Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Karlsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karlsson throws a hook but Braxton avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karlsson. Braxton shrugs it off though.
Braxton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Braxton throws a counter combo.
Braxton throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Braxton.#CUT#It looks like Danny Braxton has been cut.
Braxton misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braxton.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Braxton on the side of the head.
Braxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braxton.
Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Karlsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karlsson.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Braxton unleashes a big counter combination but Karlsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Braxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karlsson.
Braxton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Braxton thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson throws the kick towards the body but Braxton avoids it.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Braxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlsson slips under a jab from Braxton.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Braxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Braxton moves out of range of the body kick from Karlsson.
Braxton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karlsson on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Braxton.
Braxton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Braxton loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Braxton loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Karlsson is looking to slow Braxton down with leg kicks.
Braxton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karlsson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Braxton's shoulder, as Braxton tries to avoid the shot.
Braxton misses with a looping right.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Braxton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Braxton misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braxton misses with a head kick.
Braxton misses with a few strikes there. #T5#
Braxton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karlsson has time to react.
Braxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Braxton blocks the leg kick.
Braxton throws out a counter right but Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Braxton misses with a double jab
and Karlsson counters with a good low kick that Braxton was not able to check.
Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Braxton counters with a left to the body.
Karlsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Braxton misses with the body kick
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T6#
Karlsson thuds a left hand into Braxton's body.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Braxton.
Karlsson throws a leg kick but Braxton checks it.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Braxton.
Karlsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Braxton.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braxton misses with a jab to the body
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T7#
Braxton misses with a combination
and Braxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Braxton moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karlsson.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karlsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Braxton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Braxton misses.
Braxton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Braxton circles away. #T8#
Karlsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karlsson tries to clinch up but Braxton circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Braxton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Braxton is just out of range.
Karlsson tries to clinch up.
Braxton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Braxton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Braxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T9#
Karlsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Braxton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Braxton defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Braxton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Braxton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Braxton catches Karlsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Braxton throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braxton can do to turn this around?
Karlsson wants to clinch
and Braxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Braxton off the cage and back into range.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Braxton misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton lands with a right hand.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Braxton 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#
Karlsson clinches up with Braxton and pushes him back against the cage.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Braxton blocks it. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson looks to clinch
and Braxton counters with a left to the body.
Braxton scores with the left hand. Karlsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Karlsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.#T2#
Braxton blocking some punches.
Braxton blocks an uppercut.
Braxton blocking some punches.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Braxton.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Braxton controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braxton.
Braxton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Braxton working hard to break the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Braxton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsson moves in looking to clinch but Braxton pushes him off.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Braxton slips the punch.#CL#
Karlsson pushes Braxton up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karlsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Braxton blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Braxton as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Braxton's head. #BC2#
Braxton manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson throws a hook but Braxton blocks it.
Braxton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Braxton throws a series of punches but Karlsson avoids them all with ease.
Braxton misses with a body kick.#T4#
Braxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson scores with a jab. Braxton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Braxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braxton ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson takes one on the button.#CUT2#Jonas Karlsson's cut is getting worse.
Karlsson scores with a nice body kick. #T5#
Braxton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Karlsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Braxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson digs a right hand into Braxton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Braxton's gas tank.
Karlsson works on Braxton's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Braxton or not.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Braxton is breathing heavily.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T6##BC#
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Braxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Braxton throws a front kick that sends Karlsson stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braxton throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a low kick, right behind Braxton 's knee.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Braxton moves out of range easily.
Karlsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses. #T7#
Braxton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karlsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Braxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karlsson thuds a left hand into Braxton's body.
Braxton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Braxton drops his hands momentarily and Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Braxton misses.
Braxton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karlsson backs up against the cage. #T8#
Braxton throws a big shot that misses.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Braxton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlsson with a body shot.
Karlsson lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braxton.
Karlsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Jonas Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Braxton works the jab nicely.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Braxton didn't see that one coming.
Braxton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T9#
Karlsson misses with a body kick.
Braxton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Braxton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Braxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a big counter combination but Braxton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
Braxton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Braxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Braxton misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Braxton. Those never looked like landing.
Braxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Karlsson has closed the distance and engaged Braxton in a clinch.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson works on Braxton's body with a couple of short punches.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Karlsson - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton misses with a punch to the body.
Braxton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braxton wants to break free but Karlsson has control.
Jonas Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Braxton.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Braxton misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlsson connects with a body shot.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. #CL#
Braxton tries to keep at a distance but Karlsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Braxton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braxton backwards.
Braxton is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braxton works on Karlsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Braxton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Braxton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braxton lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braxton tries to circle away but Karlsson has him pinned against the cage.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Braxton lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Braxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Karlsson.
Braxton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Braxton.
Karlsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Braxton if he has to take too many more of those.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karlsson wants to clinch.
Braxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Braxton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karlsson can pounce on him.
Jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson connects with a crisp jab. #T5#
Braxton lands a nice shot that snaps Karlsson's head back.
Karlsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Braxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Braxton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Braxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braxton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Karlsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T6#
Braxton wants to break free but Karlsson has control. #BC2#
Braxton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Braxton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Braxton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Braxton's shoulder, as Braxton tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson moves out of range as Braxton throws a body kick.
Danny Braxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Donk. Karlsson catches Braxton right on the button with a cross.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Braxton ducked under it nicely.
Braxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karlsson counters with a series of strikes. Braxton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Braxton throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Karlsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Braxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlsson connects with a jab.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body. #T8#
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
A left lands for Karlsson.
Braxton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braxton has time to react.#ROC#Braxton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Braxton moves out of range easily. #T9#
Braxton tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Braxton throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Braxton moves out of range.
Karlsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Braxton's hands.
Braxton is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Braxton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Braxton seems to have recovered his senses.
Karlsson wants to clinch up but Braxton keeps it at a distance.
Braxton cracks Karlsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 185
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Karlsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
Hyde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karlsson.
Hyde jabs at Karlsson's body.
Hyde misses with a kick to the body.
Hyde misses with a straight left.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hyde wants to land a leg kick but Karlsson is out of range.
Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Hyde's corner calls for a 1-2. Hyde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hyde thuds his shin into the meat of Karlsson's side.
Hyde connects with a body shot that sends Karlsson's belly button to the back.
Hyde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson misses with a head kick.
Hyde has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Hyde misses with a shot to the body
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Hyde misses with an uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hyde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyde looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyde misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hyde backs up against the cage.
Hyde throws out a powerful jab.
Hyde misses with a jab to the body
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyde misses with a hook
and Karlsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hyde's knee momentarily.#KD#
Karlsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hyde sprawling to the canvas! Hyde rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Karlsson finish him?! #ROC#Hyde is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyde throws an overhand right that lands on Karlsson's shoulder, as Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Hyde slips a straight right by Karlsson.#T2#
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Hyde throws a leg kick #KD#
and Karlsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Hyde! Karlsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hyde to his feet! Hyde is in big trouble!
Hyde is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Hyde throws a head kick that misses
and Karlsson counters with a crisp right that sends Hyde to the canvas! Karlsson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Karlsson!
Jonas Karlsson retains his middleweight title!
Jonas Karlsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 177
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Karlsson misses the jab.
It seemed like Vanorden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch but Karlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Vanorden looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vanorden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Vanorden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Vanorden unleashes a big counter combination but Karlsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vanorden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Vanorden misses
and Vanorden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Vanorden slips the punch.#T1#
Karlsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Ty Vanorden has been cut.
Vanorden is looking to land body kicks.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Vanorden slips the punch.
Vanorden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karlsson thows a body kick. Vanorden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Vanorden avoids nicely.
Vanorden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlsson with a body shot.
Vanorden punishes Karlsson's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Karlsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vanorden throws a leg kick
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanorden throws out a counter right but Karlsson avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Vanorden has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vanorden won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Vanorden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karlsson avoids it.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Vanorden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanorden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karlsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Karlsson is trying to force a seperation but Vanorden has the dominant position.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Karlsson.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Vanorden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karlsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vanorden can turn it around.#BC#
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Vanorden connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick by Vanorden misses
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Vanorden has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson can't break the clinch.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Vanorden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson working hard to break the clinch.
Vanorden has Karlsson pressed against the cage, preventing Karlsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karlsson avoiding damage as Vanorden throws knees to the body. #T5#
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karlsson is trying to break the clinch but Vanorden has him pressed against the cage.
Vanorden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden throws a leg kick
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Vanorden counters with a nice leg kick.
Karlsson misses with a hook
and Vanorden counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vanorden counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Vanorden clinches up against the cage.#T6#
Karlsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Karlsson's ribcage. Karlsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karlsson wants to break free but Vanorden has control.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden tries to land knees in the clinch but Karlsson avoids the damage to the body.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karlssons head.
Vanorden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanorden has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Vanorden has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson. #T7#
Vanorden missing with knees to the body.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karlsson is trying to break the clinch but Vanorden is controlling him.
Vanorden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vanorden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karlsson is defending well for now.
Vanorden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanorden lands a right hand.
Karlsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Karlsson's ribcage. Karlsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Karlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanorden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karlsson is defending well for now.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vanorden lands a knee to the body.
Vanorden tries to land knees in the clinch but Karlsson avoids the damage to the body.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Vanorden lands a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vanorden or not.
Vanorden lands a good knee to the midsection. Karlsson won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden pushes Karlsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
Vanorden lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#Jonas Karlsson's cut is getting worse.
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch. #T9#
A nice left hand lands by Vanorden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karlsson avoiding damage as Vanorden throws knees to the body.
Vanorden is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vanorden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karlsson managing to block the knees to the body from Vanorden.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden scores a nice knee to the body.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Vanorden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanorden.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Vanorden dominated that round.
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.#R2##CL2#
Vanorden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanorden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karlssons head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Vanorden throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanorden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karlsson's efforts to push away.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanorden controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanorden lands a good knee to the midsection. Karlsson won't want to take too many of those.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanorden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karlsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vanorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanorden.
A short right from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vanorden fails to land.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vanorden.
Karlsson working hard to break the clinch.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Vanorden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karlsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Karlsson. #TD#
Karlsson manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson is trying to keep Vanorden in close.
Vanorden tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Karlsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vanorden trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson trying to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Karlsson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vanorden throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karlsson.
And Vanorden responds with a good body kick, but Karlsson manages to step out the way in time.
Jonas Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Vanorden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karlsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Karlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vanorden lands a right hand.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Ty Vanorden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vanorden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karlsson tries to break free but Vanorden pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Vanorden counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson scores with a decent looking hook.#T5#
Karlsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Vanorden's head.
Vanorden misses with a leg kick
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jonas Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson lands with a good body shot.
Vanorden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses
and Vanorden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vanorden wants to clinch
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T6#
Vanorden moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vanorden replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Karlsson blocks it well.
Vanorden ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vanorden back to the cage. Karlsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T7#
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanorden was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson throws a leg kick
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Vanorden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karlsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vanorden tries to land a leg kick but Karlsson saw it coming and moves away. #T8#
Vanorden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vanorden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD#
Karlsson lands a left and a right that send Vanorden crashing to the mat, dazed. Karlsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Vanorden is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanorden! But no joy.
Vanorden is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Vanorden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Ty Vanorden's cut even more.
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T9#
BOOM! Karlsson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Vanorden. Vanorden tries to recover but Karlsson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Vanorden lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Karlsson!
Jonas Karlsson retains his middleweight title!
Jonas Karlsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 169
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Mesquita seems unphased.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
Karlsson misses with a body kick.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mesquita with a jab.
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Karlsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Karlsson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mesquita misses.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Karlsson clinches up against the cage.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mesquita or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
A short right from Karlsson. #T1#
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Karlsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mesquita drops back down to his feet.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Mesquita blocking some punches.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mesquita is working for takedown but Karlsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karlsson walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jonas Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luan Mesquita.
Karlsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Karlsson kicks Mesquita off and gets back to his feet.
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Karlsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mesquita just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Karlsson looks for the body kick but Mesquita saw that one coming. #TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mesquita lands in his opponent's guard.
Karlsson keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Karlsson wants to stand up but Mesquita is controlling him.
Karlsson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him. #T3#
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Karlsson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Karlsson pushes Mesquita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mesquita lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving. #ES#
Karlsson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mesquita connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Mesquita's shoulder, as Mesquita tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mesquita! But no joy.
Karlsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mesquita finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsson's head.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mesquita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T5#
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Mesquita moves out of range easily.
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Karlsson pushes Mesquita up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mesquita's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Mesquita blocking some punches.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mesquita shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T6#
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mesquita clobbers Karlsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jonas Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mesquita's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karlsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mesquita scrambles back to his feet.
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karlsson is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Karlsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Mesquita connects with a right hand. Karlsson shakes it off.#T7#
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mesquita circles away quickly and effectively.
Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita blocks a jab.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mesquita.
Mesquita connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karlsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mesquita with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T8##TD2#
Mesquita gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Karlsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Karlsson lands a head shot.
Karlsson staying out of range there.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Mesquita avoids nicely.
Karlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mesquita.
Mesquita is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karlsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mesquita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T9#
A solid body kick from Karlsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mesquita will feel that in the morning.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mesquita misses the target.
Karlsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKarlsson.
Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mesquita. Mesquita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita cracks Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mesquita connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Karlsson lands a big head kick that sends Mesquita tumbling to the mat! Karlsson takes a step backwards and waves Mesquita back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mesquita is rocked!
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsson wants to slow Mesquita down by chopping away at his legs.
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Karlsson sprawls well.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Karlsson leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mesquita connects with a body shot that sends Karlsson's belly button to the back.
Mesquita misses with a jab to the body
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita misses the body punch
and Karlsson counters with a nice kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Jonas Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luan Mesquita.
Mesquita is breathing heavily.
Mesquita throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Karlsson clinches up with Mesquita and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karlsson to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesquita controls his hands. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Karlsson cracks Mesquita with an open hand slap.
Mesquita is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mesquita seems to have recovered his senses.
Mesquita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita keeps the fight on the outside.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Karlsson coming out on top.#TD2#
Mesquita shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Karlsson pushes Mesquita off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl out of it but Mesquita keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karlsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Mesquita throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karlsson. That's going to slow Mesquita down.
Karlsson connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Karlsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karlsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mesquita takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Karlsson as Mesquita shoots in.#KD#
Karlsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mesquita sprawling to the canvas! Mesquita rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Karlsson finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Mesquita is out of range.
Karlsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mesquita avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
A countering left hand to the body from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsson. #T5#
Mesquita fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Mesquita misses the target.
Karlsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mesquita should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Mesquita covering up! Karlsson comes in with a big uppercut and Mesquita goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonas Karlsson!
Jonas Karlsson retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Jonas Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 163
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Stewart lands a really nice looking cross but Karlsson seems unphased.
Karlsson throws a body kick that misses.
Stewart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stewart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
Stewart lands with an overhand left.
Karlsson scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.
Stewart throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a push kick but Stewart slaps the foot to one side.
Stewart with a jab.
Stewart ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson. #T1#
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Karlsson needs to keep his hands up - Stewart had a free shot at his head there.
Stewart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#Jonas Karlsson's cut is getting worse.
Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson stalks Stewart and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stewart's face. Stewart staggers backwards, shaken.
Stewart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stewart checks the leg kick nicely there. #KD#
Karlsson lands a big right hand that sends Stewart crashing to the mat! Karlsson stays standing though and waves Stewart back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stewart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.
Karlsson throws a body kick that misses
and Stewart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stewart clobbers Karlsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#Jonas Karlsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL#
Karlsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Karlsson counters with a nice body kick.
Karlsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Karlsson.#CUT#That has opened up Danny Stewart's cut even more.
Stewart lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karlsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Stewart might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Karlsson throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Stewart crashing down! Stewart tries to stagger back to his feet but Karlsson just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Stewart asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Karlsson!
Jonas Karlsson retains his middleweight title!
Jonas Karlsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Danny Stewart spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit...'.

Event: TOF 155
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Karlsson staying out of range there.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arthur King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Karlsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karlsson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and King counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Karlsson wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As King looks to move away, Karlsson throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.#T1#
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King fails with the takedown.
Jonas Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur King.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karlsson moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karlsson scoring well with a low kick there.
King goes for a double leg but Karlsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlsson continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karlsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karlsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
King scores with a nice strike.
King slips under a jab.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Karlsson.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
Karlsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target. #CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King has Karlsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karlsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karlsson pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
King thuds a left hand into Karlsson's body.
Karlsson lands a head shot.
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from King.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King misses with a body punch
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Karlsson leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King misses with a hook.
King misses the shot to the body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.#T4#
Karlsson slips under a jab.
Karlsson throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A cross from King lands.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Karlsson counters with a nice leg kick.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karlsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King misses with a takedown
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Karlsson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and King counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karlsson! #T5#
King prevents Karlsson from escaping the position.
King throws an elbow but Karlsson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Karlsson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but King has just dragged him back down to the mat.
King looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Karlsson is avoiding damage well.
King works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Karlsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but King is controlling him well.#ES#
Karlsson throws King to one side and escapes!
King throws a right hand that misses
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from King misses.
King throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
King misses the body punch
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King misses with an uppercut
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King lands a jab to the head. #T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karlsson slips under a jab from King.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and King counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karlsson defending well though.
King takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King stops Karlsson from getting back to his feet.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T7#
King stops Karlsson from getting back to his feet.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karlsson is trying to stand.
King trying to control from half guard but Karlsson is working away.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karlsson is trying to stand. #SUB2#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karlsson is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
King wants to pass to mount but Karlsson is defending the position.
Karlsson is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A good leg kick by Karlsson.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlsson to the ground. Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T8#
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from King.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Karlsson.
King tries for a takedown but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Karlsson's guard.
King postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.
King stops Karlsson from standing up.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #T9#
Karlsson wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Karlsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karlsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Jonas Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson thinks about countering with a head 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 Jonas Karlsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
King scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karlsson is trying to stand up here but King is controlling him well.
King is trying to control. Karlsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karlsson is trying to stand up here but King is controlling him well.
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.#ES#
Karlsson pushes King off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
King gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Karlsson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Karlsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by King.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw King working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Karlsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Karlsson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, King asserts his dominance and retains side control.
King tries to score with some ground and pound. Karlsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Karlsson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Karlsson sneaks out the side door and pushes King away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Karlsson is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Karlsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jonas Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Karlsson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. King is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson scores with a leg kick.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. #T3#
Karlsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karlsson lands the left hand.
Karlsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karlsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karlsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from King.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Karlsson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Karlsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Karlsson connects with the punch.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson misses with a double jab #TD2#
and King counters with a takedown into side control. #T5#
Karlsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
King trying to control the position but Karlsson is working away.
Karlsson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, King asserts his dominance and retains side control.
King landing a few strikes.
Karlsson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karlsson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karlsson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet but King drags him back down.
Karlsson dodges the ground and pound from King.
Karlsson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Arthur King has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Karlsson sneaks out the side door and pushes King away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
King shoots in and drives through. Karlsson sprawls well.
Jonas Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur King.
King tries for a takedown but Karlsson circles away easily
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King is breathing heavily.#T7#
King fails with the takedown.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karlsson but Karlsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlsson circles away.#KD#
Karlsson sends King crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Karlsson is motioning to the referee to let King up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#King is rocked!
Karlsson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with King's jaw. King's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Karlsson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Karlsson!
Jonas Karlsson retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Jonas Karlsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 147
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Karlsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanorden throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Vanorden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Karlsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Vanorden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanorden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jonas Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Vanorden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlsson.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Ty Vanorden has been cut.
Vanorden slips a jab from Karlsson.#CL2#
Vanorden darts in and clinches Karlsson up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Karlsson. #T2#
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson tries to break the clinch but Vanorden is controlling the position. #TD#
Karlsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vanorden uses from the top position.
Vanorden stops Karlsson from standing up.
Vanorden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet but Vanorden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karlsson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karlsson catches Vanorden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karlsson scores with a body shot.
Karlsson throws the left hand but Vanorden avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson throws a hook but Vanorden avoids it easily.
Vanorden scores with a sloppy right hand. Karlsson should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Vanorden 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Jab by Karlsson.#KD#
Karlsson cracks Vanorden with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vanorden looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Karlsson finish him? #ROC#Vanorden is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden drops his hands momentarily. Karlsson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Vanorden staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Vanorden doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Karlsson!
Jonas Karlsson retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Jonas Karlsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 140
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Shay slips a straight right by Karlsson.
Karlsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karlsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
Shay misses with a right hand
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
It seemed like Karlsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shay misses with an uppercut
and Shay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson catches Shay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shay throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a low kick, right behind Shay 's knee.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A left lands for Shay.
Shay swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Shay misses.
Shay looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Tevin Shay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karlsson needs to keep his hands up - Shay had a free shot at his head there.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shay is just out of range.
Karlsson moves out of range as Shay strikes.
Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karlsson throws the left hand but Shay avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Shay moves out of range.
Shay moves out of range of the strikes.
Shay loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Karlsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Shay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson slips under a jab from Shay.
Karlsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karlsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jonas Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Karlsson. #T3#
Nice cross by Shay.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Shay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shay attempts a counter takedown but Karlsson avoids it well and moves away.
Shay misses with a looping right.
Shay misses with a jab to the body
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karlsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson slips under a jab.#T4#
Shay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shay misses with a wild body shot.
Shay misses the body punch
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shay. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shay looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Shay checks a leg kick nicely.
Shay misses the body punch
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karlsson sprawls and moves away.
Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T5#
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Shay throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a leg kick.
Shay misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Karlsson moves out of range as Shay strikes.
Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shay avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T6#
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Shay.
Shay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shay throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a left to the body.
Karlsson works the jab nicely.
Shay misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Karlsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Shay! Karlsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shay to his feet! Shay is in big trouble!#ROC2#Shay is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shay misses with a hook
and Karlsson counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Shay is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jonas Karlsson!
Jonas Karlsson is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Jonas Karlsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tevin Shay stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll look back on the film and see what I did wrong. I'll take this L... it's on me.'.

Event: TOF 133
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Jay moves out of range of the body kick from Karlsson.
Jay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlsson takes one to the chin there.
Jay slips under a jab from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay moves forwards but Karlsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rock Jay has been cut.
Jay lands a body shot.
Jay closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karlsson counters with a left and a right that stings Jay. #T1#
Jay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Jay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Jay lands with a short shot to the head.
Jay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karlsson is defending well for now.
Jay blocking some punches. #BC2#
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Jay.
Good leg kick by Jay. #T2##KD2#
Karlsson lands a big head kick that sends Jay tumbling to the mat! Karlsson takes a step backwards and waves Jay back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Jay is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay is aggressively charging in as Karlsson backs up avoiding any damage. Karlsson tosses out a jab and Jay runs right into it face first! Jay is out cold! Karlsson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jay's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Karlsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonas Karlsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 123
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Coles misses with a body shot.
Coles throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Phillip Coles has been cut.
Coles misses with a wild body shot.
Coles misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Karlsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Coles avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Coles blocks it.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coles's elbow.
Coles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Coles stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson has Coles pressed against the cage, preventing Coles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Coles backwards.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Coles is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns Coles into the cage.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Karlsson lands a body punch.
Coles tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Coles back against the cage.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coles.
Coles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson presses Coles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coles's elbow.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Coles avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Coles's ribcage. Coles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Karlsson.
Coles blocking some punches.
Coles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Karlsson tries a body shot but Coles blocks it.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coles's elbow.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Coles throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Coles controls his hands.
Coles is struggling to control the position.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coles's elbow.
Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Coles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coles blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Coles avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage. #T3#
Coles tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Coles back against the cage.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
Karlsson presses Coles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Coles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Karlsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coles.
Coles throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Coles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Coles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coles looking to stall.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Coles controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Coles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Coles prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Coles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Coles takes a shot to the head.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coles backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coles.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson misses with some punches. #T5#
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coles swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coles working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Coles has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Coles misses with a punch to the body.
Coles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Coles avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Coles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Coles.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coles presses Karlsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Coles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coles's elbow. #T6#
Coles misses with a punch on the inside.
Coles blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Coles uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Coles gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Coles.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson cracks Coles with a nice body shot.
Coles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coles wants to break free but Karlsson has control. #T7#
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coles's elbow. #BC#
Coles manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karlsson lands with an overhand left.
Coles misses with an uppercut
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Coles tries to keep at a distance but Karlsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karlsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coless head.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karlsson or not.
Karlsson misses with a body punch. #T8#
Coles is trying to force a seperation but Karlsson has the dominant position.
Coles tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coles is working Karlsson over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Coles misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson lands a shot to the body.
Karlsson lands a body punch.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Coles controls the action.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Coles.
Coles blocking some punches.
Coles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Coles avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Coles lands a nice uppercut.#T9#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coles blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Coles blocks it.
A short left from Karlsson.
Coles blocking some punches.
Coles working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coles scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Coles fails to land.
Coles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Coles's ribcage. Coles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson tries to work over Coles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Coles'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#
Karlsson slips under a jab from Coles.
Coles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karlsson. Karlsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Coles ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Coles throws a right hand that misses
and Karlsson counters with a solid body kick.
Phillip Coles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Coles counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karlsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coles throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Karlsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coles throws an overhand right that lands on Karlsson's shoulder, as Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Coles.
Coles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coles swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Karlsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Jonas Karlsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson keeps control of Coles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karlsson tries to work over Coles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Coles scores with a shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coles's elbow.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Coles blocks it.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Coles breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Karlsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
Coles throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coles backwards. #T3#
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Coles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson pushes Coles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
Coles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coles misses with a punch on the inside.
Coles tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Coles back against the cage.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Coles blocks it.
Coles blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
A head punch on the inside from Coles fails to land.
Coles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Coles blocks it.
Coles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Coles controls the action.
Karlsson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coles.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Coles blocks it.
Nice body punch from Karlsson - that landed with a thud.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coles's elbow.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T5#
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coles pushes Karlsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Coles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coles's elbow.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coles.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Coles.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coles. #T6#
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Coles controls the action.
Coles is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coles blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Coles is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coles lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coles blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Coles.
Coles scores with a shoulder strike.
Coles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Nice body punch from Karlsson - that landed with a thud. #T7#
Coles misses with a punch on the inside.
Coles can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Coles controls the action.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coles backwards.
Coles can't break the clinch.
Karlsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karlsson tries to work over Coles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Coles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson cracks Coles with a nice body shot.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T8#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coles.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Karlsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coles or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Coles misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coles takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coles prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson presses Coles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson prevents Coles from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Coles's ribcage. Coles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson. #T9#
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Coles controls the action.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Karlsson.
Coles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Coles swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coles throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coles's elbow.
Coles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coles throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coles misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phillip Coles's cut.
That's time! Coles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Coles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Coles.
A punch combination from Coles misses.
Coles throws a combination that misses
and Karlsson counters with a body kick.
Karlsson with a hook.
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Coles.
Coles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Karlsson.
Coles throws a combination that misses
and Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlsson blocks a jab.
Karlsson throws a counter combo.
Coles tests Karlsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Coles misses its intended target.
Coles scores with a jab to the body.
Coles jabs Karlsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Karlsson misses
enabling Coles to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Karlsson has Coles up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coles lands with a right to the head.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Coles controls his hands.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Coles avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Coles.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Karlsson tries to work over Coles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coles wants to get back to striking at distance but Karlsson won't allow it.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Coles's ribcage. Coles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coles backwards.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Coles backwards.
Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Coles is rocked!
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Oh Coles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coles has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson works on Coles's body with a couple of short punches.
Karlsson is leaning against Coles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson pushes Coles against the cage. Karlsson is working some dirty boxing. Karlsson pushes off with a quick right hook! Coles goes down! Coles tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Karlsson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Karlsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonas Karlsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 108
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes blocks a jab.#CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atunes is looking to control Karlsson's arms but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atunes has his back to the cage.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Karlsson.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karlsson scoring well with a low kick there. #T1##CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes missing with knees to the body.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Atunes tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes wants to stall.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atunes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Atunes looking to stall. #BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Atunes 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down. #T3#
Karlsson jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
Karlsson throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at Atunes to acknowledge the strikes.
Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
It looked like Karlsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage. #BC#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Atunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a push kick but Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes .
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Karlsson has managed to clinch.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
A short right from Karlsson.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch. #T5#
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Karlsson lands a body punch. #BC#
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jao Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karlsson checks the leg kick.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Karlsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Atunes .
Nice straight punches there by Karlsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karlsson.
Karlsson jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
Karlsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes . Atunes obviously looking to wear him down. #T6#
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Atunes misses.
Atunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Karlsson checks it.
Atunes looks to throw a body kick
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlsson is looking to clinch. #T7#
Atunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karlsson will feel that in the morning.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes misses with a low kick as Karlsson jumps back.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a nice body kick. #T8#
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Atunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes 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.
Karlsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Atunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T9#
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses.
Karlsson checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Karlsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karlsson on the side of the head.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes .
Karlsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes throws out a leg kick but Karlsson moves out of range and Atunes only half commits.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Karlsson digs a good body shot into Atunes 's ribs.
A low kick lands for Atunes .
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses. #CL#
Karlsson moves into range and clinches up with Atunes .
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson gets through Atunes 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Karlsson lands.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karlsson checks it well.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Karlsson catches Atunes right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Jao Atunes has been cut.
Atunes 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Atunes thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Atunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Atunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Atunes seems unphased.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes . That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karlsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karlsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karlsson moves forwards but Atunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
As Atunes backs away, Karlsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T5#
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Atunes lands a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Atunes wants to stall.
Atunes is struggling to control the position.
Come on Atunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T6#
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karlsson works on Atunes 's body with a couple of short punches.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Atunes . #BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Karlsson catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karlsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#Atunes is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karlsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Atunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?#T7#
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
Atunes seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Atunes 's head.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karlsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atunes blocks a leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes . #T8#
Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes .
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Karlsson has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as Atunes tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Karlsson. #T9#
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Karlsson throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Karlsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Karlsson clinches.
Jonas Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes looking to stall.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atunes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes . That did some damage!
Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Karlsson avoids it.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes flicks out a counter leg kick but Karlsson steps away.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karlsson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Karlsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.
Karlsson wants to clinch.#T2#
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there #KD#
and Karlsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Atunes ! Karlsson lets Atunes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atunes .
You can see that Atunes has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Atunes with a nice cross.#T3#
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Atunes 's belly button to the back.
Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Atunes 's belly button to the back.
Jonas Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Karlsson forces Atunes back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes stalling.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike. #T5#
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atunes 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 Karlsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karlsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T6#
Karlsson lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atunes throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
It appears Karlsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson tests Atunes 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Atunes misses
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Karlsson clinches.
Atunes landing knees to the head.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands an uppercut.#T7#
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson wants to break free but Atunes has control.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes .
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atunes working aggressively here. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Atunes gets tackled into the cage by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Jao Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes .
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karlsson is keeping busy.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Atunes misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Karlsson.#T9#
Atunes lands a front kick.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Karlsson forces Atunes back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
A hook to the body from Karlsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atunes or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Karlsson!
After winning the bout, Jonas Karlsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 99
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Knight misses.
Karlsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karlsson.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight has a takedown stuffed.
Karlsson throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson slips a jab from Knight.
Karlsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knight momentarily.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Terrance Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight misses with a left hand
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson staying out of range there.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Knight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karlsson scores with a head kick. Knight tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Karlsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karlsson sprawls well. Karlsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karlsson. Karlsson obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Karlsson.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Karlsson throws a leg kick which misses Knight's front leg but catches the back leg as Knight tries to avoid it. #T3#
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight thuds a left hand into Karlsson's body.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karlsson at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a low kick.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karlsson! But no joy.#T4#
Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight lands an overhand right.
Karlsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Karlsson. #TD#
Karlsson gets caught flat footed, as Knight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Knight has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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!#ES2#
Karlsson has his feet on Knight's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range. #T5#
Karlsson tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson digs a good hook to Knight's body.
Knight misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #TD#
Karlsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Karlsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Knight off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Karlsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson. #T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Knight.
Knight cracks Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knight swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the cage and back into range.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
A big left from Knight misses.
Knight misses with a lunging right hand
and Karlsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karlsson throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.#T7#
Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the cage and back into range.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karlsson! But no joy.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
Knight misses with a hook.#CL2#
Karlsson has managed to clinch.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards. #T8#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight goes for a takedown attempt but Karlsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knight down.
Karlsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Karlsson gets a clinch.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T9#
Knight wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Karlsson cracks Knight with a nice body shot.
Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Karlsson tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karlsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knight cracks Karlsson with a nice body shot.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knight throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Karlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Karlsson manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Karlsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight thuds his right hand into Karlsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Karlsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knight's head backwards.
Knight throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Karlsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Knight toppling to the canvas! Knight scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karlsson finish him?!#ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Jonas Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Look low, kick high! Karlsson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Knight tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Karlsson is absolutely delighted - when Knight wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jonas Karlsson!
A relieved looking Jonas Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Terrance Knight was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn... Just Damn...'.

Event: TOF 88
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Yogpeeth scores with a jab to the body.
Yogpeeth blocks a leg kick.
Yogpeeth misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yogpeeth.
Yogpeeth throws an overhand right that lands on Karlsson's shoulder, as Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson is looking for a counter combo.
Yogpeeth throws a leg kick
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson throws a leg kick but Yogpeeth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yogpeeth throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Yogpeeth throws a series of punches but Karlsson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yogpeeth connects with an inside leg kick.
Karlsson lands a two punch combo.
Karlsson cracks Yogpeeth with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Yogpeeth counters by clinching up. #T1#
Karlsson is trying to break the clinch but Yogpeeth has him pressed against the cage.
Yogpeeth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yogpeeth throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Yogpeeth.
Karlsson throws a big counter combination but Yogpeeth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yogpeeth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yogpeeth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rudra Yogpeeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yogpeeth misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Karlsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Yogpeeth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Yogpeeth avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage. #BC#
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yogpeeth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Yogpeeth throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yogpeeth follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yogpeeth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yogpeeth throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Karlsson's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Yogpeeth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yogpeeth misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Yogpeeth fails to land.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karlsson.
Yogpeeth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Karlsson wants to clinch up but Yogpeeth keeps it at a distance.
Yogpeeth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karlsson is out of range and Yogpeeth settles back down.
Yogpeeth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karlsson momentarily.
Yogpeeth throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yogpeeth has time to react.#ROC#Yogpeeth is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rudra Yogpeeth has been cut.
Karlsson scores with a body shot.
Yogpeeth is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Yogpeeth looks winded!
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yogpeeth ducks into an uppercut from Karlsson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Karlsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonas Karlsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2024

#R1#
Karlsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Padilha at a distance.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Padilha.
Karlsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karlsson tests Padilha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Padilhas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Padilha throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson throws a combination. Padilha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Afonso Padilha has been cut.
Padilha looks to land a left hand but Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Padilha misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padilha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped Padilha's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karlsson. #KD#
Karlsson lands a big head kick that sends Padilha tumbling to the mat! Karlsson takes a step backwards and waves Padilha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A big right from Padilha misses. #KD#
Karlsson lands a big right hand that sends Padilha crashing to the mat! Karlsson stays standing though and waves Padilha back to his feet!#ROC#Padilha is rocked!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Karlsson has knocked Padilha down with a huge combo! Karlsson steps away and waves a wobbly Padilha back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Padilha is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
We've been told by Karlsson's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Karlsson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Padilha's defenses. It connects perfectly with Padilha's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Karlsson!
Jonas Karlsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Karlsson leaves Chibaclov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Chibaclov looking to score a takedown here. Karlsson is defending well but Chibaclov drives through and ends up in Karlsson's guard.
Chibaclov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov is pushing down on Karlsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karlsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Chibaclov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karlsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chibaclov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karlsson is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Chibaclov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Chibaclov 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! Karlsson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matteo Chibaclov!

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