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Event:
RH16
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Karlsson - just one landing.
Starbowski throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Starbowski misses.
Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Starbowski throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Starbowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jako Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Starbowski.#CL2#
Karlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starbowski, pushing him back against the ropes.
Starbowski lands a shoulder strike.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Starbowski.
Starbowski trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Starbowski throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Starbowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Starbowski has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Starbowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Starbowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Karlsson has double underhooks.
Starbowski lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Starbowski lands a body shot.
Starbowski effectively controlling the action here.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Starbowski controls the action.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starbowski blocking some punches.
#BC#
Starbowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starbowski just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Starbowski.
Starbowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Starbowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lars Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Starbowski tries to bum rush Karlsson with a series of wild strikes but Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Starbowski clinches with his opponent.
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!
Starbowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karlsson is keeping busy.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Starbowski blocks it.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starbowski can't break the clinch.
Starbowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starbowski blocks an uppercut.
Starbowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starbowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Starbowski avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the ropes.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Starbowski.
Starbowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Starbowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Starbowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chong Starbowski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Starbowski pushes Karlsson away with a front kick.
Starbowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Starbowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starbowski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karlsson.
Starbowski throws a head kick that misses.
Starbowski misses with the combination.
Karlsson wants to counter the offense by Starbowski and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Starbowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karlsson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Starbowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chong Starbowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Starbowski breaks from the clinch.
Starbowski throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Starbowski.
Karlsson swings for the body but Starbowski moves out of range.
Karlsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Starbowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Starbowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Starbowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Starbowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Starbowski tries to bum rush Karlsson with a series of wild strikes but Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karlsson throws the left hand but Starbowski avoids the punch easily.
Starbowski throws a series of punches but Karlsson avoids them all with ease.
Starbowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karlsson can do to turn this around?
Starbowski misses with a head kick.
A cross from Karlsson lands.
Karlsson feints a jab promting Starbowski to slip. Karlsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Starbowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Starbowski scores with a push kick.
Karlsson digs a good hook to Starbowski's body.
Starbowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target. #T2#
Karlsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starbowski loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Starbowski ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Starbowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Starbowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
As Karlsson tries to get set, Starbowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Karlsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Starbowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chong Starbowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Starbowski wants to clinch.
Starbowski defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Starbowski misses the target.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Starbowski didn't see that one coming.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Starbowski is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chong Starbowski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Starbowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lars Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karlsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Starbowski.
Starbowski slips under a jab.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Starbowski counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at Starbowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Starbowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karlsson's sensitive parts.
Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Starbowski counters with a nice kick to the body.
Starbowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab.
Starbowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starbowski lands with an overhand left.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starbowski manages 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!
Starbowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Karlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Starbowski slips the punch.
Starbowski connects with a body shot.#T1#
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starbowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Starbowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Karlsson.
Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Starbowski moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Starbowski.
Good standup being displayed there by Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Starbowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Starbowski dodges the punch combination from Karlsson.
Starbowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Starbowski throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Starbowski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Starbowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Karlsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Starbowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
As Karlsson backs away, Starbowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Starbowski takes one to the side of the head.
Starbowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karlsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Chong Starbowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starbowski drops his hands momentarily and Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Starbowski is rocked!
Karlsson swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and as Karlsson resets, Starbowski pounces with a savage head kick that drops Karlsson to the mat! Karlsson looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!#ROC#
Karlsson is rocked!
Starbowski stuns Karlsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chong Starbowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Starbowski throws a series of strikes that have Karlsson backpedaling.
Karlsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Starbowski finish him?
Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Starbowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson misses with a hook
and Starbowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Starbowski.#CL#
Starbowski moves into range and clinches up with Karlsson.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Starbowski controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chong Starbowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Starbowski 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chong Starbowski!
Chong Starbowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RH9
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Veitayaki ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.#CL2#
Karlsson clinches up with Veitayaki and pushes him back against the ropes.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Veitayaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Veitayaki.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Veitayaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veitayaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Veitayaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Veitayaki.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Veitayaki avoids nicely.
Veitayaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veitayaki staying out of range there.
Veitayaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Veitayaki misses with the body kick
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veitayaki misses with a looping left.#T1#
Veitayaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson swings for the body but Veitayaki moves out of range.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Veitayaki misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Veitayaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Veitayaki.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Veitayaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veitayaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veitayaki.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Veitayaki blocks it.
#T2#
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Veitayaki controls his hands.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Veitayaki tries to break the clinch but Karlsson is controlling the position.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veitayaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Veitayaki lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veitayaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veitayaki wants to break free but Karlsson has control.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Veitayaki blocks it.
Veitayaki misses with the head strike.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Veitayaki avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Veitayaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veitayaki.
Some wild striking there from Veitayaki.
Veitayaki moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
Karlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Veitayaki throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Karlsson lands a jab.
Veitayaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veitayaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veitayaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veitayaki throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Veitayaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lars Karlsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Veitayaki blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veitayaki.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karlsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Veitayaki misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veitayaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Veitayaki avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the ropes.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Veitayaki's ribcage. Veitayaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karlsson takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Veitayaki lands with a right to the head.
Veitayaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veitayaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veitayaki looking to stall.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Veitayaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Veitayaki controls the action.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veitayaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Veitayaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Veitayaki blocks it.
Veitayaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karlsson has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veitayaki misses with a body punch.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veitayaki misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Veitayaki. Those never looked like landing.
Karlsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veitayaki.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Veitayaki is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Veitayaki.
Veitayaki works the jab nicely.
Veitayaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Veitayaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Veitayaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veitayaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veitayaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veitayaki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Veitayaki throws a quick counter head kick but Karlsson was just out of range.
Veitayaki misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Karlsson misses.
Veitayaki misses with a double jab.
#T1#
No joy there for Veitayaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Veitayaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson cracks Veitayaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Veitayaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lars Karlsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Veitayaki avoids it well.
Rupeni Veitayaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Veitayaki thumps Karlsson with a low kick.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Veitayaki moved out of range nicely.
Veitayaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Veitayaki misses with a head kick.
Karlsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Karlsson tries to keep at a distance but Veitayaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Veitayaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Veitayaki.
#T2#
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Veitayaki tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Veitayaki blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Veitayaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Rupeni Veitayaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veitayaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karlsson's head backwards.
Rupeni Veitayaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Veitayaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veitayaki moves away.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupeni Veitayaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
Rupeni Veitayaki was interviewed post fight and said ' Aloha'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Donk. Karlsson catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.
Karlsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Karlsson lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Karlsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Karlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson dives in and grabs Karlsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karlsson pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Lars Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jrayden Johnson.
Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karlsson lands the left hand.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Karlsson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Karlsson cracks Johnson with a good jab.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Karlsson cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karlsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Karlsson counters by clinching up.
Johnson looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
A short right from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson lands the left hand.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Karlsson lands a jab to the nose.
Karlsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Lars Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson drops Johnson with a naaaaasty hook - Johnson is in real trouble here! Karlsson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Karlsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karlsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karlsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Karlsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karlsson manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Karlsson's guard. #T1#
Karlsson has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Karlsson's brow.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson working the ground and pound. #T2#
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson working Karlsson over with strikes here.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Karlsson has left one of his arms exposed and Johnson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Karlsson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jrayden Johnson!
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Ramos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karlsson throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
We've been informed that Ramos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Karlsson is looking to counter the offense by Ramos and move into the clinch.
Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramos. Ramos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Ramos.
Karlsson defending well as Ramos loads up on a big left hand.
Ramos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karlsson at a distance.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karlsson checks a low kick from Ramos.#T1#
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Ramos is predictable there
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Ramos.
Karlsson connects with the punch.
Ramos slips a jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos.
Karlsson digs a good hook to Ramos's body.
Ramos misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson dodges an elbow strike from Ramos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Karlsson. #BC2#
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos tries a quick counter leg kick but Karlsson is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramos. That's going to slow Karlsson down.
Karlsson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ramos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Karlsson throws a good cross that connects.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Karlsson.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos slips under a jab from Karlsson.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Karlsson takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Ramos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karlsson is able to avoid easily.
Karlsson tests Ramos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.
Ramos digs a good body shot into Karlsson's ribs.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Karlsson tries to clinch there but Ramos circles away.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Karlsson instigates a clinch.
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ramos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karlsson's brow. #T1#
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramos counters with a series of strikes. Karlsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ramos jabs Karlsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson moves in looking to clinch but Ramos pushes him off.
Karlsson slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Lars Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramos swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karlsson scores with a hook.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the body.
Karlsson lands with an overhand left.
Karlsson slips a jab from Ramos.
Ramos throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Ramos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramos defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson slips a straight right by Ramos.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karlsson scores with a jab. Ramos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramos tries to move into range but Karlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Karlsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karlsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good work by Karlsson as he checks the leg kick.
Karlsson tries to counter by clinching up but Ramos breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Karlsson blocks the low kick.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karlsson takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos is looking to chop away at Karlsson's legs.
Lars Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karlsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karlsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramos's hands.
Ramos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ramos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramos there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheers as Karlsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramos doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramos counters with a good low kick that Karlsson was not able to check.
Ramos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacinto Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ramos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Karlsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Karlsson's shoulder, as Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramos connects with a right hand. Karlsson shakes it off.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Karlsson blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
In defeat, Jacinto Ramos stepped up to the mic, saying 'Big heart, determined '.
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Event:
Dynasty 3
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Karlsson checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
McGuire takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson avoids a kick to the body.
Karlsson tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
We've been informed that McGuire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Karlsson has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
A shot to the body from Karlsson misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at McGuire to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karlsson checks it well. #T1#
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsson's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Karlsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karlsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Karlsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Karlsson down.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Karlsson with a nice cross.
McGuire punishes Karlsson's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Karlsson clinches up with McGuire and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lars Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Karlsson lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
A short right from Karlsson.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to stall but Karlsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
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!
McGuire is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
McGuire is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire is trying to push Karlsson away but Karlsson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire tries to circle away but Karlsson has him pinned against the ropes.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
Karlsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire slips a straight right by Karlsson.
McGuire thumps Karlsson with a low kick.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Karlsson - just one landing.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a big head kick but Karlsson shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Karlsson in the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karlsson takes a step back to recover.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karlsson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Lars Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Karlsson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McGuire takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Patrick McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Karlsson swinging wildly here.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
Lars Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
McGuire throws a fast counter high kick but Karlsson manages to duck under it in time.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karlsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karlsson.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Karlsson connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
McGuire clinches up against the ropes.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire moves forwards but Karlsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karlsson throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire throws a push kick but Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lars Karlsson.
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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
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Event:
FC: Fight Night
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karlsson.
Karlsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Curtis takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson misses with a left hand #CL#
and Curtis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Curtis is working Karlsson over against the ropes.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Karlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karlsson or not.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis walks into a left hand.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis wants to clinch.
Karlsson tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Karlsson cracks Curtis with an open hand slap.
Karlsson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsson swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karlsson lands a nice shot that snaps Curtis's head back.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karlsson checks the leg kick.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Curtis.
Curtis feints and then cracks Karlsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karlsson down.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Karlsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darry Curtis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Curtis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Curtis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karlsson just manages to avoid it.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson wants to counter with a clinch but Curtis pushes him away.
Karlsson lands a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Curtis 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.
Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Curtis counters by moving into the clinch.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Karlsson is working Curtis over against the ropes.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson lands a right hand.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Darry Curtis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Curtis.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Curtis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Curtis.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Karlsson lands a right hand.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Karlsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Karlsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Curtis counters with an outside leg kick.
Curtis scores with a nice body kick.
Karlsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Karlsson connects with the punch.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
#CL#
Curtis moves into the clinch successfully.
Karlsson gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
#T1#
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis trying to control the position but instead, Karlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curtis into the ropes.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Karlsson tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curtis or not.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis lands a body shot.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
A short right from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Karlsson lands an overhand right.
Curtis misses with the combination.
Curtis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson closes the distance but Curtis moves to the side
and Curtis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Karlsson moves out of range as Curtis throws a body kick.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Karlsson down.
Curtis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Karlsson.
Karlsson wants to counter with a clinch but Curtis pushes him away.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Curtiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karlsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karlsson duly obliges.
Karlsson jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Curtis lands the left hand.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Curtis moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
Curtis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Karlsson there.
Curtis lands with a good body shot.
Karlsson throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away.
Curtis scores with a punch to the head.
Curtis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Curtis tries to land a front kick but Karlsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Karlsson checks it.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Curtis staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis is looking to wear down Karlsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Karlsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Karlsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Curtis.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Curtis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Curtis. Karlsson shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Karlsson throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Curtis is looking to counter the offense by Karlsson and move into the clinch.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lars Karlsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Karlsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Karlsson scores with a nice strike.
Karlsson lands a nice hook to Curtis's body. Curtis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Curtis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karlsson.
Curtis connects with a solid leg kick.
Curtis throws a low kick but Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Karlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karlsson swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis throws a counter high kick but Karlsson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Curtis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands an overhand right.
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 body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Karlsson forces Curtis back against the ropes and clinches.
Curtis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Curtis pushes Karlsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Lars Karlsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Curtis.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson takes a shot to the head.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Karlsson cracks Curtis with a nice body shot.#T2##BC#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Karlsson wants to counter the offense by Curtis and move into the clinch position.
Karlsson lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis feints and then cracks Karlsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karlsson down.
Curtis is looking to chop away at Karlsson's legs.
Nice body punch from Curtis. #CL#
Curtis darts in and clinches Karlsson up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Curtis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
Lars Karlsson is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
FC 148
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Karlsson thuds a left hand into Balor's body.
Balor dodges the punch combination from Karlsson.
Balor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab.
Balor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Balor misses.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Balor walks into a stiff left hand from Karlsson.
Balor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Balor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Balor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Balor's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Balor.
Balor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Balor misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balor. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Karlsson misses its target.
Balor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Karlsson throws the left hand but Balor avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson needs to keep his hands up - Balor had a free shot at his head there.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Balor's shoulder, as Balor tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Balor on the side of the head.
Balor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Balor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson swings for the body but Balor moves out of range.
Lars Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balor was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Karlsson.
Karlsson jabs at Balor's body.
It looks like Karlsson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Karlsson swings for the body but Balor moves out of range.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Balor's shoulder, as Balor tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson cracks Balor with an open hand slap.
Balor throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balor looks to throw the jab but Karlsson is out of range.
Karlsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balor.
Balor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Karlsson takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Balor gets tackled into the ropes by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Balor controls his hands.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Balor.
Balor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Balor.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balor backwards. #ROC#
Balor is rocked!
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Balor is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Balor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balor seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Balor struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balor tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Balor back against the ropes.
Karlsson pushes Balor back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Karlsson creates a bit of distance and cracks Balor with a big uppercut! Balor goes down! The referee pushes Karlsson away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Balor make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Karlsson takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lars Karlsson!
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Event:
FC:Wednesday Night Fights 7
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Curtis is looking to land body kicks.
Curtis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curtis throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis takes one to the side of the head.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.#T1#
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis works Karlsson's body with a nice hook.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis wants to clinch.
Karlsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curtis misses the jab.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis lands a jab.
Curtis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Karlsson throws a big counter combination but Curtis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Curtis blocks a jab.#T2#
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Curtis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karlsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Curtis throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Curtis misses with the combination.
Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Curtis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karlsson.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curtis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karlsson defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Curtis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Curtis lands a nice hook to Karlsson's body. Karlsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
A combination from Curtis does no damage.
Karlsson misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curtis lands a head shot.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Curtis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlsson thinking.
Karlsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Curtis counter with a right hand. #T2#
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Curtis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Curtis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karlsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Curtis tries to get set, Karlsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Curtis manages to avoid the attempt.
Curtis scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis wants to counter the offense by Karlsson and move into the clinch position.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curtis. Curtis obviously looking to wear him down.
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curtis defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Curtis throws a leg kick #CL#
and Karlsson counters by clinching up.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Curtis looking to slow down the pace here.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curtis digs a right hand into Karlsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karlsson's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
A short right from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Karlsson's head. #T1#
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darry Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis 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 Curtis can turn it around.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Curtis tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow. #T2#
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Curtis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lars Karlsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karlsson.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Karlsson is looking to counter the offense by Curtis and move into the clinch.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Karlsson with an uppercut!
Curtis thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson drops his hands momentarily and Curtis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curtis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson misses with a hook
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Curtis takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karlsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Curtis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Curtis slips under a jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsson lands the left hand.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curtis on the side of the head.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karlsson is able to avoid easily.
Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Curtis avoids them all with ease.
Curtis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis tries to work over Karlsson's front leg with a kick but Karlsson checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Curtis 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.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Karlsson swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Karlsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curtis under the eye.
Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lars Karlsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Curtis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karlsson.
A quick step to the side and Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Karlsson misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Curtis throws a push kick but Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Karlsson takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the body
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis cracks Karlsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.#T1#
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. Karlsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karlsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Curtis connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis slips a straight right by Karlsson.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis tries to clinch up.
Curtis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis keeps Karlsson at a distance using the push kick.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Curtis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Curtis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Darry Curtis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
FC 142:Redemption!
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Lars Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
McGuire moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire cracks Karlsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McGuire jabs at Karlsson's body.
Karlsson connects with a jab.
Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Karlsson checks it.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
A leg kick checked by Karlsson.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson wants to clinch.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Karlsson in the body.
McGuire cracks the inside of Karlsson's front leg.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Karlsson takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karlsson lands a head shot.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
Karlsson throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karlsson tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karlsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Karlsson's leg but Karlsson calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Karlsson moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karlsson or not.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
#T2#
A short left from Karlsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Karlsson tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
A jab from Karlsson does it's job there.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karlsson.
McGuire tries a low kick but Karlsson avoids it.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
Karlsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped McGuire's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
McGuire slips under a jab from Karlsson.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.#T1#
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karlsson takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Karlsson moved away.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
McGuire throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson misses the jab.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karlsson throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Karlsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head. #T2##CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McGuire is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lars Karlsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A big right from Karlsson misses.
McGuire 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.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Karlsson in the body.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Karlsson lands a jab.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on McGuire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Patrick McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson jabs at McGuire's body.#T1#
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.#T2#
Karlsson throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Karlsson moved away.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Karlsson jumps back.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Karlsson is wise to it.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Patrick McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Karlsson coming out on top.
Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karlsson stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it #CL#
and Karlsson moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as McGuire tries to tie him up.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
McGuire swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Karlsson as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
McGuire throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
Lars Karlsson retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
Junior Master of KT 3 Final
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Battle drives through and clinches with Karlsson against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Battle prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Battle.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Battle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the ropes.
Battle tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battle.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Karlsson clobbers Battle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Karlsson tries to keep at a distance but Battle has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Battle tries to clinch up but Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson throws an off balance right hand
letting Battle counter with a right hand.
Battle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Battle tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
Battle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Battle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Karlsson lands a jab to Battle's midsection.
Battle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Battle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Battle tries to clinch up but Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlsson cracks Battle with an open hand slap.
Karlsson catches Battle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lars Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lars Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Battle drops his hands momentarily and Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson swings for the body but Battle moves out of range.
Karlsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Battle is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Karlsson throws a body punch but Battle moves out of range.
Battle is looking to counter punch.
Karlsson jabs Battle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Battle misses the target.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Karlsson tries to keep at a distance but Battle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karlsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Battle.
Karlsson is working Battle over against the ropes.
Battle prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
Karlsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Battle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karlsson can turn it around.
Karlsson pushes Battle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle blocking some punches.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson is trying to push Battle away but Battle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lars Karlsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Karlsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Battle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Battle moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Battle misses the target.
Battle moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Battle misses the target.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Battle saw that one coming.
As Karlsson tries to get set, Battle tries to push him back and clinch up but Karlsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Battle tries to clinch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battle.
Battle throwing a counter right hand but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Battle clinches up against the ropes.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
#T1#
Battle blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Battle blocking some punches.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
Battle works on Karlsson's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Battle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karlsson or not.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Battle blocking some punches.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body.
Battle blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Battle moved out of range.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Battle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karlsson.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battle throwing a counter right hand but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Battle ducked under it nicely.
Battle slips a straight right by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battle tries to counter by clinching up but Karlsson breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Battle's head.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Battle ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Battle drives through and clinches with Karlsson against the ropes.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karlssons head. #T1#
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Karlsson works on Battle's body with a couple of short punches.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
Battle misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Karlsson.
Battle prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Battle pushes Karlsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Battle working aggressively here.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson gets through Battle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Karlsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Battle scores with a shoulder strike.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Isaac Battle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Karlsson misses
enabling Battle to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson cracks Battle with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Karlsson tries to bum rush Battle with a series of wild strikes but Battle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson scores with a nice right hand.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Battle avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
#CL#
Battle has closed the distance and engaged Karlsson in a clinch.
#T1#
Battle prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Battle working aggressively here.
Karlsson tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Lars Karlsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Battle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Battle on the inside.
Battle gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Battle tries to counter by clinching up but Karlsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Battle saw that one coming.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Battle's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Battle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Battle clinches up with Karlsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Karlsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lars Karlsson.
Well Karlsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
Lars Karlsson is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
Junior Master of KT Semi-Final
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Sittsongpeenong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sittsongpeenong.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.#CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Sittsongpeenong blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Sittsongpeenong's head.
Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sittsongpeenong blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sittsongpeenong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson digs a good body shot into Sittsongpeenong's ribs.
Sittsongpeenong blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Sittsongpeenong misses.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Sittsongpeenong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Sittsongpeenong moved out of range nicely.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sittsongpeenong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sittichai Sittsongpeenong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut there from Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong looks to clinch
and Sittsongpeenong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sittsongpeenong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Sittsongpeenong just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Sittsongpeenong misses the shot to the body.
Sittsongpeenong lands the left hand.
Sittsongpeenong missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Sittsongpeenong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson takes a swing at Sittsongpeenong's ribcage but misses.
Sittsongpeenong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sittsongpeenong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karlsson counters with a series of strikes. Sittsongpeenong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sittsongpeenong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sittsongpeenong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Sittsongpeenong's head.
Sittsongpeenong throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Nice jab there from Sittsongpeenong.
Karlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong works over Karlsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Sittsongpeenong is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Karlsson has Sittsongpeenong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sittsongpeenong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sittsongpeenong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Sittsongpeenong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lars Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sittsongpeenong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sittsongpeenong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Sittsongpeenong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a lunging right hand
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a wild body shot.
Sittsongpeenong avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a straight right.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sittsongpeenong with a hook.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Sittsongpeenong.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Sittsongpeenong takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Sittsongpeenong.#T1#
Karlsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karlsson scores with a hook.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Sittsongpeenong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sittsongpeenong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sittsongpeenong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Karlsson slips a jab and a cross from Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Sittsongpeenong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Sittsongpeenong's head.
A hook to the body from Sittsongpeenong.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Sittsongpeenong blocks it.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Sittsongpeenong blocks it.
Sittsongpeenong takes a shot to the head.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a hook to the body.
Karlsson presses Sittsongpeenong against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sittsongpeenong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Sittsongpeenong misses with some punches.
Sittsongpeenong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Karlsson.
Sittsongpeenong presses Karlsson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sittsongpeenong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sittsongpeenong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lars Karlsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Karlsson.
Sittichai Sittsongpeenong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sittsongpeenong fails to land with a series of punches.
Sittsongpeenong tries to clinch up.#CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sittsongpeenong gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sittsongpeenong can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Sittsongpeenong lands a left hand.
Sittsongpeenong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sittsongpeenong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to work over Sittsongpeenong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sittsongpeenong tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson gets through Sittsongpeenong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong blocking some punches.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Sittsongpeenong's ribcage. Sittsongpeenong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sittsongpeenong blocking some punches.
Karlsson pushes Sittsongpeenong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sittsongpeenong throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Lars Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
Sittsongpeenong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Sittsongpeenong is rocked!
Sittsongpeenong lands with a right to the head.
Sittsongpeenong tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Sittsongpeenong fails to land.
Sittsongpeenong blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sittsongpeenong backwards. #T2#
Sittsongpeenong has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Sittsongpeenong blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Sittsongpeenong throws a head punch that misses.
Sittsongpeenong throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Sittsongpeenong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karlssons head.
Sittsongpeenong misses with the head strike.
Sittsongpeenong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sittsongpeenong is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Sittsongpeenong tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Sittsongpeenong misses with some punches.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Karlsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karlsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
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Event:
Junior Master of KT 3 Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Babaganoush thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Joey Babaganoush has been cut.
Karlsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babaganoush.
Babaganoush on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karlsson cracks Babaganoush with a right hand to the side of the head.
Babaganoush throws a sloppy body shot
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganoush throws a right and a left that Karlsson avoids nicely.
Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Babaganoush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babaganoush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganoush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Babaganoush blocking some punches.
Karlsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Babaganoush won't allow it.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babaganoush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Babaganoush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karlsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Babaganoush misses with some punches.
Babaganoush blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Babaganoush.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Babaganoush controls his hands.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Babaganoush.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Babaganoush blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
#T2#
Babaganoush lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Babaganoush controls his hands.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Babaganoush controls his hands.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Babaganoush takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babaganoush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
It seemed like Karlsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babaganoush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Babaganoush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Babaganoush counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Babaganoush's cut.
That's time! Babaganoush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Babaganoush throws a leg kick
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Babaganoush tenderised Karlsson's leg. Karlsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babaganoush attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson throws a jab when Babaganoush was well out of range.
Babaganoush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karlsson connects with a right hand. Babaganoush shakes it off.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Babaganoush didn't see that one coming.
Babaganoush misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Karlsson misses.
Babaganoush lands with an overhand left.
Babaganoush throws a lazy head kick
and Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Babaganoush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babaganoush's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karlsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babaganoush scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Babaganoush's belly button to the back.#T1#
Karlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babaganoush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Babaganoush.
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
Babaganoush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson takes one on the button.
Karlsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babaganoush.
Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Babaganoush moves away and avoids it.
Lars Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Karlsson.#ROC2#
Babaganoush is rocked!
Karlsson cracks Babaganoush with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Babaganoush is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Babaganoush is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Babaganoush could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lars Karlsson!
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Event:
Junior Masters of KT 3 Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a jab when Hoeltzker was well out of range.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Karlsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoeltzker tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoeltzker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karlsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoeltzker manages to circle out of the way.
Hoeltzker takes one to the chin there.
Hoeltzker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoeltzker . Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoeltzker thows a body kick. Karlsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karlsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoeltzker throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Karlsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karlsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoeltzker tries to land a front kick but Karlsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoeltzker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.#T1#
Hoeltzker is looking to break free of the clinch but Karlsson has double underhooks.
Karlsson pushes Hoeltzker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hoeltzker lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Hoeltzker blocks an uppercut.
Hoeltzker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoeltzker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Hoeltzker is rocked!
Hoeltzker throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoeltzker is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson knocks out Hoeltzker with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Karlsson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Karlsson picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lars Karlsson!
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