Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 906 Leifsson vs. Barbarian
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Karpo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Karpo moves out of range.
Zaadha cracks Karpo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpo misses with the combination.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Karpo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaadha's knee momentarily.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Karpo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses.
Karpo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Good leg kick by Karpo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo slips under a jab.
Karpo takes one to the chin there.
Karpo blocks a jab.
Karpo looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Zaadha tries a quick counter leg kick but Karpo is wise to it.#T1#
Zaadha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Karpo misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Karpo moves out of range.
Zaadha works the jab nicely.
Zaadha lunges at Karpo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karpo's hand.
Karpo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karpo connects with a solid leg kick.
Karpo moves forwards but Zaadha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaadha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha misses with a kick to the body
and Karpo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Karpo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karpo lands a body shot.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
enabling Karpo to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Karpo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaadha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karpo.#CUT2#It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut.
Karpo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Karpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karpo.
Karpo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha digs a good body shot into Karpo's ribs.
Zaadha throws a front kick aimed at Karpo's knee but Karpo avoids it well.
Zaadha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karpo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha swings widly with a right hand
and Karpo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaadha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karpo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karpo throws a head kick that half lands. #TD#
Karpo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karpo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Karpo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zaadha dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karpo looking for a sweep. Not yet Karpo, not yet.
Zaadha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karpo's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karpo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karpo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Karpo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Zaadha pushes Karpo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
Karpo scores with a hook to the body. Zaadha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Karpo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Karpo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zaadha preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zaadha trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karpo lands with a nice body punch.
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Karpo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaadha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karpo is looking to wear down Zaadha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karpo slips a jab from Zaadha.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaadha tries to move into range but Karpo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karpo defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Zaadha.
Karpo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaadha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karpo slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karpo connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha misses with a hook.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karpo!
Karpo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaadha as he avoids it easily.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Karpo counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Karpo off balance momentarily.
Zaadha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaadha lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Karpo misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zaadha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karpo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zaadha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaadha.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karpo. #T2#
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Zaadha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karpos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.
Zaadha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karpo cracks Zaadha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karpo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karpo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karpo takes one to the chin there.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Karpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karpo scores with a head kick. Zaadha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Karpo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Karpo checks a leg kick.#T3#
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Karpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karpo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaadha. Zaadha obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karpo defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
Karpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karpo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Karpo saw that one coming.
Karpo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaadha scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Zaadha misses
and Karpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karpo slips a jab from Zaadha.
Karpo staying out of range there.
Karpo is looking to counter punch.
Karpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
An attempted straight right counter from Karpo misses the target.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Karpo down.
A big left from Zaadha misses.
Karpo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaadha sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karpo throws a head kick that half lands.
Karpo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karpo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaadha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Karpo there.
Karpo with a hook.
Karpo throws a body shot but no joy.
Karpo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Karpo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zaadha is trying to defend but Karpo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Zaadha manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha throws the left hand but Karpo avoids the punch easily.
Karpo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karpo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaadha.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Karpo is out of range.
Zaadha misses with a body shot
and Karpo counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zaadha throws a hook but Karpo avoids it easily.
Zaadha throws a poor cross that misses
and Karpo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha tries to land a leg kick but Karpo saw it coming and moves away.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Karpo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaadha sprawls and moves away.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karpo's head backwards.
Zaadha swings widly with a right hand
letting Karpo counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Karpo.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Karpo off balance momentarily.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Karpo counters with an inside leg kick.
Karpo misses with a takedown attempt - Zaadha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karpo moves away.
Zaadha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karpo. Karpo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaadha.
A punch lands to the side of Karpo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaadha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaadha thumps Karpo with a low kick.#T2#
Karpo needs to keep his hands up - Zaadha had a free shot at his head there.
Zaadha's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaadha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karpo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zaadha lands a head shot.
Karpo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karpo avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a shot to the body.
Zaadha lands a slapping body shot.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Zaadha digs a good hook to Karpo's body.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Karpo ducks down to avoid it.
Karpo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Zaadha throws the left hand but Karpo avoids the punch easily.
Karpo walks into a left hand.
Zaadha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaadha scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Karpo.
Karpo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Karpo saw that one coming.
Karpo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaadha finds it's way round the side to connect with Karpo's head.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
and Karpo counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
and Karpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Karpo just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaadha.
Both fighters circling a little - Karpo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zaadha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zaadha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zaadha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaadha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karpo checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Karpo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha stuns Karpo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zaadha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ri Zaadha!
An out of breath Ri Zaadha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 895 Caunt vs. Sitsongrit
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Snowdon ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.#TD2#
Snowdon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Snowdon passes Karpo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Snowdon wants to work for an arm triangle but Karpo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karpo's coaches at FF Forever have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karpo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snowdon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Snowdon is working for a kimura but Karpo is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Snowdon wants to take a breather but Karpo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura here.
Karpo is not content to let Snowdon control the position.#SUB2#
Snowdon is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karpo is looking to improve his position.
Snowdon trying to control from half guard but Karpo is working away.
Karpo wants to get back to full guard.
Karpo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snowdon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snowdon's back!
Snowdon wants to escape the position.
Karpo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Karpo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Snowdon is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Snowdon wants to control his opponent's hands but Karpo gets his hands free.
Karpo controlling well, preventing Snowdon from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Karpo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Karpo punishes Snowdon with strikes from the back mount.
Karpo lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Will Karpo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Snowdon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snowdon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karpo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowdon is looking to escape.
Snowdon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4##SUB#
Snowdon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Karpo has locked up a guillotine! Karpo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Snowdon is holding on here and Karpo must be using up a lot of energy. Snowdon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Karpo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 885 Clash Of Champions
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Karpo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Karpo both land. Nice combination.
Karpo throws a lazy head kick
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Karpo.
A swing and a miss from Noir.
Noir cracks Karpo with a good jab.#TD#
Karpo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir is looking for a sweep.
Noir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karpo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Karpo lands some shots froms side control.
Karpo 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.
Karpo is looking to take a break and control but Noir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noir tries to bench press Karpo off him but Karpo keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Karpo swings around for an armbar but Noir sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Karpo's guard.
Noir landing with the ground and pound.
Karpo 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karpo has momentary wrist control but Noir slips an elbow through the middle.
Noir scoring with some ground and pound.
Noir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Karpo wants to sweep but no luck.
Noir trying to control but Karpo is working from the bottom.
Noir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karpo's head.
Noir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noir connects with a couple of short punches.
Noir throws a strike but Karpo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Noir looking to control.
We've been hearing that Karpo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Noir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Karpo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Noir has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Karpo is looking to defend but Noir has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Karpo! Noir pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Karpo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Noir!
During a confident post fight interview, James Noir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 878 Peterson vs. Sector II
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Rishkinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karpo.
Rishkinov scores with the left hand. Karpo knows he should have avoided that one.
Karpo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rishkinov to score with a decent uppercut.
Rishkinov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karpo is out of range.
Rishkinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
Karpo throws a big counter combination but Rishkinov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karpo is looking for a counter combo.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov works the jab nicely.
Rishkinov tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Karpo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karpo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rishkinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Rishkinov tenderised Karpo's leg. Karpo is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Rishkinov shoots in and bounces Karpo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Karpo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rishkinov has passed into side control.
Rishkinov trying to control the position but Karpo is working away.
Karpo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rishkinov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karpo is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Rishkinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpo trying to control here. #T2##SUB2#
Rishkinov is looking for a kimura here.
Karpo moves into full guard.
Karpo keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rishkinov trying to control but Karpo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karpo is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Karpo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rishkinov is looking for a triangle here but Karpo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep.
Rishkinov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karpo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov is trying to work for a sweep but Karpo has mounted him!
Karpo is landing with some decent strikes but Rishkinov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rishkinov is working to get back to half guard.
Karpo with the ground and pound from mount.
Rishkinov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Karpo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Karpo controlling the pace for now.
Rishkinov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karpo unloading with bombs!
Rishkinov regains half guard.
Rishkinov trying to control from the bottom.
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!
Karpo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rishkinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Rishkinov.
Karpo is looking for a counter combo.
Rishkinov throws a hook but Karpo avoids it easily.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking hook.
Rishkinov throws a wild body kick that Karpo sees coming a mile off.
Karpo is looking for a counter combo.
Karpo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karpo throws a head kick but Rishkinov moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Rishkinov misses
and Karpo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rishkinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karpo. That did some damage!
Karpo moves away from the strike by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a sloppy body shot
and Karpo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rishkinov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karpo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rishkinov. Karpo shrugs it off though.
Rishkinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rishkinov tries a low kick but Karpo avoids it.
Rishkinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karpo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo throws a jab when Rishkinov was well out of range.#T1#
Rishkinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karpo. That did some damage!
Karpo misses with a straight right.
Rishkinov shoots in and drives through. Karpo sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Rishkinov.
Karpo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rishkinov throws a combination that misses
and Karpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rishkinov.
It looked like Karpo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Karpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rishkinov scores with a head kick.
Rishkinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karpo avoids the head kick by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov cracks Karpo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rishkinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karpo, as that shot connected. #T2#
Rishkinov throws the kick towards the body but Karpo avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Karpo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Rishkinov misses.
As Rishkinov looks to move away, Karpo throws a big counter combo but Rishkinov just gets out of the way.
Rishkinov fakes the leg kick and cracks Karpo in the body.
Karpo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Karpo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rishkinov to the mat! Rishkinov manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Rishkinov working for submissions but it's allowed Karpo to get to half guard.
Karpo trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Hannu Karpo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but Karpo is controlling well.
Rishkinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Rishkinov wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rishkinov won't allow Karpo to pass to mount.
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rishkinov is trying to maintain the position but Karpo is very close to passing his half guard.
Karpo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rishkinov tries to roll over but Karpo keeps him under control.
Rishkinov trying to control from the bottom.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
Rishkinov wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but Karpo is controlling well. #SUB2#
Rishkinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karpo trying to mount his opponent but Rishkinov defends it.
Well, if Karpo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rishkinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rishkinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karpo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Rishkinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rishkinov.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rishkinov cracks Karpo with an open hand slap.
Rishkinov throws a lazy head kick
and Karpo counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rishkinov.
Karpo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karpo counters with a one-two to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karpo counters with a one-two to the body.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karpo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karpo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov connects with the punch.
Rishkinov lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Rishkinov.#T1#
Rishkinov moves away from the strike by Karpo.
Rishkinov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karpo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rishkinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karpo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but Karpo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rishkinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karpo. That did some damage!
Rishkinov lands an overhand right.
Rishkinov punishes Karpo's body with a nice straight punch.
Rishkinov lands a body shot.
A low kick lands for Rishkinov.
Karpo avoids a kick to the body.
Rishkinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Rishkinov misses with a body kick.
Karpo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rishkinov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rishkinov shoots for a takedown but Karpo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karpo is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Rishkinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Karpo.
Karpo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karpo avoids a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Karpo there.#CUT#It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
Rishkinov fakes the leg kick and cracks Karpo in the body.
Karpo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rishkinov finds it's way round the side to connect with Karpo's head.
Rishkinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpo misses with a looping left.
Karpo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rishkinov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karpo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karpo defends it nicely.
Karpo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hannu Karpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.#T3#
Karpo wants to clinch.
Karpo moves out of range as Rishkinov throws a body kick.
Rishkinov throws a body kick that misses
and Karpo counters with a nice uppercut.
Karpo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rishkinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karpo.
Rishkinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karpo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rishkinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rishkinov enables Karpo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rishkinov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rishkinov seems keen to control Karpo's posture.
Rishkinov working a defensive guard here.
Karpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rishkinov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Karpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karpo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rishkinov wants to sweep here but Karpo controlling him for the moment.
Rishkinov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Karpo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rishkinov trying to control from the bottom.
Karpo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karpo drops an elbow to the side of Rishkinov's head.
Rishkinov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Karpo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rishkinov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
A less than humble Serhey Rishkinov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN 875 Peterson vs. MacArthur
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Karpo darts in looking for a takedown but Dong gets double underhooks and turns Karpo into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpo.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karpo presses Dong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Karpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karpo. Karpo obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karpo misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Dong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong misses the jab.
Karpo loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Dong connects with a leg kick.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong lands with a nice body kick.
Dong misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karpo.
A leg kick checked by Dong.
Dong throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karpo on the side of the head.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong misses with an uppercut. Karpo saw that one coming.
Dong moves out of range as Karpo strikes.
Long Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karpo drops his hands momentarily and Dong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Dong blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karpo.
Karpo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dong sprawls well. Dong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karpo gets slowly back to his feet.
Karpo is looking to chop away at Dong's legs.
Karpo throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karpo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dong throws out a loose jab but Karpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dong throws out the jab.
Dong lands a head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karpo.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Karpo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Dong throws a leg kick but Karpo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karpo shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Dong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Karpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karpo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karpo throws a series of punches but Dong moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong checks a leg kick.
Karpo cracks Dong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Karpo scores with the left hand. Dong knows he should have avoided that one.
Karpo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dong pinned against the cage. Dong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dong tries a quick counter leg kick but Karpo is wise to it.
Dong scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Dong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Karpo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong digs a good body shot into Karpo's ribs.
Karpo tries to land a leg kick but Dong saw it coming and moves away.
Karpo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karpo 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.
Karpo shoots in looking for a takedown but Dong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karpo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dong takes a swing at Karpo's ribcage but misses.
Dong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karpo thumps Dong with a low kick.
Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Dong - just one landing. #CL#
Karpo moves into the clinch successfully.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Karpo. #T3#
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Karpo controls the action.
Dong is trying to stall. #BC#
Karpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dong throws a solid leg kick but Karpo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong.
Karpo misses with a low kick.
Dong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karpo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Karpo closes the distance and clinches up with Dong, looking for a takedown. Karpo pushes Dong against the cage but Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karpo throws a low kick but Dong moves out of range easily.
Dong tests Karpo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dong misses with a wild combination.
Karpo throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karpo feinted with a counter takedown.
Karpo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dong to score with a decent uppercut.
Dong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karpo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong.#TD#
Karpo gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karpo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Dong trying to control here.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Karpo sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dong reverses the position - he's now on top in Karpo's guard. #SUB#
Karpo has his foot on Dong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dong works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Hung Dong 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#
Karpo slips a straight right by Dong.
Dong tries to land a leg kick but Karpo saw it coming and moves away.
Dong misses with a hook. Karpo ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
Karpo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Dong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Dong.
Karpo scores with a jab. Dong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karpo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Karpo blocks it well.
Karpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Dong takes a swing at Karpo's ribcage but misses.
Karpo fails with the takedown.
Dong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karpo misses with a body kick.
Dong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong scores with a jab to the body.
Dong throws a series of punches but Karpo avoids them all with ease.
Dong misses with a hook. Karpo ducked under it nicely.
Karpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karpo looks to land a body kick but Dong moved away.
Long Hung Dong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Karpo throws the kick towards the body but Dong avoids it.
Karpo shoots in for a double leg but Dong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karpo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Karpo instigates a clinch.
Dong lands a nice uppercut.
Dong cracks Karpo with a nice body shot.
Dong lands a hook that snaps the head of Karpo backwards.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
Dong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong is working Karpo over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Dong.
Still in the clinch, Dong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dong digs a right hand underneath Karpo's ribcage. Karpo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karpo prevents a body shot from Dong.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Karpo controls the action.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Karpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo jumps guard but Dong stands there with Karpo around his waist. Karpo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Karpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong trying to stall but Karpo improves his position.
Karpo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Dong scores with a shoulder strike.
Dong works on Karpo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Dong on the inside. #BC#
Karpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from Dong, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
Dong lands a jab.
Dong lands a front kick.
Dong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karpo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karpo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dong throws a one two combo.
Dong needs to keep his hands up - Karpo had a free shot at his head there.
Karpo staying out of range there.
Dong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karpo.
Karpo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dong checks it well.
Karpo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karpo takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Karpo looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Dong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Karpo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dong is trying to defend but Karpo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dong is trying to control but can't.
Dong keeping control of the position.
Karpo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karpo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Karpo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dong defending well though.
Karpo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Karpo is stalling here. Dong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Karpo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Karpo is being controlled here.
Karpo tries to bench press Dong off him but Dong keeps the position.
Karpo can't do much from the bottom here.
Karpo regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Hung Dong 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Karpo lands.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dong checks a low kick from Karpo.
Dong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick.
Dong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dong 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.
Karpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Karpo dives in for a single leg takedown but Dong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karpo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Karpo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Karpo controls his hands.
Dong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karpo backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong stops a takedown attempt from Karpo.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Karpo controls the action.
Nice body punch from Dong - that landed with a thud.
Karpo throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Karpo misses with the head strike.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karpo.
Long Hung Dong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##TD#
Karpo decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karpo wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment.
Hannu Karpo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dong passes into half guard.
Karpo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Karpo looking for submissions off his back.
Karpo is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karpo trying to hold on to Dong's head to control him but Dong postures up.
Karpo tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg.
Dong stalling.
Karpo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Karpo 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.#SUB#
Karpo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Karpo.
Dong working away.
Karpo is looking to regain half guard here but Dong keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dong taking a breather here.
Karpo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Long Hung Dong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hannu Karpo.
I think Dong 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 869 Kilo vs. Knox II
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Karpo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Karpo.
Karpo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Karpo moves into the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Karpo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Karpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Murhaa blocking some punches. #BC#
Karpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karpo slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Karpo feinted with a counter takedown.
Karpo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murhaa eats them both and turns towards Karpo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Karpo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Karpo slips under a jab.
Karpo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karpo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karpo throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Karpo misses the target.
Murhaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karpo lands a jab to the nose.
Murhaa moves out of range as Karpo strikes.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
A low kick lands for Murhaa.
A good leg kick by Karpo.
Karpo avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.
A jab from Karpo misses.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Karpo.
Karpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa lands a nice shot that snaps Karpo's head back.
Hannu Karpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Karpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.#T2#
Murhaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Karpo misses the jab.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karpo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Murhaa throws a chopping leg kick but Karpo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murhaa sizes up Karpo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karpo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karpo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Karpo saw that one coming.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karpo throws out the jab.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Karpo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
Karpo throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Karpo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karpo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhaa counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karpo or perhaps it was just good defense by Murhaa, which made it look bad.
Karpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Karpo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karpo misses with a takedown
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Karpo misses.
Karpo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Karpo blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karpo moves away.
Karpo feinted with a counter takedown.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Karpo.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karpo.
Karpo moves in looking to clinch but Murhaa pushes him off.
Karpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Karpo misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karpo's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Karpo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murhaa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karpo.
Murhaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murhaa keeps trying to improve his position.
Karpo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Murhaa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Murhaa sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo prevents Murhaa from standing back up.
Murhaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murhaa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karpo connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
Murhaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karpo.
Karpo looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karpo at a distance.
Murhaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Karpo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karpo throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.#TD#
Karpo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murhaa!

Murhaa throws Karpo to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Karpo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa throws a hook but Karpo blocks it.
Karpo connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karpo.
Karpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Karpo throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karpo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Karpo misses its intended target.
Karpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Karpo.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karpo wants to clinch.
Karpo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Karpo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as Karpo blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Murhaa takes a swing at Karpo's ribcage but misses.
Karpo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karpo tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Karpo tries to work over Murhaa's front leg with a kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
Karpo connects with a crisp jab.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Karpo ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Karpo.
Hannu Karpo is winning the standup battle so far.
Karpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murhaa sprawls and moves away.
Karpo lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karpo on the side of the head.
Karpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karpo. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Karpo misses.
Karpo backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karpo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa misses with a low kick as Karpo jumps back.#T3#
Karpo lands with a cross.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Karpo. Beautiful body shot.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karpo was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Good exchange - Karpo coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Karpo misses
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karpo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhaa lands a jab to the head.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karpo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karpo wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
Karpo tries to clinch up.
Karpo fails to land the takedown.
Karpo throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Karpo throws a leg kick that misses.
Karpo moves to clinch but Murhaa breaks away
and Murhaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karpo.
Karpo moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Karpo's defenses.
Karpo shoots in and drives through. Murhaa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Karpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Karpo throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
Karpo closes the distance but Murhaa moves to the side
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karpo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Karpo's ribs.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Karpo's belly button to the back.
Karpo tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
Karpo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karpo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karpo moves away.
It looked like Karpo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa.
Karpo is looking to chop away at Murhaa's legs.
Karpo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karpo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo wants to land a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karpo.
Karpo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karpo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Nice jab there from Murhaa.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Karpo.
Murhaa cracks Karpo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karpo slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Karpo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karpo down.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpo just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Karpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
A clash of legs there as Karpo blocks the low kick.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karpo moves away.
Murhaa 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.
Karpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Karpo tries to clinch up
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Karpo scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Murhaa misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karpo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karpo shoots in for a double leg but Murhaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Karpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karpo 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.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karpo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murhaa momentarily.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Karpo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Karpo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karpo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karpo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Karpo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa is looking to slow Karpo down with leg kicks.
Karpo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Karpo.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karpo throws out the jab.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Karpo avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karpo.
A solid body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with an overhand left.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Karpo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karpo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.#T4#
Murhaa feints and then cracks Karpo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karpo down.
Karpo connects with the punch.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karpo tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa moves out of range as Karpo strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Karpo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karpo misses with a wild combination.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karpo.
Ispa Murhaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Karpo.
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhaa!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murhaa's waist but Murhaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karpo off to one side.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Karpo lands a body shot.
Murhaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karpo misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murhaa 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
During a confident post fight interview, Ispa Murhaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 863 Christmas Joy
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Piano tries to keep at a distance but Karpo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karpo gets through Piano 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Piano 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Karpo jumps into guard, dragging Piano to the mat.
Karpo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karpo trying to control the position here.
Karpo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Karpo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Piano has picked Karpo up and slammed him! Karpo can't keep hold of the triangle and Piano manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo struggling a bit here.
Karpo tries to buck Piano off but Piano is having none of it.#T1#
Karpo looks to move to half guard but instead Piano has passed into mount! Damn!
Karpo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Piano controlling from the full mount.
Karpo tries to lock up and control but Piano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Piano 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpo reaches up to try and control the position but Piano seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Karpo rolls and tries to escape and now Piano has his back!
Karpo can't escape the position. #T2#
Piano controlling from the back.
Piano keeps control of the position as Karpo tries to break free.
I would not like to be Karpo right now.
I really don't envy Karpo right now.
Karpo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Piano controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Karpo working to try and regain half guard.
Karpo tries to lock up and control but Piano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Piano wants to control the pace but Karpo is squirming around nicely.
Karpo is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Karpo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Karpo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Karpo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Piano defends it easily.#SUB2#
Karpo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpo has his hands on Piano 's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rick Piano will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Karpo works the jab nicely.
Karpo misses with a low kick.
Piano is looking to counter punch.
Karpo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piano was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpo.
Piano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piano is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD2#
Karpo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Piano is trying to defend but Karpo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Karpo tries to pass to full mount but Piano defends it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karpo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Piano is defending against the submission attempts here by Karpo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Karpo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Piano defends it well. #SUB2#
Karpo is working for a submission of some sort.
Karpo throwing shots but Piano is blocking nicely.
Hannu Karpo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Piano is looking to control Karpo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Piano avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Karpo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Karpo is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Piano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karpo. #SUB2#
Piano is defending against the submission attempts here by Karpo.
Karpo throwing shots but Piano is blocking nicely.
Piano wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karpo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karpo slips a nice elbow through Piano 's hands, connecting with Piano 's forehead.
Karpo throwing shots but Piano is blocking nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Karpo is looking for a kimura but Piano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karpo to get the leverage.
Piano desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Karpo is working for a kimura but Piano is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Karpo is trying for a kimura here. Piano looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Karpo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hannu Karpo!
After winning the bout, Hannu Karpo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Rick Piano stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need more roids!'.

Event: SYN 857 Whymer vs. Pendragon
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Karpo scores with a body shot.
Karpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tama Ginty can pounce on him.
We've been hearing reports that Karpo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karpo looks to throw the jab but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Tama Ginty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Tama Ginty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Karpo.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karpo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karpo shoots for a double leg takedown but Tama Ginty sprawls well. He's pushed Karpo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karpo walks into a straight right hand from Tama Ginty.
A nice leg kick from Tama Ginty, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty misses with a hook.
Karpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karpo.
Tama Ginty with the inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty checks a leg kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karpo.
Karpo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Karpo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tama Ginty sprawls and moves away.
Donk. Karpo catches Tama Ginty right on the button with a cross.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Karpo avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Tama Ginty 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.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tama Ginty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karpo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tama Ginty scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Karpo takes a swing at Tama Ginty's ribcage but misses.
Karpo misses with a straight left.
Tama Ginty blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty.
Karpo blocks a jab.
Karpo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karpo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karpo doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Karpo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Tama Ginty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karpo throws an overhand right that lands on Tama Ginty's shoulder, as Tama Ginty tries to avoid the shot.
Tama Ginty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karpo dips down and scores with a jab to the 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!
Tama Ginty tests Karpo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karpo misses with a looping left.
Tama Ginty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karpo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tama Ginty doesn't seem bothered though.
Karpo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Tama Ginty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Karpo counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Karpo misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a thumping low kick.
Karpo wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karpo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tama Ginty tries to avoid it but Karpo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tama Ginty to the ground. Tama Ginty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Karpo's ribcage but misses.
Karpo throwing a counter right hand but Tama Ginty manages to avoid it.
Karpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tama Ginty lands with a hook. Karpo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karpo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Karpo slips the punch.
Karpo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tama Ginty tried to score with a low kick but Karpo checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tama Ginty. That's going to slow Karpo down.
Conrad Tama Ginty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
Karpo slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karpo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut. Karpo saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty swats away the attempt to clinch by Karpo.#T3#
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a leg kick.
Karpo checks a low kick from Tama Ginty.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama Ginty cracks Karpo with a good jab.
A slow jab from Tama Ginty misses its intended target.
Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karpo.
Karpo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tama Ginty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karpo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Karpo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tama Ginty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karpo with a nice cross.
Tama Ginty cracks a nice hook into Karpo's ribs.
Karpo misses with a body shot.
Tama Ginty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tama Ginty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karpo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to Karpo's midsection.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Karpo moves out of range. #CL#
Karpo clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Karpo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama Ginty lands a shoulder strike.
Karpo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Karpo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
Karpo tries to work over Tama Ginty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Karpo has picked Tama Ginty up - he's going for a ride! Karpo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tama Ginty looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karpo is looking to pass Tama Ginty's guard but actually Tama Ginty recovers to full guard.
Karpo stops Tama Ginty from standing up.
Karpo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Karpo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karpo advances position into side control!
Tama Ginty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Karpo has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES2#
Tama Ginty throws Karpo to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Karpo misses the shot to the body.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karpo misses with a left hand
enabling Tama Ginty to counter with a crisp jab.
Tama Ginty checks a leg kick.
Karpo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karpo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tama Ginty's hands.
Karpo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karpo's sensitive parts.
Tama Ginty connects with a solid leg kick.
Karpo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tama Ginty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tama Ginty thows a leg kick but Karpo checks it
and Karpo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karpo defending well as Tama Ginty loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Tama Ginty.
Karpo throws a chopping leg kick but Tama Ginty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tama Ginty. That's going to slow Karpo down.
Karpo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tama Ginty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama Ginty connects with a single shot there.
Karpo throws a low kick but Tama Ginty moves out of range easily. #T1#
Karpo throws a solid leg kick but Tama Ginty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karpo.
Tama Ginty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karpo throws out the jab.
Tama Ginty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karpo throws a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Karpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Karpo slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Karpo tries to score with a low kick but Tama Ginty moves his leg out of the way.
Karpo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karpo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tama Ginty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tama Ginty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karpo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tama Ginty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Karpo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Karpo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tama Ginty can't fight it off and eventually Karpo manages to take the fight to the floor. Tama Ginty looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Tama Ginty pushes Karpo off and gets back to his feet.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Karpo blocks it.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty. #T2#
Tama Ginty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tama Ginty connects with a leg kick.
Tama Ginty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karpo's sensitive parts.
Karpo slips a straight right by Tama Ginty.#TD#
Karpo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tama Ginty was covering up waiting for the punch and Karpo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tama Ginty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karpo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tama Ginty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karpo pushes down on Tama Ginty's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Karpo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karpo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Tama Ginty is looking to escape.
Karpo 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.#SUB#
Karpo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama Ginty wants to get back to his feet.
Karpo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tama Ginty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karpo stops Tama Ginty from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Tama Ginty makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Karpo closes the distance and pushes Tama Ginty back into the cage.
Karpo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tama Ginty.
Karpo has a couple of punches blocked by Tama Ginty.
Karpo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karpo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tama Ginty manages to break the clinch.
Karpo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tama Ginty throws a right hand that misses
and Karpo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Tama Ginty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Karpo's ribcage but misses.
Karpo tries to counter with a takedown but Tama Ginty is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karpo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tama Ginty. Karpo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tama Ginty works Karpo's body with a nice hook.
Karpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tama Ginty.
Karpo connects with a looping right hand.
Karpo wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
Tama Ginty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karpo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tama Ginty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Karpo.
Tama Ginty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpo.
Karpo walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karpo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a lazy right hand but Karpo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Karpo moves out of range of the body kick.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karpo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tama Ginty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
Karpo misses with a looping left.
Karpo avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
Karpo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Karpo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karpo closes the distance and clinches up with Tama Ginty, looking for a takedown. Karpo pushes Tama Ginty against the cage but Tama Ginty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karpo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tama Ginty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karpo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty checks a leg kick.
Tama Ginty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karpo.
Tama Ginty doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karpo misses with a low kick as Tama Ginty jumps back.
Tama Ginty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karpos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Karpo does no damage.
Tama Ginty only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tama Ginty feints and then cracks Karpo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karpo down. #T1#
Karpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to the nose.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpo.
That kick from Tama Ginty tenderised Karpo's leg. Karpo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Karpo moved away.
Karpo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tama Ginty counter with a right hand.
Karpo misses with an uppercut.
Karpo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tama Ginty cracks Karpo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
A slow jab from Tama Ginty misses its intended target.
Karpo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karpo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpo throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Karpo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Karpo blocks a leg kick.
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!
Tama Ginty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Karpo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Conrad Tama Ginty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tama Ginty lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karpo will feel that in the morning.
Karpo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tama Ginty should have avoided that one.
Karpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Karpo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karpo misses with a body shot.
Karpo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tama Ginty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karpo throws out a leg kick but Tama Ginty moves out of range and Karpo only half commits.
Tama Ginty motions for Karpo to come forward. Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tama Ginty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karpo to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Karpo.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to Karpo's midsection.
Karpo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karpo misses with a body shot.
Karpo misses with an uppercut.
Tama Ginty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tama Ginty checks a leg kick nicely.
Tama Ginty lands a two punch combo.
Karpo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karpo connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Tama Ginty swats away the attempt to clinch by Karpo.
Karpo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karpo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karpo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tama Ginty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karpo shoots in for a double leg but Tama Ginty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Karpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tama Ginty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tama Ginty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty stuns Karpo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karpo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tama Ginty blocks a low kick nicely.
Karpo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Tama Ginty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karpo at a distance.
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there.
Karpo wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Karpo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karpo swings for the body but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty scores with a body shot.
Karpo tries to work over Tama Ginty's front leg with a kick but Tama Ginty checks it.
Tama Ginty lands a body shot.
Tama Ginty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty connects with a leg kick.
Karpo looks to land a combination but Tama Ginty avoids it well.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook. Karpo ducked under it nicely.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Karpo down with leg kicks.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Karpo's ribcage but misses.
Karpo throws a poor cross that misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo walks into a stiff left hand from Tama Ginty.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tama Ginty.
Karpo moves out of range of the strikes.
Karpo throws a right and a left that Tama Ginty avoids nicely.
Tama Ginty moves forwards but Karpo connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tama Ginty winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
A very excited looking Conrad Tama Ginty 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: SYN 849 Whymer vs. Dionisy
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Karpo throws a lazy right hand but The Show sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Show now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from The Show.
The Show throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karpo tries to land a body kick
and The Show connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut.
Karpo throws a right and a left that The Show avoids nicely.
Karpo sets himself, and The Show steps forward looking for the clinch! Karpo avoids it this time.
Karpo with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo throws a body kick that misses
and The Show counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Karpo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karpo showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
The Show regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karpo stopping the sweep attempt from The Show.
The Show not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karpo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Show 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.
The Show is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Show has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Show looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We've been hearing that Karpo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Karpo wants to control from the top but The Show keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karpo misses with a leg kick
and The Show counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Karpo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Karpo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The Show is trying to improve his position.
The Show is trying to control Karpo's posture but Karpo avoids it.
Karpo lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Show is looking for a sweep.
Karpo taking a breather here.
Karpo trying to control the position but The Show is working away.
The Show tries to bench press Karpo off him but Karpo keeps the position.
Karpo throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
The Show is looking for a sweep.
The Show keeps Karpo under control for a moment.
Karpo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A lull in the action here as Karpo stalls from top position.
Karpo trying to control the position but The Show is working away.
The Show is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karpo wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Show keeps working.
The ground and pound from Karpo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hannu Karpo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Karpo sizes up The Show with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Karpo. Those never looked like landing.
The Show jabs at Karpo's body.
Karpo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karpo misses with a straight left.
Hannu Karpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Karpo.
Karpo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The Show misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Karpo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##TD#
Karpo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Show was covering up waiting for the punch and Karpo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karpo is fighting to break The Show's control of his arms but The Show is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The Show wants to sweep here but Karpo controlling him for the moment.
Karpo wants to control from the top but The Show keeps moving.
The Show looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Karpo trying to control the position from guard on top but The Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Show can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karpo controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karpo is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Show has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Karpo.
The Show tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karpo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karpo feinted with a counter takedown.#T3##TD#
Karpo gets a takedown into half guard.
The Show is trying to maintain the position but Karpo is very close to passing his half guard.
Karpo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karpo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karpo 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.
The Show has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karpo is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The Show manages to get to full guard.
The Show is pulling down on Karpo's head to control his posture.
The Show wants to improve his position but instead Karpo has moved into half guard.
The Show is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Show manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Show working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hannu Karpo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Karpo scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Show in his tracks.
The Show fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.
The Show moves out of range of the body kick.
The Show looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Karpo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Show looking for a sweep. Not yet The Show, not yet.
The Show is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.
The Show looking to control but Karpo passes into half guard.
The Show is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Karpo tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Show knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The Show is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hannu Karpo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Show trying to hold on to Karpo's head to control him but Karpo postures up.
Karpo is looking to take a break and control but The Show is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karpo prevents The Show from improving his position.
Randy The Show has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Karpo wants to work for an arm triangle but The Show is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Show manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karpo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karpo wants to control from the top but The Show keeps moving.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Show is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Karpo won't allow The Show to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karpo slips a straight right by The Show.
Karpo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karpo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randy The Show is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Karpo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Karpo connects with a high kick.
Karpo cracks The Show with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hannu Karpo is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Karpo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
The Show looking for submissions off his back.
Karpo wants to take a breather but The Show is having none of it.
The Show keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
The Show wants to get back to full guard.
Karpo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Show's head.
The Show is trying to control but can't.
The Show wants to get back to full guard.
Karpo is looking to take a break and control but The Show is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Show is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Karpo jumps into side control!
Karpo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Show can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Show is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Karpo crashes against the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karpo slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannu Karpo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karpo 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Randy The Show was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will not define me!'.

Event: SYN 841 Po vs. Dionisy
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Terranova swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range. #TD#
Karpo gets the takedown into side control.
Karpo working the ground and pound but Terranova is defending the strikes.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet but Karpo drags him back down.
Terranova is not content to let Karpo control the position.
Terranova parries the strikes from Karpo easily there. Karpo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Terranova to escape.
Terranova is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Karpo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Karpo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Karpo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Terranova is avoiding damage well.
Karpo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karpo 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.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet but Karpo drags him back down.
Karpo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Terranova down.
Terranova is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Karpo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terranova keeps working.
Karpo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1##ES2#
Terranova throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A head kick misses from Terranova.
Karpo feinted with a counter takedown.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
Karpo throws a good cross that connects.
Karpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terranova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karpo misses with a takedown attempt - Terranova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Terranova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karpo.
Karpo lands with a right hand.
Terranova walks into a straight right hand from Karpo.
Karpo throws a hook to the side of Terranova's head but Terranova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terranova looks to land a combination but Karpo avoids it well.
A jab from Terranova does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terranova misses with a straight left.
Karpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terranova.#TD#
Karpo drives through with a takedown into Terranova's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terranova is keeping the position for now.
Terranova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Terranova is looking to stand up but Karpo isn't so interested in that idea.
Karpo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Terranova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Terranova pushes Karpo off and gets back to his feet.
Terranova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terranova lands an overhand right.
Karpo just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Terranova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Terranova takes one on the button.
Terranova looks to land a left hand but Karpo moved out of range nicely.
Karpo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karpo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karpo throws a lazy right hand but Terranova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karpo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hannu Karpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terranova takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice sprawl there from Terranova as Karpo shoots in.
Terranova works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick lands for Karpo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terranova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looks like Karpo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
A punch combination from Karpo misses.
Terranova has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karpo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terranova.
Karpo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terranova.
Terranova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpo misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Karpo.
Karpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terranova misses the jab.
Terranova checks a low kick from Karpo.
Terranova moves away from the strike by Karpo.
Nice jab there from Karpo.
Karpo blocks a jab.
Karpo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karpo looks to land a body kick but Terranova moved away.
Karpo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Terranova moves out of range of the strikes.
Karpo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terranova throws a big shot that misses.
Terranova avoids a kick to the body.
Karpo scores with a jab. Terranova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karpo is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Terranova throws a sloppy head kick and Karpo moves out of range easily.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Karpo avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Karpo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Terranova fails to land with a series of punches.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Terranova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karpo's head backwards.
Karpo throws a big shot that misses.
Karpo throws out a leg kick but Terranova moves out of range and Karpo only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karpo. Terranova does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Terranova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Karpo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Terranova misses with a hook.
Terranova takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terranova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terranova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karpo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karpo throws a hook but Terranova blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Terranova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
Karpo throws a leg kick but Terranova sees it coming and moves out of range.
Terranova scores with a shot to the body.
Terranova takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hannu Karpo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Karpo misses with a kick to the body.
Terranova thumps Karpo with a low kick.
Terranova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karpo.
Karpo checks the leg kick.
Terranova lands a nice shot that snaps Karpo's head back.
Karpo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karpo throws a hook but Terranova blocks it.
Terranova slips a jab from Karpo.
Nice defenses there by Karpo.
Karpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terranova.
Terranova throws a looping overhand right but Karpo ducks down to avoid it.
Karpo moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
Karpo looks to land a body kick but Terranova moved away.
Terranova raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Terranova throws a combination. Karpo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terranova. That's going to slow Karpo down.
Karpo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova staying out of range there.
Ciro Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karpo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Terranova is fending him off so far but Karpo persists. Nope, Terranova circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karpo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terranova.
Terranova misses with an uppercut. Karpo saw that one coming.
Karpo goes for a double leg but Terranova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Terranova continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Terranova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Karpo looks for the body kick but Terranova saw that one coming.
Terranova was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Terranova scores with a punch to the head.
Terranova lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Karpo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Terranova pushes Karpo off looking to stand but Karpo dives back in and keeps control.
Karpo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Terranova is looking to escape.
Karpo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Terranova to regain full guard. #ES2#
Terranova is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Karpo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Karpo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karpo. #BC#
Karpo breaks from the clinch.
Terranova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karpo.
Karpo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Terranova pinned against the cage. Terranova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Karpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Karpo checks a low kick from Terranova.
Karpo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Terranova misses the target.
Karpo connects with a body shot that sends Terranova's belly button to the back.
Karpo tries to bum rush Terranova with a series of wild strikes but Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Terranova misses with an uppercut. Karpo saw that one coming.
Terranova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terranova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karpo.
Karpo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terranova! But no joy.
Karpo moves out of range of the body kick.
Karpo's corner calls for a 1-2. Karpo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Terranova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karpo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karpo tries a low kick but Terranova avoids it.
Karpo lands a jab to Terranova's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karpo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Terranova looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Karpo moves out of range.
Karpo misses with an uppercut.
Karpo misses with a body kick.
Terranova lands with a nice combination. Karpo backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Terranova does no damage. #T3#
Karpo throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Karpo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Terranova!
Terranova wants to get back to his feet.
Karpo scoring with punches and elbows.
Terranova pushes Karpo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Karpo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Karpo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karpo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terranova keeps working. #SUB#
Karpo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Terranova has escaped the position, nice work there.
Terranova is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Karpo is controlling him well.
An elbow from Karpo crashes against the mat. #T4#
Terranova tries to escape but Karpo is in control.
Karpo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terranova keeps working.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet but Karpo drags him back down.
Hannu Karpo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karpo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Terranova is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Karpo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Terranova wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ciro Terranova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Terranova takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karpo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terranova throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Karpo.
Karpo misses with a looping left.
Karpo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Terranova feints and then cracks Karpo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karpo down.
Terranova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Terranova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Terranova misses.
Karpo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karpo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karpo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Terranova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Terranova slips a jab from Karpo.
Karpo throws a looping overhand right but Terranova ducks down to avoid it.
Terranova connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karpo loads up on a big right hand but Terranova slips the punch.
Karpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terranova blocks a jab.
Terranova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karpo walks into a straight right hand from Terranova.#T1#
Karpo tried to score with a low kick but Terranova checks it.
Karpo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Terranova sprawls well. Terranova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karpo gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Karpo.
Karpo throws a leg kick but Terranova sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karpo throws an overhand right that lands on Terranova's shoulder, as Terranova tries to avoid the shot.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.
Karpo slips a straight right by Terranova.
Terranova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Terranova throws a sloppy head kick and Karpo moves out of range easily.
Terranova misses with a looping right.
Terranova tries to work over Karpo's front leg with a kick but Karpo checks it.
Karpo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Terranova takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Terranova scores with a sloppy right hand. Karpo should have avoided that one.
Karpo defending well as Terranova loads up on a big left hand.
Karpo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karpo misses with a low kick.
Terranova takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terranova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karpo throws out the jab. #TD#
Karpo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terranova looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Terranova makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Terranova avoids the body shot from Karpo.
Karpo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Terranova misses the target.
Terranova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Terranova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Terranova takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Terranova chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karpo can pounce on him.
Karpo throws a solid leg kick but Terranova takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karpo.
Karpo misses with a body kick.
Terranova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Karpo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Terranova throws a hook but Karpo blocks it.
Terranova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karpo.
Karpo throws a hook but Terranova blocks it.#T3#
Karpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Karpo checks a low kick from Terranova.
Karpo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Terranova 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.
Terranova pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karpo back to the cage. Terranova follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Terranova, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karpo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Terranova slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terranova. Karpo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terranova misses with an uppercut. Karpo saw that one coming.
Karpo throws a sloppy head kick and Terranova moves out of range easily.
Karpo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karpo lands with a nice body kick.
Karpo scores with a jab. Terranova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karpo slips a jab from Terranova.
Terranova slips a jab from Karpo.
Terranova moves out of range as Karpo strikes.
Terranova avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Karpo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Karpo.
Karpo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terranova has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karpo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Terranovas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karpo misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Terranova on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Terranova misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Karpo misses the target.
A head kick misses from Karpo.
Karpo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Karpo.
Karpo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
Terranova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terranova misses with a double jab.
Terranova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karpo under the eye.
Terranova takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karpo tries to land a front kick but Terranova steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Karpo misses the target.
Terranova scores with a sloppy right hand. Karpo should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Karpo.
Karpo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Karpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terranova avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hannu Karpo.
I think Karpo 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ciro Terranova!

Event: SYN 830 Krison vs. Duranto III
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Camara misses with a body shot
and Karpo counters with a series of strikes. Camara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karpo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Camara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karpo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Camara's head coaches at Elite MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Camara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karpo throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Karpo connects with a body shot that sends Camara's belly button to the back.
Camara throws a leg kick but Karpo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Camara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Camara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Karpo cracks Camara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camara throws a low kick but Karpo moves out of range easily.
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camara connects with a body shot that sends Karpo's belly button to the back.
Karpo lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Karpo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karpo trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Karpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karpo controls the pace.
Karpo trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Karpo is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karpo controls the pace.#T2#
Karpo is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Camara with the inside leg kick.
Camara scores with a nice right hand.
Karpo lands a body shot.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karpo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karpo misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Camara darts in and clinches Karpo up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karpo.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Karpo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karpo prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara is leaning against Karpo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karpo takes an elbow to the temple.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karpo or not.
Karpo looks winded!
A short left from Karpo. #T3#
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Karpo avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Karpo.
Karpo blocks an elbow strike.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Karpo controls his hands.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karpos head.
Camara misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Karpo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karpo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Karpo controls his hands.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Karpo pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Karpo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Karpo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karpo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara stays in close to Karpo's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hannu Karpo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Camara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karpo working aggressively here.
Karpo prevents a body shot from Camara.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Karpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Camara.
Karpo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hannu Karpo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karpo throws a leg kick #CL#
and Camara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Camara. #BC2#
Karpo manages to break the clinch.
Camara thuds a left hand into Karpo's body.
Camara cracks Karpo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karpo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara throws a sloppy head kick and Karpo moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Karpo coming out on top.#T1#
Camara connects with an inside leg kick.
Camara is looking to wear down Karpo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karpo tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Karpo down.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karpo looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Camara wants to slow Karpo down by chopping away at his legs.
Camara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibrahim Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camara moves in looking to clinch but Karpo pushes him off.
Karpo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camara works Karpo's body with a nice hook.
Karpo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karpo looks for a takedown but Camara sprawls well.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Karpo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karpo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara. #T2#
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karpo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karpo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot by Karpo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karpo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Karpo misses.
Camara tries to counter by clinching up but Karpo breaks away and moves out of range.
Karpo scores with a nice strike.
Karpo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camara throws a sloppy head kick
letting Karpo counter with a right hand.
Camara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camara lands with an overhand left.
Camara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara misses with a leg kick.
Camara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Camara is predictable there
and Karpo counters with a straight right hand.
Karpo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karpo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camara.#TD2#
Karpo drives through with a takedown into Camara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Camara wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Karpo wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara can't keep his opponent in guard - Karpo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karpo throwing shots but Camara is blocking nicely.
Karpo throwing shots but Camara is blocking nicely.
Karpo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Camara avoids a series of strikes thrown by Karpo.
Karpo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Karpo tries to control but Camara wriggling away.
Karpo with shots to the head and body - Camara looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Camara blocking the ground and pound.
Camara tries to lock up and control but Karpo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Karpo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Camara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Camara holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Karpo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karpo unloads with some shots from mount but Camara bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karpo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Karpo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB2#
Karpo goes for an armbar but Camara turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Camara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hannu Karpo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Karpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Karpo doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Camara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Camara misses with some punches.
Karpo dodges an elbow strike from Camara.
Karpo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Camara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara misses with some punches.
Karpo scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Karpo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Karpo jumps guard.
Karpo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Karpo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Karpo working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Camara wants to pass to mount but Karpo is defending the position.
Ibrahim Camara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Camara thows a huge punch but Karpo dodges it nicely.
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karpo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karpo is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karpo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Camara slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karpo. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camara throws a low kick but Karpo moves out of range easily.
Karpo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Karpo.
As Karpo tries to get set, Camara tries to push him back and clinch up but Karpo manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara tries to clinch but Karpo moves out of range.
Camara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Camara misses the jab.
Karpo throws a big shot that misses.
Karpo walks into a jab.
Camara scores with a body shot.
Karpo misses the jab.
Karpo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camara swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
Camara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Camara 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.
A swing and a miss from Camara.
Karpo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karpo's sensitive parts.
Camara needs to keep his hands up - Karpo had a free shot at his head there.
Karpo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camara throws out the jab.
Karpo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Camara slips under a jab from Karpo.
Camara 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.
The crowd cheers as Camara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karpo doesn't seem phased though.
Camara misses with a right hand
and Karpo counters with a thumping low kick.
Camara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karpo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Camara thuds his shin into the meat of Karpo's side.
Karpo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karpo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ibrahim Camara stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you, I never lied ! '.

Event: SYN 821 Crosby vs. Krison
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Karpo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girard. That did some damage!
Girard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
Girard motions for Karpo to come forward. Girard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karpo throws a hook to the side of Girard's head but Girard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Girard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard 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.
Girard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karpo takes a step back to recover.
Karpo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Girard checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Karpo.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An inside leg kick lands from Karpo.
Karpo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Girard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karpo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Karpo 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.
Karpo misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Girard. That snapped Karpo's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
Karpo checks the leg kick.
Karpo throws a right and a left that Girard avoids nicely.
Girard swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karpo tries a low kick but Girard avoids it.#T1#
Girard lands a really nice looking cross but Karpo seems unphased.
Girard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Girard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Girard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Girard tried to counter with a leg kick but Karpo avoided it.
Karpo scoring well with a low kick there.
Karpo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Karpo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Girard to the mat! Girard manages to get full guard.
Girard is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.
Girard 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.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Karpo keeps trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karpo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Karpo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Girard has his hands on Karpo's head, controlling the position.
Karpo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Karpo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Girard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Girard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Girard! #REVR#
Karpo is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU#
Girard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Karpo to his feet.
Girard drops his hands momentarily and Karpo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Girard blocks a low kick nicely.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Karpo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karpo throws a chopping leg kick but Girard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karpo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Girard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karpo is out of range.
Girard thuds a left hand into Karpo's body.
Girard swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Girard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karpo misses with a looping right.
Karpo throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpo tries a low kick but Girard avoids it.
It looked like Girard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Karpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Nice uppercut there from Girard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.
Karpo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karpo looks to land a right hand but Girard moved out of range.
Girard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Karpo moves away and avoids it.
Karpo feints the counter takedown.
Karpo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Girard on the side of the head.
Girard connects with a jab.
Girard throws a hook but Karpo avoids it easily.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karpo was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
Karpo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Karpo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Girard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karpo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.
Karpo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Girard is out of range and Karpo settles back down.
Karpo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Girard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karpo shoots in but Girard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Girard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Karpo tenderised Girard's leg. Girard is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Karpo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Girard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Girard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karpo! But no joy.
Girard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Girard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karpo misses with an uppercut.
Girard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
Girard staying out of range there.
Girard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Girard lands with a right hand.
Gaultier Girard is winning the standup battle so far.
Girard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Karpo's front leg but catches the back leg as Karpo tries to avoid it.
Girard throws a jab when Karpo was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karpo misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back.
Karpo misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Girard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Girard slips a jab from Karpo.
Karpo throws a low kick, looking for Girard's leg but Girard calmly moves out of range.
Girard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
A combination from Girard does no damage.
Karpo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karpo looks for a takedown but Girard sprawls well.
Karpo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Karpo takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Karpo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
Girard swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Girard.
Girard checks a low kick from Karpo.
Karpo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Karpo. That snapped Girard's head back.
Girard throws an overhand right that lands on Karpo's shoulder, as Karpo tries to avoid the shot.
Girard lands a slapping body shot.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard jabs Karpo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo misses with a leg kick.
Karpo throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Karpo wants to land a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Girard checks the leg kick.
Girard misses with a hook
and Karpo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karpo.
Karpo goes for a double leg but Girard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Girard continues to drive forward.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Girard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Girard as he avoids it easily.
Gaultier Girard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannu Karpo.
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karpo doesn't seem bothered though.
Girard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Girard checks a low kick from Karpo.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Karpo avoids it.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpo.
Girard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Girard blocks a low kick nicely.
Girard scores with a head kick. Karpo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Girard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karpo in his tracks. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girard checks a leg kick.
Girard misses with a straight left.
Girard needs to keep his hands up - Karpo had a free shot at his head there.
Girard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Girard lands a leg kick that knocks Karpo off balance momentarily.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Girard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karpo can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Girard 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 Karpo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karpo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karpo misses with a leg kick.
Girard throws out a loose jab but Karpo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Girard enables Karpo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Girard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Karpo tries to free his leg and advance position but Girard is retaining full guard.
Karpo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karpo distracts Girard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Girard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karpo on the ground.
Karpo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karpo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Girard controls Karpo momentarily but Karpo frees himself.
Karpo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karpo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karpo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Karpo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Girard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Girard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Girard! #REVR##SU#
Girard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karpo throws a hook to the side of Girard's head but Girard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karpo walks into a jab.
Karpo dodges the punch combination from Girard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Karpo lands with an uppercut that bounces Girard off the cage and back into range.
Girard tries to land a leg kick but Karpo saw it coming and moves away.
Karpo misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Karpo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Karpo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karpo throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Karpo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Girard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Girard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Girard! #REVR#
Karpo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Girard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo is looking to get to half guard.
Karpo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Karpo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Karpo is looking to improve his position.
Girard is trying to control the action in half guard but Karpo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karpo tries to roll over but Girard keeps him under control.
Karpo is still trying to improve position.
Girard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hannu Karpo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Girard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karpo keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Karpo looking for submissions off his back.
Karpo wants to improve his position but Girard is controlling well.
Girard stalling.
Karpo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karpo.
Karpo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Karpo working over Girard with some ground and pound. Girard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Karpo wants to work for an arm triangle but Girard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karpo passes the guard and advances to mount! #ES#
Girard bucks Karpo off and manages to get back to his feet!
A low kick lands for Girard.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Girard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Girard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karpo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karpo blocks the body kick.
Karpo avoids a kick to the body.
Karpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karpo doesn't seem bothered though.
Karpo misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back.
Karpo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karpo throws a leg kick which misses Girard's front leg but catches the back leg as Girard tries to avoid it.
Girard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Girard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Girard quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpo.
Girard misses with a looping left.
Girard connects with an inside leg kick.
Girard stuffs the takedown attempt from Karpo. Karpo gets slowly back to his feet.
Girard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Girard lands a really nice looking cross but Karpo seems unphased.
Girard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karpo has time to react.
Karpo throws a solid leg kick but Girard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karpo.
Karpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Girard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gaultier Girard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Karpo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karpo slips a straight right by Girard.
Karpo throws a lazy right hand but Girard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karpo avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard lands a head shot.
Karpo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Girard. Girard obviously looking to wear him down.
Girard stuffs the takedown.
Karpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Karpo connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Girard does no damage.
Karpo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girard. That did some damage!
Karpo slips under a jab from Girard.
Karpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Girard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karpo.
Karpo misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back.
Girard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karpo scores with a leg kick.
Girard connects with a looping right hand.
Karpo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Karpo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Karpo swinging wildly here.
Karpo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Girard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karpo takes one to the chin there.
Karpo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Jab by Karpo.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Girard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karpo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karpo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karpo.
Girard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Girard lands with an uppercut that bounces Karpo off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karpo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karpo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard. #T2#
Karpo lands a leg kick that knocks Girard off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Karpo.
Girard thuds a left hand into Karpo's body.
Girard throws the kick towards the body but Karpo avoids it.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Karpo misses with a hook.
A left lands for Karpo.
Girard misses with a straight left.
Karpo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karpo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karpo throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Girard misses.
Nice defenses there by Girard.
Nice jab there from Girard.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpo.
Girard takes one to the side of the head.
Girard with a jab.
Karpo scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karpo avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard throws a hook to the side of Karpo's head but Karpo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karpo catches Girard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some bone on bone action there as Girard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karpo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Girard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Girard tenderised Karpo's leg. Karpo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Girard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karpo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Girard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karpo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girard. That did some damage!
Karpo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karpo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karpo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Girard.
Girard throws a leg kick but Karpo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Girard misses.
And Karpo tries to counter it with a takedown but Girard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Girard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard lands a head kick! #T4#
Girard checks a low kick from Karpo.
Girard wants to land a leg kick but Karpo is out of range.
Girard moves forwards but Karpo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Karpo misses its intended target.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Karpo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karpo checks a low kick from Girard.
Girard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karpo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Girard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karpo.
Karpo lands a nice shot that snaps Girard's head back.
Karpo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Girard tests Karpo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Karpo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Girard misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard lunges at Karpo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karpo's hand.
Girard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Girard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Girard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid body kick from Girard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaultier Girard had his way with Hannu Karpo in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Girard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Girard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karpo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Girard misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Karpo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Girard won't be happy with that.

Girard throws Karpo to one side and escapes!
Girard throws a hook but Karpo blocks it.
Karpo is looking to chop away at Girard's legs.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo thumps Girard with a low kick.
Karpo misses with a low kick.
Girard lands a jab to Karpo's midsection.
Karpo wants to land a leg kick but Girard is out of range.
Donk. Girard catches Karpo right on the button with a cross.
Karpo throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Girard moves out of range of the leg kick from Karpo.
A big right from Karpo misses.
Karpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard throws a lazy right hand but Karpo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Girard slips under a jab.#T1#
Karpo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karpo fails with the takedown.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karpo's sensitive parts.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karpo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard checks a leg kick nicely.
Karpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karpo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Girard.
Karpo feints the counter takedown.
Karpo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Girard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Girard.
Karpo misses with a hook.
Girard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karpo's head.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Karpo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Good exchange - Girard coming out on top.
Karpo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karpo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Karpo throws a nice looking combination but Girard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Girard connects with a looping right hand.
Karpo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karpo throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.
Karpo dives in and grabs Girard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Girard pushes down on Karpo's head and hops out.
Gaultier Girard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannu Karpo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
A nice leg kick from Girard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Girard.
Girard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Girard checks a leg kick.
Girard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Girard scores with a jab to the head.
Karpo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Girard.
Good leg kick by Karpo.
A nice leg kick from Girard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpo misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard. #T3#
Karpo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Girard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karpo tries to score with a low kick but Girard moves his leg out of the way.
Karpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Girard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karpo misses with a low kick as Girard jumps back.
Girard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karpo throws a leg kick but Girard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karpo misses with a looping right.
Girard checks a low kick from Karpo.
Girard lands with a shot to the body.
Girard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Girard misses with a wild body shot.
Karpo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girard. That did some damage!
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karpo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karpo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Girard lands a glancing blow to the side of Karpo's head.
Karpo feints and then cracks Girard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Girard down.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.
Some bone on bone action there as Girard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Girard cracks Karpo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Girard lands a really nice looking cross but Karpo seems unphased.
Karpo misses with a low kick.
Karpo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Girard.
Girard throws a body kick that misses
and Karpo counters with an outside leg kick.
Karpo throws a front kick aimed at Girard's knee but Girard avoids it well.
Girard scoring well with a low kick there.
Karpo tries to move into range but Girard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Girard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karpo connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Karpo.
Girard staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Girard, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!
A less than humble Gaultier Girard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 278 Arundel vs Karpo
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Arundel misses with a hook
and Karpo counters with a good low kick that Arundel was not able to check.
Karpo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arundel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Arundel slaps away a takedown attempt from Karpo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arundel throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Karpo counters with a takedown into side control.
Arundel is trying to buck Karpo off.#SUB2#
Karpo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arundel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Arundel tries to buck Karpo off but Karpo is having none of it.#T1#
Karpo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Karpo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arundel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karpo's guard! Nice work there by Arundel! #SU#
Arundel stands up and waves to Karpo to follow him.
Karpo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arundel at a distance.
Arundel throws an off balance right hand
and Karpo counters with a stiff right hand.
Karpo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Karpo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arundel. Arundel obviously looking to wear him down.
Arundel thows a leg kick but Karpo checks it
and Karpo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karpo throws a hook but Arundel avoids it easily.
Karpo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arundel defends it nicely.
Arundel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karpo.
Latrobe Arundel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karpo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karpo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arundel throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Arundel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpo misses with the combination.
Karpo throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That kick from Karpo tenderised Arundel's leg. Arundel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arundel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arundel misses with an uppercut. Karpo saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karpo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arundel - the referee stops the clock and Karpo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arundel. Karpo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arundel throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Karpo shoots in for a takedown but Arundel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Latrobe Arundel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannu Karpo.
Arundel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arundel misses with a straight right.
Karpo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arundel throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karpo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arundel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Karpo.
Karpo blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Arundel throws a body punch but Karpo moves out of range.
Karpo throws a fast counter high kick but Arundel manages to duck under it in time.
Karpo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arundel. Arundel obviously looking to wear him down.
Karpo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arundel. Arundel obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Arundel.
Arundel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karpo unleashes a big counter combination but Arundel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karpo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arundel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arundel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel thumps Karpo with a low kick.
Karpo lands a glancing blow to the side of Arundel's head.
Nice sprawl there from Arundel as Karpo shoots in.#T1##TD2#
Karpo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Karpo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arundel sees it coming and defends easily.
Karpo wants to pass the guard but Arundel is defending well.
Arundel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karpo.
Karpo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Arundel is defending against the submission attempts here by Karpo.
Arundel wants to get back to full guard.
Karpo is trying to control the action in half guard but Arundel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Arundel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hannu Karpo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arundel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arundel wants to stand but Karpo is controlling the position.
Arundel has Karpo pulled in close to control his posture.
Arundel keeping moving, preventing Karpo from controlling successfully.
Karpo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karpo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arundel 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.#T3#
Karpo postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arundel throws the left hand but Karpo avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arundel 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 Karpo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karpo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karpo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arundel with a body shot.
Arundel tries a head kick but it misses.
Karpo misses with a body shot.
Arundel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karpo to score with a decent uppercut.
Karpo throws a right hand that Arundel ducks under and follows up with a left that Arundel also avoids with ease.
Karpo shoots for a double leg takedown but Arundel sprawls well. He's pushed Karpo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Karpo throws a hook but Arundel blocks it.
Arundel tries to move into range but Karpo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karpo staying out of range there.
Karpo missing with a left hand there. Arundel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karpo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karpo throws a poor cross that misses
and Arundel counters with a good low kick that Karpo was not able to check.
Karpo cracks Arundel with a good jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karpo avoids the head kick by Arundel.
Karpo is looking for the big counter here.
Karpo misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hannu Karpo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Karpo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arundel counters with a good low kick that Karpo was not able to check.
Arundel takes a swing at Karpo's ribcage but misses.
Karpo lands a nice shot that snaps Arundel's head back. #TD2#
Karpo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Arundel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Karpo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo can't break the clinch.
Arundel prevents Karpo from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Karpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arundel misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Karpo misses.#T1#
Karpo 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.
Karpo throws a lazy uppercut
and Arundel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arundel. That's going to slow Karpo down.
Arundel lands a glancing blow to the side of Karpo's head.#CUT#It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut.
Karpo looks to land a left hand but Arundel moved out of range nicely.
Karpo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arundel misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arundel.
Karpo slips under a jab.#T2#
Arundel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arundel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Latrobe Arundel is winning the standup battle so far.
Karpo lands with a shot to the body.
Karpo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arundel looks to land a body kick but Karpo moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arundel scores with the left hand. Karpo knows he should have avoided that one.
Karpo fails to land with a series of punches.
Arundel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Karpo catches Arundel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arundel swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range.
Arundel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karpo. #T3#
Karpo throws an off balance right hand
and Arundel counters with a thumping low kick.
Arundel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karpo's head backwards.
Karpo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arundel.
Arundel delivers a nice body kick.
Arundel connects with a leg kick.
Arundel throws out a powerful jab.
Karpo slips a straight right by Arundel.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arundel. Karpo shrugs it off though. #T4#
Arundel jabs Karpo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karpo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arundel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arundel throws a looping overhand right but Karpo ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karpo misses with a body shot.
Karpo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arundel's head.
Arundel looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
Arundel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Arundel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karpo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arundel sprawls well. Arundel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karpo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
That's time! Arundel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Arundel lands with a hook. Karpo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karpo misses with an uppercut
and Arundel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Arundel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karpo! But no joy.
Karpo misses with a hook
and Arundel counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Karpo gets a takedown into half guard.
Karpo tries to pass to full mount but Arundel defends it. #T1#
Karpo prevents Arundel from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karpo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Karpo is looking for submissions but instead, Arundel has regained full guard.
Karpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arundel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arundel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karpo can do to turn this around?
Arundel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karpo is one step ahead there.
Karpo stands and throws Arundel's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arundel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karpo.
Karpo throwing strikes but Arundel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Karpo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arundel's best efforts.
Arundel prevents Karpo from improving his position.
Arundel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Karpo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karpo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arundel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Arundel wants to control from the top but Karpo keeps moving.
Arundel tries to free his leg and advance position but Karpo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Karpo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arundel defends it easily.
Arundel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Karpo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arundel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karpo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Karpo working for a triangle but Arundel defends it easily.
Karpo wants to sweep here but Arundel controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel had his way with Hannu Karpo in that round.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Karpo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arundel.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arundel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karpo moves out of range as Arundel strikes.
Karpo throws out a counter right but Arundel avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arundel.
Karpo tries to move into range but Arundel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arundel 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 Karpo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karpo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karpo with the counter takedown but Arundel avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel pushes Karpo away with a front kick.
Arundel thumps Karpo with a low kick.
Arundel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpo.#T1#
Arundel slips a jab and a cross from Karpo.
Karpo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arundel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arundel lands an overhand right.
Arundel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karpo! But no joy.
Karpo throws a head kick but Arundel moves out of range.
And Arundel counters with a quick kick to the body but Karpo blocks it.
Karpo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from Karpo. Those never looked like landing.
Arundel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
A jab from Karpo finds it's way through Arundel's defenses.
Arundel throws a lazy right hand but Karpo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arundel looks to land a right hand but Karpo moved out of range.
Karpo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karpo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karpo with a jab.
Karpo walks into a left hand.
Karpo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arundel.
You can see that Karpo has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Karpo misses the body punch
and Arundel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
A low kick from Arundel misses
and Karpo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karpo scores with a punch to the head.
Arundel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karpo counters with a straight right hand.
Karpo fails to land the takedown.
Arundel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karpo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arundel misses with the combination.
Karpo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Arundel swings widly with a right hand
and Karpo counters with a left to the body.
Karpo tests Arundel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karpo misses with a low kick.
Karpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arundel.
Arundel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karpo misses with a right hand
and Arundel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karpo's knee momentarily.
Karpo throws a combination that misses
and Arundel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karpo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arundel cracks a nice hook into Karpo's ribs.
Latrobe Arundel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arundel pushes Karpo away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Latrobe Arundel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arundel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Latrobe Arundel!
Latrobe Arundel retains his middleweight title!
Latrobe Arundel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 274 Arundel vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for O Reilly.
O Reilly gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
O Reilly clinches up against the cage.
Karpo wants to take the fight to the mat but O Reilly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Karpo breaks from the clinch.
Karpo walks into a stiff left hand from O Reilly.
Karpo cracks O Reilly with an open hand slap.
O Reilly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karpo.
Karpo throws a hook but O Reilly avoids it easily.
Karpo throws a right and a left that O Reilly avoids nicely.
Karpo misses with a double jab.
O Reilly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karpo looks to score with a jab to the body but O Reilly is just out of range.
O Reilly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Karpo blocks the low kick.
O Reilly staying out of range there.
O Reilly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Reilly misses the jab.
O Reilly tries to move into range but Karpo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Reilly lands a leg kick that knocks Karpo off balance momentarily.
Karpo missing with a left hand there. O Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Karpo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've been hearing good reports from O Reilly's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
O Reilly is trying to improve his position.#T1#
O Reilly is trying to control Karpo's posture but Karpo avoids it. #SUB2#
Karpo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Reilly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Karpo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karpo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Karpo is trying to get an arm triangle but O Reilly is defending well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
O Reilly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
O Reilly manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
O Reilly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karpo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Reilly controls Karpo momentarily but Karpo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpo wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
O Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karpo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karpo trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
Karpo pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karpo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karpo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for O Reilly!
O Reilly wants to control but Karpo is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karpo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
O Reilly is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Karpo breaks from O Reilly's wrist control and lands an elbow.
O Reilly wants to hold on but Karpo pushes him away.#SUB2#
Karpo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but O Reilly is surviving well by controlling Karpo's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Karpo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… O Reilly turns into him and now he's in Karpo's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hannu Karpo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
O Reilly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karpo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Patty O Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Reilly connects with a looping right hand.
Karpo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Reilly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karpo momentarily.
O Reilly throws out a leg kick but Karpo moves out of range and O Reilly only half commits.
O Reilly misses with a low kick.
O Reilly misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Karpo misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Karpo blocks the leg kick.
Karpo looks to land a left hand but O Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Karpo throws a jab but it's blocked by O Reilly.
O Reilly tries to clinch
and Karpo counters with a straight right hand.
O Reilly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karpo is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karpo tries to bum rush O Reilly with a series of wild strikes but O Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Reilly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
O Reilly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
O Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karpo.
Karpo cracks O Reilly with an open hand slap.#T1#
Karpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karpo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karpo moves out of range of the leg kick from O Reilly.
Jab by Karpo.
A jab lands there for O Reilly.
Karpo works O Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Karpo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
Karpo moves out of range of the strikes.
O Reilly throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Karpo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Reilly defending well as Karpo loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Karpo lands.
Karpo misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Karpo misses the target.
O Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Karpo.
Karpo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
O Reilly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karpo. That did some damage!
A jab from O Reilly misses. #T2#
O Reilly moves away from the strike by Karpo.
Karpo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpo misses with a few strikes there.
Karpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Reilly.
O Reilly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karpo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karpo! But no joy.
O Reilly defending well as Karpo loads up on a big left hand.
Karpo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O Reilly backs up against the cage.
Karpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Reilly can pounce on him.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Reilly.
Karpo throws a big shot that misses.
O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karpo.
Karpo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hannu Karpo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Reilly misses the shot to the body.
O Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
Karpo misses with a body shot.
O Reilly slips under a jab from Karpo.
O Reilly throws a front kick aimed at Karpo's knee but Karpo avoids it well.
Karpo connects with a nice looking jab.
Karpo scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from O Reilly as Karpo shoots in.
O Reilly misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Reilly.
O Reilly throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Karpo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
O Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Karpo is defending well.
Karpo is pressing down on O Reilly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karpo looking to control but O Reilly passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from O Reilly there.
Karpo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Reilly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Reilly's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Reilly is keeping busy. #T4#
O Reilly wants to control his opponent's hands but Karpo gets his hands free. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Karpo has locked on a rear naked choke here! O Reilly is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hannu Karpo!
A very excited looking Hannu Karpo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 269 Marceau vs Jones
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Karpo takes one to the side of the head.
Karpo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Mma 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mma.
Mma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mma.#CUT2#It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut.
Karpo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mma.
Mma avoids the body shot from Karpo.
Mma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karpo staying out of range there.
Karpo lands with a cross. #TD#
Karpo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mma tries to escape but Karpo is in control.
We've been hearing that Karpo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Karpo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Check out the look on Karpo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karpo.
Mma wants to get back to his feet but Karpo drags him back down.#SUB#
Karpo tries for a kimura but Mma is defending well.
Karpo working the ground and pound but Mma is defending the strikes. #T1#
Mma 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.
Karpo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mma down.
Mma is pushing Karpo's head away, looking to escape. Karpo manages to hold on to the position though.
Mma on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Karpo is trying to get an arm triangle but Mma is defending well.
Mma wants to get back to his feet.
Karpo throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Karpo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mma is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Karpo is controlling him well.#T2##SUB#
Karpo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mma is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Karpo asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
Mma bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Karpo staying out of range there.
Karpo is looking to counter punch.
Karpo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mma.
A big right from Mma misses.
Mma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mma loads up on a big right hand but Karpo slips the punch.
Mma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mma throws a series of strikes that have Karpo backpedaling. #T3#
Karpo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jeff Mma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karpo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mma to counter with a crisp jab.
Karpo throws the left hand but Mma avoids the punch easily.
Mma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karpo.
Karpo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mma momentarily.
Karpo misses with a looping left.
Mma tries to move into range but Karpo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karpo scores with a shot to the body.
Mma throws a hook to the side of Karpo's head but Karpo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karpo throws a leg kick but Mma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karpo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mma was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpo.
Despite the aggression on Mma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo misses with a hook.
Hannu Karpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mma misses with a hook.#T4#
Mma throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Karpo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mma moves out of range of the strikes.
Mma throws a counter combo.
Karpo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mma moves out of range of the strikes.
Karpo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mma but Mma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mma misses with a body kick.
Karpo slips a jab from Mma.
Jab, jab by Karpo - just one landing.
Mma misses with a jab to the body
and Mma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karpo lands with a hook. Mma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karpo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karpo slips a straight right by Mma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mma lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mma misses the target.
Mma throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Karpo misses the target.
Mma throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hannu Karpo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Karpo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mma under the eye.
Mma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karpo.
Karpo misses with a hook
and Mma counters with a nice uppercut.
Mma throws a wild body kick that Karpo sees coming a mile off.
Karpo fails with a takedown attempt.
Mma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karpo avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karpo.
Karpo shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karpo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it.
Karpo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mma avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Karpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karpo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karpo moves out of range as Mma strikes.
Karpo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mma's sensitive parts.
Mma throws a jab when Karpo was well out of range.
Mma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mma lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Karpo.
Karpo throws a chopping leg kick but Mma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karpo avoids the body shot from Mma.
Karpo missing with a left hand there. Mma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karpo. That did some damage!
Karpo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mma sprawls well. He's pushed Karpo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mma avoids the head kick by Karpo.
Karpo scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Mma misses its intended target. #T2#
Karpo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karpo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karpo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mma - the referee stops the clock and Karpo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mma. Karpo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karpo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mma.
Karpo fails with a takedown attempt.
Karpo misses with a body shot.
Mma with a nice calf kick.
Karpo blocks the body kick.
Mma jabs Karpo right on the nose. Karpo blinks but takes it well.
Mma lands a nice looking body shot.
Mma misses with a hook. Karpo ducked under it nicely.
Karpo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karpo connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mma. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Karpo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mma.
Mma is looking to land body kicks.
Karpo throwing a counter right hand but Mma manages to avoid it.
Karpo lands a nice hook to Mma's body. Mma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeff Mma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mma moves out of range as Karpo strikes.
Mma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karpo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mma's head.
Karpo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mma throws out the jab.
Mma stalks Karpo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karpo's face. Karpo staggers backwards, shaken.
Mma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karpo.
Karpo shoots in looking for a takedown. Mma tries to sprawl out of it but Karpo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karpo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it.
Karpo scores with a hook.
Mma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Karpo lands but Mma takes it in his stride. #T4##TD#
Karpo shoots in and gets a takedown into Mma's guard.#ES2#
Mma pushes Karpo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mma cracks a nice hook into Karpo's ribs.
Karpo defending well as Mma loads up on a big left hand.
Mma loads up on a big right hand but Karpo slips the punch.
Mma lands a nice hook to Karpo's body. Karpo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karpo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karpo misses with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mma. No joy for Karpo on that attempt.
Mma misses with an uppercut.
Karpo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karpo scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karpo moves away.
It appears Karpo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Karpo lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Mma.
Mma looks to throw the jab but Karpo is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Mma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Mma ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.
Mma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Karpo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mma quickly recovers to half guard.
Mma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES2#
Mma makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mma is looking to land body kicks.
Karpo misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Karpo.
Karpo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mma misses with a hook
and Karpo counters with a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mma!
A good leg kick by Mma.
Mma misses with an uppercut
and Karpo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mma!
A telegraphed right hand from Karpo misses the target.
Karpo misses with a low kick. #T1#
Karpo misses with a hook
enabling Mma to counter with a crisp jab.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karpo misses with a body kick.
Karpo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karpo looks for the body kick but Mma saw that one coming.
Karpo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mma defends well and Karpo ends up having to push Mma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Karpo successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karpo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hannu Karpo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Mma gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karpo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Karpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mma.#TD#
Karpo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mma wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Karpo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Mma manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Karpo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Karpo jumps guard but Mma stands there with Karpo around his waist. Karpo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Karpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Karpo.
The fighters circling - Mma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karpo scores with a nice strike.
Mma 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.
Karpo connects with a body shot that sends Mma's belly button to the back.
Karpo lands a really nice looking cross but Mma seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karpo.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karpo moves away.
Mma scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Mma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karpo doesn't seem phased though.
Karpo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
A head kick from Karpo lands but Mma takes it in his stride.
Karpo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mma with a nice calf kick.
Mma pushes Karpo away with a front kick.
Mma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheers as Karpo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mma doesn't seem phased though.
Karpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mma is just out of range.
Mma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Karpo there.
A clash of legs there as Mma blocks the low kick.
Mma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Mma.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mma misses the jab.
Karpo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mma to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Mma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karpo.
Karpo throws a leg kick that misses.
Karpo lands a nice looking body shot.
Karpo looks to throw the jab but Mma is out of range.
Karpo thuds his right hand into Mma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karpo ducks right into an uppercut from Mma.
Mma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mma moves out of range of the body kick.
Karpo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mma counters with a thumping low kick.
Karpo slips under a jab.
Karpo checks the leg kick.
Karpo throwing a counter right hand but Mma manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo throws an overhand right that lands on Mma's shoulder, as Mma tries to avoid the shot.
Mma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karpo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mma scrambles back to his feet.
Mma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Karpo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mma slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Mma.
I think Mma 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 265 Mfer vs Jabbar
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karpo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karpo is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Karpo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Karpo is now in McDonald 's guard.#SUB#
Karpo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karpo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Karpo tries to pass.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Karpo is defending the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald . #T1#
Karpo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karpo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald working Karpo over with strikes.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karpo wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Karpo wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karpo to regain full guard.
McDonald is working Karpo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald postures up in Karpo's guard and throws a big left but Karpo blocks it.
Karpo has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Karpo's brow.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karpo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karpo has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McDonald is thwarting Karpo's attempts to control the position.
Karpo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karpo taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
McDonald looks to land a strike but Karpo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Karpo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
McDonald stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Karpo throws up his legs and catches McDonald in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! McDonald tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Karpo! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Cletus McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: PFC 262 Blazkov vs Perera
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Trump throws a right hand that misses
letting Karpo counter with a right hand.
Karpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Karpo throws a hook but Trump avoids it easily.
Trump misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Karpo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Karpo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Trump 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.
Karpo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karpo is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it.
Karpo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Karpo looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Karpo wants to finish this one by submission but Trump is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karpo. #T1#
Karpo misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Karpo is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Karpo extends the arm and Trump is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hannu Karpo!
A very excited looking Hannu Karpo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Donald Trump spoke after the fight, saying 'It was the russians !'.

Event: PFC 258 Golovkin vs Caunt
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1#
Karpo shoots in but Lucy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucy moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karpo.
Lucy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lucy works Karpo's body with a nice hook.
Karpo missing with a left hand there. Lucy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucy throwing a counter right hand but Karpo manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Lucy. #CL2#
Karpo instigates a clinch.
Lucy lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut.
Lucy misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Lucy.
Lucy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lucy tries a knee to the head but Karpo blocks it.
Lucy 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Lucy. #BC2#
Karpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karpo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hannu Karpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karpo. #T1#
Lucy lands a right hook to the body.
Karpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karpo's head backwards.
Lucy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpo blocks a head kick by Lucy. #TD2#
Karpo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Lucy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karpo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karpo slips nicely into half guard.
Lucy won't allow Karpo to pass to mount.
Lucy trying to hold on to Karpo's head to control him but Karpo postures up.
Karpo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karpo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karpo wants to control but Lucy is keeping him busy. #T2#
Lucy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucy.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucy is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lucy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karpo throwing strikes but missing.
Karpo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lucy has his hands on Karpo's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Lucy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karpo escapes and throws Lucy's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Lucy wants to control but Karpo postures up.#SUB2#
Karpo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Karpo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lucy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karpo's guard! Nice work there by Lucy!
Lucy wants to pass the guard but Karpo is keeping the position.
Karpo is trying to keep Lucy in close.
Karpo has his hands on Lucy's head, controlling the position.
Lucy preventing the sweep. #T4#
Karpo keeping moving, preventing Lucy from controlling successfully.
Karpo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lucy looking for subs off his back but Karpo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Karpo prevents Lucy from improving his position.
Karpo works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hannu Karpo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Karpo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lucy's guard.#SUB#
Lucy looking for a guillotine here but Karpo defends easily.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpo pushing down on Lucy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lucy trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucy is pressing down on Karpo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lucy has his foot on Karpo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karpo works his way back into a safe position though.
Karpo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Lucy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karpo defends well.#T1##SUB#
Lucy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karpo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Karpo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karpo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karpo advances to half guard.
Karpo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lucy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karpo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karpo's back!
Karpo 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.
Hannu Karpo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karpo trying to control the hands but Lucy breaks the grip.
Lucy wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy.
Karpo is in bad spot here.
Karpo trying to control the hands but Lucy won't let him. #T2#
Lucy keeps control of the position as Karpo tries to break free. #SUB#
Lucy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Karpo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Lucy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Karpo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Lucy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Karpo showing good submission defense here. #T3##SUB#
Lucy looking for the choke from the back.
Lucy is trying to stick to Karpo's back but Karpo is turning into Lucy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lucy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Karpo.
Lucy pulls Karpo in to control the position. #SUB#
Lucy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Lucy working a defensive guard here.
Karpo wants to pass the guard but Lucy is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lucy is looking for a triangle but Karpo pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Lucy keeping full guard, as Karpo tries to pass.
Karpo passes Lucy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucy wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucy wants to improve his position but Karpo is controlling well.
Karpo passes to side control. #SUB2#
Karpo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucy is trying to control Karpo's posture but Karpo avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hannu Karpo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karpo tries to clinch up
and Lucy counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucy scores with a sloppy right hand. Karpo should have avoided that one.
Karpo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lucy throwing a counter right hand but Karpo manages to avoid it.
Karpo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karpo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hannu Karpo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucy tries a low kick but Karpo avoids it.
A big right from Lucy misses.
Karpo scores with a nice right hand.
Karpo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karpo shoots for a takedown but Lucy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karpo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLucy.
Karpo tries to clinch up but Lucy circles away and keeps his distance.
Karpo misses with a right hand
and Lucy counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo shoots in for a double leg but Lucy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Lucy tries to land a leg kick but Karpo saw it coming and moves away.
Lucy misses with a looping left.
Karpo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karpo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karpo.
A clash of legs there as Lucy blocks the low kick.
Karpo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karpo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucy throws out a leg kick but Karpo moves out of range and Lucy only half commits.
Karpo needs to keep his hands up - Lucy had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Karpo.
Lucy lands a right hook to the body.
Lucy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karpo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Karpo misses its intended target.
Lucy 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. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Lucy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpo tries to clinch but Lucy is having none of it.
Lucy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karpo tries to clinch up.
It looked like Lucy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lucy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucy scores with a nice right hand.
Lucy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucy throws a leg kick that misses.
Karpo is looking to clinch but Lucy is avoiding it.
Karpo walks into a jab.
Karpo defending well as Lucy loads up on a big left hand.
Karpo is looking for the big counter here.
Decent striking displayed by Karpo there.
Karpo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lucy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.#T3#
Karpo lands with an uppercut that bounces Lucy off the cage and back into range.
Karpo tried to score with a low kick but Lucy checks it.
Lucy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karpo misses with a takedown attempt
and Lucy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Léonard Lucy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannu Karpo.
Lucy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karpo with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Lucy.
A low kick lands for Karpo.
Karpo stalks Lucy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lucy's face. Lucy staggers backwards, shaken.
Lucy lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Karpo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucy, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Karpo gets through Lucy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lucy scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Lucy struggles to land a body shot inside as Karpo controls his hands.
Lucy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karpo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucy working aggressively here.
Karpo throws a head punch that misses.
Lucy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karpo's elbow.
Karpo scores with a shoulder strike.
Lucy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lucy.
Karpo looking for a takedown.
Karpo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucy digs a right hand into Karpo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karpo's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Lucy as the two fighters clinch.
Lucy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karpo's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo misses with the head strike.
Lucy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lucy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Léonard Lucy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karpo tries to pull guard but Lucy won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Léonard Lucy.
I think Karpo 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: KOM Middleweights Semi Finals
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Karpo misses with a kick to the body.
Hill throws a head kick but Karpo moves out of range. #CL#
Hill instigates a clinch.
Karpo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Hill. #CUT#It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut.
Hill content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karpo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karpo 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.
Hill tries a body shot but Karpo blocks it. #BC#
Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill misses with an uppercut
and Karpo counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Hill connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karpo. Karpo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karpo avoids the body shot from Hill.
Hill throws a good cross that connects.
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karpo's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karpo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karpo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karpo pinned against the cage. Karpo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Karpo has managed to clinch.
Hill tries a body shot but Karpo blocks it.
Hill holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karpo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Hill lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karpo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Karpo fails to land.
Karpo misses with some punches. #T2##BC2#
Karpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karpo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karpo misses with a head kick.
Karpo slips a jab from Hill.
Hill pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Karpo throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Karpo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karpo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Hill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karpo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karpo tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Karpo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hill's best efforts.
Karpo tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Karpo is defending well.
We've been hearing that Hill has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3##SUB#
Hill trying to work for an americana but Karpo has managed to regain full guard.
Karpo trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
Karpo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Karpo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Karpo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hill is just riding it out for now. Karpo eventually gives up the hold.
Hill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karpo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karpo's back!#T4#
Karpo is trying to break free.
Hill is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hill gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hill gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hill apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hannu Karpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karpo scores with a hook.
Karpo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karpo wants it to stay on the feet.
Karpo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karpo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karpo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karpo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karpo defends it nicely.
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!
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hill tries to clinch up.
Karpo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hill.#CUT2#It looks like Scott Hill has been cut.
Karpo misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scott Hill will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
A cross from Karpo lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karpo - the referee stops the clock and Hill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karpo. Hill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karpo misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Karpo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karpo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Karpo gets tackled into the cage by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch.
Hill misses with an elbow strike.
Karpo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Karpo working aggressively here.
Hill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo prevents a body shot from Hill.
Hill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karpo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hill lands with a cross. #T1#
Karpo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karpo jabs Hill to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hill.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Karpo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Karpo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Karpo misses with a body shot.
Karpo scores with a sloppy right hand. Hill should have avoided that one.
Hannu Karpo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill throws a hook but Karpo avoids it easily.
It seemed like Karpo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karpo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Karpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hill or perhaps it was just good defense by Karpo, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Karpo moves into the clinch successfully.
Hill tries to stall but Karpo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karpo. #T2#
Karpo lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Karpo fails to land.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
Karpo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill tries to circle away but Karpo has him pinned against the cage.
Hill can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Karpo.
Karpo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karpo presses Hill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hill will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karpo up against the cage.
Karpo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Karpo breaks the clinch.
Karpo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Hill throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Hill steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karpo. That one must have hurt.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karpo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karpo lands a jab.
Karpo throws a big shot that misses.
Hill misses with a hook
and Karpo counters with a left to the body.
Karpo throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt - Karpo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hill misses with a shot to the body
and Karpo counters with a nice uppercut.
Hill with the inside leg kick.
Hill blocks a jab.#TD#
Hill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
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. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Karpo's temple. #T4#
Karpo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill wants to control but Karpo is keeping him busy.
Scott Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karpo wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karpo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karpo 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.
Karpo is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Karpo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hill is pushing down on Karpo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karpo is fighting to maintain full guard but Hill has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hannu Karpo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karpo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karpo is trying to improve his position.
Karpo prevents Hill from improving position.
Karpo struggling a bit here.
Karpo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill trying to control the action but Karpo is working from the bottom.
Karpo is looking to regain half guard here but Hill keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Hill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hill working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Hill tries for a kimura but Karpo is defending well.
Karpo manages to get back to half guard.
Karpo is trying to control but can't.
Karpo tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karpo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Karpo trying to control but Hill postures up. #SUB#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Karpo is defending well.
Karpo manages to get to full guard.
Karpo keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill wants to control from the top but Karpo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Karpo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Karpo looking for a sweep. Not yet Karpo, not yet.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill stands and throws Karpo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Karpo is looking for a sweep.
Hill tries to move into full mount but can't pass Karpo's legs.
Karpo tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Karpo can't do much from the bottom here.
Karpo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hill trying to control from half guard but Karpo is working away. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Hill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Karpo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karpo!
Hill is landing with some decent strikes but Karpo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill lands a nice shot to the head.
Karpo tries to hold on but Hill pushes him away.
Hill with shots to the head and body - Karpo looks very uncomfortable down there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hill 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Hill!
Scott Hill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 9(HW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Lucan moves into the clinch successfully.
Karpo scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Karpo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lucan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karpo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucan blocks a body shot from Karpo.
Karpo lands with a light punch inside.
Lucan is trying to drag Karpo to the mat but Karpo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karpo.
Lucan tries to circle away but Karpo has him pinned against the cage.
Lucan can't get the takedown.
Lucan swings wildly with an uppercut but Karpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucan wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpo.
Lucan is trying to force a seperation but Karpo has the dominant position.
Lucan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karpo has him pressed against the cage.
Karpo pushes Lucan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Lucan wants the takedown. Karpo is fighting it off but Lucan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karpo's guard against the cage.
Karpo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Lucan advances position into side control!
Karpo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karpo wants to control but Lucan postures up.
Karpo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karpo is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Karpo actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karpo's head.
It looks like Lucan is going to stand back up.
Lucan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karpo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Karpo is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karpo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Lucan is looking to work some ground and pound but Karpo has wrist control.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Karpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karpo is trying to control the position but Lucan postures up.
Lucan chips away with some ground and pound.
Lucan throws an elbow that misses. Karpo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lucan's guard. Nice move by Karpo!#REVR#
Lucan is looking to stand up but Karpo isn't so interested in that idea.
Lucan has his hands on Karpo's head, controlling the position.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karpo is one step ahead there.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up. #T3#
Karpo stays in close to Lucan's body and controls the position.
Lucan is trying to hold Karpo in close to prevent damage but Karpo has managed to pass into half guard.
Lucan looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Karpo is looking for a kimura here.
Lucan won't allow Karpo to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucan trying to control here. #SUB#
Karpo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karpo prevents Lucan from improving his position.#SUB#
Karpo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lucan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 2(MW)
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Beast misses the jab.
Karpo slips a straight right by Beast.
Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karpo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beast circles away quickly and effectively.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
Karpo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karpo throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
Beast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karpo.
Nice body punch from Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Karpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beast looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karpo lands a really nice looking cross but Beast seems unphased.
Karpo looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.
Karpo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Karpo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Dave Beast has been cut.
Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Karpo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karpo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karpo throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Beast slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karpo throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karpo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beast lands a jab to the nose.
Beast scores with a nice strike.
Karpo thuds his right hand into Beast's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Beast rushes Karpo and presses him up against the cage.
Beast lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karpo backwards.
Karpo is trying to push Beast away but Beast has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karpo blocks a body shot from Beast.
A short uppercut from Karpo.
A body shot lands from Karpo.
Karpo avoids a wild elbow strike from Beast.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beast.
Beast lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karpo tries to circle away but Beast has him pinned against the cage.
Beast lands a right hand.
Karpo pushes Beast back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karpo lands a shoulder strike.
Karpo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karpo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karpo misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Karpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Karpo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Karpo throws a right and a left that Beast avoids nicely.
Karpo throws a big shot that misses.
Karpo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beast misses with a hook
and Karpo counters with a right hand to the body.
Beast misses with a right hand
and Karpo counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Karpo misses. #TD#
Karpo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beast did well to prevent Karpo getting side control.
Karpo is looking to advance position but Beast won't allow it.
Karpo misses with a head shot. Beast uses the momentum to regain guard.
Beast looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Karpo is fighting to break Beast's control of his arms but Beast is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Karpo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karpo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beast has Karpo pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hannu Karpo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Beast'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.#R2#
Karpo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karpo has his takedown stuffed
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Karpo misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beast misses with an uppercut.
Beast scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut.
Karpo slips under a jab from Beast.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karpo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo misses with a hook
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karpo misses with a looping left.
Karpo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast looks to land a right hand but Karpo moved out of range.#T1#
Beast misses with a hook.
Karpo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karpo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karpo misses with a hook
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karpo counters with a three punch combo that has Beast backing up. Beast nods at Karpo to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Beast. That snapped Karpo's head back. #CL2#
Beast forces Karpo back against the cage and clinches.
Beast prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karpo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beast gets underhooks to prevent Karpo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Karpo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beast misses with the head strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast has Karpo pressed against the cage, preventing Karpo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beast.
Beast lands a nice uppercut.
Karpo can't break the clinch. #BC#
Karpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karpo.
Nice takedown defense from Karpo. No joy for Beast on that attempt.
Karpo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karpo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beast lands with an uppercut that bounces Karpo off the cage and back into range.
Karpo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Beast.
Beast misses with a hook.
Dave Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD#
Beast tries to sprawl but Karpo drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Beast manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Karpo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Karpo can't find room to land a body shot as Beast controls the action.
Beast is pressed up against the cage. Karpo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beast down to the mat. Beast avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karpo loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but Karpo slips the punch.
Karpo misses with a double jab.
A big right from Beast misses.
Beast throws a jab when Karpo was well out of range.
Karpo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karpo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karpo.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Karpo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beast preventing the sweep.
Karpo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Karpo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Karpo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karpo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Karpo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beast chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Beast cracks Karpo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beast takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast misses with a double jab.
Beast throws an overhand right that lands on Karpo's shoulder, as Karpo tries to avoid the shot.
Beast lands a glancing blow to the side of Karpo's head.#TD#
Karpo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beast sprawls well initially but Karpo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beast keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Karpo is thwarting Beast's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Beast keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Beast tries to kick Karpo off but Karpo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beast moves into full guard.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karpo stopping the sweep attempt from Beast.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karpo shoots in looking for a takedown. Beast tries to sprawl out of it but Karpo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beast manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karpo.
Karpo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
Karpo feinted with a counter takedown.
Beast tries to clinch up
and Karpo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Nice jab there from Karpo.
Beast looks to land a left hand but Karpo moved out of range nicely.
Karpo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Karpo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beast misses with a right hand
enabling Karpo to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Beast.
Karpo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hannu Karpo is winning the standup battle so far.
Karpo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beast lands a nice shot that snaps Karpo's head back.
Karpo throws an off balance right hand
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast throws a jab when Karpo was well out of range.#T4#
Beast slips under a jab.
Karpo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beast finds it's way round the side to connect with Karpo's head.
Karpo misses with a wild combination.
Beast takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beast misses with a straight right.
Beast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karpo momentarily.
Beast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karpo takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Beast. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Beast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beast 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Beast!
Dave Beast seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TC Wednsday Warriors 5
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Karpo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut.
Karpo tries to clinch up.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arjuna drops his hands momentarily and Karpo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hannu Karpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjuna slips under a jab from Karpo.
Karpo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arjuna takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karpo misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Arjuna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arjuna is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karpo throws a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Karpo gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Karpo wants to control but Arjuna is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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Arjuna is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arjuna wants to control but Karpo postures up.#SUB2#
Karpo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arjuna has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Arjuna's face as Karpo controls the position. #SUB2#
Karpo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arjuna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karpo is looking to advance position but Arjuna won't allow it.
Arjuna is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Arjuna wants to get back to his feet.
Arjuna trying to control but Karpo postures up.
Karpo trying to control the action but Arjuna is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Karpo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Karpo seems to be looking for submissions.
Arjuna is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Arjuna is trying to maintain the position but Karpo is very close to passing his half guard.
Arjuna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arjuna wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arjuna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arjuna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karpo is working away from the top position though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karpo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Karpo throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karpo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karpo misses with a takedown
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karpo throws a sloppy body shot
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arjuna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Karpo.
Karpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karpo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hannu Karpo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Karpo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karpo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karpo throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arjuna swats away the attempt to clinch by Karpo.#TD2#
Karpo shoots in and gets a takedown into Arjuna's guard.
Arjuna trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.
Arjuna keeping full guard, as Karpo tries to pass.
Karpo is fighting to break Arjuna's control of his arms but Arjuna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Arjuna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hannu Karpo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karpo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arjuna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karpo wants to control from the top but Arjuna keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Karpo.
Karpo misses with a shot to the body
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karpo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Karpo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karpo throws a right and a left that Arjuna avoids nicely.
Karpo misses with a looping left.
Karpo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjuna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Karpo manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Karpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karpo.
Karpo throws an off balance right hand
and Karpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karpo throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karpo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Karpo shoots and misses
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karpo falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand.
Karpo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karpo throws a sloppy body shot
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karpo misses with a left hand
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand.
Karpo throws a body kick that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Karpo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karpo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arjuna takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Karpo lands a jab to the nose.
Karpo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arjuna tries to move into range but Karpo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karpo misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target.
Arjuna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karpo.
Karpo throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpo closes the distance but Arjuna moves to the side
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hannu Karpo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
That's time! Arjuna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Karpo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karpo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand.
Karpo lands with a cross. #TD2#
Karpo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karpo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Karpo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arjuna tries to buck Karpo off but Karpo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna is working hard here to advance position.
Karpo tries to score with some ground and pound. Arjuna controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Arjuna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arjuna tries to get to full guard but Karpo has control of the leg. #T1#
Arjuna preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Karpo is looking to take a break and control but Arjuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arjuna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arjuna wants to stand and escape but Karpo is having none of it.
Arjuna controlling the position.
Karpo wants to control from the top but Arjuna keeps moving.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjuna is keeping the position for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arjuna keeping moving, preventing Karpo from controlling successfully.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjuna is keeping the position for now.
Arjuna has Karpo pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karpo has a takedown stuffed.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Karpo misses.
It looked like Arjuna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arjuna is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Arjuna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karpo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand.
Karpo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karpo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arjuna pinned against the cage. Arjuna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karpo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Karpo throws a nice head kick!
Karpo misses with a double jab
and Karpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karpo misses with a takedown
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannu Karpo.
Karpo throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karpo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karpo scores with a leg kick.
Karpo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily.
Karpo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannu Karpo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karpo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo 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: TC 12 Mil $ GP vol 1.2
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge defending well as Karpo loads up on a big left hand.
Karpo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karpo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cubbedge changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into Karpo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cubbedge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karpo is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge trying to control but Karpo is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Karpo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cubbedge won't allow Karpo to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Karpo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Karpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Karpo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Karpo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karpo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karpo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Karpo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Karpo is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is fighting to break Karpo's control of his arms but Karpo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cubbedge won't allow Karpo to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Karpo misses.
Hannu Karpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Cubbedge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Karpo defending well.
Cubbedge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karpo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but Karpo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cubbedge to get the leverage.
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Karpo won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cubbedge seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Karpo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Karpo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cubbedge is controlling the pace.
Karpo is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Karpo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge tries to pass to full mount but Karpo defends it.
Karpo gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cubbedge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karpo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karpo.#TD2#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Karpo with the active half guard here but Cubbedge passes nicely into side control.
Karpo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo looking for a sweep but Cubbedge has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Karpo is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Karpo is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karpo is looking to escape.
Karpo working to try and regain half guard.
Cubbedge looking to control but Karpo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cubbedge controlling the position easily from mount.
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karpo is looking to escape. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cubbedge controlling the position easily from mount.
Karpo tries to lock up and control but Cubbedge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karpo is squirming around, avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control the action.
Cubbedge prevents Karpo from getting the reversal.
Karpo tries to lock up and control but Cubbedge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Cubbedge controlling his opponent.
Cubbedge prevents Karpo from getting the reversal.
Karpo regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Karpo actively working from the bottom here.
Karpo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cubbedge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Cubbedge jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Karpo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Billy Cubbedge has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Karpo is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Karpo is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge controlling from side mount.
Karpo is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpo wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Karpo tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cubbedge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karpo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cubbedge misses with a body kick.
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karpo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Cubbedge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cubbedge showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Karpo looking for submissions off his back.
Karpo wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge is controlling the pace.
Karpo works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Cubbedge controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Karpo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cubbedge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karpo keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karpo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hannu Karpo 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.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karpo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karpo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cubbedge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Karpo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karpo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Karpo is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Karpo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karpo.
Karpo wants to sweep but no luck.
Karpo wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Karpo there!
Karpo is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Cubbedge looking to secure an arm triangle but Karpo defends it well.
Cubbedge trying to control but Karpo is having none of it.
Cubbedge controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Cubbedge is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Karpo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Karpo regains half guard.
Billy Cubbedge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Cubbedge seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpo moves into full guard. #SUB#
Karpo looking for a guillotine here but Cubbedge defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cubbedge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cubbedge winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cubbedge !

Event: TC 7 Sight vs Karpo
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good exchange - Karpo coming out on top.
Sight wants to land a leg kick but Karpo is out of range.
Sight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sight slips under a jab.
Sight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karpo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sight throws a one two combo.
Paul Sight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karpo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karpo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sight misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karpo! But no joy.
Sight throws a body kick that misses.
Karpo catches Sight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sight misses with a series of wild punches.
Karpo flicks out a counter leg kick but Sight steps away.
Sight scores with a decent looking hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karpo 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.#T1#
Sight takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karpo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karpo lands a body shot.
Karpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sight is just out of range.
It looked like Sight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karpo.
Sight throws an off balance right hand
and Karpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karpo cracks Sight with a good jab.
Karpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karpos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karpo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karpo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sight blocks a jab.
Sight throws a head kick that misses.
Sight avoids the body shot from Karpo.
Karpo keeps the fight on the outside.
Karpo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sight momentarily.
Sight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karpo misses with an uppercut.
Sight is looking for a counter combo.
Sight throws a series of punches but Karpo moves out of range. #T2#
Karpo with a nice calf kick.
Sight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karpo.
Karpo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Sight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Karpo there.
Karpo connects with the punch.#ROC2#Sight is rocked!
Sight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karpo.
Despite the aggression on Karpo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karpo under the eye.
Sight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sight throws a sloppy body shot
and Karpo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Sight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karpo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sight! Karpo dives in looking to finish! Sight is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TC 3: Knock Out vs Inspektor B
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebenta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rebenta dives in and grabs Karpo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karpo pushes down on Rebenta's head and hops out.
Rebenta shoots in looking for a takedown but Karpo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rebenta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karpo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Rebenta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karpo is trying to defend but Rebenta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Karpo trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
Karpo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rebenta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rebenta looks to land a strike but Karpo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta throws a big elbow that misses.
Rebenta postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karpo is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rebenta looking for a guillotine here but Karpo defends easily.
Karpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Karpo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rebenta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karpo has managed to get both his arms back between Rebenta's legs - danger averted.
Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Karpo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karpo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karpo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karpo throwing strikes from guard but Rebenta blocks nicely. #SUB#
Rebenta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karpo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karpo wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving. #SUB#
Rebenta is looking for a triangle here but Karpo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Karpo taking a breather here. #T2#
Rebenta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karpo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karpo is looking to take a break and control but Rebenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rebenta is trying to improve his position.
Rebenta is working hard here to advance position.
Karpo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rebenta!
Karpo controlling the pace for now.
Rebenta is desperately trying to improve his position but Karpo has a good base and remains in mount.
Karpo controlling from mount.
Karpo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karpo wants to control the pace but Rebenta is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Rebenta wants to hold on but Karpo pushes him away.
Karpo trying to control but Rebenta is having none of it.
Rebenta can't escape the position.
Karpo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karpo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Karpo controlling from mount.
Rebenta is trying desperately to improve position.
Karpo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rebenta is desperately trying to improve his position but Karpo has a good base and remains in mount.
Karpo with the ground and pound from mount.
Rebenta wants to hold on but Karpo pushes him away.
Karpo looking to control but Rebenta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Rebenta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karpo looking to control but Rebenta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rebenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta wants to control but Karpo is having none of it.
Karpo landing punches.
Rebenta tries to reverse the position but Karpo maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannu Karpo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Karpo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karpo wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Karpo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Rebenta gets a takedown into half guard.
Karpo tries to roll over but Rebenta keeps him under control.
Karpo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karpo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Karpo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rebenta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rebenta advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Karpo keeps moving.
Rebenta throwing strikes from guard but Karpo blocks nicely. #T1#
Karpo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rebenta. #SUB2#
Rebenta content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Karpo has locked up a guillotine! Karpo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rebenta is holding on here and Karpo must be using up a lot of energy. Rebenta has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Karpo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hannu Karpo!
A less than humble Hannu Karpo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CFC 430
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buriak counters with a nice body shot.
Karpo throws a big shot that misses.
Karpo misses with a looping left.
Karpo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buriak. Buriak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Karpo misses its intended target.
Buriak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karpo misses with a body shot.
Karpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Buriak is just out of range.
Buriak wants to clinch.
Karpo looks to land a left hand but Buriak moved out of range nicely.
Buriak is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karpo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buriak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpo.
Buriak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karpo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karpo throws a right hand that misses
and Buriak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Karpo. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Karpo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Karpo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Buriak closes the distance and clinches.
Buriak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buriak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buriak has Karpo pressed against the cage, preventing Karpo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buriak digs a right hand into Karpo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karpo's gas tank.
Buriak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karpo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buriak lands an uppercut.
Karpo tries to break the clinch but Buriak is controlling the position.
Buriak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buriak misses with a body punch.
Buriak lands with a left to the head.
Karpo throws a head punch that misses.
Buriak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buriak takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karpo blocks a body shot from Buriak.
Buriak tries to work over Karpo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Buriak misses with some punches.
Buriak lands a shoulder strike.
Buriak misses with some punches.
Buriak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karpo wants to get back to striking at distance but Buriak won't allow it.
Karpo gets through Buriak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karpo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karpo blocks a body shot from Buriak.
Buriak 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.
Buriak lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Karpo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Buriak uses from the top position.
Buriak sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Karpo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Karpo working for submissions but it's allowed Buriak to get to half guard.
Karpo is looking for a sweep. Buriak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Buriak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Buriak prevents Karpo from improving his position.
Buriak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karpo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buriak is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Karpo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buriak pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Karpo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buriak pulls his head out easily.
Karpo has a hand on Buriak's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Buriak takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Karpo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Karpo won't allow Buriak to sweep him here.
Buriak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karpo.
Karpo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Karpo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buriak sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Karpo is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannu Karpo 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#
Buriak 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. #CL#
Buriak closes the distance and pushes Karpo back into the cage.
Karpo jumps guard but Buriak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karpo blocks a body shot from Buriak.
A short left from Buriak.
Buriak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karpo has a couple of punches blocked by Buriak.
Karpo is trying to break the clinch but Buriak is controlling him.
A short right from Buriak on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo prevents a body shot from Buriak.
A head punch on the inside from Buriak fails to land.
Buriak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buriak lands with a left to the head.
Buriak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karpo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buriak.#T1#
Karpo is looking to break free of the clinch but Buriak has double underhooks.
Karpo blocking some punches.
Karpo wants a takedown but no success here.
Dimitri Buriak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannu Karpo.#TD2#
Karpo drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Karpo looking for subs off his back but Buriak has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Karpo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karpo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karpo is looking to control Buriak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karpo avoid being mounted?
Buriak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Karpo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Karpo actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Buriak seems content to control.
Karpo is looking for a sweep. Buriak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Buriak moves into full mount! Karpo won't be happy about that!
Buriak avoids the attempt from Karpo to control.
Karpo is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Karpo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buriak is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buriak managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Buriak dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Buriak.
Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karpo.
Hannu Karpo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buriak throws a jab but it's blocked by Karpo.
Buriak connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut.
Karpo looks to land a right hand but Buriak moved out of range.
Karpo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buriak tries to clinch up.
Karpo misses with a left hand
enabling Buriak to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Karpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.
Buriak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Karpo works Buriak's body with a nice hook.
Karpo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Buriak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karpo finds it's way round the side to connect with Buriak's head.
Buriak misses with a straight right.
Buriak wants to clinch.
Buriak connects with a body shot that sends Karpo's belly button to the back.
Buriak tries to clinch there but Karpo circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buriak.
Karpo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buriak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Buriak.
Buriak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karpo throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Karpo misses the target.
Buriak tries to clinch but Karpo is having none of it. #T2#
Karpo throws a combination that misses
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karpo lands a jab.
Karpo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buriak.
Karpo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buriak counters with a thumping low kick.
Hannu Karpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Karpo. Beautiful body shot.
Buriak sizes up Karpo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Karpo. Beautiful body shot.
Buriak ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.
Buriak thumps Karpo with a low kick.
Karpo misses with an uppercut
enabling Buriak to counter with a crisp jab.
Karpo swats away the attempt to clinch by Buriak.
Karpo throws a hook but Buriak blocks it.
Karpo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buriak throws out the jab.
Karpo just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Karpo throws a series of punches but Buriak avoids them all with ease.
Karpo walks into a stiff left hand from Buriak.
Buriak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karpo scores with a three punch combo!
Karpo misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Karpo misses its intended target.
Karpo throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a low kick, right behind Karpo 's knee.
Buriak slips a straight right by Karpo.
Karpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karpo misses with a right hand
and Buriak counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Buriak misses.
A big left from Karpo misses.
Karpo misses the body punch
and Buriak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karpo misses with a hook. Buriak ducked under it nicely.
Karpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Good shot there by Buriak.
Karpo misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Buriak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buriak.
Karpo throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karpo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karpo lands a left hand.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buriak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karpo is trying to break the clinch but Buriak is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buriak.
Buriak tries a body shot but Karpo blocks it.
Karpo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karpo swings wildly with an uppercut but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Buriak is defending well.
Buriak scores with a shot to the side of Karpo's head.
Dimitri Buriak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karpo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buriak lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Buriak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buriak 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Buriak!
Our winner, Dimitri Buriak, 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: CACC 103
Date: Jun 27, 2020

189 cm
32 yrs
199 lbs

186 cm
27 yrs
191 lbs

Lucan

Karpo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Hannu Karpo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lucan rushes Karpo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lucan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karpo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lucan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karpo goes for a takedown attempt but Lucan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lucan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karpo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Lucan has closed the distance and engaged Karpo in a clinch.
Lucan wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucan wants a takedown. #TD#
Lucan is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Karpo can't fight it off and eventually Lucan manages to take the fight to the floor. Karpo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Karpo
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Karpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karpo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Karpo
Karpo wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karpo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (2) Karpo
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Karpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karpo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucan trying to control but Karpo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucan has gone for a leg lock! Karpo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (4) Karpo
Karpo won't allow Lucan to sweep him here. #T2#
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karpo controlling from the top position.
Karpo postures up.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karpo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (4) Karpo
Lucan trying to control but Karpo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Karpo is keeping the position.
Karpo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Karpo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karpo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan trying to control but Karpo is working from the bottom.
Karpo keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass. #SUB#
Lucan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karpo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karpo has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (6) Karpo#T4#
Karpo wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Karpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lucan has his foot on Karpo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karpo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucan controlling Karpo's posture.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karpo is one step ahead there. #T5#
Karpo wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan is trying to keep Karpo in close.
Karpo stands and throws Lucan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (9) Karpo
Karpo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Karpo tries for a kimura but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan looks to move to half guard but instead Karpo has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (6) vs (11) Karpo#T6#
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karpo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucan is looking to escape.
Lucan wants to control but Karpo is having none of it.
Karpo looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Lucan wants to control but Karpo is having none of it.
Lucan can't escape the position. #T7#
Lucan tries to hold on but Karpo pushes him away.
Lucan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lucan works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Lucan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Karpo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lucan.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (14) Karpo
Lucan gets back to half guard.
Lucan is not content to let Karpo control the position.
Lucan gets full guard.
Karpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan controlling the position.#T8#
Karpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Karpo controlling him for the moment.
Karpo pushes down on Lucan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lucan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lucan tries to roll over but Karpo keeps him under control.#T9#
Lucan won't allow Karpo to pass to mount.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Karpo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karpo trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Karpo wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Karpo wants to pass to mount but Lucan is defending the position.
Lucan wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Lucan is controlling Karpo's trapped leg to prevent Karpo from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Karpo is trying to work for a kimura but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucan.
Lucan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lucan wants to control but Karpo passes easily into half guard. #T11#
Lucan is not content to let Karpo control the position.
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karpo wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Karpo postures up.
Karpo preventing the sweep.
Karpo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Lucan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karpo defends it easily.#T12#
Lucan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Karpo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Karpo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (17) Karpo
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Karpo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Karpo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lucan is trying to control but can't. #T13#
Lucan wants to control the action here but instead Karpo manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (20) Karpo
Karpo prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karpo trying to control but Lucan is having none of it.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Karpo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Lucan is trying to escape the mount.
Lucan tries to hold on but Karpo postures up.
Lucan is looking to improve his position but Karpo isn't that keen on the idea.
Lucan is squirming around, avoiding Karpo's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Karpo wins on points by 20 to 6.
A very excited looking Hannu Karpo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CACC 101
Date: Jun 20, 2020

186 cm
27 yrs
191 lbs

190 cm
34 yrs
200 lbs

Karpo

Schultz

Event: CACC 95 CORONA 2ND RD
Date: May 30, 2020

186 cm
26 yrs
191 lbs

182 cm
39 yrs
200 lbs

Karpo

Mazzini

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hannu Karpo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Vito Mazzini!

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mazzini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karpo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mazzini is in Karpo's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karpo (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Karpo controls Mazzini momentarily but Mazzini frees himself.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Karpo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo is looking to sweep but instead, Mazzini has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Mazzini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Mazzini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mazzini is looking to pass Karpo's guard but actually Karpo recovers to full guard.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karpo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazzini passes Karpo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karpo tries to get to full guard but Mazzini has control of the leg. #T2#
Karpo wants to control but Mazzini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazzini wants to control but Karpo is keeping him busy.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but Karpo defending well.
Karpo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mazzini wants to work for an arm triangle but Karpo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Mazzini controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mazzini is looking for a kimura but Karpo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mazzini to get the leverage. #SUB#
Karpo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazzini prevents Karpo from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Karpo is refusing to be controlled, as Mazzini sits in half guard.
Mazzini stalling away here and it's allowed Karpo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mazzini trying to control but Karpo is working from the bottom.
Karpo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazzini stands and throws Karpo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karpo (0) vs (5) Mazzini
Mazzini trying to control the position but Karpo is working away.
Karpo is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Mazzini tries to advance to mount but Karpo denies him.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Karpo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mazzini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazzini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Mazzini stalls from top position.
Mazzini trying to control the position but Karpo is working away. #T7#
Karpo is looking to regain half guard here but Mazzini keeps moving and retains side control.
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Karpo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karpo tries to bench press Mazzini off him but Mazzini keeps the position.
Mazzini staying calm.#SUB2#
Mazzini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karpo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8#
Karpo is trying to get back to half guard.
Mazzini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karpo keeps working.
Mazzini passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Karpo!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Karpo (0) vs (7) Mazzini#T9##SUB2#
Mazzini is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Karpo is surviving well by controlling Mazzini's body position as best he can.
Karpo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karpo is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Mazzini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Karpo is holding on tight.
Karpo is looking to improve his position but Mazzini isn't that keen on the idea.
Karpo wants to control but Mazzini is having none of it.
Karpo is working to get back to half guard.
Mazzini works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Karpo (0) vs (10) Mazzini
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mazzini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T11#
Karpo tries to escape the position.
Mazzini looking to hold on to the position here but Karpo rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Karpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mazzini drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karpo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karpo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karpo!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karpo (4) vs (10) Mazzini
Mazzini can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Karpo controls the position.
Mazzini struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Karpo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mazzini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karpo wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Mazzini is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Mazzini 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.
Karpo trying to control the action but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Mazzini sneaks back into half guard.
Mazzini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karpo trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Karpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazzini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzini looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazzini, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mazzini wins on points by 10 to 4.
Vito Mazzini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 85
Date: May 09, 2020

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 2268 p4p, 283 weight class) and Hannu Karpo (ranked 1388 p4p, 175 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
27 yrs
185 lbs

186 cm
26 yrs
191 lbs

Priest

Karpo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hannu Karpo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Karpo rushes Priest and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Priest is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karpo is defending well.
Priest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karpo.

Karpo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Priest is trying to keep an underhook but Karpo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Karpo
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Karpo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karpo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Priest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Priest working a defensive guard here.

Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest controls Karpo momentarily but Karpo frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest is looking to sweep but instead, Karpo has passed into half guard.
Karpo wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
Priest gets full guard.
Priest trying to control the position.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karpo defends it easily.
Karpo stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Karpo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest keeping full guard, as Karpo tries to pass.
Karpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpo preventing the sweep.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Priest looking to control.

Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Priest is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Karpo has passed into half guard!
Priest is controlling Karpo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karpo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest won't allow Karpo to pass to mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Karpo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Karpo is working for a kimura but Priest is defending it quite comfortably.
Karpo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Priest manages to get to full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.

Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karpo defends well.

Priest throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karpo escapes and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Karpo
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Karpo tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him.
Priest is trying to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Karpo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Priest, who protects the arm well.
Karpo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to reverse the position.

Karpo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karpo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest is not content to let Karpo control the position.
Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Karpo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Priest has escaped the position, nice work there.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Karpo working away.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Karpo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Karpo controlling the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karpo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karpo is trying to control. Priest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karpo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karpo's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (4) vs (5) Karpo
Karpo 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.
Karpo turns into Priest and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (4) vs (7) Karpo
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Karpo trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karpo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karpo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest 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.
Karpo advances to half guard.
Well, if Karpo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Priest wants to sweep but Karpo has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (4) vs (10) Karpo

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Karpo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (4) vs (12) Karpo
Karpo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karpo trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Karpo's lack of action.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest is refusing to be controlled, as Karpo sits in half guard.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Karpo has control of the leg.
Karpo wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Karpo has control of the leg.
Priest wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Karpo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpo won't allow Priest to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karpo wins on points by 12 to 4.
Hannu Karpo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Judas Priest was interviewed post fight and said 'My manager Pete Jones told me to inform you, that later he would like to meet his ex fighter back stage and maybe grab a few beers later! According to Jones you are the craziest party lunatic he has ever coached. Tonight we will have a fight for this title also!'.

Event: CACC 78
Date: Apr 18, 2020

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 2216 p4p, 265 weight class) and Hannu Karpo (ranked 1352 p4p, 180 weight class). Del Oeste comes to the ring accompanied by Coming Home. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

187 cm
37 yrs
191 lbs

186 cm
26 yrs
191 lbs

Del Oeste

Karpo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ryan Del Oeste! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hannu Karpo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Del Oeste wants to clinch up but Karpo keeps it at a distance.

Karpo moves into the clinch.
Karpo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Del Oeste gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Del Oeste is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karpo is defending well.
Karpo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Karpo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Del Oeste regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Oeste (0) vs (2) Karpo
Del Oeste looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Del Oeste is looking to cinch up a triangle. Karpo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Del Oeste's body to avoid the submission. Del Oeste has instead reached around Karpo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Del Oeste arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Del Oeste!
Ryan Del Oeste seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Eternity 4
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Karpo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jerry throws a shot to the body.
Karpo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jerry misses with a straight left. #CL#
Jerry gets a clinch. #BC2#
Karpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karpo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jerry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karpo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karpo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jerry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jerry looking to score a takedown here. Karpo is defending well but Jerry drives through and ends up in Karpo's guard.#SUB2#
Karpo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jerry defends it easily.
Karpo looking for a sweep. Not yet Karpo, not yet.
Jerry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Karpo working for a triangle but Jerry defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Jerry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karpo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jerry has managed to get both his arms back between Karpo's legs - danger averted.
Jerry trying to control the position from guard on top but Karpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Karpo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jerry is defending well. Karpo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jerry has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Karpo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hannu Karpo!
A less than humble Hannu Karpo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Skrap Fights 94
Date: Oct 25, 2019

#R1#
Lawrence throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karpo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karpo sprawls well. Karpo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawrence throws a shot to the body.
Karpo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Karpo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawrence staying out of range there.
Lawrence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lawrence takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Karpo's body.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karpo.
Lawrence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karpo doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karpo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karpo misses with a straight right. #T1#
Karpo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lawrence fails to land the takedown.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Karpo circles away easily
and Karpo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hannu Karpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
Lawrence throws the kick towards the body but Karpo avoids it.
Good exchange - Karpo coming out on top.
Hannu Karpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karpo.
Lawrence is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karpo rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawrence wants to clinch.
Karpo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Karpo as Lawrence shoots in.#T2#
Lawrence tries to land a leg kick but Karpo saw it coming and moves away.
Karpo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lawrence connects with a looping right hand.
Karpo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karpo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawrence.
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!
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpo throws a series of punches but Lawrence avoids them all with ease.
Lawrence throws a sloppy body shot
and Karpo counters with a straight right hand.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
Lawrence throws a leg kick but Karpo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karpo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Karpo connects with a jab.
Lawrence feints a jab promting Karpo to slip. Lawrence then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karpo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slow jab from Karpo misses its intended target.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Karpo is looking to counter punch.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Lawrence stuns Karpo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karpo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lawrence looks for a takedown but Karpo sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Karpo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence misses with a hook
and Karpo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawrence lands with a right hand.
Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karpo digs a good body shot into Lawrence's ribs.
Karpo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the head.
Lawrence fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Karpo throwing a counter right hand but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karpo is out of range.
Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Lawrence misses with a double jab
and Karpo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Karpo does it's job there.
Lawrence with a poor takedown
and Karpo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Lawrence looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karpo!
Lawrence cracks Karpo with a big elbow.
Karpo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Lawrence tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawrence has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karpo tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karpo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lawrence dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karpo misses with a straight right.
Karpo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawrence circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Karpo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawrence to score with a decent uppercut.
Lawrence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karpo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karpo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karpo tries to buck Lawrence off but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karpo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lawrence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lawrence prevents Karpo from improving his position.#SUB#
Karpo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Lawrence working the head and body with strikes.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but Karpo defending well.
Karpo is looking to improve his position.
Karpo is not content to let Lawrence control the position.
Lawrence is pressing down on Karpo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karpo is holding on for now.
Karpo tries to get to full guard but Lawrence has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura here.
Karpo wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karpo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
Karpo keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Karpo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawrence manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Karpo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawrence has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karpo has managed to get both his arms back between Lawrence's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karpo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karpo defends well.
Karpo wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Karpo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lawrence.#T3#
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.
Karpo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Karpo wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Lawrence's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lawrence gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lawrence moves into full guard.
Karpo tries to stand but Lawrence is controlling from the bottom.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Karpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.
Lawrence might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karpo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karpo defends well.
Karpo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Karpo pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Karpo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawrence moves out of range as Karpo strikes.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karpo.
Karpo misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karpo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawrence. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Karpo throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Lawrence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
John Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence defending well as Karpo loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawrence.
An attempted straight right counter from Karpo misses the target.
Hannu Karpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.#T1#
Lawrence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karpo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lawrence lands an overhand right.
Karpo misses with a double jab.
Karpo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawrence keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karpo blocks a low kick nicely.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karpo throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Karpo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karpo throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Lawrence tries a quick counter leg kick but Karpo is wise to it.
No luck for Lawrence with that takedown attempt.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Karpo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karpo moves away.#TD2#
Karpo gets caught napping as Lawrence dives in and scores a takedown. Karpo manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Karpo keeps moving.
Lawrence postures up in Karpo's guard and throws a big left but Karpo blocks it.
Karpo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Karpo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lawrence advances to full mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lawrence looking to control but Karpo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karpo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lawrence throwing shots but Karpo is blocking nicely. #T3#
Karpo manages to get to full guard.
John Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karpo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lawrence trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karpo pulls his head out easily.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawrence is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawrence trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lawrence can't escape the position.
Lawrence sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Karpo keeps him under control.#T4#
Lawrence trying to hold on to Karpo's head to control him but Karpo postures up.
Karpo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lawrence moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karpo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karpo is aware though and is defending well.
John Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Karpo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karpo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hannu Karpo.
Well Lawrence 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for John Lawrence!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for John Lawrence!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for John Lawrence!

John Lawrence wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional John Lawrence said 'Put him in a body bag!'.

Event: Skrap Fights 88
Date: Oct 04, 2019

#R1#
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karpo as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Karpo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karpo swivels and escapes.
Hannu Karpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilky Pierre.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karpo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karpo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierre moves to clinch but Karpo breaks away
and Karpo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karpo misses with a few strikes there.
Karpo takes a swing at Pierre's ribcage but misses.
Karpo lands a jab.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karpo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pierre thinking.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karpo counters with a straight right hand.
Pierre has a takedown stuffed.
As Pierre looks to move away, Karpo throws a big counter combo but Pierre just gets out of the way.#T1#
Pierre darts in looking for a takedown but Karpo gets double underhooks and turns Pierre into the ropes.
Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karpo cracks Pierre on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pierre falls backwards against the ropes. Karpo follows up with more strikes that drop Pierre to his knees. Karpo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pierre! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo 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: Skrap Fights 85
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Karpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cubbedge moves away.
Cubbedge feinted with a counter takedown.
Crunch! Cubbedge slams his shin into Karpo's torso.
Cubbedge looks to land a right hand but Karpo moved out of range.
Cubbedge tries to bum rush Karpo with a series of wild strikes but Karpo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karpo misses with a few strikes there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karpo 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.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cubbedge throws a front kick aimed at Karpo's knee but Karpo avoids it well.
Karpo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karpo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick
and Karpo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karpo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karpo looking for a sweep. Not yet Karpo, not yet. #T1#
Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Karpo wants to sweep but no luck.
Karpo wants to control the position but Cubbedge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cubbedge wants to control but Karpo is keeping him busy.
Karpo tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Cubbedge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cubbedge is keen to just control but Karpo is a slippery customer.
Cubbedge is taking a breather. Karpo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Cubbedge wants to work for an arm triangle but Karpo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karpo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge connects with a crisp jab.
Cubbedge throws the left hand but Karpo avoids the punch easily.
Cubbedge digs a good hook to Karpo's body.
Cubbedge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3##TD#
Karpo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cubbedge to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karpo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Karpo struggling a bit here.
Cubbedge looking to control but instead Karpo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Karpo wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karpo trying to get back to full guard but Cubbedge takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cubbedge controlling from mount. #T4#
Karpo is squirming around, avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control the action.
Karpo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karpo wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Karpo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cubbedge misses with a looping left.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karpo can do to turn this around?
Karpo scores with a three punch combo!
Cubbedge fails with the takedown
and Karpo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge throws out a leg kick but Karpo moves out of range and Cubbedge only half commits.
Karpo swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range.
Cubbedge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cubbedge misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karpo! But no joy.
Karpo cracks Cubbedge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo loads up on a big right hand but Cubbedge slips the punch.
Cubbedge has been working on his balance at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Karpo.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
Karpo throws a lazy right hand but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Karpo tries to move into range but Cubbedge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cubbedge tries to bum rush Karpo with a series of wild strikes but Karpo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cubbedge fails to land with a series of punches.
Cubbedge lands a jab to Karpo's midsection.
Cubbedge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karpo.
A swing and a miss from Cubbedge .
Karpo throws a hook to the side of Cubbedge 's head but Cubbedge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karpo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Cubbedge is rocked!#TD#
Cubbedge scores with a takedown into Karpo's guard.
Oh Cubbedge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Karpo has his feet on Cubbedge 's thighs here. He's pushed Cubbedge 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! Cubbedge screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

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

Event: Skrap Fights 78
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Dambullah lands with a right hand.
Dambullah cracks Karpo with a good jab.
Dambullah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dambullah thuds his right hand into Karpo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dambullah throws a poor cross that misses
and Karpo counters with a three punch combo that has Dambullah backing up. Dambullah nods at Karpo to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Karpo looking to score a takedown here. Dambullah is defending well but Karpo drives through and ends up in Dambullah's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dambullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dambullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dambullah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dambullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karpo pushing down on Dambullah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Karpo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dambullah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karpo.
Dambullah moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Dambullah is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.
Dambullah is adopting a defensive guard.
Karpo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dambullah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karpo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dambullah works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Karpo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dambullah 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.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dambullah is keeping the position for now.
Karpo wants to control from the top but Dambullah keeps moving. #SUB2#
Karpo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dambullah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dambullah has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dambullah passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karpo looks to move to half guard but instead Dambullah has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Karpo is looking to improve his position but Dambullah isn't that keen on the idea.
Dambullah controlling his opponent.
Dambullah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Karpo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karpo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Karpo wants to get back to full guard.
Dambullah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Karpo is squirming around, avoiding Dambullah's attempts to control the action.
Karpo is looking to improve his position but Dambullah isn't that keen on the idea.
Dambullah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karpo is looking to escape.
Karpo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dambullah trying to control from half guard but Karpo is working away. #SUB2#
Karpo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hannu Karpo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dambullah moves away from the strike by Karpo.
Dambullah lands with a right hand.
Dambullah misses with a body shot.
Dambullah misses with a wild body shot.
Dambullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karpo.
Dambullah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karpo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karpo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karpo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dambullah.
Dambullah 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.
Dambullah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dambullah lands a jab.#T1#
Dambullah misses with a head kick.
Karpo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karpo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Karpo. Those never looked like landing.
Karpo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dambullah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dambullah throws out a leg kick but Karpo moves out of range and Dambullah only half commits.
Dambullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpo.
Karpo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dambullah slips a jab from Karpo.
Dambullah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karpo to score with a decent uppercut.
Dambullah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
Karpo misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
A cross from Karpo lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo works over Dambullah's head and body with a nice combination.
Karpo misses the shot to the body.
Dambullah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dambullah lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice shot by Dambullah.
Dambullah thows a body kick. Karpo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karpo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dambullah. Dambullah obviously looking to wear him down.
Dambullah throws a push kick but Karpo slaps the foot to one side.
Karpo lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Dambullah.#T3#
Karpo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dambullah.
Karpo missing with a left hand there. Dambullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karpo throws a hook but Dambullah avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dambullah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dambullah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karpo if he has to take too many more of those.
Dambullah cracks Karpo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dambullah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Dambullah.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dambullah tests Karpo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dambullah dips to his left and cracks Karpo with an uppercut!#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dambullah. Karpo shrugs it off though.
Dambullah thumps Karpo with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dambullah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dambullah tests Karpo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karpo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karpo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dambullah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karpo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dambullah as he avoids it easily.
Karpo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dambullah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dambullah misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that second round.
That's time! Dambullah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Karpo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karpo misses with a wild body shot.
Dambullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karpo can do to turn this around?
Dambullah cracks Karpo with a good jab.
Dambullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dambullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Karpo is just out of range.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Dambullah finds it's way through Karpo's defenses.
Karpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karpo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dambullah with a jab.
Dambullah scores with a jab. Karpo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karpo throws a hook but Dambullah avoids it easily.
Dambullah misses with a few strikes there.
Karpo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dambullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dambullah.
Dambullah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karpo takes a step back to recover.
Karpo throws a poor cross that misses
and Dambullah counters with a nice leg kick.
Dambullah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karpo.
Karpo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dambullah but Dambullah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dambullah lands with a cross.
Karpo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karpo counters with a stiff right hand.
Karpo misses with a body shot.
Dambullah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karpo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Dambullah closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Karpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dambullah throws an off balance right hand
and Karpo counters with a straight right hand.
Karpo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dambullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karpo.
Karpo misses with a body shot.
Dambullah moves out of range as Karpo strikes.
Dambullah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karpo throws a poor cross that misses
and Dambullah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karpo's knee momentarily.
Karpo misses with a body shot
and Dambullah counters with an outside leg kick.
Karpo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karpo tries to bum rush Dambullah with a series of wild strikes but Dambullah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dambullah.
Karpo gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Dambullah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karpo misses with a left hand
and Dambullah counters with a straight right hand.
Dambullah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karpo misses with a right hand
and Dambullah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dambullah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karpo.
Dambullah throwing a counter right hand but Karpo manages to avoid it.
A jab from Karpo finds it's way through Dambullah's defenses.
Karpo moves out of range as Dambullah strikes.
Karpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
A big left from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah swings for the body but Karpo moves out of range.
Karpo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Dambullah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karpo to score with a decent uppercut.
Dambullah connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dambullah with a hook.
Karpo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karpo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karpo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Karpo throws the left hand but Dambullah avoids the punch easily.
Karpo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dambullah lands with a hook. Karpo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karpo blocks a jab.
Karpo missing with a left hand there. Dambullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dambullah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dambullah lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dambullah 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Papa Moosh Dambullah!

Papa Moosh Dambullah wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Papa Moosh Dambullah, 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: Skrap Fights 63
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Kovacs scores with a one two! Asmundsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.#TD#
Asmundsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Kovacs's guard.
Kovacs trying to keep a closed guard but Asmundsen is proving a slippery customer.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Asmundsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Asmundsen stays in close to Kovacs's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asmundsen advances position into side control!#T1##SUB#
Asmundsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kovacs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Asmundsen's guard! Nice work there by Kovacs!
Asmundsen wants to control the position but Kovacs says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kovacs trying to mount his opponent but Asmundsen defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Asmundsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kovacs manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kovacs keeping full guard, as Asmundsen tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Kovacs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Asmundsen passes into half guard.
Kovacs 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kovacs controlling the position for now.
Asmundsen throwing shots but Kovacs is blocking nicely.
Kovacs trying to control but Asmundsen postures up.
Kovacs is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kovacs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kovacs is trying to control the position but Asmundsen postures up. #T3#
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kovacs working for a triangle but Asmundsen defends it easily.
Kovacs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving. #SUB#
Kovacs wants to control position but Asmundsen is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Kovacs here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trond Asmundsen!

Event: Skrap Fights 55
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacs doesn't manage to clinch there - Martynov circles away.
Kovacs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovacs moves forwards but Martynov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Martynov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Martynov has knocked Kovacs down with a huge combo! Martynov steps away and waves a wobbly Kovacs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Takeshi Kovacs 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!
Martynov scores with a shot to the body.
Kovacs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martynov but Martynov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Martynov scores with a hook to the body. Kovacs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martynov lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Kovacs tries to counter with a takedown but Martynov is quick to defend against it.
Martynov drops his hands momentarily and Kovacs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Kovacs slips under a jab.
Kovacs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Martynov misses the shot to the body.
Kovacs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Martynov throws a right hand that Kovacs ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovacs also avoids with ease.#CL#
Kovacs moves into the clinch successfully.
Kovacs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martynov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Martynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovacs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sergei Martynov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
Martynov scores with the left hand. Kovacs knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Kovacs - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Martynov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martynov.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Martynov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kovacs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kovacs wants to control from the top but Martynov keeps moving. #T3#
Kovacs works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Martynov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Martynov with the active half guard here but Kovacs passes nicely into side control.
Martynov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kovacs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martynov, who protects the arm well.
Martynov is being controlled here. #T4#
Kovacs moves into full mount!
Martynov regains half guard.#SUB#
Kovacs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martynov 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.
Martynov is not content to let Kovacs control the position.#SUB#
Kovacs is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Martynov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Martynov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kovacs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kovacs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Kovacs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kovacs missing with a left hand there. Martynov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs moves in looking to clinch but Martynov pushes him off.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martynov manages to avoid it.#TD#
Kovacs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martynov quickly recovers to half guard.
Martynov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kovacs is working away from the top position though.
Kovacs is stalling here. Martynov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kovacs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Martynov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Martynov working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kovacs tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Martynov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kovacs looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Kovacs looking very determined here, making life difficult for Martynov.
Kovacs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Martynov avoiding Kovacs 's attempts to control his hands.
Kovacs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Martynov.
Martynov controlling well, preventing Kovacs from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Kovacs right now.
Kovacs can't escape the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kovacs trying to control the position but Martynov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kovacs tries to escape but Martynov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Martynov gets his hands free as Kovacs looks to control.
Kovacs tries to escape but Martynov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Martynov has good solid back control here.
Kovacs wants to escape the position.
Martynov is trying to stick to Kovacs's back but Kovacs is turning into Martynov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martynov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kovacs.
Martynov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martynov keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Martynov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kovacs doesn't defend quickly enough and Martynov has managed to lock this one up! Can Kovacs escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Martynov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergei Martynov!
A relieved looking Sergei Martynov 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: Skrap Fights 49
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Kovacs dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!#CL2#
Kovacs drives through and clinches with White against the ropes. #BC#
White breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Kovacs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kovacs lands in his opponent's guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully.
Kovacs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
White is wriggling around but Kovacs manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs stops White from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kovacs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kovacs trying to control from half guard but White is working away. #T1#
White gets full guard.
Kovacs content to stall in guard here.
White wants to sweep here but Kovacs controlling him for the moment.
Kovacs tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard. #SUB#
White working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kovacs has passed into half guard!
Kovacs is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kovacs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
White wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kovacs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
White tries to buck Kovacs off but he can't manage it.
Kovacs tries to control but White wriggling away.
Kovacs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White can't escape the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White regains half guard.
Kovacs wants to pass the guard but White is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
White looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES#
White pushes Kovacs off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by White's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michael Jai White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kovacs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. White tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kovacs is in White's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kovacs trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kovacs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Kovacs drives through and clinches with White against the ropes.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kovacs is keeping busy.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs has White pressed against the ropes, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Kovacs.
Nice body punch from Kovacs - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Good body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head. #BC#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michael Jai White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovacs ducks right into an uppercut from White.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White misses the shot to the body.
Kovacs lands with a nice body punch.
Kovacs moves out of range as White strikes.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kovacs works White's body with a nice hook.
Kovacs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovacs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kovacs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
White is looking to counter punch.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Kovacs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White is looking to wear down Kovacs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Kovacs rushes White and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Kovacs tightens his grip and picks White up, before dumping him to the ground. White manages to land in guard.
White is looking to stand back up but Kovacs counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by White. #REVR#
Kovacs passes to side control. #SUB2#
Kovacs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
White tries to escape but Kovacs is in control.
White struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Kovacs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kovacs moves into full mount!
White wants to control but Kovacs is having none of it.
Kovacs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovacs won't let White get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kovacs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kovacs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Kovacs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kovacs trying to control but White is having none of it.
Kovacs avoids the attempt from White to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White misses with a hook
and Kovacs counters with a left to the body.
Kovacs cracks White with an open hand slap.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovacs.
Kovacs moves away from the strike by White.
Kovacs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
White throws a shot to the body.
Takeshi Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Kovacs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Kovacs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kovacs stalling away here and it's allowed White to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kovacs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Kovacs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs trying to control the position but White is working away. #T1#
Kovacs working away.
Kovacs in the domination position with White hanging on.
Takeshi Kovacs has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kovacs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
White is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
White is not content to let Kovacs control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White wants to get back to his feet.
White is not content to let Kovacs control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
White is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Kovacs trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Kovacs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for White!
Kovacs trying to control but White is having none of it.
Michael Jai White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White is trying to escape the mount.
Kovacs tries to control but White wriggling away.
Takeshi Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kovacs controlling the position easily from mount.
White tries to buck Kovacs off but he can't manage it.
White swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovacs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kovacs 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!

Takeshi Kovacs wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Takeshi Kovacs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Skrap Fights 36
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryu shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Ryu's shoulder, as Ryu tries to avoid the shot.
Ryu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovacs misses with a body shot.
Kovacs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Takahashi Ryu has been cut.
Ryu staying out of range there.
Kovacs lands with a right hand. #TD#
Ryu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kovacs is trying to defend but Ryu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kovacs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kovacs controls Ryu momentarily but Ryu frees himself. #T1#
Ryu working some strikes from top position.
Kovacs 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.
Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Ryu from controlling successfully.
Ryu looking to pass the guard.
Ryu postures up and lands a big shot to Kovacs's brow.
Kovacs looking for a sweep. Not yet Kovacs, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kovacs working for a triangle but Ryu defends it easily.
Kovacs is trying to keep Ryu in close.
Ryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovacs trying to control the position.
Kovacs pulls Ryu in to control the position.
Kovacs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryu's guard. #REVB##T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kovacs trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.
Kovacs stopping the sweep attempt from Ryu.
Kovacs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovacs trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.
Kovacs pushing down on Ryu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kovacs is trying to control. Ryu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kovacs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dam Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kovacs wants to pass the guard but Ryu is defending well.
Kovacs is keen to just control but Ryu is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kovacs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryu sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kovacs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kovacs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kovacs jabs Ryu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovacs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kovacs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Ryu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovacs as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kovacs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Ryu is looking to counter the offense by Kovacs and move into the clinch.
Ryu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryu doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacs misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Ryu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryu stopping the sweep attempt from Kovacs.
Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Ryu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu wants to get up but he can't break Kovacs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ryu trying to control but Kovacs is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kovacs wants to sweep here but Ryu controlling him for the moment.
Takahashi Ryu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryu looking to sit in guard and control but Kovacs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kovacs pushing down on Ryu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kovacs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kovacs is trying to work for a kimura but Ryu is defending well.
Ryu wants to get back to his feet.
Kovacs wants to take a breather but Ryu is having none of it. #T2#
Ryu wants to get back to his feet.
Ryu won't allow Kovacs to pass to mount.
Ryu is looking to control Kovacs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryu avoid being mounted?
Kovacs is keen to just control but Ryu is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ryu shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovacs sprawls well. He's pushed Ryu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kovacs is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Ryu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takahashi Ryu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovacs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryu tried to counter with a leg kick but Kovacs avoided it.
Takeshi Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovacs cracks Ryu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ryu looks for the body kick but Kovacs saw that one coming.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacs looks to throw the jab but Ryu is out of range. #T3#
Kovacs stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryu. Ryu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kovacs throws a hook to the side of Ryu's head but Ryu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Ryu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovacs on the side of the head.
Kovacs misses with a double jab.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that Ryu avoids nicely. #CL#
Ryu rushes Kovacs and presses him up against the ropes.
Kovacs is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryu gets an underhook and turns Kovacs into the ropes.
Ryu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Ryu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryu appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Kovacs lands a body shot.
Takeshi Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Ryu moves in looking to clinch but Kovacs pushes him off.
Ryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Kovacs lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takahashi Ryu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacs throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Ryu counters with a shoot takedown. Kovacs fights it but they end up in guard.
Ryu passes Kovacs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kovacs wants to improve his position but Ryu is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takahashi Ryu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovacs misses with a straight right.
Kovacs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryu's hands.
Ryu takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Ryu scores with a takedown into Kovacs's guard.
Ryu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kovacs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryu. #SUB2#
Kovacs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryu wants to stand but Kovacs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kovacs looking to control.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ryu stopping the sweep attempt from Kovacs.
Ryu wants to stand but Kovacs has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryu manages to avoid it.
Kovacs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the body
and Ryu counters with a left and a right that stings Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a really nice looking cross but Ryu seems unphased.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Ryu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
Ryu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryu shoots in but Kovacs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Ryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs throws an off balance right hand
and Ryu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovacs thinking. #CL#
Ryu clinches.
Ryu prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovacs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kovacs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Kovacs stuffs the takedown.
Ryu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Ryu moves out of range.
Kovacs misses with a two punch combination.
Ryu slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takahashi Ryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovacs slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Kovacs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takahashi Ryu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Ryu rushes Kovacs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovacs holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kovacs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takeshi Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##BC#
Ryu breaks the clinch.
Ryu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovacs circles away.
Kovacs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryu shoots for a takedown but Kovacs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryu slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Jab, jab by Kovacs - just one landing.
Kovacs takes a swing at Ryu's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!

Takeshi Kovacs wins by unanimous decision!
Takeshi Kovacs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Skrap Fights 27
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Jabbar throws a series of punches but Kovacs moves out of range.
It seemed like Kovacs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovacs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kovacs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jabbar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovacs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jabbar.
Kovacs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovacs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jabbar pinned against the ropes. Jabbar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jabbar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jabbar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovacs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jabbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muhammad Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabbar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Takeshi Kovacs has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jabbar. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Jabbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jabbar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jabbar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kovacs.
Jabbar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jabbar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovacs doesn't seem bothered though.
Jabbar takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A jab from Kovacs does it's job there.
Muhammad Jabbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jabbar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Kovacs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kovacs seems content to control.
Kovacs wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position.
Kovacs is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kovacs wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is defending well.
Jabbar wants to control but Kovacs is keeping busy. #T2#
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Kovacs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kovacs trying to control from half guard but Jabbar is working away.
Kovacs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kovacs is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kovacs lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Jabbar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jabbar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kovacs takes a step back to recover. #T3##TD2#
Kovacs feints and as Jabbar raises his hands in defense, Kovacs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jabbar trying to control the position.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully.
Jabbar looking to control.
Kovacs passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kovacs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jabbar is just riding it out for now. Kovacs eventually gives up the hold.
Kovacs trying to control from Jabbar's half guard. Jabbar has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Kovacs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now.
Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily.
Kovacs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jabbar trying to control the position.
Jabbar pulls Kovacs in close to his closed guard and prevents Kovacs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jabbar keeping full guard, as Kovacs tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kovacs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Kovacs'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#
Jabbar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jabbar throws the kick towards the body but Kovacs avoids it.
Kovacs jabs Jabbar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovacs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jabbar throws a hook but Kovacs avoids it easily.
Kovacs blocks the body kick.
Kovacs scores with a hook to the body. Jabbar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kovacs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jabbar circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Jabbar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a glancing blow to the side of Jabbar's head.
Jabbar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovacs's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacs slips a jab from Jabbar.
Jabbar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Kovacs counters with a shoot takedown. Jabbar fights it but they end up in guard.
Kovacs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kovacs advances nicely into full mount.
Jabbar tries to lock up and control but Kovacs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Jabbar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kovacs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kovacs content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kovacs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jabbar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Kovacs keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Kovacs swings around for an armbar but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kovacs's guard.#SUB2#
Kovacs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jabbar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jabbar is really struggling to control Kovacs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kovacs working a defensive guard but Jabbar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kovacs struggling a bit here.
Kovacs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jabbar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Jabbar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kovacs is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it.
Jabbar wants to control but Kovacs is keeping him busy.
Kovacs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Kovacs is controlling the pace.
Jabbar is not content to let Kovacs control the position.
Kovacs is looking to advance position but Jabbar won't allow it.
Kovacs passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jabbar tries to hold on but Kovacs postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Kovacs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jabbar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muhammad Jabbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jabbar missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Jabbar avoids it well.
A slow jab from Jabbar misses its intended target.
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jabbar.
Kovacs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovacs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jabbar misses with a kick to the body
and Kovacs counters with a left to the body.
Jabbar throws a body kick that misses
and Kovacs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovacs thuds a left hand into Jabbar's body.
Jabbar takes one on the button.
Kovacs lands a nice shot to the body.
Jabbar thows a leg kick but Kovacs checks it #TD2#
and Kovacs counters with a single leg into guard. Jabbar didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully.
Kovacs advances position into side control!#T1#
Kovacs trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Takeshi Kovacs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Kovacs keeps moving and retains side control.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Kovacs swings around for an armbar but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kovacs's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovacs is retaining full guard.
Muhammad Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Kovacs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabbar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
Jabbar preventing the sweep.
Jabbar wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving.
Kovacs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Jabbar controlling from the top position.
Kovacs wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment.
Kovacs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jabbar trying to strike off his back.
Kovacs content to stall in guard here.
Takeshi Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kovacs is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kovacs passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jabbar is staying active underneath Kovacs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kovacs trying to mount his opponent but Jabbar defends it.
Kovacs stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs trying to control from half guard but Jabbar is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!

Takeshi Kovacs wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeshi Kovacs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 17
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Of Vip misses.
Kovacs attempts a counter takedown but Of Vip avoids it well and moves away.
Waste Of Vip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs misses with a takedown attempt - Of Vip sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kovacs fails with a takedown attempt.
Of Vip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
A jab from Of Vip misses.
A right-left combo lands from Of Vip.
Of Vip 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.
Of Vip thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Of Vip avoids them all with ease.
Kovacs scores with a body shot.
Of Vip works Kovacs's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Of Vip misses.
Kovacs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Of Vip defends well and Kovacs ends up having to push Of Vip into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Kovacs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Vip. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Of Vip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovacs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovacs attempts a counter takedown but Of Vip avoids it well and moves away.
Of Vip misses with a body shot.
Of Vip walks into a straight right hand from Kovacs.
Of Vip misses the shot to the body.
Of Vip fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kovacs on the side of the head.
Of Vip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Of Vip is looking to score with low kicks.
Of Vip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Of Vip just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Of Vip sprawls and moves away.
Kovacs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kovacs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Vip scores with the left hand. Kovacs knows he should have avoided that one.
Of Vip misses with a body shot.
Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Vip.#T2#
Kovacs defending well as Of Vip loads up on a big left hand.
Kovacs throwing a counter right hand but Of Vip manages to avoid it.
Of Vip misses with a double jab #TD#
and Kovacs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Of Vip's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kovacs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Of Vip looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Kovacs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Of Vip is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kovacs works to advance to full mount. Of Vip defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Of Vip is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kovacs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Of Vip is controlling an arm, preventing Kovacs from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kovacs trying to control but Of Vip is having none of it. #T3#
Kovacs forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Kovacs is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Kovacs looking to break Of Vip's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Of Vip remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kovacs will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Of Vip trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Kovacs working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Of Vip is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kovacs has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Of Vip taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeshi Kovacs!
An out of breath Takeshi Kovacs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pops Maellard (ranked 1333 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kovacs (ranked 3081 p4p, 384 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

183 cm
40 yrs
178 lbs

186 cm
20 yrs
197 lbs

Maellard

Kovacs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pops Maellard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Takeshi Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kovacs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Maellard moves into the clinch.

Maellard has picked Kovacs up - he's going for a ride! Maellard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maellard (2) vs (0) Kovacs
Maellard tries to pass to full mount but Kovacs defends it.
Maellard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maellard (5) vs (0) Kovacs
Maellard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs is trying to escape the mount but Maellard keeps good control and instead manages to take Kovacs's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maellard (8) vs (0) Kovacs
Maellard keeps control of the position easily here as Kovacs tries to buck him off.
Kovacs is really stuck here.
Maellard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is trying to break free.
Kovacs breaks Maellard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maellard (8) vs (2) Kovacs
Kovacs trying to control the position from guard on top but Maellard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maellard has Kovacs pulled in close to control his posture.
Kovacs pushing down on Maellard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is pressing down on Maellard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maellard is holding on for now.
Kovacs works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maellard (8) vs (5) Kovacs
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maellard is trying to escape the mount.
Maellard tries to lock up and control but Kovacs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kovacs fails to take his opponent's back.
Maellard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outer Heaven Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maellard tries to lock up and control but Kovacs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maellard is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kovacs is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maellard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maellard shrugs it off.

Kovacs swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maellard is now in Kovacs's guard. A big mistake from Kovacs there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maellard (10) vs (5) Kovacs
Maellard is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maellard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Maellard.
Maellard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovacs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maellard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovacs looking to control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maellard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maellard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kovacs's guard.
Kovacs gets full guard.
Maellard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovacs is keeping the position for now.

Kovacs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maellard content to stall in guard here.
Kovacs wants to sweep here but Maellard controlling him for the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maellard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maellard tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovacs is retaining full guard.

Kovacs working for submissions but it's allowed Maellard to get to half guard.
Kovacs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kovacs wants to control but Maellard is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maellard prevents Kovacs from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Maellard seems content to control.
Maellard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Maellard is looking for a kimura here.
Kovacs 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.
Kovacs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kovacs.
Kovacs looking to control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Kovacs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maellard tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovacs is retaining full guard.

Kovacs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maellard is aware though and is defending well.
Maellard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kovacs's guard.
Kovacs tries to get to full guard but Maellard has control of the leg.
Kovacs tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maellard has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maellard (13) vs (5) Kovacs
Maellard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maellard fails to take his opponent's back.
Maellard controlling the position easily from mount.
Kovacs is desperately trying to improve his position but Maellard has a good base and remains in mount.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maellard controlling from the full mount.
Maellard manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kovacs to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Maellard (16) vs (5) Kovacs
Maellard controls the position.
Maellard has the hooks in. Kovacs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maellard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kovacs is trying to break free.
Maellard controls the action.

Maellard is looking for the choke from the back position but Kovacs is controlling his hands well.
Maellard has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kovacs's body.
Kovacs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kovacs is trying to control but Maellard passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maellard (19) vs (5) Kovacs

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maellard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Kovacs's face as Maellard controls the position.
Kovacs is trying to control Maellard's posture but Maellard avoids it.
Kovacs is trying to get back to half guard.
Kovacs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maellard works to advance to full mount. Kovacs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Maellard (21) vs (5) Kovacs
Kovacs is looking to get to half guard.
Maellard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Maellard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kovacs has managed to escape the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maellard takes the fight on points by 21 to 5.
A victorious Pops Maellard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DSC STRIKE 19
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Roots looks to land a left hand but Kovacs moved out of range nicely.
Roots rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kovacs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kovacs is trying to control the action in half guard but Roots is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kovacs seems to be working for a kimura but Roots defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacs wants to pass the guard but Roots is defending well.
Roots is trying to stand back up but Kovacs is controlling him #SUB2#
Kovacs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roots doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kovacs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs trying to mount his opponent but Roots defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Kovacs is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Roots is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeshi Kovacs!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeshi Kovacs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DSC STRIKE 17
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Alrashed dives in and scores a takedown into Kovacs's guard.#SUB2#
Alrashed stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kovacs throws up his legs and catches Alrashed in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Alrashed tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kovacs! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Takeshi Kovacs!
A very excited looking Takeshi Kovacs 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: TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeshi Kovacs (ranked 6591 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrald James (ranked 1892 p4p, 292 weight class). Gerrald James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

186 cm
19 yrs
197 lbs

185 cm
38 yrs
206 lbs

Kovacs

James

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Takeshi Kovacs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gerrald James!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

James has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kovacs regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kovacs (0) vs (2) James
Kovacs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Kovacs working a defensive guard but James passes into half guard.
Kovacs is trying to control but James manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kovacs (0) vs (5) James
James prevents Kovacs from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Kovacs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kovacs is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Kovacs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kovacs trying to control here.
James controlling the action here.
Kovacs is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is looking to improve his position.
James wants to pass to mount but Kovacs is defending the position.
James controlling the pace.
Kovacs is trying to control but can't.

Kovacs looking for submissions off his back.
Kovacs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is trying to control the position but James postures up.

Kovacs working for submissions but it's allowed James to get to half guard.
Kovacs tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Kovacs wants to control but James passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kovacs (0) vs (8) James
We've been informed that James has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kovacs can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is looking to reverse the position.
James passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kovacs!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kovacs (0) vs (10) James
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
James controlling the pace for now.
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James controlling from the full mount.
James is continuing to stall.
Kovacs wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kovacs (0) vs (13) James

That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kovacs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
James gets his hands free as Kovacs looks to control.
James controlling well, preventing Kovacs from escaping the position.
James not allowing Kovacs to control his hands.
Kovacs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kovacs is working hard here to advance position.
James controlling the position well here. Kovacs rolled but James kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kovacs breaks James's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kovacs (2) vs (13) James

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kovacs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kovacs (2) vs (15) James
Kovacs wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
James postures up.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kovacs working a defensive guard but James passes into half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs has a hand on James's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. James takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kovacs (2) vs (18) James
Kovacs is wriggling around trying to escape.
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kovacs is working to get back to half guard.
James controlling his opponent.
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs tries to lock up and control but James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
James controlling his opponent.
Kovacs is looking to get to half guard.
James controlling the pace for now.
James is looking to work his way around to Kovacs's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is trying desperately to improve position.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kovacs is trying to escape the mount.
Kovacs stops James from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kovacs is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs wants to control but James is having none of it.
Kovacs is looking to get to half guard.
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, James has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kovacs (2) vs (21) James
Kovacs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by James.
Kovacs is trying to break free.
James controlling the position well here. Kovacs rolled but James kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kovacs tries to escape but James has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs trying to control the hands but James breaks the grip.
James controls the position.
Kovacs is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
James has the hooks in. Kovacs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kovacs trying to control but not successfully.
Kovacs tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Kovacs right now.
James keeps control of the position as Kovacs tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
James wins on points by 21 to 2.
Gerrald James thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeshi Kovacs (ranked 6601 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 11013 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

186 cm
19 yrs
197 lbs

177 cm
47 yrs
216 lbs

Kovacs

Narushima

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takeshi Kovacs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Narushima moves into range and clinches up with Kovacs.
Kovacs is trying to pull guard but Narushima has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacs is trying to pull guard but Narushima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kovacs 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 Takeshi Kovacs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narushima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kovacs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kovacs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Narushima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Narushima gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kovacs (0) vs (2) Narushima
Kovacs trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs wants to get back to full guard.
Kovacs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Narushima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Narushima's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kovacs (4) vs (2) Narushima
Kovacs tries to get the hooks in deep but Narushima pushed the leg off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kovacs is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Narushima won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kovacs off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeshi Kovacs!

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