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Event:
W6 GA
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Karelin lunges at Chaelsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chaelsson's hand. #TD2#
Karelin gets caught napping as Chaelsson dives in and scores a takedown. Karelin manages to retain guard.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Chaelsson controlling him for the moment.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Chaelsson postures up.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaelsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaelsson trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Chaelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Chaelsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chaelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chaelsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karelin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaelsson wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Karelin being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Chaelsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaelsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karelin trying to control but Chaelsson is working from the bottom.
Chaelsson pulls Karelin in close to his closed guard and prevents Karelin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaelsson is keeping the position for now.
Chaelsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Chaelsson being controlled here momentarily.
Chaelsson wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving. #T2#
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karelin working a defensive guard here.
Karelin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chaelsson defending well though.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chaelsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaelsson tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Chaelsson is pressing down on Karelin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Chaelsson keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Chaelsson is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaelsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chaelsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Chaelsson is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Chaelsson.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Chaelsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chaelsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chaelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin trying to control the position here.
Chaelsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Chaelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Chaelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaelsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Chaelsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Karelin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaelsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaelsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chaelsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Karelin, which made it look bad.
Karelin throws a one two combo.
Chaelsson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Karelin moves into range and clinches up with Chaelsson.
Karelin is pressed up against the cage. Chaelsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karelin down to the mat. Karelin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aleksandr Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.#TD2#
Chaelsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chaelsson winds up and cracks Karelin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karelin is controlling Chaelsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Karelin trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaelsson working over Karelin with some ground and pound. Karelin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chaelsson slips a nice elbow through Karelin's hands, connecting with Karelin's forehead.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Chaelsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chaelsson thows a huge punch but Karelin dodges it nicely.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karelin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karelin defending well though.
Karelin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chaelsson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Karelin covers up, he's hurt! Chaelsson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Chaelsson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Chaelsson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Chaelsson!
In his post fight interview, Patrick Chaelsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
W5 GA
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Harper misses.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karelin.
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Harper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karelin.
Karelin throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karelin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karelin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karelin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Harper.
Karelin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harper is looking to clinch.
Harper lands a body shot.
#CL#
Harper pushes Karelin up against the cage in a clinch.
Karelin wants to take the fight to the mat but Harper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karelin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harper after a bit of a struggle.
Karelin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chris Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Karelin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
Harper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Harper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Harper.
Karelin looks winded!
Harper is leaning against Karelin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Karelin controls his hands.
Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Karelin's head.
Harper lands a nice shot to the body.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Karelin controls the action.
Karelin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harper is defending well.
Karelin is trying to drag Harper to the mat but Harper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harper lands a right hand.
Karelin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karelin goes for a takedown attempt but Harper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Harper clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage. #T2#
Harper digs a right hand underneath Karelin's ribcage. Karelin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harper misses with a body punch.
Harper pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper lands with a right to the head.
Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karelin or not.
Nice body punch from Harper.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper digs a right hand underneath Karelin's ribcage. Karelin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harper scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper lands with a short shot to the head.
Harper tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Harper pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karelin or not.
Harper tries to work over Karelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Harper.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Harper scores with a hook to the body.
Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karelin.
Harper digs a right hand into Karelin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karelin's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Harper.
Harper digs a right hand underneath Karelin's ribcage. Karelin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Karelin is rocked!
Harper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Karelin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Karelin drops to his knees and Harper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Harper!
An out of breath Chris Harper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
W4 GA
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.#CL#
Karelin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karelin.
Karelin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Karelin looking to score a takedown here. Davis is defending well but Karelin drives through and ends up in Davis's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Karelin drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Karelin off! Karelin jumps back into Davis's guard.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karelin postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karelin stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Davis is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
#T2##SUB#
Karelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
Karelin misses with the ground and pound.
Davis parries the strikes from Karelin easily there. Karelin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
Karelin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karelin trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
Davis dodges the ground and pound from Karelin.
Karelin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davis is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control.
Karelin throws a strike aimed at the side of Davis's head but Davis avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karelin working the strikes but Davis uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Karelin thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karelin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karelin working Davis over with strikes.
Karelin misses with a head shot. Davis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Karelin trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Karelin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Davis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karelin.
Karelin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
Karelin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Davis tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.#SUB#
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis parries the strikes from Karelin easily there. Karelin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Karelin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Karelin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
Karelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelin.
Davis raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Karelin is looking to wear down Davis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karelin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aleksandr Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Karelin off balance momentarily.
Karelin misses with the combination.
Karelin misses with a shot to the body
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karelin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis throws out a counter right but Karelin avoids it with no problem.
Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Davis!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Karelin throws an elbow but Davis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Davis parries the strikes from Karelin easily there. Karelin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
Davis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karelin trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
We've been informed that Davis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davis sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karelin tries to pass to full mount but Davis defends it. #SUB#
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Karelin seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Davis trying to hold on to Karelin's head to control him but Karelin postures up.
Karelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Karelin misses with a head shot. Davis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karelin trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis is trying to keep Karelin in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karelin trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karelin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karelin misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karelin lands with a good body shot.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karelin as he avoids it easily.
Karelin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Aleksandr Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bungle Davis.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Karelin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Karelin moves out of range of the strikes.
Karelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelin.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karelin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karelin throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis dips to his left and cracks Karelin with an uppercut!#CL#
Karelin closes the distance and clinches.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Karelin.
Karelin wants to take the fight to the mat but Davis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karelin has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Karelin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Karelin is controlling him.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Davis enables Karelin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Karelin prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
Karelin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Karelin is controlling him well.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head. #SUB#
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davis trying to control here.
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karelin throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bungle Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aleksandr Karelin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karelin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karelin thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Karelin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karelin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Karelin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karelin, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Karelin!
Aleksandr Karelin gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
W3 GB
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Karelin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ben Youssef counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Aleksandr Karelin has been cut.
Aleksandr Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin scores with a body shot.
Karelin swings widly with a right hand
and Ben Youssef counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Ben Youssef misses.
Karelin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ben Youssef seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A shot to the body from Karelin misses
and Ben Youssef counters with a huge left! Karelin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ben Youssef isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Karelin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ben Youssef!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wahbi Ben Youssef!
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Event:
W2 GA
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Karelin thuds a left hand into Kipling's body.
Karelin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kipling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kipling throws a lazy right hand but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karelin throwing a counter right hand but Kipling manages to avoid it.
Aleksandr Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Karelin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kipling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karelin.
Kipling trying to control here.
Kipling has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kipling tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin thows a huge punch but Kipling dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kipling is defending against the submission attempts here by Karelin.
#SUB2#
Kipling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Kipling trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kipling tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin is controlling the pace.
Karelin with the ground and pound but Kipling uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Kipling working for a triangle but Karelin defends it easily.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kipling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin throws a strike but Kipling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kipling stops Karelin from standing up.
Kipling pushes down on Karelin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Karelin wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kipling looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karelin looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Kipling trying to control the pace.
Karelin is trying to stand back up but Kipling is controlling him
Kipling trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
Karelin wants to get back to his feet.
Karelin is refusing to be controlled, as Kipling sits in half guard.
Kipling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karelin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Karelin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karelin tries to get out of the position.
Karelin tries to kick Kipling off but Kipling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Karelin closes the distance and pushes Kipling back into the cage.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kipling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kipling tries to pull guard but Karelin won't allow it.
Karelin missing with knees to the body.
Kipling misses with the head strike.
Kipling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karelin walks away with a smile on his face. Kipling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karelin misses with a body punch
and Kipling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karelin thinking.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Karelin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karelin tries to clinch but Kipling moves away
and Kipling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Kipling.
Karelin misses with an uppercut
and Kipling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Kipling drops Karelin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Karelin looks back up at him and smiles so Kipling waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Karelin is rocked!
Kipling ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Karelin's jaw. Karelin's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kipling does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mister Kipling!
Our winner, Mister Kipling, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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W1 GA
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Karelin throws a looping overhand right but Monjaros ducks down to avoid it.
Monjaros lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Monjaros lands.
Monjaros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monjaros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karelin.
Monjaros lands with a nice body punch.
Monjaros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Karelin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monjaros.
Monjaros throws a lazy right hand but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karelin fails with the takedown
and Monjaros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monjaros slips a straight right by Karelin.
Karelin throws a lazy uppercut
and Monjaros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karelin misses with a shot to the body
and Monjaros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monjaros.#T1#
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Monjaros.
It looked like Karelin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karelin misses with a hook
and Monjaros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karelin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monjaros.#CL#
Karelin gets a clinch.
Karelin has a couple of punches blocked by Monjaros.
Karelin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monjaros is trying to break the clinch but Karelin has him pressed against the cage.
Karelin working aggressively here.
Karelin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karelin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monjaros's efforts to push away.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Monjaros controls the action.
A short left from Karelin.
Karelin is leaning against Monjaros and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karelin tries to land knees in the clinch but Monjaros avoids the damage to the body.
Karelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monjaros.
Karelin presses Monjaros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monjaros looks winded!#T2#
Karelin has Monjaros pressed against the cage, preventing Monjaros from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monjaros misses with some punches.
Monjaros has had enough of the clinch but Karelin keeps him there for the moment.
Monjaros blocks a body shot from Karelin.
Monjaros working aggressively here.
Karelin missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin pushes off an throws an elbow but Monjaros leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Monjaros controls the action.
Karelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karelin cracks Monjaros with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karelin. #CUT#
It looks like Killy Monjaros has been cut.
Karelin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Karelin.
A short left from Karelin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karelin.
Monjaros is trying to break the clinch but Karelin has him pressed against the cage.
Karelin digs a right hand into Monjaros's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monjaros's gas tank.
Karelin lands a shoulder strike.
Karelin tries to land knees in the clinch but Monjaros avoids the damage to the body.
Monjaros blocks a body shot from Karelin. #T3#
Karelin misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monjaros or not.
Karelin misses with an elbow strike.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monjaros is defending well for now.
Karelin has Monjaros pressed against the cage, preventing Monjaros from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karelin presses Monjaros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Karelin.
Karelin is leaning against Monjaros and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've been informed that Monjaros has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Karelin tries a body shot but Monjaros blocks it.
Monjaros blocks a body shot from Karelin.
Karelin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karelin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Karelin as the two fighters clinch.
Monjaros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karelin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monjaros prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karelin lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Karelin tries to work over Monjaros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Karelin.
Karelin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
Monjaros managing to block the knees to the body from Karelin.
Monjaros misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karelin.
Karelin lands a body punch.
Monjaros prevents a body shot from Karelin.
Karelin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monjaros working aggressively here.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Monjaros controls the action.
Karelin scores with a hook to the body.
Karelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monjaros avoiding damage as Karelin throws knees to the body.
Karelin just leaning against Monjaros, taking a breather.
Karelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karelin lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monjaros managing to block the knees to the body from Karelin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killy Monjaros's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Monjaros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monjaros.
A jab from Karelin misses.
Karelin tries to clinch but Monjaros moves out of range.
Monjaros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monjaros can do to turn this around?#CL#
Karelin instigates a clinch.
Monjaros on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karelin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Monjaros controls the action.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin lands a nice shot to the body.
Monjaros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin presses Monjaros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karelin throws an elbow but misses.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Monjaros manages to get underhooks.
Karelin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monjaros backwards.
Monjaros is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karelin.
Nice body punch from Karelin - that landed with a thud.
Aleksandr Karelin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Karelin. #T1#
Karelin lands a body shot.
Karelin lands a nice uppercut.
Karelin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin tries to throw a body punch but Monjaros avoids it by throwing Karelin back against the cage.
Monjaros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karelin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karelin lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karelin.
Monjaros tries to circle away but Karelin has him pinned against the cage.
Karelin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monjaros avoids it.
Monjaros prevents a body shot from Karelin.
Monjaros wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Monjaros controls the action.
Monjaros lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karelin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monjaros is defending well for now.
Karelin lands with a short shot to the head.
Karelin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monjaros's elbow.
Monjaros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelin's elbow.
Monjaros wants to break free but Karelin has control.
#T2#
Karelin is working Monjaros over against the cage.
Karelin lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin lands a hook that snaps the head of Monjaros backwards.
Karelin tries to throw a body punch but Monjaros avoids it by throwing Karelin back against the cage.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
Karelin tries to work over Monjaros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monjaros working aggressively here.
Karelin keeps control of Monjaros as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karelin tries to throw a body punch but Monjaros avoids it by throwing Karelin back against the cage.
Monjaros is trying to break the clinch but Karelin is controlling him.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin scores with a shot to the side of Monjaros's head.
Monjaros swings wildly with an uppercut but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karelin prevents Monjaros from breaking the clinch.
Karelin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karelin lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Karelin.
A short left from Karelin.
Monjaros prevents a body shot from Karelin.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin tries to work over Monjaros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karelin wants a takedown but no success here.
Karelin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
Karelin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Monjaros is rocked!
Karelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Karelin.
Karelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
Monjaros swings wildly with an uppercut but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monjaros lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karelin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Monjaros scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Karelin tries to throw a body punch but Monjaros avoids it by throwing Karelin back against the cage.
Karelin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monjaros or not.
Karelin presses Monjaros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin struggles to land a body shot inside as Monjaros controls his hands.
#KD#
Karelin lands an uppercut that drops Monjaros! Karelin follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Monjaros is still in real trouble! Can Karelin finish him?#SUB#
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Monjaros is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Monjaros is defending well.
The strikes coming from Karelin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Monjaros seems to have recovered his senses.
Karelin working the strikes but Monjaros uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Monjaros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karelin thows a huge punch but Monjaros dodges it nicely.
Monjaros regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karelin.
Karelin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Karelin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Killy Monjaros's cut.
That's time! Karelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monjaros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monjaros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.
Karelin misses with a body punch
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monjaros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monjaros throws a hook but Karelin blocks it.
Karelin throws a right hand that Monjaros ducks under and follows up with a left that Monjaros also avoids with ease.
Karelin misses the jab.
It seemed like Monjaros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Monjaros.
Karelin throwing a counter right hand but Monjaros manages to avoid it.
Karelin shoots and misses
and Monjaros counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Monjaros to counter with a crisp jab.
Monjaros scores with a jab. Karelin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karelin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monjaros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karelin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monjaros counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Monjaros.
It looked like Karelin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monjaros.#T1##CL#
Karelin darts in and clinches Monjaros up against the cage.
Monjaros is looking to break free of the clinch but Karelin has double underhooks.
Karelin missing with knees to the body.
Karelin blocking some punches.
Karelin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monjaros gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karelin misses with an elbow strike.
Monjaros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monjaros is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monjaros throws a head punch that misses.
Monjaros makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monjaros misses with a punch on the inside.
Karelin misses with an elbow strike.
Monjaros makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karelin misses with an elbow strike.
Karelin lands with a light punch inside.
Karelin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Monjaros tries to circle away but Karelin has him pinned against the cage.
Monjaros makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right 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!
Monjaros lands a right hand.
Monjaros wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karelin has him pressed against the cage.
Karelin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monjaros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karelin misses with a punch to the body.
Monjaros managing to block the knees to the body from Karelin.
Karelin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monjaros's efforts to push away.
Karelin scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karelin.
Monjaros lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Monjaros fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karelin.
Karelin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Monjaros. #T3#
Karelin misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monjaros on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karelin is looking for a takedown.
Monjaros blocks a body shot from Karelin.
Monjaros tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monjaros.
Karelin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Monjaros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
Monjaros throws a punch but it's blocked by Karelin.
Karelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karelin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monjaros backwards.
Monjaros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karelin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monjaros. #T4#
Karelin lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Killy Monjaros's cut even more.
Monjaros has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monjaros tries to work over Karelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aleksandr Karelin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monjaros has a couple of punches blocked by Karelin.
Monjaros dodges an elbow strike from Karelin.
Monjaros throws a punch but it's blocked by Karelin.
Monjaros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monjaros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Karelin as the two fighters clinch.
Karelin scores with a shot to the side of Monjaros's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karelin lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Karelin.
Karelin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Karelin.
A left hand lands to the body for Karelin.
Killy Monjaros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karelin gets through Monjaros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 Aleksandr Karelin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karelin, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Karelin!
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