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Event:
SP ICON: Wasted Talent
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Zoplias wants to clinch
and Karate counters with a left and a right that stings Zoplias. #CL#
Zoplias takes the fight into the clinch.
Karate tries to break the clinch but Zoplias is controlling the position.
Zoplias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoplias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Zoplias has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karate has had enough of the clinch but Zoplias keeps him there for the moment.
Zoplias lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Zoplias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias tries to throw a body punch but Karate avoids it by throwing Zoplias back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias tries to work over Karate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoplias misses with a punch to the body.
Zoplias lands a hook that snaps the head of Karate backwards.
Karate blocking some punches.
Karate working hard to break the clinch.
Karate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Zoplias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karate blocking some punches.
Zoplias lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Karate.
Zoplias misses with a punch to the body.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Karate blocks it.
Zoplias can't find room to land a body shot as Karate controls the action.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias digs a right hand into Karate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karate's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karate's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoplias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoplias can't find room to land a body shot as Karate controls the action.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karate backwards.
Zoplias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoplias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karate working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoplias lands a left hand.
#T4#
Zoplias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias works on Karate's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoplias works on Karate's body with a couple of short punches.
Zoplias working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karate blocking some punches.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karate backwards.
Karate is trying to break free.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias lands with a right to the head.
Zoplias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Zoplias 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##CL#
Zoplias has managed to clinch.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Karate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Zoplias.
#BC2#
Karate breaks the clinch.
Karate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evan Zoplias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Karate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zoplias instigates a clinch.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Karate can't break the clinch.
Zoplias tries to throw a body punch but Karate avoids it by throwing Zoplias back against the cage. #T1#
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias can't find room to land a body shot as Karate controls the action.
Karate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Karate.
Karate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karate blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evan Zoplias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Karate.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Zoplias has him pressed against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a punch to the body.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Karate tries to circle away but Zoplias has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Zoplias.
A short body shot lands from Zoplias as the two fighters clinch.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias scores with a hook to the body.
Zoplias lands a nice uppercut.
Karate blocking some punches.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoplias tries to work over Karate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoplias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karate's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Karate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zoplias has managed to clinch.
Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Zoplias has double underhooks.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Zoplias is controlling him.
Karate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Karate controls his hands.
Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Zoplias has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate. #T4#
Karate prevents a body shot from Zoplias.
Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karate takes a shot to the head.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Karate blocks it.
#BC2#
Karate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Zoplias rushes Karate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karate blocking some punches.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Zoplias dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zoplias doesn't manage to clinch there - Karate circles away.
Karate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karate tries to counter with a clinch but Zoplias shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Zoplias forces Karate back against the cage and clinches.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karate blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karate looking to slow down the pace here.
Zoplias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karate backwards. #T1#
Zoplias is working Karate over against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoplias lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Karate controls his hands.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karate can do to turn this around?
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karate working hard to break the clinch.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Karate controls his hands.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
#T2#
Zoplias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Zoplias.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Karate.
Karate is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoplias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karate backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoplias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karate blocking some punches.
#T3#
Good body shot from Zoplias.
Still in the clinch, Zoplias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Karate controls his hands.
Zoplias gets through Karate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zoplias working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Zoplias.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Karate blocks it.
#T4#
Karate blocking some punches.
Zoplias keeps control of Karate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karate blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoplias prevents Karate from breaking the clinch.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karate tries to circle away but Zoplias has him pinned against the cage.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karate blocking some punches.
Joey Karate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Zoplias on the inside.
Evan Zoplias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zoplias tries to work over Karate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Zoplias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zoplias, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Zoplias!
Evan Zoplias bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ROTR Semi Finals - 265lbs
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karate misses with a head kick.
Karate throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karate.
Karate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson shoots in but Karate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karate tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Karate.
Karate tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joey Karate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
A head kick misses from Karate.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Karate.
Karate throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Karate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karate scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Karate tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karate went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson passes Karate's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Karate is working from the bottom.
Karate's coaches at mickeyharts the greatest have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Karate is defending well.
Johnson not doing much here.
#T2##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Karate is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karate trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Johnson trying to control the action but Karate is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karate is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Karate is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson moves into full mount! Karate won't be happy about that!
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Johnson has control of Karate's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Karate regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
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 Joey Karate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
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#
Karate displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karate manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson is pushing down on Karate's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karate is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karate tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Karate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Karate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Karate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Karate is squirming around nicely.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Johnson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Johnson extends the arm and Karate is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ROTR Semi Finals - 205lbs
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Karate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Karate's head coaches at mickeyharts the greatest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Octavian circles away quickly and effectively.
Karate throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Karate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karate misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Octavian jumps into guard, dragging Karate to the mat.
#SUB2#
Karate has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Octavian to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Karate is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Octavian pulls down on the head and he's put Karate to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Quintus Octavian!
Post fight, Quintus Octavian stared into the camera and said 'Lofmark is a bum, Johnson is a lucky prick.'.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 205 rd 1
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Karate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Olaf holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Olaf misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Karate.
Olaf lands a good knee to the midsection. Karate won't want to take too many of those.
A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karate misses with some punches.
Olaf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karate blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Karate fails to land.
Olaf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karate is trying to push Olaf away but Olaf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olaf's elbow.
Olaf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olaf misses with a knee strike.
Olaf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karate's face.
Olaf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karate misses with a punch on the inside.
Olaf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Karate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Karate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karate thuds his shin into the meat of Olaf's side.
Karate checks a leg kick.
Karate throws a sloppy head kick and Olaf moves out of range easily.
Olaf tries to clinch there but Karate circles away.
Karate throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Olaf counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Olaf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Olaf.
Karate wants to break free but Olaf has control.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olaf keeps control of Karate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olaf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Karate breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Karate. #CL2#
Karate clinches. #T2#
Karate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olaf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Karate avoids the damage to the body.
Karate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karate managing to block the knees to the body from Olaf.
Olaf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Olaf tries a knee to the head but Karate blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Karate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joey Karate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karate plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Karate.
Olaf takes a swing at Karate's ribcage but misses.
Karate misses with a head kick.
Karate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karate misses with a kick to the body.
Karate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olaf tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karate manages to circle out of the way.
Olaf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Karate.
Olaf is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karate.#T3#
Karate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olaf wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from Olaf does no damage.
Karate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karate tries a head kick but it misses.
Karate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Karate! Olaf is out on his feet! Karate rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Olaf is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Olaf is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Karate!
Our winner, Joey Karate, 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.
In defeat, Jurek Olaf stepped up to the mic, saying 'No nie udało sie ziomeczki, będzie next time.'.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Build Up
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Karate connects with a leg kick. Zoplias looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Zoplias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karate, pushing him back against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Karate blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Zoplias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoplias lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zoplias lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoplias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoplias prevents Karate from breaking the clinch.
Karate wants to get back to striking at distance but Zoplias won't allow it.
Karate has a couple of punches blocked by Zoplias.
Karate looking to slow down the pace here.
Zoplias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoplias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zoplias lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Zoplias pushes Karate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
Zoplias lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoplias lands with a light punch inside.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Karate.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Karate controls his hands.
Zoplias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zoplias has him pressed against the cage.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
Karate is trying to force a seperation but Zoplias has the dominant position.
Zoplias stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karate is breathing heavily.
Zoplias gets through Karate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
Zoplias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karate is trying to push Zoplias away but Zoplias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zoplias looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zoplias works on Karate's body with a couple of short punches.
Zoplias lands a right hand. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Zoplias.
Karate misses with some punches.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Karate misses with some punches.
Zoplias scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Zoplias.
Zoplias keeps control of Karate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Zoplias.
Zoplias lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
Karate tries to circle away but Zoplias has him pinned against the cage.
Karate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Karate.
Zoplias is leaning against Karate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Zoplias.
Zoplias lands a body shot in the clinch.
#KD2#
Zoplias drops Karate onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Karate is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Karate is rocked!
A short left from Zoplias.
Oh Karate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karate blocking some punches.
#T3#
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karate.
Zoplias lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Karate seems to have got his legs back now.
Zoplias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zoplias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Zoplias.
Zoplias throws a big uppercut that drops Karate! More strikes from Zoplias and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Karate lies dazed against the cage as Zoplias celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Zoplias!
Evan Zoplias got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Reinvention
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Karate.
An inside leg kick lands from Karate.
Macleod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Macleod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joey Karate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karate tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Karate.
Macleod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macleod has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA London in the buildup to the fight.
Macleod fails to land with a series of punches.
Macleod tries a head kick but it misses.
Karate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Karate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Karate.
A short right from Karate.
Macleod can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Macleod manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karate lands with a kick to the temple. Macleod shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Duncan Macleod has been cut.
Macleod tries a low kick but Karate avoids it.
Macleod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Macleod lands with a kick to the temple. Karate shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Macleod can pounce on him.
Macleod misses with a few strikes there.
Karate throws a powerful right kick. Macleod tried to block low but the kick was high! Macleod was taken right off of his feet! Karate jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joey Karate!
An out of breath Joey Karate thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: The Next Chapter
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circle, before Karate throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Freitas's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Karate lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Joey Karate!
A relieved looking Joey Karate thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Ground Zero
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Karate blocks a jab.#TD2#
Lofmark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karate!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karate seems a little lost for a moment, as Lofmark dominates the positioning.
Lofmark looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Karate is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Lofmark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Karate can't do much from the bottom here.
Lofmark working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Karate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofmark has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lofmark lands a couple of good shots and Karate has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Karate is rocked!
Lofmark connects with a couple of big shots that have Karate covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Karate! Lofmark fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Lofmark!
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