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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Forest (ranked 4414 p4p, 5012 weight class) and Karlo Kasap (ranked 0 p4p, 261 weight class). Forest comes to the cage accompanied by halo theme. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Forest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karlo Kasap!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasap misses with a takedown attempt - Forest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forest instigates a clinch.
Kasap is working for takedown but Forest is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kasap can't get the takedown.
Ray Forest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Kasap.
Kasap goes for a takedown attempt but Forest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Forest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kasap is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Forest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kasap wants a takedown.
Kasap wants a takedown but no success here.
Forest is looking to control Kasap's arms but Kasap gets an underhook and turns him. Now Forest has his back to the cage.
Forest prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forest drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasap gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kasap is working for takedown but Forest is calmly controlling the position for now.
Forest has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kasap uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forest trying to control the position here.
Forest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kasap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Forest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kasap has his hands clasped together around Forest's back. He's all about the action.
Kasap is looking to improve his position.
Kasap keeping hold of Forest's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forest tries to pass to full mount but Kasap defends it.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Forest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Forest is trying to work for a kimura but Kasap is defending well.
Kasap is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kasap wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasap trying to control here.
Kasap wants to improve his position but Forest is controlling well.
Kasap is staying active underneath Forest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kasap is trying to control but can't.
Forest seems to be looking for submissions.
Kasap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Forest is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forest sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kasap wants to get back to full guard.
Kasap moves into full guard.
Kasap is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kasap has control of Forest's left arm, preventing Forest from doing any damage.
Kasap controls Forest momentarily but Forest frees himself.
Kasap pulls Forest in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasap tries to score a power double leg takedown but Forest sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasap somewhat.
Kasap shoots in and gets a takedown into Forest's guard.
Forest is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forest decides to pull guard.
Kasap looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Forest dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kasap closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Forest did well to prevent Kasap getting side control.
Forest has one foot on Kasap's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kasap stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Forest.
Kasap fails to land the takedown.
Forest lands with a shot to the body.
Kasap shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kasap showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forest is trying to stand.
Forest trying to control here.
Kasap trying to mount his opponent but Forest defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasap is trying to control. Forest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kasap wants to control but Forest is keeping him busy.
Forest is looking for a sweep. Kasap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Forest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasap can do to turn this around?
Kasap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kasap is pressing down on Forest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Forest is holding on for now.
Kasap keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kasap.
Forest could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kasap or perhaps it was just good defense by Forest, which made it look bad.
Ray Forest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Kasap.
Nice takedown defense from Forest. No joy for Kasap on that attempt.
Forest throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kasap avoids it.
Kasap shoots in looking for a takedown but Forest manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasap's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kasap is breathing heavily.
Forest shoots for a takedown but Kasap saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Forest forces Kasap back against the cage and clinches.
Kasap can't get the takedown.
Forest ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Forest no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Forest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasap defends it easily.
Kasap controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kasap has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Forest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kasap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Forest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasap content to stall in guard here.
Kasap trying to control the position from guard on top but Forest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kasap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasap stuffs the takedown attempt from Forest. Forest gets slowly back to his feet.
Kasap changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forest tries to avoid it but Kasap manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forest to the ground. Forest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forest throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kasap looking to score a takedown here. Forest is defending well but Kasap drives through and ends up in Forest's guard.
Forest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Forest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kasap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Forest dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Kasap shoots in but Forest avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kasap has a takedown stuffed.
Forest moves into the clinch.
Kasap is looking for a takedown.
Ray Forest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Kasap.
Kasap changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Forest fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kasap shoots in for a takedown but Forest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Forest closes the distance and pushes Kasap back into the cage.
Forest successfully pulls guard.
Kasap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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 Forest is on top in guard.
Forest missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kasap has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Forest stands and steps away. Kasap gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kasap as Forest shoots in.
Karlo Kasap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasap tries for a takedown but Forest circles away easily
and Forest counters with a one-two to the body.
Forest stuffs the takedown attempt from Kasap. Kasap gets slowly back to his feet.
Forest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kasap shoots in but no luck this time.
Forest shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kasap as he jumps to the side.
Kasap fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Forest enables Kasap to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Forest manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Forest pushes Kasap off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Forest with that takedown attempt.
Kasap shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Forest defends it nicely.
As Kasap looks to move away, Forest throws a big counter combo but Kasap just gets out of the way.
Forest closes the distance and pushes Kasap back into the cage.
Kasap wants a takedown.
Forest breaks from the clinch.
Kasap showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forest.
Kasap feints the counter takedown.
Kasap shoots in looking for a takedown but Forest manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasap's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasap is trying hard to land a takedown here. Forest sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kasap shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Forest defends it nicely.
Kasap leaves Forest with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kasap feints the counter takedown.
Kasap fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ray Forest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasap shoots in but no luck this time.
Forest shoots for a takedown but Kasap saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kasap fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasap goes for a double leg but Forest avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forest continues to drive forward.
Kasap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forest moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasap wants to take the fight to the mat but Forest manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Forest jumps into guard, dragging Kasap to the mat.
Kasap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kasap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karlo Kasap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Forest is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Forest is trying to keep Kasap in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Forest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Forest has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Forest!
Ray Forest bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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