down shots from the mount!
Avalon controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarvis Avalon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avalon 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarvis Avalon!
A victorious Jarvis Avalon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UGD 76:Perry Vs Moore
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Karlsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Karlsson into the cage.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Karlsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evans quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SU#
Karlsson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans scores with a hook.
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Evans throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karlsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karlsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Evans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karlsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Evans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Karlsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
Evans has his hands on Karlsson's head, controlling the position.
Karlsson stops Evans from standing up. #SUB2#
Karlsson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Evans has locked up a guillotine! Evans's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Karlsson is holding on here and Evans must be using up a lot of energy. Karlsson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Evans gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald Evans!
In his post fight interview, Donald Evans started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UGD 69:Carmody Vs Arnold
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moore trying to control the position but instead, Karlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moore into the cage.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson takes a shot to the head.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Moore lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Karlsson avoiding damage as Moore throws knees to the body.
Moore trying to control the position but instead, Karlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moore into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Moore is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns Moore into the cage.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head. #T1#
Karlsson is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands a body punch.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Moore avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Moore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Karlsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Moore slows down the pace here.
Moore lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moore.
Karlsson looks winded!
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 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Moore avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Moore working aggressively here.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore trying to control the position but instead, Karlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moore into the cage.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karlsson takes a shot to the head.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Moore looking to stall.
Moore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Karlsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karlsson.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Moore.
Moore stalling in the clinch but Karlsson improves position.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore. #T4#
Moore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Karlsson is rocked!
Moore pushes Karlsson against the cage. Moore is working some dirty boxing. Moore pushes off with a quick right hook! Karlsson goes down! Karlsson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Moore moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Moore!
Archie Moore took some time post fight to say the following; 'I am the best young fighter on planet. I am the Barbarian!'.

Event: UGD 66:Palmer Vs Man
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
A lazy left from Karlsson finds it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've been hearing reports that Fist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Karlsson moves into range and clinches up with Fist.
Fist blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson blocking some punches. #BC#
Fist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Fist was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karlsson.
Karlsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karlsson is looking to clinch but Fist is avoiding it.
Karlsson swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karlsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fist throws a body kick that misses.
Karlsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karlsson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fist is looking to counter punch.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karlsson 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 Fist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karlsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Karlsson lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fist, right into the meat.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsson.
Fist jabs Karlsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karlsson.
A lazy body kick from Fist
and Karlsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Fist misses with a hook.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Karlsson finds 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!
Fist tries to work over Karlsson's front leg with a kick but Karlsson checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Karlsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fist scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
A lazy left from Karlsson finds it's target.
Fist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karlsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karlsson slips a straight right by Fist.
It seemed like Karlsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson throws a combination. Fist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Karlsson has closed the distance and engaged Fist in a clinch.
Fist prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Fist blocking some punches.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Fist blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Karlsson.
Fist blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Fist's ribcage. Fist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fist is breathing heavily.
Fist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson keeps control of Fist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fist doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Fist prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Karlsson prevents Fist from breaking the clinch.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist wants to break free but Karlsson has control.
Fist working aggressively here.
Fist blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson cracks Fist with a nice body shot.
Karlsson pushes Fist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body.
Karlsson lands a shot to the body.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karlsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Fist's ribcage. Fist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fist blocking some punches.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Fist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson digs a right hand into Fist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fist's gas tank.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Fist's ribcage. Fist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Fist is rocked!
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fists head.
Oh Fist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karlsson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fist with a big uppercut! Fist tries to clinch up but Karlsson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fist to the mat! Fist covers up and Karlsson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karl Karlsson!
Karl Karlsson 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.

Event: UGD 63:Sturm Vs Gallagher II
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1##CL#
Evans darts in and clinches Karlsson up against the cage.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Evans tries to pull guard but Karlsson won't allow it.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Evans tries to pull guard but Karlsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Karlsson.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson works on Evans's body with a couple of short punches.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans misses with some punches.
Karlsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans tries to pull guard but Karlsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside. #T2#
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karlsson walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
Evans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the head.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans walks into a left hand.
Karlsson takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.
Karlsson lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karlsson. That's going to slow Evans down.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Karlsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evans 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.
Evans throws out a leg kick but Karlsson moves out of range and Evans only half commits.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range. #CL2#
Karlsson clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karlsson gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans tries to pull guard but Karlsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Evans fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans misses with some punches.
Karlsson tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Evans lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land. #T4#
Karlsson working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans misses with some punches.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Evans tries to pull guard but Karlsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right hand.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Evans jumps into guard, dragging Karlsson to the mat.
Karlsson wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Evans looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.
Karlsson is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Karlsson takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans tries to clinch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans slips a straight right by Karlsson.
Evans takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans 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.
Evans wants to clinch.
Karlsson scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Evans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Karlsson thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Evans misses with a body shot. #T1#
Karlsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karlsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Evans misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Evans finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsson's head.
Karlsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans connects with the punch.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlsson walks into a left hand.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Evans moves away
and Evans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlsson thinking. #CL#
Evans has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Evans jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karlsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Evans tries to score a body lock takedown but Karlsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Karlsson.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Evans blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson misses with the head strike. #T3#
Evans pushes Karlsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Evans tries to pull guard but Karlsson won't allow it.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
Evans jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans jumps guard but Karlsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right hand.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Evans working aggressively here.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
Karlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Karlsson.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Evans prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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 misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karlsson throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson lands a high kick!
Karlsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karlsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karlsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Evans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karlsson lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Evans is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
It seemed like Karlsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karlsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Evans seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Karlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans misses with the head strike. #T1#
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Evans.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Evans jumps guard and drags Karlsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlsson tries to stand but Evans is controlling from the bottom. #ES#
Evans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Evans gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Karlsson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Karlsson.
Karlsson is working Evans over against the cage.
Evans tries to pull guard but Karlsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karlsson walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Karlsson throws a shot to the body.
Karlsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karlsson jabs Evans right on the nose. Evans blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Evans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Evans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Evans misses with a hook.
Karl Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Donald Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Evans forces Karlsson back against the cage and clinches.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evans is trying to pull guard but Karlsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans tries to pull guard but Karlsson won't allow it.
Evans blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karlsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Evans tries to pull guard but Karlsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Evans is looking for a takedown.
Evans is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karlsson to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karlsson just stands there and leans against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karlsson 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Karlsson!
After the fight, Karl Karlsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: UGD 58:Tanaka Vs Palmer
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Karlsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karlsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Laiho gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho is pressing down on Karlsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karlsson is holding on for now.
Laiho controlling the pace.
Laiho lands with a punch from half guard.
Laiho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
Karlsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laiho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho is just content to waste time from the top position. Karlsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Laiho pushes down on Karlsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laiho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Laiho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laiho is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laiho tries to pass to full mount but Karlsson defends it.
Laiho stops Karlsson from getting back to his feet.
Laiho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laiho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karlsson defending well though.
Karlsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karlsson is refusing to be controlled, as Laiho sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laiho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karlsson's head.
Laiho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laiho is controlling the pace.
Laiho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laiho working the head and body with strikes.
Laiho passes to side control.
Laiho lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Laiho working the ground and pound.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
Karlsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Laiho.
Laiho working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Laiho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Laiho is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Karlsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Laiho working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Karlsson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Laiho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Karlsson is trying to buck Laiho off.#T4#
Laiho misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Laiho throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Laiho with the ground and pound but Karlsson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Laiho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laiho slips a nice elbow through Karlsson's hands, connecting with Karlsson's forehead.
Karlsson pushes Laiho off looking to stand but Laiho dives back in and keeps control.
Laiho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlsson pushes Laiho off looking to stand but Laiho dives back in and keeps control.
Laiho wants to free his trapped foot but Karlsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laiho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Laiho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karlsson is trying to defend but Laiho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Karlsson kicks Laiho off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laiho slips under a jab from Karlsson.
Laiho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
A punch lands to the side of Karlsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laiho misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laiho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karlsson defends it well.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laiho moves away.
Laiho connects with a looping right hand.
Laiho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laiho manages to avoid it.#T1#
Karlsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Karlsson.
Laiho lands with a hook. Karlsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Laiho closes the distance and clinches.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson has Laiho pressed against the cage, preventing Laiho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Laiho avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laiho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Laiho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laiho lands an elbow just above Karlsson 's eye. #BC2#
Laiho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laiho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson with a hook.#TD2#
Karlsson gets caught napping as Laiho dives in and scores a takedown. Karlsson manages to retain guard.#ES#
Karlsson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Laiho is trying to drag Karlsson to the mat but Karlsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laiho's elbow.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Laiho's head.
Laiho is working for takedown but Karlsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Laiho.
Laiho jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Laiho around his waist. Laiho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laiho swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laiho is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns Laiho into the cage.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Laiho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Laiho. #T3#
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laiho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Laiho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laiho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karlsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Laiho.
Laiho takes a shot to the head.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Laiho turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laiho manages to end up in side control.
Laiho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karlsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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!
Laiho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Laiho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alexi Laiho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet.
Laiho tries to score with some ground and pound. Karlsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Karlsson is not content to let Laiho control the position.
Laiho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Laiho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Karlsson some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here as Laiho stalls from top position.
Laiho cracks Karlsson with a big elbow. #ROC2#
Karlsson is rocked!
Laiho lands a strong strike to the head of Karlsson. That's dazed him! Laiho looking to finish here. Karlsson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Laiho lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexi Laiho!
Alexi Laiho took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Amped Performance for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: UGD 55:Tanaka Vs Shevchenko II
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Gloom misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gloom.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gloom's shoulder, as Gloom tries to avoid the shot.
Gloom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Gloom saw that one coming.
Gloom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Karlsson cracks Gloom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karlsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gloom looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karlsson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gloom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gloom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Karlsson parries the strikes from Gloom easily there. Gloom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Karlsson to escape. #T1##SUB2#
Gloom is trying to get an arm triangle but Karlsson is defending well.
Karlsson is trying to buck Gloom off.
Karlsson stops Gloom from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Gloom goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Karlsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gloom's guard! Nice work there by Karlsson!
Gloom has a closed guard, preventing Karlsson from standing up. #SUB2#
Gloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karlsson defends it easily.
Gloom wants to sweep here but Karlsson controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Gloom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Karlsson stands and steps away. Gloom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gloom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karlsson.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gloom throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gloom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karlsson.
Gloom connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gloom misses with a straight right.
Karlsson misses the jab.#T3#
Gloom shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gloom scores with the left hand. Karlsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gloom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Gloom tries to counter it with a takedown but Karlsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson tests Gloom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Gloom.
Gloom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Gloom.
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gloom tries to move into range but Karlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gloom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gloom throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Gloom off balance momentarily.
Gloom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gloom somewhat.
Gloom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gloom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gloom misses with the combination.
Karlsson scores with a body shot.
Gloom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karlsson lands a jab.
Gloom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karlsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Karlsson. Beautiful body shot.
Gloom drops his hands momentarily and Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gloom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gloom.
Gloom feints the counter takedown.
Gloom loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
A lazy left from Karlsson finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Gloom blocks the leg kick.
Gloom feints the counter takedown.
Gloom scores with a body shot.
Karlsson throws a hook but Gloom avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karlsson. Karlsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Karlsson digs a good body shot into Gloom's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gloom throws a series of punches but Karlsson avoids them all with ease. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Karlsson.
Gloom lands a slapping body shot.
Gloom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Karl Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gloom momentarily.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Gloom.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gloom takes one to the chin there.
Gloom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karlsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Gloom moves out of range.
Gloom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Gloom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gloom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#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.
Gloom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gloom.
Karlsson thumps Gloom with a low kick.
Gloom avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gloom.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gloom moves away.
Gloom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson digs a good hook to Gloom's body.
Karlsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gloom at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karlsson 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 Gloom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gloom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karlsson swings for the body but Gloom moves out of range.
Karlsson tries to score with a low kick but Gloom moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karlsson.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Karlsson with a hook.
Gloom with a poor takedown
and Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gloom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gloom takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gloom's shoulder, as Gloom tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karlsson connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karlsson. That's going to slow Gloom down.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gloom can do to turn this around?
Karlsson throws a low kick but Gloom moves out of range easily.
Karlsson punishes Gloom's body with a nice straight punch.
Karlsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson jabs Gloom right on the nose. Gloom blinks but takes it well.
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 avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Karlsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gloom is out of range.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gloom lands a leg kick that knocks Karlsson off balance momentarily.
Karlsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gloom moves out of range easily.
Gloom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gloom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Gloom avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Gloom blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Gloom avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Karlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gloom drops his hands momentarily and Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gloom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gloom moves out of range easily.
Gloom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Karlsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy left from Karlsson finds it's target.
Karlsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Gloom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Karlsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gloom shoots in for a double leg but Karlsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gloom.
And Gloom tries to counter it with a takedown but Karlsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gloom misses with a looping left.#T1#
Karlsson scores with a body shot.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gloom on the side of the head.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson jabs Gloom right on the nose. Gloom blinks but takes it well.
Gloom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gloom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gloom needs to keep his hands up - Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Karlsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gloom.
Karlsson lands a body punch.
Gloom throws a head punch that misses.
Gloom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gloom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gloom backwards.
Gloom tries to pull guard but Karlsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gloom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gloom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karlsson to keep the fight standing.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Gloom.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it.
Gloom 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 Gloom can turn it around.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Karlsson gets through Gloom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gloom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gloom lands with a short shot to the head.
Gloom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karlsson is working Gloom over against the cage.
Karlsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karl Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gloom.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gloom or not.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gloom backwards.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
A short left from Karlsson.
Gloom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guido Gloom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karlsson presses Gloom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it.
Gloom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karlsson walks away with a smile on his face. Gloom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karlsson lands with an overhand left.
Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Karlsson coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Karlsson. #T4#
Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Gloom is rocked!
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gloom is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Gloom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Gloom gets tackled into the cage by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gloom misses with a body punch.
Gloom blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gloom seems to have recovered his senses.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Gloom's head.
Gloom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gloom tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Gloom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
A short uppercut from Gloom.
Gloom swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karlsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Karlsson!
Karl Karlsson 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.

Event: UGD 52:Shevchenko Vs Tanaka
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Jab by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a good body shot.
A clash of legs there as Bizarria blocks the low kick.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Bizarria counters with a single leg into guard. Karlsson didn't expect that.
Karlsson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bizarria dives into side control. #REVB#
Karlsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bizarria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlsson keeps working.
Karlsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bizarria throwing strikes but Karlsson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizarria tries to improve position but can't.
Karlsson wants to stand but Bizarria has his arm trapped. #T1#
Karlsson tries to stand but Bizarria controls the position and pulls Karlsson into his guard.
Karlsson wants to stand and escape but instead Bizarria has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bizarria throws an elbow that misses. Karlsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bizarria's guard. Nice move by Karlsson!#REVB#
Karlsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bizarria is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Karlsson gets to his feet - Bizarria follows without any prompting.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Karlsson misses #TD#
and Bizarria counters with a takedown into side control.
Karlsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bizarria.
Bizarria working the strikes but Karlsson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bizarria wants to take a breather but Karlsson is having none of 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 wants to get back to his feet.
Karlsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karlsson is trying to stand back up but Bizarria is controlling him
Bizarria throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Bizarria working the head and body with strikes.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizarria not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bizarria.
Karlsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bizarria.
Bizarria takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karlsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bizarria seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bizarria is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Karlsson is trying to stand up here but Bizarria is controlling him well.
Karlsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bizarria.
Bizarria throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bizarria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bizarria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizarria was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Bizarria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karlsson sprawls and moves away.
Karlsson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown into half 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 Luciano Bizarria will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Karlsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
Bizarria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab.
Bizarria appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizarria.
Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karlsson sprawls and moves away.
Karlsson moves in looking to clinch but Bizarria pushes him off.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the body.
Karlsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karlsson takes a swing at Bizarria's ribcage but misses.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A low kick from Karlsson misses #TD#
and Bizarria counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karlsson wants to stand up but Bizarria is controlling him.
Bizarria trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bizarria trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Bizarria with a nice head shot there.
Bizarria throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Karlsson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Karlsson misses with some punches. #BC#
Bizarria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizarria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karlsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bizarria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizarria appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karlsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karlsson lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Bizarria appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bizarria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson swings for the body but Bizarria moves out of range. #T3#
Karlsson throws a body punch but Bizarria moves out of range.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Bizarria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. Bizarria looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karlsson takes a swing at Bizarria's ribcage but misses.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
Karl Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizarria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Karlsson is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Karlsson instigates a clinch.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizarria.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizarria's elbow.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizarria uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##TD#
Bizarria has Karlsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bizarria pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Karlsson tumbling to the mat - Bizarria dives into Karlsson's guard.
Bizarria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bizarria throwing strikes from guard but Karlsson blocks nicely.
Bizarria 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.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet but Bizarria is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bizarria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bizarria throwing strikes from guard but Karlsson blocks nicely.
Bizarria is looking to work some ground and pound but Karlsson has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson 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#
Karlsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bizarria appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Bizarria off balance momentarily.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Bizarria takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Bizarria gets tackled into the cage by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizarria's elbow.
Bizarria has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karlsson after a bit of a struggle.
Bizarria is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karlsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bizarria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Bizarria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Bizarria controls the action.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Bizarria controls the action.
Bizarria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizarria.
Bizarria goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karlsson prevents it. #T1##BC#
Bizarria breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson lands with a cross.
Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown. Karlsson fights it but they end up in guard.
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Bizarria isn't so interested in that idea.
Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses.
Bizarria throws an elbow that misses. Karlsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bizarria's guard. Nice move by Karlsson!#REVB#
Karlsson wants to stand but Bizarria is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SU2#
Karlsson stands up and waves to Bizarria to follow him.
Bizarria chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karlsson can pounce on him. #T3#
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizarria was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Bizarria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karlsson tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bizarria counters with a single leg into guard. Karlsson didn't expect that.
Karlsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bizarria.
Karlsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bizarria postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.
Luciano Bizarria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bizarria throwing strikes but missing.
Bizarria with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Bizarria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Karlsson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bizarria presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizarria is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bizarria. #BC#
Bizarria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizarria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bizarria rather than just go for the knockout.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Bizarria uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Karlsson does it's job there.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karlsson 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Karlsson!
After the fight, Karl Karlsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: UGD 48:Hart Vs Gallagher II
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Evans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karlsson at a distance.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
It seemed like Karlsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Evans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karlsson is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
Karlsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karlsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Evans throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Karlsson.
Nice jab there from Evans. #T1#
Evans throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Evans is out of range.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Evans misses.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.
Evans tries to clinch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Karlsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Evans.
A jab from Evans misses.
Evans throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
Karlsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karlsson's waist but Karlsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans off to one side. #T2##CL2#
Karlsson gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Evans lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Evans ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Evans no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Karlsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Karlsson avoids it.
Evans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Karlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson pushes Evans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
A short left from Evans.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Karlsson pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson pushes Evans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow. #T4#
Evans tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Evans lands a body punch.
Evans jumps guard but Karlsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Karlsson misses with a hook.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karlsson. Karlsson obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Evans has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson gets through Evans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Karlsson.
Karlsson is working Evans over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans digs a right hand into Karlsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karlsson's gas tank.
Evans tries to pull guard but Karlsson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans. #T1#
Karlsson pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Evans.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karlsson smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Karlsson works the jab nicely.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Karlsson slips under a jab.
Evans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Evans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
That kick from Karlsson tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson misses with a left hand
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karlsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Evans tries to land a front kick but Karlsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans is trying to pull guard but Karlsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Evans jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage. #T3#
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans works on Karlsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Evans's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Evans works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karlsson takes a shot to the head.
Karlsson presses Evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Evans jumps guard but Karlsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Evans lands an uppercut.
A short right from Karlsson.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Evans is trying to pull guard but Karlsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans tries to pull guard but Karlsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action. #TD#
Evans jumps guard. #SU2#
Karlsson gets to his feet. Evans looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Evans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karl Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karl Karlsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Evans misses with a lunging right hand
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Evans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Karlsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Karlsson.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a leg kick.
Donk. Karlsson catches Evans right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Evans.
Karlsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Evans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Karlsson scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Evans throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Karlsson scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karlsson throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Evans needs to keep his hands up - Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Karlsson drives through and clinches with Evans against the cage.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Karlsson.
Evans is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karlsson to keep the fight standing.
Donald Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans tries to pull guard but Karlsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans blocking some punches.
Evans blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands a shot to the body.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Evans jumps guard but Karlsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans fails to pull guard.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karlsson tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Evans jumps into guard, dragging Karlsson to the mat. #SU2#
Karlsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Evans, up you get!
Karlsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Evans misses the target.
Evans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karlsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
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 scores with a head kick.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson thumps Evans with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsson.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a right hand. Evans shakes it off.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Evans slips a straight right by Karlsson.
Evans is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Evans misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Karlsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Evans was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karlsson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Karlsson!
Karl Karlsson 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.

Event: UGD 42:Man Vs Moshington
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aristoteles.
As Karlsson looks to move away, Aristoteles throws a big counter combo but Karlsson just gets out of the way.
Aristoteles walks into a left hand.
Aristoteles throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karlsson! But no joy.
Aristoteles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Aristoteles throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aristoteles looks for the body kick but Karlsson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristoteles misses with a head kick.
The Aristoteles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aristoteles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aristoteles with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Aristoteles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Aristoteles misses
and Karlsson counters with a solid body kick.
Aristoteles misses with a body shot
and Karlsson counters with a nice body kick.
Karlsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aristoteles's hands.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aristoteles manages to avoid it.
Aristoteles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karlsson slips under a jab.
Aristoteles looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.#T2#
Aristoteles lands a leg kick that knocks Karlsson off balance momentarily.
Aristoteles lands a jab to Karlsson's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aristoteles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Aristoteles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aristoteles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karlsson checks it well.
Aristoteles throws a leg kick
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aristoteles misses with a straight left.
Karlsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aristoteles misses with a head kick.
Karlsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Aristoteles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aristoteles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karlsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aristoteles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karlsson misses with a body kick.
Aristoteles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aristoteles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aristoteles.#T4#
Karlsson slips under a jab from Aristoteles.
Karlsson thinks about the counter body kick.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Aristoteles.
Karlsson misses with a body kick.
Aristoteles misses with a straight right.
Karlsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aristoteles slips under a jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Aristoteles.
Karlsson throws a hook but Aristoteles blocks it.
Aristoteles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karlsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Aristoteles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Karlsson responds with a good body kick, but Aristoteles manages to step out the way in time.
Aristoteles throws a leg kick
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Aristoteles misses with a body shot.
Aristoteles just misses with a punch to the body.
Aristoteles throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson slips under a jab from Aristoteles.
A head kick misses from Aristoteles.
Karlsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristoteles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karlsson counters with a big head kick but Aristoteles shrugs it off.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Karlsson digs a good body shot into Aristoteles's ribs.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aristoteles has time to react.
Karlsson throws a hook but Aristoteles avoids it easily.
Aristoteles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karlsson misses with the body kick
and Aristoteles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aristoteles misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aristoteles blocks a jab.
Aristoteles tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson throws out a counter right but Aristoteles avoids it with no problem.
Aristoteles throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karlsson! But no joy.#T2#
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aristoteles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Aristoteles is winning the standup battle so far.
Aristoteles thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it
and Karlsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Karlsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aristoteles throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aristoteles tries a head kick but it misses.
Aristoteles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karlsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aristoteles scrambles back to his feet.
Aristoteles misses with a body punch
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aristoteles throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aristoteles thuds his right hand into Karlsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Aristoteles throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aristoteles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aristoteles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Aristoteles tries to land a leg kick but Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
Aristoteles connects with a body shot.
Aristoteles throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aristoteles's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aristoteles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Aristoteles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aristoteles cracks the inside of Karlsson's front leg.
Aristoteles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Aristoteles throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Karlsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aristoteles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aristoteles misses with a hook.
Aristoteles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karlsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Aristoteles is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karl Karlsson 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#
Aristoteles throws a head kick that misses.
Aristoteles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aristoteles lands a jab.
Aristoteles throws a sloppy body shot
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Aristoteles misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aristoteles throws a big shot that misses.
Karlsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karlsson throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Karlsson tenderised Aristoteles's leg. Aristoteles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aristoteles throws a body shot but no joy.
Aristoteles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Aristoteles looks to land a body kick but Karlsson moved away.
Karlsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Aristoteles ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Aristoteles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aristoteles down.
Aristoteles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aristoteles swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aristoteles really felt that one!
Aristoteles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Aristoteles moves away from the strike by Karlsson. #T2#
Karlsson pushes Aristoteles away with a front kick.
Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Aristoteles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Aristoteles
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aristoteles.
Aristoteles lands a jab.
Aristoteles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karlsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aristoteles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karlsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aristoteles. #T3#
Karlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aristoteles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aristoteles counters with a leg kick.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aristoteles.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Aristoteles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karlsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Aristoteles throws a lazy body kick
and Karlsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Aristoteles throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson jabs at Aristoteles's body.#T4#
Aristoteles tried to score with a low kick but Karlsson checks it.
Karlsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aristoteles throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karlsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Aristoteles will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aristoteles looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aristoteles misses with a left hand
and Aristoteles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karlsson throws a leg kick #KD#
and Aristoteles counters with a head kick that drops Karlsson to the mat! Karlsson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Karlsson is rocked!
Aristoteles connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Karlsson out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Aristoteles!
Our winner, The Aristoteles, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UGD 38:Shevchenko Vs Rougeau
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Yoshida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karlsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Yoshida scores with a nice right hand.
Karlsson 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.
Yoshida moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
Karlsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yoshida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlsson thinking.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Yoshida wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karlsson. That did some damage!#T1#
Yoshida misses with a jab to the body
and Karlsson counters with a left to the body.
Yoshida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the body from Yoshida misses
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshida tries a low kick but Karlsson avoids it.
Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Yoshida is predictable there
and Karlsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yoshida thinking.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Yoshida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karlsson can pounce on him.
Karlsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Yoshida slips a jab from Karlsson.
Donk. Yoshida catches Karlsson right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Karlsson checks it.
Karlsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yoshida digs a good hook to Karlsson's body.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karlsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoshida misses the target.#T3#
Karlsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yoshida swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Yoshida.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yoshida wants to clinch but Karlsson slips to the side
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Yoshida is rocked!
Karlsson fakes the body blow, causing Yoshida to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Yoshida goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Karlsson!
A less than humble Karl Karlsson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: UGD 34:Shevchenko Vs Murphy
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meen.
Karlsson checks the leg kick.
Meen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
It looks like Erik Meen has been cut.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karlsson.
Meen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Meen responds with a good body kick, but Karlsson manages to step out the way in time.
Meen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meen.
Karlsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karlsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meen looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.
Meen moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
Some bone on bone action there as Meen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meen throws out the jab.
Karlsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meen. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson walks into a stiff left hand from Meen.#T1#
Meen defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Meen throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Meen just misses with a punch to the body.
And Karlsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Meen blocks it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meen struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Meen misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Meen avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage. #T2#
Meen lands a nice shot to the body.
Meen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karlsson up against the cage.#BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karlsson. Karlsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Meen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karlsson 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 throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Meen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meen misses with a looping right.
Karlsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the liver by Karlsson. Beautiful body shot.
Meen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karlsson avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Karlsson throws out a leg kick but Meen moves out of range and Karlsson only half commits. #KD#
Karlsson drops Meen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Meen looks back up at him and smiles so Karlsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Meen is rocked!
Meen moves out of range of the body kick.
Meen is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Meen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsson.
Meen seems to have recovered his senses.
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Meen ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson. #CUT#
That has opened up Erik Meen's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Meen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD#
Karlsson lands a big right hand that sends Meen crashing to the mat! Karlsson stays standing though and waves Meen back to his feet!#CL2#
Meen gets a clinch. #T4#
Karlsson tries to work over Meen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Meen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Meen misses with a punch to the body.
Meen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karlsson.
Meen looks winded!
Karlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Meen backwards.
Karlsson dodges an elbow strike from Meen.
Meen tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karlsson scores with a push kick.
Meen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a kick to the body.
Meen 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.

Karl Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Meen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Karlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meen blocks the body kick.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Meen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meen can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Meen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karlsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meen momentarily.
Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Meen moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a lazy body kick
and Meen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meen is breathing heavily.
Karlsson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Meen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson tries to land a leg kick but Meen saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meen! But no joy.#T1#
Karlsson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Meen flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Meen is out cold! Karlsson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Karlsson!
In his post fight interview, Karl Karlsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UGD 31:Shevchenko Vs Beefrock
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Karlsson pushes Mills Jr away with a front kick.
Karlsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mills Jr is breathing heavily.
Karlsson cracks Mills Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Mills Jr has been cut.
Karlsson lands a jab to Mills Jr's midsection.
Karlsson cracks a nice hook into Mills Jr's ribs.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.
Karlsson connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Mills Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Mills Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Mills Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
Carl Mills Jr's cut is getting worse.
Karlsson takes a swing at Mills Jr's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mills Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karlsson.
Karlsson cracks Mills Jr with a good jab.#T1#
Karlsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Mills Jr is rocked!
Karlsson throws an overhand right that drops Mills Jr like a sack of potatoes! Karlsson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Karlsson!
A very excited looking Karl 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.

Event: UGD 27:Dykstra Vs Fist
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Richmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Karlsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richmond darts in trying to clinch
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charles Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Richmond misses
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
As Karlsson tries to get set, Richmond tries to push him back and clinch up but Karlsson manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Karl Karlsson has been cut.
Richmond swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richmond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richmond closes the distance but Karlsson moves to the side
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Richmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crack! A monster head kick from Richmond and Karlsson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Richmond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Richmond!
Charles Richmond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UGD 24:Rocca Vs Fist
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Dementia misses with a hook.
Dementia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dementia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dementia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dementia cracks Karlsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Dementia closes the distance and clinches.
Dementia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Dementia.
Dementia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dementia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dementia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Dementia lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Dementia tries a knee to the head but Karlsson blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson tries a body shot but Dementia blocks it. #T1#
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Dementia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karlssons head.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dementia swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dementia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Dementia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dementia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dementia.
Dementia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Dementia tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Dementia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dementia misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dementia.
Dementia blocks an uppercut.
Dementia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow. #T2#
Karlsson blocks an elbow strike.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dementia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Dementia.
Karlsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dementia lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Dementia slowing the pace effectively.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Dementia controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dementia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson blocks the elbow strike.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dementia tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dementia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards. #T3#
Dementia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dementia missing with knees to the body.
Dementia working Karlsson over with knees to the body.
Dementia blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Karlsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karlsson needs to keep his hands up - Dementia had a free shot at his head there.
Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Dementia moved out of range.
Dementia connects with a body shot that sends Karlsson's belly button to the back.
Dementia misses with a shot to the body
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Dementia missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Karlsson misses.
Dementia misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dementia.
Dementia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Karlsson misses with a shot to the body
and Dementia counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Dementia pushes Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Dementia.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Dementia prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Dementia misses with an elbow strike.
Dementia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karlsson avoids it.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Dementia avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Dementia gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dementia lands a damaging elbow.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dementia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dementia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pugilistic Dementia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dementia.
Karlsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.
Dementia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karlsson is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Dementia does it's job there.
Dementia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dementia misses with a straight left.
Karlsson throws a solid leg kick but Dementia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karlsson.
Karlsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dementia's head.
Karlsson is looking to slow Dementia down with leg kicks.
Dementia 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.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dementia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dementia throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karlsson digs a good hook to Dementia's body.
A low kick from Karlsson is predictable there
and Dementia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Karlsson is rocked!
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!
Dementia fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Karlsson square on the jaw! Damn, Karlsson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pugilistic Dementia!
A relieved looking Pugilistic Dementia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UGD 21:Hooper Vs O Donno
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Karlsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Garbutt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garbutt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt scores with a head kick.
Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Karlsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garbutt fails with the takedown
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Karlsson's head coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Garbutt.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Garbutt closes the distance but Karlsson moves to the side
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garbutt shoots in but no luck this time.
Garbutt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garbutt fails with a takedown attempt.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garbutt.
Garbutt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garbutt somewhat.
Garbutt misses with a leg kick.
Garbutt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Garbutt misses the target.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Garbutt manages to avoid it.#T2#
Garbutt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karlsson is able to avoid easily.
Garbutt slips under a jab.
Garbutt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Garbutt's head.
Garbutt takes one to the side of the head.
Karlsson throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garbutt throws a body shot but no joy.
Garbutt defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
And Garbutt tries to counter it with a takedown but Karlsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garbutt.
Garbutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garbutt.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.#T3#
Karlsson swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
Karlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garbutt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karlsson throws an off balance right hand
and Garbutt counters with a straight right hand.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karlsson thows a body kick. Garbutt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Garbutt should have avoided that one.
Garbutt throws a low kick but Karlsson avoids it.
Karlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garbutt backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Karlsson's shoulder, as Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Garbutt misses the target.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson misses with a left hand
and Garbutt counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson throws a hook to the side of Garbutt's head but Garbutt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garbutt finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsson's head.
Garbutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garbutt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Garbutt with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson 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##TD2#
Garbutt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karlsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karlsson prevents Garbutt from improving position.
Garbutt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karlsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Karlsson regains half guard.
Karlsson moves into full guard.
Garbutt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Garbutt from controlling successfully.
Garbutt throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Karlsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Karlsson, not yet.
Garbutt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garbutt postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.
Garbutt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garbutt distracts Karlsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garbutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garbutt throwing strikes from guard but Karlsson blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range.
Garbutt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karlsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garbutt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Garbutt. Beautiful body shot.
Garbutt throws a chopping leg kick but Karlsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Garbutt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Garbutt moved out of range nicely.
Garbutt slips under a jab.
Garbutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Garbutt missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garbutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
The fighters circling - Garbutt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlsson swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt misses with the body kick
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garbutt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karlsson.
Garbutt lands a high kick!
A jab from Karlsson misses.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbutt lands with a good body shot.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Garbutt shoots in and drives through. Karlsson sprawls well.
Karlsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karlsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garbutt.
Karlsson 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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Garbutt only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garbutt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbutt is looking to slow Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Karlsson misses with a kick to the body.
Garbutt doesn't manage to clinch there - Karlsson circles away.
Karlsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garbutt's calf.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karl Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Garbutt.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Garbutt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garbutt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garbutt moves out of range of the strikes.
Garbutt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Garbutt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the head.
Garbutt connects with a crisp jab.
Garbutt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks a leg kick.
Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garbutt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Karlsson leaves Garbutt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garbutt swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Garbutt's head.#T1#
Karlsson misses with a kick to the body.
Karlsson throws a wild body kick that Garbutt sees coming a mile off.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Karlsson catches Garbutt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garbutt moves out of range of the body kick.
Garbutt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karlsson defends it well.
Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garbutt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses.
Garbutt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garbutt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Garbutt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karlsson, right into the meat. #T2#
Garbutt shoots in but no luck this time.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt needs to keep his hands up - Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Karlsson clobbers Garbutt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garbutt throws a counter combo.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garbutt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garbutt. Garbutt obviously looking to wear him down.
Garbutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garbutt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Garbutt. #T3#
Garbutt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Garbutt misses.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Garbutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Garbutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karlsson stuns Garbutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garbutt drops his hands momentarily and Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A clash of legs there as Karlsson blocks the low kick.
Garbutt throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson scores with a head kick. Garbutt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Garbutt didn't see that one coming.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
Garbutt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garbutt.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Karlsson tried to score with a low kick but Garbutt checks it.
Garbutt lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Karlsson!
A relieved looking Karl Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Causing Havoc 65
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Karlsson throws a leg kick but Tanner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tanner is looking to slow Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner throws a lazy head kick
and Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Tanner is trying to counter with his kicks.
Karlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanner throws a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanner.
Tanner wants to slow Karlsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Karlsson checks a low kick from Tanner.
A lazy left from Karlsson finds it's target.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Tanner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tanner swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner throws a leg kick
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Tanner.
Karlsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Karlsson takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Tanner.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Tanner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanner blocks a jab.
Tanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped Tanner's head back.
Karlsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Tanner didn't see that one coming.
Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanner.
Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanner.#T2#
Karlsson misses with a hook.
Tanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Tanner is out of range.
Tanner tries to score with a low kick but Karlsson moves his leg out of the way.
Karlsson connects with a jab.
Tanner misses with a head kick.
Karlsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanner at a distance.
Karlsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
Tanner tries to bum rush Karlsson with a series of wild strikes but Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Tanner feints a counter leg kick.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Karlsson throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Karlsson slips a jab from Tanner.
Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karlsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Tanner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tanner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tanner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tanner ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Tanner misses with a hook
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Karlsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanner under the eye.#T4#
Tanner throws a front kick aimed at Karlsson's knee but Karlsson avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanner misses the target.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Tanner tries a quick counter leg kick but Karlsson is wise to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanner.
Tanner connects with a right hand. Karlsson shakes it off.
Karlsson cracks Tanner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karlsson blocks a jab.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner walks into a jab.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Karlsson misses with a hook. Tanner ducked under it nicely.
Karl Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanner walks into a stiff left hand from Karlsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanner.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson lands a jab to Tanner's midsection.
Karlsson stuns Tanner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Tanner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karlsson avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Karlsson finds it's way through Tanner's defenses.
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson moves out of range as Tanner throws a body kick. #T1#
Tanner ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson.
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner thumps Karlsson with a low kick.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
Tanner misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Tanner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Tanner does no damage.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Tanner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlsson with a body shot.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson with a jab.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanner has time to react.
Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
Tanner throws a right and a left that Karlsson avoids nicely.
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanner connects with a solid leg kick.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Karlsson connects with a high kick.
Tanner lands a glancing blow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Tanner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karlsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanner should have avoided that one.
Tanner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Tanner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Karlsson lands a nice hook to Tanner's body. Tanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Tanner blocks the low kick.
Karlsson swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
It seemed like Tanner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.
Karlsson cracks Tanner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Tanner throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanner tries to land a front kick but Karlsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tanner looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Tanner. #T4#
Tanner misses with a head kick.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Karlsson lands a jab to the head.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Karlsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson connects with a jab.
Tanner gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Karlsson lunges at Tanner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanner's hand.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Tanner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson 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#
Tanner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karlsson checks it well.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Tanner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tanner lands a jab to the head.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Tanner ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Tanner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanner moves out of range of the body kick from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Tanner takes one to the chin there.
Tanner slips under a jab.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.#T1#
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Jab by Karlsson.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tanner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karlsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Tanner misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Tanner ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Tanner finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses.
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karlsson jabs at Tanner's body.
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!
Tanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanner.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner tries to land a body kick
and Karlsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Tanner shrugs it off.
Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanner 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.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanner on the side of the head.
Karlsson jabs Tanner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab.
Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanner. #T3#
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karl Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Karlsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tanner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Karlsson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tanner just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Karlsson has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Tanner!
Jason Tanner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Havoc Midweek Madness 7
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1#
Tatarinov tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Tatarinov moves out of range.
Tatarinov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karlsson checks it well.
Tatarinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tatarinov misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Karlsson misses its target.
A head kick misses from Tatarinov.
Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tatarinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Tatarinov throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson digs a good body shot into Tatarinov's ribs.
Karlsson lands a body shot. #CL2#
Tatarinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karlsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatarinov.
Tatarinov misses with some punches.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Tatarinov.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tatarinov tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Tatarinov back against the cage.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Tatarinov blocks it. #T1#
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatarinov blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Tatarinov prevents a body shot from Karlsson. #BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Tatarinov throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Tatarinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tatarinov throws a leg kick
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatarinov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karlsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tatarinov.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Tatarinov avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatarinov's elbow. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tatarinov manages to break the clinch.
Tatarinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Tatarinov misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
Tatarinov 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.
Tatarinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karlsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tatarinov doesn't seem bothered though.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Tatarinov is out of range.
Tatarinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karlsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Tatarinov ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
A leg kick checked by Karlsson.
A leg kick checked by Tatarinov.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatarinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.#T3#
Tatarinov lands with an overhand left.
Tatarinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatarinov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tatarinov scores with a head kick. Karlsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tatarinov takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Tatarinov throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Tatarinov is looking to land body kicks.
Tatarinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tatarinov off the cage and back into range.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatarinov is just out of range.
Karlsson cracks Tatarinov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tatarinov misses with a low kick.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sergei Tatarinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson takes a swing at Tatarinov's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Karlsson.
Tatarinov misses with a low kick.
Karlsson checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Tatarinov misses with a body kick.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatarinov throws out a counter right but Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Tatarinov defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Tatarinov throws a chopping leg kick but Karlsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tatarinov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tatarinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tatarinov - that will leave a mark!
Karlsson scores with the left hand. Tatarinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tatarinov misses with a body kick.
Tatarinov throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range. #CL2#
Tatarinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tatarinov scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson 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#
Tatarinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tatarinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatarinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Tatarinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tatarinov throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Tatarinov misses.
Tatarinov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tatarinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatarinov can do to turn this around?
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatarinov has time to react.
Tatarinov misses with a hook.
Tatarinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tatarinov staying out of range there.
Tatarinov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatarinov wants to clinch up but Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatarinov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karl Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tatarinov.
Tatarinov is looking to chop away at Karlsson's legs.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Tatarinov
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Tatarinov tenderised Karlsson's leg. Karlsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatarinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Tatarinov ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
Tatarinov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatarinov manages to avoid it.
Karlsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson swinging wildly here.
Tatarinov slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Tatarinov. #T2#
Tatarinov throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tatarinov.
Tatarinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatarinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tatarinov misses with a left hand
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatarinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatarinov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatarinov lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
Tatarinov is looking to clinch but Karlsson is avoiding it.
Tatarinov looks for the body kick but Karlsson saw that one coming.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Tatarinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Tatarinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatarinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Tatarinov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karlsson connects with a jab.
Tatarinov misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatarinov on the side of the head.
Karlsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tatarinov is looking to clinch.
Karlsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tatarinov eats them both and turns towards Karlsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Karlsson stuns Tatarinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tatarinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Tatarinov instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatarinov throws an elbow that misses.
Tatarinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Karlsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tatarinov has double underhooks.
Tatarinov blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatarinov controls his hands.
Tatarinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tatarinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Tatarinov.
Karlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Tatarinov throws a nice looking combination but Karlsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tatarinov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tatarinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tatarinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karlsson cracks Tatarinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Tatarinov moves out of range.
Tatarinov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tatarinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tatarinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karlsson.
Tatarinov works over Karlsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Karlsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tatarinov throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Tatarinov throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Tatarinov lands with a kick to the temple. Karlsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Tatarinov moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Tatarinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatarinov misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Tatarinov.
Tatarinov misses with a low kick.
Tatarinov cracks a nice hook into Karlsson's ribs.
Tatarinov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karlsson.
Karlsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Karlsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
Tatarinov misses with a leg kick
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Tatarinov moved out of range.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatarinov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karlsson.
Tatarinov misses with a kick to the body.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tatarinov.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatarinov manages to avoid it.
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Tatarinov off balance momentarily.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Karlsson lands a right hook to the body.
Tatarinov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tatarinov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatarinov slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Sergei Tatarinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karlsson.
Tatarinov feints and then cracks Karlsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karlsson down.
Karlsson scores with a body shot.
Tatarinov takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatarinov.
Karlsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatarinov.
Tatarinov tries to score with a low kick but Karlsson moves his leg out of the way.
Karlsson clobbers Tatarinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tatarinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatarinov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karlsson.
A head kick misses from Tatarinov.
Tatarinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Tatarinov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Tatarinov misses with an uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatarinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karlsson connects with a body shot.
Karlsson blocks a leg kick.
Tatarinov scores with a hook.
Karl Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatarinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Tatarinov throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatarinov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tatarinov throws a leg kick
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tatarinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatarinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karlsson.
Tatarinov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tatarinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatarinov ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tatarinov doesn't seem bothered though.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Tatarinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Tatarinov throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Tatarinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Karlsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Tatarinov swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Karlsson blocks a jab.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tatarinov misses with a straight left.
Tatarinov tries to move into range but Karlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tatarinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatarinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tatarinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karlsson 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlsson 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Karlsson!
Our winner, Karl Karlsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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