Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KAMIKAZE 53: Saw
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Palonesess is looking for a kimura but Carpe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palonesess to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Palonesess is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carpe is just riding it out for now. Palonesess eventually gives up the hold.
Palonesess tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carpe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Palonesess is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carpe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palonesess. #SUB2#
Palonesess is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Palonesess seems to be working for a kimura but Carpe defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Palonesess trying to control from Carpe's half guard. Carpe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess wants to stand and escape but instead Carpe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Palonesess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carpe 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Palonesess holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing that Carpe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carpe stands up over Palonesess, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palonesess trying to control the position. #T2#
Palonesess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palonesess is on top in guard. #REVB#
Carpe keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Carpe is working an open guard so Palonesess takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Palonesess takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Altintop Palonesess has been cut.
Palonesess tries to bum rush Carpe with a series of wild strikes but Carpe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Carpe moves into the clinch.#TD#
Carpe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Palonesess can't fight it off and eventually Carpe manages to take the fight to the floor. Palonesess looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palonesess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Carpe stopping the sweep attempt from Palonesess.
Palonesess is trying to keep Carpe in close.
Palonesess manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carpe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Palonesess gets to his feet. Carpe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carpe tries to clinch up.
Palonesess with the counter takedown but Carpe avoids it easily.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown but Carpe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Palonesess blocks a head kick by Carpe.
Palonesess tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carpe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Palonesess counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carpe is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carpe is defended easily by Palonesess.#T4#
Palonesess goes for a double leg but Carpe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carpe continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carpe is defended easily by Palonesess.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Carpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Palonesess enables Carpe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Palonesess manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Carpe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Palonesess has his foot on Carpe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carpe works his way back into a safe position though.
Carpe postures up in Palonesess's guard and throws a big left but Palonesess blocks it.
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 Justin Carpe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Altintop Palonesess'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#
Carpe tries for a takedown but Palonesess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carpe or perhaps it was just good defense by Palonesess, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Carpe tries to keep at a distance but Palonesess has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Carpe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palonesess throws a leg kick which misses Carpe's front leg but catches the back leg as Carpe tries to avoid it.
Carpe shoots for a double leg takedown but Palonesess sprawls well. He's pushed Carpe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Carpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess is looking to clinch but Carpe is avoiding it.
Carpe shoots for a double leg takedown but Palonesess sprawls well. He's pushed Carpe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carpe stuffs the takedown.
Carpe misses with a head kick.
Palonesess lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Palonesess! #CL#
Carpe drives through and clinches with Palonesess against the cage.
Palonesess has Carpe pressed against the cage, preventing Carpe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carpe tries to pull guard but Palonesess won't allow it. #TD2#
Palonesess pulls guard effortlessly.
Carpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Palonesess has wrist control.
Palonesess wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Carpe is now in half guard.
Palonesess controlling the position well.
Carpe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Nice strikes from Carpe there.
Altintop Palonesess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palonesess tries to get to full guard but Carpe has control of the leg. #SUB#
Carpe is trying to work for a kimura but Palonesess is defending well.
Palonesess regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpe lands a couple of digs.
Carpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carpe connects with a couple of short punches.
Palonesess pulls Carpe in close to prevent any damage.
Palonesess looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Carpe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palonesess is keeping the position for now.
Palonesess pulls Carpe in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Carpe gets to his feet. Palonesess looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Carpe drives through and clinches with Palonesess against the cage. #TD#
Carpe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Palonesess can't fight it off and eventually Carpe manages to take the fight to the floor. Palonesess looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Carpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carpe is in close to Palonesess's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palonesess wants to sweep here but Carpe controlling him for the moment.
Palonesess pulls Carpe in close to his closed guard and prevents Carpe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carpe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess is pulling down on Carpe's head to control his posture.
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 Justin Carpe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Altintop Palonesess's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carpe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Carpe looking to score a takedown here. Palonesess is defending well but Carpe drives through and ends up in Palonesess's guard.
Carpe working some strikes from top position.
Carpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Palonesess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palonesess pulls Carpe in close to his closed guard and prevents Carpe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess working a defensive guard here.
Carpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palonesess has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carpe has passed into side control.
Carpe working the ground and pound.
Carpe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Carpe cracks Palonesess with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Palonesess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Carpe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carpe working away.#T2#
Carpe working the ground and pound.
Palonesess tries to buck Carpe off but Carpe is having none of it.
Carpe happy to just control the position for now.
Palonesess can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Carpe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Carpe are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Palonesess is trying to get back to half guard.
Palonesess is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carpe is controlling him well.
Carpe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Palonesess is looking to reverse the position.
Palonesess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Carpe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Palonesess can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Carpe tries for a kimura but Palonesess is defending well.
Carpe tries to score with some ground and pound. Palonesess controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Palonesess defending against the ground and pound.
Palonesess gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palonesess is looking to improve his position.
Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Carpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palonesess is refusing to be controlled, as Carpe sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Carpe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carpe, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Carpe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Carpe waved his t-shirt featuring SHINTO's logo in front of the cameras.
Altintop Palonesess spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.

Event: KAMIKAZE 39: Poison
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Carpe shoots in and drives through. Masato sprawls well.
Masato slaps away a takedown attempt from Carpe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masato.
Carpe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masato appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carpe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carpe somewhat.
Kugimiya Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Carpe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carpe or perhaps it was just good defense by Masato, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato tries a head kick but it misses.
Carpe misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Masato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Carpe is looking to stand up but Masato isn't so interested in that idea.
Masato wants to control from the top but Carpe keeps moving. #T1#
Masato stays in close to Carpe's body and controls the position.
Carpe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masato is controlling him.
Masato pushing down on Carpe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Masato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masato working Carpe over with strikes.
Masato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpe keeps working.
Still in half guard, Masato seems content to control.
Masato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carpe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Carpe looking for submissions off his back.
Masato works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masato trying to control the position but Carpe is working away.
Carpe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masato moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masato connects with an inside leg kick.
Carpe darts in looking for a takedown but Masato gets double underhooks and turns Carpe into the cage.
Masato changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carpe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masato counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Masato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carpe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Masato passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carpe! #SUB#
Masato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carpe is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kugimiya Masato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Masato tries to clinch up.
Carpe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Masato shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Masato was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carpe is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Masato tries to advance to mount but Carpe denies him.
Masato content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been informed that Carpe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Masato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpe keeps working.
Carpe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Masato passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carpe really wants to buck Masato off and get back to his feet.
Masato controlling his opponent. #T2#
Masato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carpe is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Masato's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kugimiya Masato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masato wants to control the pace but Carpe is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Masato controlling from mount.
Masato trying to control but Carpe is having none of it.
Masato controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masato looking to control but Carpe 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.
Carpe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB#
Masato swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carpe is now in Masato's guard. A big mistake from Masato there, giving up the dominant position!
Masato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Carpe stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Masato has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Carpe manages to get his head free but now Masato has transitioned to an armbar! Carpe grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Masato! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kugimiya Masato!
Kugimiya Masato took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SHINTO for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: KAMIKAZE 35: Gold Chain
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
Stasiukas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stasiukas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carpe tries to avoid it but Stasiukas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carpe to the ground. Carpe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carpe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stasiukas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Carpe drives through and clinches with Stasiukas against the cage.
Stasiukas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stasiukas prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stasiukas throws a head punch that misses.
Carpe has Stasiukas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stasiukas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Carpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Stasiukas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carpe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stasiukas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carpe is breathing heavily.#TD#
Carpe gets control of Stasiukas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carpe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stasiukas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carpe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stasiukas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stasiukas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carpe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carpe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SU2#
Stasiukas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stasiukas wants to clinch.
Stasiukas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stasiukas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carpe's knee momentarily.
Stasiukas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carpe avoids it really well and circles away.
Carpe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Carpe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carpe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Stasiukas wants to control but Carpe postures up.
Stasiukas is looking for a sweep.
Stasiukas is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Stasiukas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carpe wants to control but Stasiukas is keeping him busy.
Stasiukas parries the strikes from Carpe easily there. Carpe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stasiukas to escape.
Carpe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stasiukas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stasiukas wants to control but Carpe postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stasiukas is trying to get back to half guard.
Stasiukas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Carpe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stasiukas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carpe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Carpe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT#
It looks like Linas Stasiukas has been cut.
Stasiukas struggling a bit here.
Stasiukas tries to buck Carpe off but Carpe is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stasiukas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carpe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stasiukas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Carpe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Linas Stasiukas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carpe scores with a head kick. Stasiukas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stasiukas is defended easily by Carpe.
Stasiukas with a poor takedown
and Carpe counters with a left and a right... And another left! Stasiukas is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Carpe!
Justin Carpe very nearly forgot to thank SHINTO amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: KAMIKAZE 21: Champs Time
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Norris misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Carpe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Norris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carpe lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Norris wants the takedown. Carpe is fighting it off but Norris persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Carpe's guard against the cage.
Norris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carpe is proving hard to escape from.
Carpe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Norris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Norris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Norris is working for a submission of some sort.
Carpe won't allow Norris to pass to mount. #T1#
Norris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carpe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carpe wants to get back to his feet.
Norris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Norris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Carpe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carpe wants to improve his position but Norris is controlling well.
Carpe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norris on the ground.#ES#
Carpe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Carpe throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Norris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carpe!
Norris controlling the position from side mount.
Carpe is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Norris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Norris wants to stand but Carpe has his arm trapped.
Carpe is not content to let Norris control the position.
Norris in side control, throwing shots but Carpe defends.
Norris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpe keeps working.
Carpe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carpe trying to remain calm as Norris controls from the top position.
Norris wants to stand but Carpe has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carpe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carpe is looking to score with low kicks.
Carpe closes the distance and clinches up with Norris, looking for a takedown. Carpe pushes Norris against the cage but Norris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carpe throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Norris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carpe won't be happy with that.
Carpe seems a little lost for a moment, as Norris dominates the positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norris tries to advance to mount but Carpe denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Norris dominated that round.
That's time! Carpe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Norris darts in looking for a takedown but Carpe gets double underhooks and turns Norris into the cage.
Norris blocks a head kick by Carpe.
Norris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A good leg kick by Carpe.
Norris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carpe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carpe wants it to stay on the feet.
Carpe scores with a nice strike.
Norris stuffs the takedown attempt from Carpe. Carpe gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Carpe dives in and scores a takedown into Norris's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpe wanted to stand there but Norris had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris trying to strike off his back.
Norris trying to keep a closed guard but Carpe is proving a slippery customer.
Carpe distracts Norris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Carpe throws a strike but Norris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Norris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Carpe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Justin Carpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Carpe manages to break the clinch.
Carpe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Carpe.
Carpe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carpe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Norris gets the takedown into side control.
Carpe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris trying to control.
Carpe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Norris.
Carpe tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Norris is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Carpe taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Norris.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Norris!

Event: KAMIKAZE 17: Bloody Night
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Carpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Rzasa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carpe sprawls and moves away.
Rzasa tries to close the distance and clinch but Carpe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carpe shoots in looking for a takedown but Rzasa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carpe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Carpe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzasa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rzasa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carpe lands a couple of elbows.
Carpe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rzasa is trying to control the position but Carpe postures up. #ES#
Rzasa manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Carpe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Carpe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rzasa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carpe.
Rzasa tries to buck Carpe off but Carpe is having none of it.
Rzasa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carpe connects with a decent elbow.
Carpe fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Carpe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rzasa looks to move to half guard but instead Carpe has passed into mount! Damn!
Rzasa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rzasa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Carpe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rzasa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rzasa!
Carpe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rzasa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Carpe is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rzasa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Carpe's body to avoid the submission. Carpe has instead reached around Rzasa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Carpe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Carpe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Justin Carpe thanked SHINTO for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Carpe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carpe walks away with a smile on his face. Yang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carpe! #CUT2#
It looks like King Yang has been cut.
Carpe scores with a jab to the body.
Carpe closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Yang! Carpe dives in looking to finish! Yang is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Carpe!
Justin Carpe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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