Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Hooker falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karnov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karnov throws a body punch but Hooker moves out of range.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karnov misses with a looping right.
And Hooker tries to counter it with a takedown but Karnov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Hooker as he connects with a hook.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooker moves away.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov misses with a left hand
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov connects with a right hand. Hooker shakes it off.
Karnov misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
A left and a right from Karnov both land. Nice combination.
Michail Karnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Hooker does no damage.
Hooker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Hooker tries to counter it with a takedown but Karnov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Karnov.
Hooker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooker throws a jab when Karnov was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Karnov misses its target.
Karnov throws an overhand right that lands on Hooker's shoulder, as Hooker tries to avoid the shot.
Karnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Karnov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karnov misses with a two punch combination.
Karnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooker manages to avoid it.
Hooker misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Karnov counters by clinching up.
Hooker misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hooker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Karnov darts in and clinches Hooker up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karnov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Karnov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Karnov can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hooker working aggressively here. #T3#
Karnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Karnov has a couple of punches blocked by Hooker. #BC2#
Hooker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karnov swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range.
Hooker with the counter takedown but Karnov avoids it easily.
Karnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Karnov misses.
Hooker with a poor takedown
and Karnov counters with a nice body shot.
Hooker takes one to the side of the head.
Hooker misses the jab.
Karnov defending well as Hooker loads up on a big left hand.
Karnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4##CL#
Hooker tries to keep at a distance but Karnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hooker slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karnov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Karnov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Hooker.
Hooker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karnov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Karnov. #BC2#
Hooker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karnov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karnov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karnov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karnov moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Karnov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooker doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Hooker misses.
Hooker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Hooker.
Hooker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hooker.
Hooker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karnov lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Karnov misses.
Hooker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov misses the shot to the body.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooker.
Karnov is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Karnov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michail Karnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooker cracks Karnov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooker misses with a series of wild punches.
Karnov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooker can do to turn this around?
Karnov catches Hooker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Hooker. #T2#
Karnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooker.
Karnov scores with a nice strike.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karnov as he jumps to the side.
Hooker shoots for a double leg takedown but Karnov sprawls well. He's pushed Hooker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karnov ducks right into an uppercut from Hooker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karnov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Hooker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hooker.
Karnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karnov is looking to stand up but Hooker isn't so interested in that idea.
Hooker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Hooker won't allow Karnov to sweep him here.
Karnov has his hands on Hooker's head, controlling the position.
Hooker is looking to work some ground and pound but Karnov has wrist control.
Karnov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karnov tries to get out of the position.
Hooker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karnov keeping full guard, as Hooker tries to pass.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Karnov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karnov swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hooker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karnov's head backwards.
Hooker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Karnov misses its target.
Karnov looks to throw the jab but Hooker is out of range.
Karnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karnov throws a jab when Hooker was well out of range.
Hooker shoots in for a double leg but Karnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Hooker.
Karnov scores with a sloppy right hand. Hooker should have avoided that one.
Karnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hooker on the side of the head.
Hooker with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michail Karnov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Karnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Michail Karnov is winning the standup battle so far.
Karnov drops his hands momentarily and Hooker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hooker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karnov.
Hooker missing with a left hand there. Karnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooker lands a jab to Karnov's midsection.
Hooker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karnov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker misses with a straight left.
Hooker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karnov.
Hooker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooker 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.#T1#
Hooker scores with a jab.
Karnov misses with a body punch
and Hooker counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Karnov is rocked!
Karnov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Karnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Karnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hooker drops Karnov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hooker follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Hooker!
An out of breath Leon Hooker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 46 - Slingin vs Lachance
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karnov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karnov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller 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.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karnov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Karnov counters with a nice body shot.
Karnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karnov with a body shot.
Miller jabs Karnov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karnov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karnov avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karnov has time to react.
Donk. Karnov catches Miller right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Josephus Miller has been cut.
Karnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Karnov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Miller pushes Karnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Karnov.
Karnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Karnov connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Karnov walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karnov staying out of range there.
Karnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karnov ducks right into an uppercut from Miller. #T2#
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karnov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Karnov is rocked!
Miller cracks Karnov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Karnov falls backwards against the cage. Miller follows up with more strikes that drop Karnov to his knees. Miller keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Karnov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josephus Miller!

Event: HFC 42 - Slingin vs Yazzie
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karnov defends it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Karnov misses its target.
Karnov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karnov working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Karnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karnov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gracie trying to control but Karnov is working from the bottom.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karnov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Karnov keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karnov misses the shot to the body.
Karnov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Michail Karnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Karnov scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafaelo Gracie.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karnov swinging wildly here.
Karnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Karnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Karnov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Karnov avoids it easily.#T3#
Karnov lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Karnov sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Karnov counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Karnov clinches.
I was talking to Karnov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karnov blocks an uppercut.
Karnov tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie is trying to drag Karnov to the mat but Karnov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karnov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Karnov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karnov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie is trying to drag Karnov to the mat but Karnov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Karnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Karnov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karnov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Karnov pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Karnov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karnov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Karnov has him pressed against the cage.
Karnov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Gracie. #T1#
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karnov tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries to stall but Karnov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karnov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karnov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karnov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karnov prevents it.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafaelo Gracie.
Karnov misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karnov walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karnov connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Karnov lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Karnov back into the cage.
Karnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Karnov.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karnov working aggressively here. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Karnov.
Karnov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karnov can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Karnov.
Karnov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Karnov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Karnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie is leaning against Karnov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karnov lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Karnov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karnov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Karnov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Karnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karnov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karnov motions for Gracie to come forward. Karnov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karnov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Karnov.
Karnov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Karnov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karnov won't be happy with that.
Karnov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Karnov is defending well.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karnov because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karnov is looking to escape.
Gracie fails to move to back control. #T2#
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Karnov is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Karnov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.#T3#
Gracie tries to control but Karnov wriggling away.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Karnov to control.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karnov because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Gracie trying to control but Karnov is having none of it.
Gracie misses with a head shot.#T4#
Gracie trying to control but Karnov is having none of it.
Karnov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karnov tries to get out of the position.
Karnov wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karnov is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Karnov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Rafaelo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michail Karnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karnov because Gracie loaded up on that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafaelo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karnov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Karnov!
Michail Karnov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: F&B 36: Goncalves vs. Baxxter
Date: Aug 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk avoids the body shot from Karnov.
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Karnov.
Hawk misses with a shot to the body
and Karnov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Karnov has managed to clinch.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk working hard to break the clinch.
Karnov lands a shot to the body.
Hawk tries a knee to the head but Karnov blocks it.
Karnov can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action. #T1#
Hawk is trying to push Karnov away but Karnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karnov blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Hawk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karnov is defending well.
Karnov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karnov cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Karnov as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hawk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karnov's brow.
Hawk wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karnov lands a shot to the body.
Karnov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karnov can turn it around.
Karnov pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawk wants to break free but Karnov has control. #T2#
Hawk tries for a takedown but Karnov manages to get underhooks.
Karnov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karnov gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karnov to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Karnov.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawk jumps guard but Karnov stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karnov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawk up against the cage.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A body shot lands from Karnov.
Karnov tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Nice body punch from Karnov.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karnov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karnov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karnov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Hawk tries to break free but Karnov pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Karnov. #T4#
Hawk misses with an elbow over the top.
Karnov is leaning against Hawk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Karnov won't allow it.
Karnov scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Karnov digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Karnov on the inside.
Hawk looking to stall.
Karnov stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karnov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Karnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karnov misses with a body shot.
Hawk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karnov avoids it.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Karnov avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Karnov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Karnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk tries to break free but Karnov pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Karnov - that landed with a thud.
Karnov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Karnov is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hawk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karnov's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Karnov.
Karnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk tries to land knees in the clinch but Karnov avoids the damage to the body.
Hawk jumps guard but Karnov stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Karnov.
Karnov pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karnov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karnov scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Karnov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#CL2#
Karnov closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Karnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karnov.
Karnov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karnov lands a body punch.
Karnov lands a body shot.
Karnov prevents Hawk from breaking the clinch.
Karnov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Karnov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Karnov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawk is trying to stall.
Karnov lands a shot to the body.
Karnov lands a nice uppercut.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Karnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Karnov.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Karnov.
Karnov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Karnov.
Karnov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Karnov lands a body punch.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Hawk trying to land knees to the body.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Karnov has closed the distance and engaged Hawk in a clinch.
Hawk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karnov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karnov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawk rather than just go for the knockout.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Karnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karnov lands a body shot.
Karnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Karnov.
Karnov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Karnov lands a right hook to the body.
Karnov scores with a jab to the body.
Karnov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karnov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.
Karnov scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karnov sizes up Hawk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karnov lands with a nice body punch.
Karnov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Karnov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karnov dodges an elbow strike from Hawk.
Karnov lands with a light punch inside.
Karnov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karnov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Karnov manages to break the clinch.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Karnov! Hawk is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michail Karnov!
After the big win, Michail Karnov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: F&B 34: Izquierdo vs. Boaler 3
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karnov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Filth throws a series of punches but Karnov avoids them all with ease.
Filth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Filth.
Obama Filth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karnov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Filth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filth throws a right hand that Karnov ducks under and follows up with a left that Karnov also avoids with ease.
Karnov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Filth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Filth tries to get set, Karnov tries to push him back and clinch up but Filth manages to avoid the attempt.
Karnov misses with a wild body shot.
Karnov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karnov digs a good hook to Filth's body.
Karnov throws a body punch but Filth moves out of range.
Karnov is looking to wear down Filth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karnov!
Filth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karnov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filth looks winded!
Karnov sizes up Filth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Karnov punishes Filth's body with a nice straight punch.
Karnov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Karnov closes the distance and clinches.
Karnov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karnov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karnov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karnov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Filth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filth misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Filth misses.
Karnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filth.
Filth has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Filth fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Karnov - just one landing. #T2#
Filth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Filth is rocked!
Karnov flashes Filth a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Filth's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Filth crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Karnov punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michail Karnov!

Event: F&B 31: Chomsli vs. Jefferson
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karnov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Karnov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Karnov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Karnov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karnov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karnov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karnov throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Karnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom lunges at Karnov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karnov's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karnov motions for Boom to come forward. Karnov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karnov misses with a right hand
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karnov swinging wildly here. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Boom.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karnov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
Boom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boom lands with an uppercut that bounces Karnov off the cage and back into range.
Karnov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karnov misses with a two punch combination.
Karnov lands a leg kick that knocks Boom off balance momentarily.
Karnov misses with a leg kick
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karnov throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Boom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Boom there.
Karnov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
Boom throws out a counter right but Karnov avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Karnov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Boom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Karnov pushes Boom up against the cage in a clinch.
Boom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boom wants to break free but Karnov has control.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Karnov controls the action.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karnov struggles to land a body shot inside as Boom controls his hands.
Boom scores with a shoulder strike.
Karnov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Karnov is controlling the position.
Boom lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karnov.
Karnov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom's elbow.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karnov's elbow. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Karnov.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boom's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karnov.
Karnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karnov misses with a punch to the body.
Karnov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karnov digs a right hand into Boom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boom's gas tank.
Karnov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karnov prevents Boom from breaking the clinch.
Karnov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Boom fails to land.
Karnov stalling against the cage.
Boom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Michail Karnov has been cut.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Karnov.
Karnov blocks a body shot from Boom.
Boom has had enough of the clinch but Karnov keeps him there for the moment.
Boom is trying to break the clinch but Karnov has him pressed against the cage.
Karnov has Boom pressed against the cage, preventing Boom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karnov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Karnov tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Karnov back against the cage.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karnov misses with a punch to the body.
Karnov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boom's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Boom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michail Karnov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Boom.
Karnov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Karnov.#CUT#It looks like Samuel Boom has been cut.
Karnov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samuel Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Karnov tenderised Boom's leg. Boom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom scores with a jab to the body.
Karnov throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Karnov connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Karnov darts in and clinches Boom up against the cage.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Karnov controls the action.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Karnov.
Boom tries to circle away but Karnov has him pinned against the cage.
Boom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boom tries to work over Karnov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karnov prevents a body shot from Boom.
Karnov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Karnov.
Boom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boom tries to work over Karnov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Karnov is predictable there
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boom circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom throws out a counter right but Karnov avoids it with no problem.
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov digs a good hook to Boom's body.
Karnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom throws a counter combo.#T2#
A low kick from Karnov misses
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karnov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
Good leg kick by Karnov.
Karnov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Boom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karnov can pounce on him.
Michail Karnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karnov connects with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Boom.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karnov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karnov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karnov throws a low kick, looking for Boom's leg but Boom calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Karnov.#T3#
Karnov lands a head shot.
Boom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karnov throws a good cross that connects.
Boom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boom! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Karnov is predictable there
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Karnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Boom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom dips to his left and cracks Karnov with an uppercut!
Karnov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karnov scores with a sloppy right hand. Boom should have avoided that one. #T4#
Boom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karnov closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Karnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
Karnov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karnov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karnov is looking to slow Boom down with leg kicks.
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Boom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom lands with an uppercut that bounces Karnov off the cage and back into range.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karnov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Boom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karnov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom works the jab nicely.
Karnov thows a leg kick but Boom checks it
and Boom counters with a right hand to the body.
Karnov tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karnov throws out a leg kick but Boom moves out of range and Karnov only half commits.
As Karnov backs off Boom throws a huge counter combo but Karnov manages to avoid it all.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karnov. That's going to slow Boom down.
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom throws a combination. Karnov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Karnov is rocked!
Boom cracks Karnov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Karnov falls to his knees and Boom doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Boom!
A relieved looking Samuel Boom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: F&B 28: Gueguen vs. Morris 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karnov. Karnov obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Karnov gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Karnov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karnov lands a left hand. #BC2#
Karnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karnov throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karnov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Karnov drops Hawk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hawk looks back up at him and smiles so Karnov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Karnov closes the distance and clinches.
Karnov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karnov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Karnov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A hook to the body from Karnov.
Hawk tries to break free but Karnov pushes him back against the cage.
Karnov avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Karnov breaks from the clinch.
Karnov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karnov lands a nice looking body shot.
Michail Karnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karnov misses with a body punch
and Hawk counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karnov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karnov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2##CL2#
Karnov drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karnov lands a right hand.
Karnov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Karnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karnov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karnov.
Hawk is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right handed body shot lands from Karnov.
A short right from Karnov.
Karnov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Karnov blocking some punches.
Hawk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karnov.
Hawk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawk can't break the clinch. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Karnov.
Karnov cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Hawk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karnov avoids it.
Hawk is trying to stall.
Karnov lands with a left to the head.
Karnov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karnov is pushing Hawk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karnov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karnov.
Hawk fails to pull guard. #T4#
Hawk is trying to push Karnov away but Karnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Karnov.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karnov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.#BC2#
Karnov manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karnov.
Hawk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karnov thumps Hawk with a low kick.
Hawk misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Karnov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hawk sprawling to the canvas! Hawk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Karnov finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karnov swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Karnov drops Hawk with a naaaaasty hook - Hawk is in real trouble here! Karnov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michail Karnov!

Event: F&BE 23- Pandemonium
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
White Jr blocks a leg kick.
White Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Karnov.
Karnov misses with a series of wild punches.
White Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karnov.
Karnov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karnov on the side of the head.
Karnov takes one on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White Jr.
Karnov throws a nice looking combination but White Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White Jr slips a jab and a cross from Karnov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White Jr! But no joy.
Karnov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karnov misses with the combination. #T1#
Karnov ducks right into an uppercut from White Jr.
Karnov throws a nice looking combination but White Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karnov's corner calls for a 1-2. Karnov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for White Jr.
White Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Karnov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from White Jr.
White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karnov.
Karnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Karnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Karnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Karnov.
White Jr misses with some punches.
White Jr misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
Karnov tries to circle away but White Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Karnov blocks an uppercut.
Karnov lands a nice uppercut.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr misses with the head strike. #T3#
Karnov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karnov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White Jr.
Karnov can't find room to land a body shot as White Jr controls the action.
Karnov tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
Karnov misses with a body punch.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karnov is trying to break free.
White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Karnov is trying to break the clinch but White Jr is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
Karnov gets through White Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Karnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of White Jrs head.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Karnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Karnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of White Jrs head.
A head punch on the inside from Karnov fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce White Jr 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.
#R2#
A slow jab from Karnov misses its intended target.
White Jr with a jab.
White Jr scores with a jab.
Karnov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by White Jr.
Karnov walks into a jab.#CL2#
Karnov gets tackled into the cage by White Jr. White Jr maintains the clinch.
Karnov taking a breather.
Karnov misses with a body punch.
Karnov tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karnov blocks an uppercut.
Karnov can't find room to land a body shot as White Jr controls the action. #T1#
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karnov.
White Jr misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karnov.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Karnov tries to stall but White Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karnov.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Karnov.
White Jr prevents Karnov from breaking the clinch.
Karnov can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karnov.
White Jr misses with some punches. #T2#
Karnov misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White Jr.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Karnov.
Karnov tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Karnov back against the cage.
Karnov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
Karnov blocking some punches.
A short right from White Jr.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Karnov. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karnov.
White Jr gets through Karnov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karnov blocks an uppercut.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karnov leaning against his opponent.
Karnov misses with a body punch.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Karnov manages to break the clinch.
Karnov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michail Karnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karnov is looking to clinch but White Jr is avoiding it.
White Jr throws out a counter right but Karnov avoids it with no problem.
White Jr 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.
Karnov misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Karnov throws a body shot but no joy.
White Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White Jr scores with a jab.#ROC2#
Karnov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
White Jr drops Karnov with a huge uppercut! Karnov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. White Jr is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
Our winner, Bruce White Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WPFC 48 - Tantor vs. Lund
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Perrez looks for a takedown but Karnov sprawls well.
We've been informed that Karnov 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.
Deshawn Perrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perrez closes the distance and clinches up with Karnov, looking for a takedown. Perrez pushes Karnov against the cage but Karnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karnov slaps away a takedown attempt from Perrez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karnov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Perrez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Perrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perrez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Karnov clinches.
Karnov is leaning against Perrez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perrez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karnov prevents it.
Perrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Perrez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karnov is defending well.
Perrez has Karnov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karnov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Perrez is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perrez.
Perrez is looking for a takedown.
Perrez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karnov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perrez or not.
Perrez wants a takedown. #T1#
Karnov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Perrez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karnov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karnov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perrez or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Karnov.
Karnov cracks Perrez with a nice body shot.
Perrez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Karnov.
Karnov pushes Perrez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perrez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karnov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Karnov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karnov is leaning against Perrez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2##BC2#
Karnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Karnov closes the distance and clinches.
Karnov slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karnov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perrez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karnov pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karnov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Karnov clinches up against the cage.
Karnov stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Karnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Karnov lands a left and a right that send Perrez crashing to the mat, dazed. Karnov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Perrez is rocked!
Perrez leaves his chin hanging out and Karnov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Perrez crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michail Karnov!

Event: WPFC 39 - Bergeron vs. Cabasa
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perrez.
Perrez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karnov pinned against the cage. Karnov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karnov wants to counter with a clinch but Perrez pushes him away.
Karnov throws a body shot but no joy.
Deshawn Perrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perrez shoots and misses
and Karnov counters with a straight right hand.
Karnov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Perrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Perrez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Perrez showed some decent athleticism there.
Karnov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karnov is trying to stand back up but Perrez is controlling him
Perrez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karnov to regain full guard.
Perrez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perrez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perrez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blood & Sand that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Perrez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karnov's head.
Perrez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karnov looking for a sweep. Not yet Karnov, not yet. #T1#
Karnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perrez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karnov wants to get back to his feet but Perrez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karnov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perrez.
Karnov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perrez.
Perrez throws a big right hand that misses.
Karnov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perrez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perrez works over Karnov with some ground and pound from guard.
Perrez throwing strikes from guard but Karnov blocks nicely.
Perrez throws a strike but Karnov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Perrez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karnov defends well.#SUB#
Perrez has his foot on Karnov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karnov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Perrez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Perrez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Perrez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Perrez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karnov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karnov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Karnov wants to get up but he can't break Perrez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Perrez tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Perrez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Perrez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Perrez looking for a guillotine here but Karnov defends easily. #SUB#
Perrez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Karnov passes into side control.
Karnov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Perrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Perrez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Perrez tries to get out of the position.
Perrez is trying to improve his position.
Karnov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Perrez.
Perrez looks to move to half guard but instead Karnov has passed into mount! Damn!
Karnov looking to control but Perrez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perrez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Perrez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perrez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perrez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deshawn Perrez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Perrez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karnov but Karnov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perrez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karnov avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Karnov closes the distance and clinches.
Perrez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Perrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karnov avoiding damage.
Perrez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Perrez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Karnov prevents the takedown attempt.
Karnov stops a takedown attempt from Perrez.
Karnov digs a right hand into Perrez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perrez's gas tank.
Perrez has Karnov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karnov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perrez has Karnov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karnov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karnov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karnov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perrez wants a takedown but no success here.
Karnov is pressed up against the cage. Perrez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karnov down to the mat. Karnov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karnov misses with a double jab.
Karnov digs a good hook to Perrez's body.
Karnov connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Karnov clinches up against the cage.
Karnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karnov is leaning against Perrez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karnov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Perrez up against the cage.
Good body shot from Karnov. #T2#
Karnov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Karnov.
A left hand lands to the body for Karnov.
Karnov cracks Perrez with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Karnov.
Karnov cracks Perrez with a nice body shot.
Karnov is pushing Perrez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Karnov cracks Perrez with a nice body shot.
Perrez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karnov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perrez is working for takedown but Karnov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karnov lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Perrez wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Karnov.
Karnov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karnov lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Karnov.
Karnov digs a right hand into Perrez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perrez's gas tank.
Karnov pushes Perrez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Karnov - that landed with a thud.
Karnov lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karnov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karnov taking a breather.
Perrez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karnov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Perrez fails to land the takedown.#T4##CL2#
Karnov gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Karnov - that landed with a thud.
Karnov scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karnov lands a body shot.
Karnov lands a body shot.
Karnov controlling the action here for a moment.
Karnov lands with a left to the head.
Karnov gets underhooks to prevent Perrez's takedown attempt.
Karnov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karnov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Karnov as the two fighters clinch.
Perrez'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.

Michail Karnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Perrez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Karnov clinches with his opponent.
Perrez is working for takedown but Karnov is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karnov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perrez.
A short right from Karnov.
Perrez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karnov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Perrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karnov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perrez doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Karnov drops Perrez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Perrez looks back up at him and smiles so Karnov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Perrez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karnov ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Perrez's jaw. Perrez's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Karnov does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michail Karnov!

Event: WPFC 32 - Tantor vs Zdravkov
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Fiske throws a head kick but Karnov moves out of range.
As Fiske backs off Karnov throws a huge counter combo but Fiske manages to avoid it all.
Fiske misses the shot to the body.
Karnov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karnov takes a swing at Fiske's ribcage but misses.
Karnov lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Monty Fiske has been cut.
Karnov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiske.
Karnov scores with a nice strike.
Karnov throws a nice looking combination but Fiske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karnov tries to bum rush Fiske with a series of wild strikes but Fiske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fiske. #CL#
Fiske has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiske leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fiske tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Karnov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiske controls his hands. #BC#
Fiske pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michail Karnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karnov lands with a right hand.
Fiske throws a series of punches but Karnov avoids them all with ease.
Karnov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fiske with a body shot.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiske moves away.
It looked like Fiske was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Fiske moves into the clinch.#TD#
Fiske successfully pulls guard.
Fiske on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fiske tries to get out of the position.
Fiske trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Fiske is looking for a triangle but Karnov pushes his legs off easily.
Fiske throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2#
Fiske is looking to stand back up but Karnov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fiske.
Karnov prevents Fiske from improving his position.
Fiske preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fiske pushes Karnov off looking to stand but Karnov dives back in and keeps control.
Fiske wants to control but Karnov is keeping busy.
Fiske is concentrating on defense, preventing Karnov from advancing position.
Fiske wants to get back to full guard.
Karnov wants to take a breather but Fiske is having none of it.
Karnov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiske. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fiske is looking for a sweep. Karnov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fiske looking for submissions off his back.
Fiske wants to get back to full guard.
Fiske 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.#T3#
Fiske moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Fiske escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiske is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fiske 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. #T4#
Karnov keeping moving, preventing Fiske from controlling successfully.
Fiske passes Karnov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiske seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiske missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiske sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karnov defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiske missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fiske content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Monty Fiske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monty Fiske's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fiske forces Karnov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Fiske breaks from the clinch.
Karnov jabs Fiske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fiske misses with a body shot.
Karnov with the counter takedown but Fiske avoids it easily.
A combination from Fiske does no damage.
Fiske tries to clinch up but Karnov circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiske goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fiske throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fiske throws the left hand but Karnov avoids the punch easily.
Fiske is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Karnov feints a jab promting Fiske to slip. Karnov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fiske slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Karnov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karnov throws a one two combo.
Karnov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fiske shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karnov pinned against the cage. Karnov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karnov misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Fiske.
Karnov avoids the body shot from Fiske.
A punch combination from Karnov misses.
Monty Fiske is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL#
Fiske closes the distance and pushes Karnov back into the cage.
Karnov prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Fiske drags the fight down to the ground.
Fiske trying to keep a closed guard but Karnov is proving a slippery customer.
Fiske looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiske is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiske lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Monty Fiske overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fiske is stalling in the full guard.
Fiske wants to control from the top but Karnov keeps moving. #T3#
Fiske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiske is working Karnov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fiske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiske content to stall in guard here.
Fiske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karnov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karnov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fiske in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fiske pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karnov is keeping the position for now.
Fiske loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fiske stays in close to Karnov's body and controls the position.
Fiske looking to pass the guard.
Fiske throwing strikes from guard but Karnov blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fiske.
Fiske throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karnov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiske throws a jab but it's blocked by Karnov.
Karnov lands a nice hook to Fiske's body. Fiske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Fiske does no damage.
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 Monty Fiske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monty Fiske's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiske.
Fiske misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Karnov moves into the clinch.
Fiske is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karnov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Fiske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiske fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fiske tries to score a body lock takedown but Karnov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fiske is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fiske jumps guard but Karnov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Karnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karnov blocks a head kick by Fiske.
Fiske is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karnov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Karnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiske moves away.
Karnov swings for the body but Fiske moves out of range.
Fiske throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiske shoots in but Karnov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monty Fiske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Karnov does no damage.
Fiske throws a leg kick which misses Karnov's front leg but catches the back leg as Karnov tries to avoid it.
Fiske changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karnov tries to avoid it but Fiske manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karnov to the ground. Karnov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karnov moves out of range of the leg kick from Fiske.
Karnov unleashes a big counter combination but Fiske bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Karnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fiske was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fiske throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Karnov counters with a crisp one two that drops Fiske! Karnov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fiske to his feet! Fiske is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Fiske is rocked!
Karnov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fiske moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fiske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karnov scores with a hook to the body. Fiske takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fiske looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karnov! #CUT2#
Monty Fiske's cut is getting worse.
No joy there for Fiske, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fiske throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Karnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fiske avoids the body shot from Karnov.
Karnov stuffs the takedown.
Karnov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fiske momentarily.
Karnov tries to bum rush Fiske with a series of wild strikes but Fiske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Fiske.
Karnov wants to counter with a clinch but Fiske pushes him away.
Karnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiske throws a head kick but Karnov moves out of range.
Karnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiske tries to clinch there but Karnov circles away.
Fiske is looking to clinch but Karnov is avoiding it. #T4#
Karnov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fiske has time to react.
Karnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiske.
It looked like Fiske was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD2#
Karnov drops Fiske with a beautiful combination! Fiske stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karnov is looking for the KO!
Oh Fiske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fiske drives through and clinches with Karnov against the cage.
Fiske jumps guard but Karnov stands there with Fiske around his waist. Fiske gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fiske jumps guard but Karnov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fiske seems to have got his legs back now.
Fiske goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karnov prevents it.
Karnov has Fiske pressed against the cage.
Karnov is stalling here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Karnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fiske has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Monty Fiske!

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