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Event: SMASH: Barrels vs Frewin     
Date:   Dec 03, 2023
#R1#
A big right from Ro misses. #CL#
Kocak clinches up against the cage.
Ro pushes Kocak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ro tries to throw a body punch but Kocak avoids it by throwing Ro back against the cage.
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kocak as the two fighters clinch.
Kocak tries a body shot but Ro blocks it.
Kocak misses with the head strike.
Kocak blocks a body shot from Ro.
Kocak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kocak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ro blocks a body shot from Kocak.
A short uppercut from Kocak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro throws a head punch that misses.
Ro misses with some punches.
Ro is working Kocak over against the cage.
Kocak lands a body shot.
Kocak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Kocak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ro can't find room to land a body shot as Kocak controls the action. #T1#
Ro has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ro.
Kocak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kocak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside.
Ro lands a body shot.
Kocak working aggressively here.
Ro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kocak tries a body shot but Ro blocks it.
Ro misses with a punch to the body.
Ro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ro.
Kocak prevents a body shot from Ro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ro.
Ro struggles to land a body shot inside as Kocak controls his hands.
Ro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Ro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kocak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ro can turn it around.
Ro lands a body shot.
Kocak scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Kocak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Ro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ro lands a shoulder strike.
Kocak can't find room to land a body shot as Ro controls the action.
Ro blocks an uppercut.
Ro is looking to break free of the clinch but Kocak has double underhooks.
Ro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocak's elbow.
Kocak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kocak tries to throw a body punch but Ro avoids it by throwing Kocak back against the cage.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ro lands with a left to the head.
Kocak tries to throw a body punch but Ro avoids it by throwing Kocak back against the cage.
Ro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kocak lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Ro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Kocak! #CL#
Kocak clinches with his opponent.
Ro lands a right hand.
Kocak misses with some punches.
Kocak misses with some punches.
Ro scores with a shot to the side of Kocak's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ro.
Kocak blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Kocak.
Ro tries to throw a body punch but Kocak avoids it by throwing Ro back against the cage.
Kocak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Ro.
Kocak gets through Ro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kocak lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ro blocks a body shot from Kocak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ro. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ro.
A head punch on the inside from Ro fails to land.
A hook to the body from Ro.
Kocak throws a head punch that misses.
Kocak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Ro.
Kocak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocak.#BC2#
Ro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kocak defending well as Ro loads up on a big left hand.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Ro manages to avoid it.
Kocak scores with the left hand. Ro knows he should have avoided that one.
Kocak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ro tests Kocak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kocak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kocak lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pate Ro will probably get the nod.
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#
Kocak looks to land a body kick but Ro moved away.
Kocak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak misses with a hook to the body
and Ro counters with a straight right hand.
Kocak cracks Ro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kocak misses with a body kick.
Kocak misses with a hook #KD2#
and Ro counters with a nice right hand that sends Kocak toppling to the canvas! Kocak scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ro finish him?!#ROC2#Kocak is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Demir Kocak has been cut.
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!
Kocak misses with a right hand
and Ro counters with an outside leg kick.
Ro connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kocak out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pate Ro!
Pate Ro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SPFT #12     
Date:   Sep 20, 2023
#R1#
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocak moves away.
Kocak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steel digs a good body shot into Kocak's ribs.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kocak 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.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Steel misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Kocak counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steel! Kocak lets Steel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kocak slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel punishes Kocak's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kocak swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kocak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kocak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kocak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Kocak moves away from the strike by Steel.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.#TD#
Steel jumps guard and drags Kocak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kocak stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kocak is aware though and is defending well.
Steel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kocak pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kocak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
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.
Steel trying to hold on to Kocak's head to control him but Kocak postures up.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Kocak has control of the leg.
Steel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Steel looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Steel tries to roll over but Kocak keeps him under control.#SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel is looking to wear down Kocak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab.
Kocak walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocak.
Kocak throws a body kick that misses
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Kocak throws a leg kick
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kocak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kocak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel works Kocak's body with a nice hook.
Kocak throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab.
Steel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kocak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kocak misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Kocak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Kocak throws a fast counter high kick but Steel manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kocak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak misses with a combination
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak moves out of range of the strikes.
Kocak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daniel Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Kocak moved out of range.
Kocak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Kocak ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Kocak moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Kocak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kocak.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Kocak pushes him off.#T1#
Kocak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kocak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Kocak misses the target.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#Daniel Steel's cut is getting worse.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kocak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Kocak.
Kocak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Steel is rocked!
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Kocak counters with an outside leg kick.
Kocak lands a front kick.
Kocak throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Kocak misses its intended target.
Steel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Kocak throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Kocak throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kocak.
Kocak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steel counters with a series of strikes. Kocak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kocak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kocak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel staying out of range there.
Kocak throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Kocak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kocak throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Kocak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kocak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kocak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kocak counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocak.
Kocak misses with a kick to the body.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak's corner calls for a 1-2. Kocak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kocak tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel connects with a right hand. Kocak shakes it off.#T4#
Kocak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak throws a counter combo.
Kocak blocks a jab.
Kocak swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Kocak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocak misses with a low kick.
Steel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kocak manages to circle out of the way.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Kocak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kocak misses with an uppercut.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kocak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Daniel Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kocak throws a right hand that misses
letting Steel counter with a right hand. #CL#
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kocak, pushing him back against the cage.
Kocak digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Kocak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel is looking to clinch but Kocak is avoiding it.
Kocak is looking to land body kicks.
Steel moves out of range as Kocak strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel cracks Kocak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak throws a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kocak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Steel slips under a jab from Kocak.
Kocak tries to land a body kick
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel slips a jab from Kocak.
Kocak throws a big shot that misses.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Kocak pushes him off.
Good shot there by Kocak.
Kocak fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Steel to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Steel looks to clinch but Kocak throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Steel taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
A relieved looking Demir Kocak 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: SPFT #8     
Date:   Aug 27, 2023
#R1#
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kocak.
Kocak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Washington defending well as Kocak loads up on a big left hand.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington misses with a hook
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kocak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Washington. Washington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Washington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kocak.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washington.
Washington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Kocak.
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kocak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kocak throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Kocak.
Kocak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at Dagestan Grappling Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Kocak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kocak looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington scores with a jab.
Washington is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kocak's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Washington looks to land a body kick but Kocak moved away.
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Washington is predictable there
and Kocak counters with a big right hand! Oh Washington is in trouble here! Kocak follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
A victorious Demir Kocak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 16, 2023
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kocak - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kocak. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Kocak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kocak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kocak's knee momentarily.
Kocak throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Kocak scores with a nice head shot.
Kocak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws a jab when Kocak was well out of range.
Kocak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kocak scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Brown misses with an uppercut. Kocak saw that one coming.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kocak to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kocak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kocak, as that shot connected.
Kocak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Kocak blocks a head kick by Brown.
Kocak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brown looks winded!
Kocak fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body. #KD#
Kocak lands a big uppercut and Brown crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brown looks OK. Kocak waves Brown back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Kingsley Brown's cut even more.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD#
Kocak cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kocak has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brown to stand back up!#ROC#Brown is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Kingsley Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kocak throws an uppercut from hell that sends Brown clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kocak stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demir Kocak!
A very excited looking Demir Kocak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 184     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022
#R1#
Good leg kick by Amir.
Amir lands with a shot to the body.
Kocak takes one to the chin there.
Kocak checks a leg kick nicely.
Amir scores with a leg kick.
Amir blocks the body kick.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Amir manages to avoid it.
Amir thows a leg kick but Kocak checks it
and Kocak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amir misses with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Amir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Amir.
Kocak throws a looping overhand right but Amir ducks down to avoid it.
Kocak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Amir throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak is looking for a counter combo.
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Amir.#T1#
Kocak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Amir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kocak tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
Kocak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amir's head.
Kocak connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Amir misses.
Amir avoids the head kick by Kocak.
Amir scores with a leg kick.
Amir feints and then cracks Kocak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kocak down. #T2#
Kocak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kocak moves out of range of the strikes.
Kocak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kocak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amir lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kocak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kocak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amir misses with a body shot
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amir sizes up Kocak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Kocak finds it's target.
Amir misses with a hook. Kocak ducked under it nicely.
Kocak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amir throws a sloppy head kick and Kocak moves out of range easily. #T3#
Amir 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.
Amir throws a shot to the body.
Kocak wants to slow Amir down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Amir drops Kocak with a beautiful combination! Kocak stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Amir is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Kocak is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Demir Kocak has been cut.
Amir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kocak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak looks to throw a body kick
and Amir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kocak moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAmir.
Amir misses with a hook
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Ali Amir's cut even more.
Kocak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amir throws a jab when Kocak was well out of range.
Amir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Kocak misses with a hook. Amir ducked under it nicely.
Amir lands a slapping body shot.
Kocak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Amir. Beautiful body shot.
Kocak thuds his right hand into Amir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amir digs a good hook to Kocak's body.
Kocak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amir can pounce on him.
Amir takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
Amir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amir will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Amir dominated that 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.#R2#
Kocak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amir lands a head kick!
Amir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amir lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kocak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kocak. Kocak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kocak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kocak sets himself, and Amir steps forward looking for the clinch! Kocak avoids it this time.
Kocak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amir.
Some bone on bone action there as Kocak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kocak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Donk. Amir catches Kocak right on the button with a cross.
Kocak tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Amir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kocak working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land. #BC#
Kocak breaks from the clinch.
Kocak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amir connects with a body shot.
Amir with a nice calf kick.
Ali Amir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amir lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Amir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kocak scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amir connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Kocak tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir wants to counter the offense by Kocak and move into the clinch position.
Amir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Amir manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Kocak coming out on top.
Amir misses with a leg kick
and Kocak counters with a big head kick but Amir shrugs it off.
Amir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amir throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range.
Amir throws a leg kick but Kocak checks it.
A big left from Amir misses.
Kocak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Amir avoids it.#T3#
Kocak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kocak's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Amir throws a hook to the side of Kocak's head but Kocak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kocak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kocak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amir.
Amir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocak.
Kocak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amir scores with a body shot.
Amir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Kocak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amir.
Amir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Amir is predictable there
and Kocak counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Amir misses with the combination.
Amir throws a chopping leg kick but Kocak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kocak thinks about countering with a head kick.
Amir throws a right hand that misses
and Kocak counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Amir is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Amir throws a sloppy body shot
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kocak is out of range.
Amir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kocak. That did some damage!
Amir throws a looping overhand right but Kocak ducks down to avoid it.
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Amir.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Amir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Amir lands a right hook to the body.
Amir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kocak. That did some damage!
Kocak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kocak throws an off balance right hand
and Kocak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kocak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kocak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amir.
Jab, jab by Kocak - just one landing.
Kocak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amir to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Amir lands a lovely overhand right.
Kocak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Kocak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kocak throws a wild body kick that Amir sees coming a mile off.
Kocak seems to have got his legs back now.
Kocak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kocak throws a wild body kick that Amir sees coming a mile off.
Amir Throws a clean left jab. Amir Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Kocak's chin! Kocak crumbles to the ground and Amir follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Amir!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ali Amir!
Ali Amir thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 172     
Date:   Aug 17, 2022
#R1#
A slow jab from Haggar misses its intended target.
Haggar avoids the head kick by Kocak.
Haggar connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Haggar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kocak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Haggar wants to pass the guard but Kocak is keeping the position.
Haggar with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar postures up in Kocak's guard and throws a big left but Kocak blocks it.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Haggar looking to pass the guard. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kocak has his hands on Haggar's head, controlling the position.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Kocak blocks nicely.
Kocak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kocak seems keen to control Haggar's posture.
Haggar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kocak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kocak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
Haggar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haggar working some strikes from top position.
Haggar trying to control but Kocak is working from the bottom.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Kocak blocks nicely.
Haggar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kocak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haggar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kocak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kocak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haggar trying to control but Kocak is working from the bottom. #T3#
Haggar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kocak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haggar trying to control but Kocak is working from the bottom.
Kocak pulls Haggar in to control the position.
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
Kocak controlling the position.
Haggar postures up and lands a big shot to Kocak's brow.
Kocak keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
Haggar throws a big elbow that misses.
Haggar connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haggar is fighting to break Kocak's control of his arms but Kocak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haggar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Haggar there.
Haggar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kocak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kocak.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Kocak has wrist control.
Kocak seems keen to control Haggar's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kocak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haggar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haggar slips a straight right by Kocak.
Haggar misses with a wild body shot.
Haggar looks to throw the jab but Kocak is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kocak misses the target.
Haggar just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Haggar. Beautiful body shot.
Kocak throws a series of strikes that have Haggar backpedaling.
Haggar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kocak staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Haggar scores with a takedown into Kocak's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
Kocak controls Haggar momentarily but Haggar frees himself. #T1#
Kocak has Haggar pulled in close to control his posture.
Haggar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kocak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kocak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kocak trying to control the position here.
Haggar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kocak controlling Haggar's posture.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #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.
Haggar throws a big elbow that misses.
Haggar chips away with some ground and pound.
Haggar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kocak has control of Haggar's left arm, preventing Haggar from doing any damage.
Haggar stands up over Kocak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haggar throws a big elbow that misses.
Haggar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haggar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Haggar stands and throws Kocak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Haggar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Haggar wants to control but Kocak is keeping him busy.
Haggar taking a breather here.
Kocak prevents Haggar from improving position.
Haggar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Haggar swings around for an armbar but Kocak sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haggar's guard.
Haggar wants to sweep here but Kocak controlling him for the moment.
Haggar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kocak's guard. #REVB##T4#
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Kocak blocks nicely.
Kocak is trying to keep Haggar in close.
Haggar is pushing down on Kocak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kocak is fighting to maintain full guard but Haggar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kocak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Haggar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kocak wants to get back to full guard.
Haggar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kocak is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kocak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Haggar's corner calls for a 1-2. Haggar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kocak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haggar loads up on a big right hand but Kocak slips the punch.
Haggar dives in and grabs Kocak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kocak pushes down on Haggar's head and hops out.
Kocak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haggar throws out the jab.
Haggar throws a shot from downtown. Kocak moves away and avoids it.
Kocak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Haggar avoids it.
Kocak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haggar cracks Kocak with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kocak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Haggar gets a double leg takedown into Kocak's guard.
Haggar trying to control but Kocak is working from the bottom.
Haggar lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Haggar forces his way into half guard.
Haggar drops an elbow to the side of Kocak's head.
Kocak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
Haggar working over Kocak with some ground and pound. Kocak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kocak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haggar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kocak tries to get to full guard but Haggar has control of the leg.
Haggar trying to control the pace.
Haggar prevents Kocak from improving his position.
Demir Kocak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haggar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haggar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kocak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haggar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kocak defending well though.
Kocak has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kocak is doing well to control the position and prevent Haggar from advancing to side control.
Haggar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kocak trying to control here.
Haggar lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Ground and pound from Haggar. #SUB#
Kocak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haggar pulls his head out easily.
Haggar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kocak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Haggar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kocak defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haggar working Kocak over with strikes.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Haggar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Kocak is rocked!
Mike Haggar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Kocak dodges it nicely.
Haggar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kocak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggar working Kocak over with strikes.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Kocak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haggar moves nicely into side control.
Kocak seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Haggar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haggar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Haggar!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 163     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022
#R1#
Manivong misses with a looping right.
Kocak is looking to counter punch.
Kocak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Akuma Manivong has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Manivong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manivong throws a right hand that Kocak ducks under and follows up with a left that Kocak also avoids with ease.
Kocak thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kocak avoids the head kick by Manivong.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong misses with a looping right.
Manivong tries to clinch but Kocak moves away
and Kocak counters with a left to the body.
Manivong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Manivong blocks a head kick by Kocak.
Manivong throws a big counter head kick but Kocak avoids it with no problem.
Kocak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manivong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manivong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kocak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manivong moves away.
Demir Kocak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Manivong instigates a clinch.
Manivong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manivong lands a hook that snaps the head of Kocak backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manivong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Manivong can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manivong.
Kocak misses with a knee strike.
Kocak scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Manivong tries for a takedown but Kocak manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manivong.
Kocak is looking to counter with head kicks.
Demir Kocak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Manivong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kocak throws a counter high kick but Manivong was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kocak scores with a jab to the head.
Manivong throws a lazy head kick
and Kocak counters with a three punch combo that has Manivong backing up. Manivong nods at Kocak to acknowledge the strikes.
That kick from Manivong tenderised Kocak's leg. Kocak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manivong on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Kocak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manivong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kocak thinks about countering with a body kick.
Manivong feints and then cracks Kocak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kocak down.
Kocak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kocak checks a leg kick.
Kocak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manivong misses with a hook
letting Kocak counter with a right hand.
Kocak lands a front kick.
Manivong looks winded!
Kocak scores with a hook.
Kocak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Kocak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kocak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kocak wants it to stay on the feet.
Kocak thuds a left hand into Manivong's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak is looking to slow Manivong down with leg kicks.
Kocak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kocak fakes the leg kick and cracks Manivong in the body.
Kocak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manivong's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akuma Manivong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kocak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kocak weaves into range and cracks Manivong right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Manivong goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kocak is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 157     
Date:   Jun 29, 2022
#R1#
Kocak scores with a body shot.
Lampi jabs Kocak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kocak blocks a jab.
Lampi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Lampi.
Lampi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lampi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kocak lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak doesn't manage to clinch there - Lampi circles away.
Kocak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Kocak throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Lampi misses.
Kocak lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kocak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lampi keeps Kocak at a distance using the push kick.
Kocak misses with a hook.#CL#
Kocak moves into the clinch.
Kocak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lampi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kocak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lampi misses with a head kick. #T2#
Lampi misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kocak misses the target.
Lampi throws a hook to the side of Kocak's head but Kocak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kocak is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Lampi misses the target.
No joy there for Kocak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lampi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lampi throws a hook but Kocak blocks it.
Lampi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lampi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kocak throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
A low kick from Kocak is predictable there
enabling Lampi to counter with a crisp jab.
Lampi staying out of range there.
Lampi throws an overhand right that lands on Kocak's shoulder, as Kocak tries to avoid the shot.
Kocak dips to his left and cracks Lampi with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Kocak.
Kocak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kocak throws a body punch but Lampi moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lampi misses.
Kocak misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Lampi misses the target.
Kocak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Lampi misses.
Kocak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lampi.
Kocak moves out of range of the strikes.
Kocak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kocak.
Kocak checks a low kick from Lampi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eemeli Lampi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lampi catches Kocak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kocak moves out of range of the leg kick from Lampi.
Kocak throws a lazy head kick
enabling Lampi to counter with a crisp jab.
Lampi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lampi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lampi looks to land a left hand but Kocak moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Kocak.
Lampi misses with a shot to the body
and Kocak counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Lampi cracks Kocak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lampi throws a right hand that misses
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lampi throws a big shot that misses.
Kocak is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Lampi.
A good leg kick by Kocak.
Kocak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lampi! But no joy.
Kocak misses with a straight left.
Lampi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Lampi throws a front kick aimed at Kocak's knee but Kocak avoids it well.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Lampi manages to avoid it.
Kocak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lampi will feel that in the morning.
Lampi lands a nice hook to Kocak's body. Kocak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kocak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lampi blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocak lands a glancing blow to the side of Lampi's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lampi. #T3#
Lampi is looking to slow Kocak down with leg kicks.
Lampi staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Kocak.
Lampi with a hook.
Lampi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kocak.
A nice side step and Lampi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lampi lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Lampi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Lampi wants to land a leg kick but Kocak is out of range.
Lampi with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Lampi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kocak misses with a left hand
and Lampi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lampi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kocak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Kocak throws a front kick that sends Lampi stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eemeli Lampi 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kocak throws a shot to the body.
Kocak scores with a decent looking hook.
Lampi misses with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a thumping low kick.
Lampi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kocak misses with a hook
and Lampi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak tries to clinch up
and Lampi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Lampi misses with a hook.
Lampi scores with a nice strike.
Kocak looks to clinch
and Lampi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Lampi.
Lampi tries to work over Kocak's front leg with a kick but Kocak checks it.
Kocak throws a counter high kick but Lampi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lampi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kocak misses its target.
Lampi looks to land a right hand but Kocak moved out of range.
Kocak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demir Kocak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kocak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Kocak misses
and Lampi counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kocak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lampi is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Kocak misses its target.
Kocak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Kocak.
Lampi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Kocak cracks Lampi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lampi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kocak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lampi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
Lampi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kocak scores with a nice body kick.
Kocak wants to clinch.#T4#
Good leg kick by Lampi.
Lampi scores with a jab.
Eemeli Lampi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kocak thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kocak jabs at Lampi's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eemeli Lampi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lampi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eemeli Lampi!

Eemeli Lampi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 901 Sector vs. Ko Nachi     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Joestar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kocak defending well as Joestar loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Joestar misses.
Kocak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kocak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joestar lands with a slapping head kick.
Joestar wants to slow Kocak down by chopping away at his legs.
Kocak blocks a jab.
Kocak blocks a low kick nicely.
Kocak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Kocak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joestar.
Joestar digs a good hook to Kocak's body.
Kocak throws a sloppy head kick and Joestar moves out of range easily.
Joestar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kocak doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Joestar throws an off balance right hand
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Joestar misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Joestar 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.
Joestar throws a big shot that misses.
Kocak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joestar.
Johan Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joestar misses the jab.
As Joestar backs away, Kocak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kocak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joestar.
Joestar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocak.
Good leg kick by Joestar.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joestar. That's going to slow Kocak down.
Kocak moves out of range of the strikes.
Kocak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joestar loads up on a big right hand but Kocak slips the punch.#T2#
Joestar throws a body kick that misses.
Kocak takes one to the chin there.
Joestar misses with a straight right.
As Joestar looks to move away, Kocak throws a big counter combo but Joestar just gets out of the way.
Joestar lunges at Kocak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kocak's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joestar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joestar throws a leg kick
and Kocak counters with a good, hard body kick but Joestar shrugs it off.
Joestar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak misses with the body kick
and Joestar counters with a stiff right hand.
Joestar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kocak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joestar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joestar. #T3#
Joestar throws a lazy uppercut
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kocak tries to clinch up
letting Joestar counter with a right hand.
Joestar connects with a leg kick.
Joestar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joestar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kocak takes one on the button.
Kocak tries to work over Joestar's front leg with a kick but Joestar checks it.
Joestar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joestar throws a right and a left that Kocak avoids nicely.
Kocak throws a counter high kick but Joestar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Joestar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Joestar lands with a hook. Kocak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kocak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joestar misses the shot to the body.
Joestar slips a jab from Kocak.
A big right from Joestar misses.
Joestar scores with a shot to the body.
Joestar misses with a two punch combination.
Joestar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joestar throws the left hand but Kocak avoids the punch easily.
Kocak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A good leg kick by Joestar.
Joestar throws a poor cross that misses
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joestar.
Joestar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKocak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Joestar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Joestar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Joestar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It appears Kocak was looking to counter with a kick there.
Joestar throws a hook but Kocak blocks it.
Kocak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Joestar throws a right hand that Kocak ducks under and follows up with a left that Kocak also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Kocak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joestar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kocak's head backwards.
Joestar throws a lazy right hand but Kocak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kocak thinks about countering with a head kick.#KD#
Kocak lands a big head kick that sends Joestar tumbling to the mat! Kocak takes a step backwards and waves Joestar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Joestar avoids a kick to the body.
Joestar throws a hook but Kocak avoids it easily.
Kocak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joestar misses with a hook
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Johan Joestar's cut even more.
Joestar throws a leg kick but Kocak sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Joestar backs away, Kocak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Kocak.
Joestar lands a jab to Kocak's midsection.
Kocak throws a wild body kick that Joestar sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Joestar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Joestar.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kocak might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Joestar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joestar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kocak lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Joestar lands a leg kick that knocks Kocak off balance momentarily.
Kocak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joestar throws a head kick that misses.
Joestar misses with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Joestar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joestar throws a big shot that misses.
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Kocak's shoulder, as Kocak tries to avoid the shot.
Joestar misses with an uppercut
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joestar scores with a jab to the body.
Kocak walks into a straight right hand from Joestar.
Joestar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joestar misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Kocak counters with a nice right hand that sends Joestar toppling to the canvas! Joestar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kocak finish him?!#ROC#Joestar is rocked!
Joestar misses with a left hand
and Kocak counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Joestar is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Demir Kocak!
A very excited looking Demir Kocak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 895 Caunt vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1#
Washington lands with an overhand left.
Kocak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Kocak jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kocak throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kocak is looking to chop away at Washington's legs.
Kocak avoids the body shot from Washington.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick
and Kocak counters with a stiff right hand.
Kocak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington lands with a hook. Kocak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.#T1#
Washington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kocak.
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kocak to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington jabs Kocak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington lands a front kick.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Washington.
Kocak tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from Kocak.
A solid body kick from Washington.
Kocak throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
A slapping body kick lands there for Washington.
Kocak throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range. #T3#
Kocak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Washington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kocak.
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kocak misses with a hook.
Kocak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Kocak moves out of range of the body kick.
Kocak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Washington will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kocak blocks the body kick. #T4#
Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kocak makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Washington really felt that one!
Kocak lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kocak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kocak has Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Kocak landing knees to the body.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Kocak tries to clinch up
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Imperial Washington 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#
Washington throws a right hand that misses
and Kocak counters with a left and a right that stings Washington.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Washington in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Washington lands with a shot to the body.
Kocak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kocak. Kocak obviously looking to wear him down.
Kocak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Kocak lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington digs a good body shot into Kocak's ribs.
Kocak wants to clinch
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Kocak tries to land a front kick but Washington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Washington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kocak misses the shot to the body.
Imperial Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kocak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Kocak saw that one coming.
Kocak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Washington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kocak misses with a two punch combination.
Washington throws a right hand that misses
and Kocak counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Washington scores with a kick to the midsection.
Washington lands with an uppercut that bounces Kocak off the cage and back into range.
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Washington drops Kocak with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kocak looks back up at him and smiles so Washington waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Kocak is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington tries to bum rush Kocak with a series of wild strikes but Kocak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kocak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD2#
Washington cracks Kocak with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Washington has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kocak to stand back up!
Oh Kocak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Kocak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kocak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kocak seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##KD2#
Washington sends Kocak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Washington is motioning to the referee to let Kocak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kocak tries to get into range but Washington steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kocak! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Washington scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imperial Washington!
Our winner, Imperial Washington, 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.
Demir Kocak spoke after the fight, saying 'Well fuck.'.

 

Event: SYN 888 Sonni vs. Gustafson     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
Kocak scores with a leg kick.
Kocak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kocak.
A low kick from Kocak is predictable there
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington moves forwards but Kocak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington thuds a left hand into Kocak's body.
Kocak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Washington jabs Kocak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Washington lands a jab to the nose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washington.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Kocak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kocak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Washington just manages to avoid it.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
Kocak throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
A low kick from Kocak misses
letting Washington counter with a right hand. #T2#
Washington connects with a body shot.
Kocak tried to score with a low kick but Washington checks it.
Washington lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kocak throws a leg kick
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kocak. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Washington clinches up with Kocak and pushes him back against the cage.
Kocak goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Kocak lands an uppercut.
Washington tries to break free but Kocak pushes him back against the cage.
Kocak takes a shot to the head.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kocak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kocak misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kocak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington.
Kocak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Washington misses.
Kocak throws a quick counter head kick but Washington was just out of range.#T4#
Kocak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.
Kocak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kocak tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington lands an overhand right.
Kocak connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington tries to clinch up but Kocak circles away and keeps his distance.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Kocak moves out of range of the body kick.
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
Kocak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kocak avoids the head kick by Washington.
Kocak is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imperial Washington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kocak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Washington finds it's way through Kocak's defenses.
Kocak throws a leg kick which misses Washington's front leg but catches the back leg as Washington tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is looking to clinch.
It appears Kocak was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kocak scores with a jab to the body.
Kocak moves out of range as Washington throws a body kick.
Washington has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Washington throws a push kick but Kocak slaps the foot to one side.
Kocak is looking to counter punch.
Washington slips under a jab.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Kocak sees coming a mile off.
As Washington looks to move away, Kocak throws a big counter combo but Washington just gets out of the way.
Kocak cracks Washington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kocak throws a big counter combination but Washington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kocak throws a body kick that misses.
Kocak swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Washington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Washington. Those never looked like landing.
Kocak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Washington momentarily.
Kocak misses with a body kick.
Washington connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Washington misses with an uppercut
and Kocak counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Kocak finds it's way through Washington's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Kocak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washington.
Kocak slips a straight right by Washington.
Kocak throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kocak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kocak misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Kocak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Washington.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kocak throws the kick towards the body but Washington avoids it.
Kocak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washington counters with a good, hard body kick but Kocak shrugs it off. #CL2#
Washington clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Washington.
Kocak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Imperial Washington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Washington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kocak doesn't seem phased though.
Kocak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washington can pounce on him.
Kocak misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Kocak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Washington darts in and clinches Kocak up against the cage.
Kocak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kocak swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Kocak avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Washington.
Kocak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kocak landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Kocak manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Washington rushes Kocak and presses him up against the cage.
Kocak blocks a body shot from Washington.
Kocak avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kocak.
Kocak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kocak.
Kocak working aggressively here.
Kocak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kocak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Kocak misses with the head strike.
Kocak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demir Kocak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kocak lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Kocak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Kocak misses with a body punch.
Washington misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kocak.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kocak avoids it.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imperial Washington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Kocak.
Washington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Kocak. #BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Kocak lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Kocak throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Washington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kocak throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
Washington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Kocak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Kocak saw that one coming.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kocak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Washington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Kocak darts in and clinches Washington up against the cage.#BC2#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Kocak digs a good body shot into Washington's ribs.
Washington lands with a good body shot.
Washington wants to clinch up but Kocak keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Washington has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demir Kocak.
Well Washington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: SYN 884 MacArthur vs. Bangin     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Kocak moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Kocak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kocak misses with an uppercut
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kocak drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McGuire follows Kocak to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryer McGuire!
A relieved looking Bryer McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Demir Kocak stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well fuck.'.

 

Event: SYN 878 Peterson vs. Sector II     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman misses with a takedown
and Kocak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goodman thinking.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Kocak keeps it at a distance.
Goodman darts in trying to clinch
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.#CL#
Goodman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kocak, pushing him back against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kocak.
Good body shot from Kocak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman tries a body shot but Kocak blocks it.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Goodman.
Kocak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kocak lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Kocak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodman tries to work over Kocak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Kocak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goodman blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kocak counters with a low kick, right behind Goodman 's knee.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman misses with a leg kick
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kocak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Kocak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Kocak lands a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Good body shot from Kocak.
Kocak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Kocak avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Kocak blocking some punches.
Kocak misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak. #BC2#
Kocak breaks from the clinch.
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Goodman
and Kocak counters with a nice body kick.
Kocak jabs at Goodman's body.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Kocak is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Kocak lands a jab to the head.
Kocak with a nice calf kick.
Kocak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goodman closes the distance but Kocak moves to the side
and Kocak counters with a monster head kick that knocks Goodman out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Demir Kocak!
After the fight, Demir Kocak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: ENIGMA 74     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022
#R1#
Gascoigne throws a head kick that misses.
Kocak throws a leg kick
and Gascoigne counters with a nice uppercut.
Gascoigne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Paul Gascoigne has been cut.
Gascoigne misses with a hook
and Kocak counters with a body kick.
Gascoigne throws a lazy right hand but Kocak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kocak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kocak digs a good body shot into Gascoigne's ribs.
Gascoigne looks winded!
A lazy left from Kocak finds it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Gascoigne there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kocak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gascoigne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kocak.#T1#
A head kick by Gascoigne misses
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Kocak lands a big uppercut and Gascoigne crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gascoigne looks OK. Kocak waves Gascoigne back to his feet!#ROC#Gascoigne is rocked!
Kocak pounces like a tiger and cracks Gascoigne with a vicious hook! Gascoigne is down but not out! Kocak follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak retains his super heavyweight title!
Demir Kocak bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: ENIGMA 71     
Date:   Jan 16, 2022
#R1#
Rawse has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Kocak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawse thuds his right hand into Kocak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kocak moves away from the strike by Rawse.
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse throws a right hand that Kocak ducks under and follows up with a left that Kocak also avoids with ease.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kocak as he jumps to the side.
As Rawse backs away, Kocak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kocak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rawse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Demir Kocak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawse.#T1##CL2#
Rawse closes the distance and pushes Kocak back into the cage.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Rawse.
Kocak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kocak tries to work over Rawse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kocak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kocak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rawse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rawse pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rawse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kocak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
Nice body punch from Kocak - that landed with a thud.
Rawse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rawse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kocak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rawse can turn it around.#T2#
Kocak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rawse leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rawse is trying to stall.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Rawse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kocak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kocak scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kocak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Kocak is out of range.
Kocak throws a big counter combination but Rawse scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rawse lands a nice shot that snaps Kocak's head back. #T3#
Rawse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kocak swivels and escapes.
Kocak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kocak.
Rawse lands a lovely overhand right.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kocak but Kocak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kocak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rawse avoids it.
Kocak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Rawse drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawse wants to pass the guard but Kocak is keeping the position.
Kocak pulls Rawse in close to his closed guard and prevents Rawse from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kocak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Rawse wants to control from the top but Kocak keeps moving.
Rawse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kocak pulls Rawse in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demir Kocak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kocak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
That kick from Kocak tenderised Rawse's leg. Rawse is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Rawse closes the distance and clinches.
Kocak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kocak lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kocak.
Rawse stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawse.
Kocak misses with some punches.
Kocak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak throws a head punch that misses.
Kocak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Demir Kocak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rawse is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kocak lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Kocak scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
Kocak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rawse takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rawse can't find room to land a body shot as Kocak controls the action.
Rawse blocking some punches. #BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawse swings widly with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Kocak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Rawse throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kocak was covering up waiting for the punch and Rawse finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rawse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kocak is controlling Rawse's posture.#T2#
Kocak keeping full guard, as Rawse tries to pass.
Rawse sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kocak has his hands on Rawse's head, controlling the position.
Rawse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kocak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Kocak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rawse moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse has his takedown stuffed
and Kocak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawse shoots in looking for a takedown but Kocak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Rawse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rawse stalling. #T4#
Kocak is positioning himself well to prevent Rawse advancing to mount.
Rawse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Rawse 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawse trying to control the action but Kocak is working from the bottom.
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 Demir Kocak will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rawse misses with an uppercut
enabling Kocak to counter with a crisp jab.
Rawse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kocak takes one to the chin there.
Rawse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kocak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricky Rawse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocak with a nice cross.
Rawse lands a slapping body shot.
Rawse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kocak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
Kocak lands a big right hand that sends Rawse crashing to the mat! Kocak stays standing though and waves Rawse back to his feet!#ROC#Rawse is rocked!
Rawse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Rawse with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Kocak counters with a nice right hand that sends Rawse toppling to the canvas! Rawse scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kocak finish him?!
Rawse is still on wobbly legs! Can Kocak finish him?
Demir Kocak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawse.
Rawse is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kocak Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Rawse is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Demir Kocak rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: ENIGMA 65     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021
#R1#
Joestar misses with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Kocak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johan Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joestar tries a head kick but it misses.
Kocak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kocak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joestar. That did some damage!
Joestar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joestar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kocak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joestar.
A head kick by Joestar misses
and Kocak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kocak throws out a leg kick but Joestar moves out of range and Kocak only half commits.
A slow jab from Joestar misses its intended target.
Kocak is trying to counter with his kicks.
Joestar throws a right hand that misses
and Kocak makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Joestar really felt that one!
Kocak slips under a jab from Joestar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kocak.
Kocak lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A jab from Joestar finds it's way through Kocak's defenses.
Kocak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kocak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joestar on the side of the head. #CUT2#Johan Joestar's cut is getting worse.
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kocak counters with a crisp right that sends Joestar to the canvas! Kocak follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak is the new super heavyweight champion!
Demir Kocak decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: C70: Mongrel vs. Haskins     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
Kocak scoring well with a low kick there.
Stamatis misses with a straight left.
As Stamatis backs away, Kocak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kocak avoids the body shot from Stamatis.
Stamatis jabs at Kocak's body.
Kocak throws a right hand that Stamatis ducks under and follows up with a left that Stamatis also avoids with ease.
Stamatis fails to land with a series of punches.
Stamatis misses the shot to the body.
Stamatis cracks Kocak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kocak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kocak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stamatis.
A left lands for Stamatis.
Kocak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocak cracks Stamatis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
Kocak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kocak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kocak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stamatis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Stamatis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kocak slips a jab and a cross from Stamatis.
Both fighters circling a little - Kocak finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Kocak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kocak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stamatis with a hook.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stamatis throws a hook but Kocak blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kocak misses the target.
Stamatis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stamatis with a jab.
Stamatis takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
Kocak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stamatis is able to avoid easily.
Stamatis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A lazy left from Kocak finds it's target.
Kocak misses the shot to the body.
Stamatis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kocak with a body shot.
Stamatis missing with a left hand there. Kocak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocak misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Stamatis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stamatis looks to land a combination but Kocak avoids it well.
Stamatis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stamatis throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Kocak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stamatis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stamatis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kocak moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kocak.
A punch combination from Kocak misses.
Stamatis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kocak with a body shot.
Stamatis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Stamatis.
Stamatis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stamatis takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Kocak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stamatis moves out of range as Kocak strikes.
Stamatis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Kocak.
Stamatis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stamatis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocak can pounce on him.
Stamatis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kocak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stamatis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
A jab lands there for Stamatis.
Kocak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stamatis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stamatis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kocak throws a front kick aimed at Stamatis's knee but Stamatis avoids it well.
Stamatis throws out a counter right but Kocak avoids it with no problem.
Stamatis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kocak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kocak connects with a looping right hand.
Kocak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stamatis throws a right hand that Kocak ducks under and follows up with a left that Kocak also avoids with ease.
Kocak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stamatis throws a counter combo.
Stamatis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kocak eats them both and turns towards Stamatis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stamatis misses with an uppercut
and Kocak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stamatis throws a lazy right hand but Kocak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kocak misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Stamatis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kocak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stamatis looks to land a left hand but Kocak moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Stamatis misses with a double jab.
Kocak throws a jab when Stamatis was well out of range.
It seemed like Stamatis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kocak misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Kocak pushes Stamatis up against the cage in a clinch.
Kocak tries a body shot but Stamatis blocks it.
Stamatis scores with a shot to the side of Kocak's head.
Stamatis tries to throw a body punch but Kocak avoids it by throwing Stamatis back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kocak.
Stamatis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Stamatis.
Kocak swings wildly with an uppercut but Stamatis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stamatis cracks Kocak with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Stamatis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kocak struggles to land a body shot inside as Stamatis controls his hands.
Stamatis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocak's elbow.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Stamatis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demir Kocak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kocak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stamatis.
Stamatis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stamatis slips a jab and a cross from Kocak.
Kocak lands with an overhand left.
Kocak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stamatis blocks a low kick nicely.
Stamatis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kocak misses with an uppercut.
Stamatis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stamatis misses with a few strikes there.
Kocak tests Stamatis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stamatis throws a jab when Kocak was well out of range.
Kocak walks into a straight right hand from Stamatis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak slips a jab from Stamatis.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kocak, as that shot connected.
Kocak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kocak. That's going to slow Stamatis down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak looks to throw the jab but Stamatis is out of range. #T1#
Kocak misses with a looping right.
Kocak scores with a nice body kick.
Kocak throws a front kick aimed at Stamatis's knee but Stamatis avoids it well.
Kocak scores with a leg kick.
Stamatis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stamatis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Stamatis. Those never looked like landing.
Kocak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stamatis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stamatis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocak.
Stamatis throws a nice looking combination but Kocak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kocak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stamatis needs to keep his hands up - Kocak had a free shot at his head there.
Stamatis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocak.
Stamatis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stamatis misses with a hook.
Kocak connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Kocak throws a front kick that sends Stamatis stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Stamatis misses its intended target.
Stamatis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Stamatis.
Jab from Stamatis.
Kocak dips to his left and cracks Stamatis with an uppercut!
Stamatis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stamatis ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
Kocak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stamatis throws a jab when Kocak was well out of range.
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kocak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Stamatis.
Stamatis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kocak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stamatis throws the left hand but Kocak avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Stamatis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Kocak has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Stamatis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kocak throws an overhand right that lands on Stamatis's shoulder, as Stamatis tries to avoid the shot.
Stamatis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kocak jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kocak throws a hook to the side of Stamatis's head but Stamatis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stamatis! But no joy.
Kocak scores with a jab. Stamatis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kocak works Stamatis's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Stamatis misses.
Kocak moves away from the strike by Stamatis.
Kocak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stamatis takes a step back to recover.
Stamatis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kocak with a nice cross.#CL#
Kocak moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kocak struggles to land a body shot inside as Stamatis controls his hands.
Kocak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kocak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kocak lands with a left to the head.
Stamatis tries a body shot but Kocak blocks it.
Kocak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Stamatis gets through Kocak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kocak throws a head punch that misses.
Stamatis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stamatis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Kocak scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stamatis is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
Stamatis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kocak defending well as Stamatis loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Stamatis.
Kocak missing with a left hand there. Stamatis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stamatis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stamatis scores with a jab to the head.
Stamatis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stamatis takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
Stamatis throws a one two combo.
Stamatis throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kocak counter with a right hand.
Kocak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stamatis.
Demir Kocak is winning the standup battle so far.
Kocak avoids the body shot from Stamatis.
Kocak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stamatis throws out a loose jab but Kocak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kocak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stamatis ducks right into an uppercut from Kocak.
Stamatis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kocak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stamatis. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Kocak finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kocak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stamatis.
Stamatis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kocak circles away quickly and effectively.
Stamatis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stamatis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocak can pounce on him.
A combination from Kocak does no damage.
Stamatis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut.
Stamatis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kocak.
Stamatis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stamatis moves away from the strike by Kocak.
Kocak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Kocak catches Stamatis right on the button with a cross.
Kocak cracks Stamatis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kocak needs to keep his hands up - Stamatis had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stamatis.
Alexandros Stamatis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demir Kocak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kocak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kocak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stamatis misses with the combination.
Stamatis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stamatis throws a right and a left that Kocak avoids nicely. #CL#
Kocak pushes Stamatis up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stamatis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kocak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stamatis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kocak. #T3#
Stamatis misses with a punch on the inside.
Stamatis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stamatis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stamatis misses with a punch on the inside.
Stamatis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kocak swings wildly with an uppercut but Stamatis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Stamatis fails to land. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
Kocak misses with a body punch.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Stamatis.
Kocak prevents Stamatis from breaking the clinch.
Kocak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Stamatis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stamatis misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stamatis thinking.
Kocak lands a head kick. Stamatis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid body kick from Kocak.
Kocak lands a leg kick that knocks Stamatis off balance momentarily.
Stamatis lands with a nice combination. Kocak backs away looking to recover.
Stamatis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kocak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demir Kocak.
Well Kocak 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demir Kocak!

Demir Kocak bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: C65: Gee vs. Fujimoto 2     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Hop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Hop misses its intended target.
Hop takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Hop gets a clinch.
Hop lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hop.
Hop can't find room to land a body shot as Kocak controls the action.
Kocak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kocak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kocak is working Hop over against the cage.
Hop digs a right hand underneath Kocak's ribcage. Kocak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak swings wildly with an uppercut but Hop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hop.
Kocak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocak lands a hook that snaps the head of Hop backwards.
Hop misses with a punch to the body.
Kocak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hop backwards.
Hop tries to throw a body punch but Kocak avoids it by throwing Hop back against the cage. #T1#
Kocak blocks an uppercut.
Kocak blocks an uppercut.
Hop can't find room to land a body shot as Kocak controls the action.
Hop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Hop.
Hop misses with a punch on the inside.
Kocak struggles to land a body shot inside as Hop controls his hands.
Hop lands an uppercut.
Hop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kocak backwards.
Kocak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kocak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hop.
Kocak is breathing heavily.
Kocak misses with a punch to the body.
Hop struggles to land a body shot inside as Kocak controls his hands.
Hop misses with some punches.
Kocak prevents a body shot from Hop.
Kocak can't find room to land a body shot as Hop controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hop fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hop tries to throw a body punch but Kocak avoids it by throwing Hop back against the cage.
Kocak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kocak scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocak.
Hop throws a punch but it's blocked by Kocak.
A short uppercut from Hop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
Kocak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hop swings wildly with an uppercut but Kocak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Hop fails to land.
Kocak lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kocak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hop.
Hop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kocak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kocak lands with a good body shot.
Kocak tries to clinch up.
Kocak lands the left hand.
Hop walks into a jab.#T3#
A big left from Kocak misses.
A nice side step and Hop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kocak is out of range.
Hop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
Kocak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kocak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kocak lands a lovely overhand right.
Hop ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kocak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kocak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hop appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kocak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hop throws a big counter head kick but Kocak avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Hop gets tackled into the cage by Kocak. Kocak maintains the clinch. #T4#
Kocak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kocak lands an uppercut.
Hop misses with the head strike.
Hop throws a head punch that misses.
Hop blocking some punches.
A short right from Hop on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hop misses with a punch to the body.
Hop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kocak tries to throw a body punch but Hop avoids it by throwing Kocak back against the cage.
Hop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kocak backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kocak scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
Kocak lands a left hand.
Hop swings wildly with an uppercut but Kocak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kocak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Kocak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hop tried to score with a low kick but Kocak checks it.
Kocak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kocak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hop momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demir Kocak will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kocak with a hook.
Hop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kocak is looking to score with low kicks.
Hop counters with a body kick.
A jab from Kocak does it's job there.
Kocak takes one to the side of the head.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Hop blocks the low kick.
Kocak misses the shot to the body.
Kocak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kocak throws a series of punches but Hop moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kocak. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Kocak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hop counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kocak throws a head kick that misses.
Kocak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hop has time to react.
Kocak looks to score with a jab to the body but Hop is just out of range.
And Hop responds with a good body kick, but Kocak manages to step out the way in time.
Hop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocak can pounce on him.
Hop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kocak will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kocak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hop.
Kocak throws a lazy uppercut
and Hop counters with a one-two to the body.
Kocak tries a head kick but it misses.
Hop ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
Hop throws a hook to the side of Kocak's head but Kocak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kocak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Kocak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hop.
Kocak throws a big counter combination but Hop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Kocak misses.
Kocak moves in looking to clinch but Hop pushes him off.
A nice side step and Hop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Hop misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kocak misses the target.
Hop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kocak.
Hop staying out of range there.
Kocak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hop.
Kocak misses with a straight left.
Kocak lunges at Hop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hop's hand.
Kocak scoring well with a low kick there.
Kocak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hop jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Kocak punishes Hop's body with a nice straight punch.
Hop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kocak wants to clinch.
Hop thows a leg kick but Kocak checks it
and Kocak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab.
Kocak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kocak loads up on a big right hand but Hop slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hop! But no joy.
Hop circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hop counters with a left to the body.
Kocak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Kocak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kocak connects with the punch.
Demir Kocak is winning the standup battle so far.
Kocak throws a series of punches but Hop moves out of range.
Hop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kocak with a body shot.
A big right from Kocak misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hop! But no joy.
Hop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kocak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak misses with the combination.
Hop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kocak on the side of the head.
Kocak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kocak misses with a low kick as Hop jumps back.
Hop tries to land a leg kick but Kocak saw it coming and moves away.
Hop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Hop.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Kocak misses
and Hop counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kocak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Hop does it's job there.
Kocak throws a poor cross that misses
and Hop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kocak throws out a leg kick but Hop moves out of range and Kocak only half commits.
Kocak misses with an uppercut.
Hop throws a leg kick but Kocak moved away.
Kocak misses with a leg kick.
Hop throws out a counter right but Kocak avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Hop lands a big right hand that sends Kocak crashing to the mat! Hop stays standing though and waves Kocak back to his feet!#ROC2#Kocak is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocak is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Hop Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Kocak is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hip Hop!
After the fight, Hip Hop was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Demir Kocak had this to say: 'Well fuck.'.

 

Event: C60: Alyoshin vs. Kocak     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1##KD#
Alyoshin lands a big head kick that sends Kocak tumbling to the mat! Alyoshin takes a step backwards and waves Kocak back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kocak is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Demir Kocak has been cut.
Alyoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kocak is still on wobbly legs! Can Alyoshin finish him?
Kocak tests Alyoshin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kocak walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kocak limp body while Alyoshin jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Demir Kocak spoke after the fight, saying 'Well fuck.'.

 

Event: C56: Johnson vs. McNasty     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Kocak wants to land a leg kick but Fujimoto is out of range.
Fujimoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Fujimoto throws the left hand but Kocak avoids the punch easily.
Kocak clobbers Fujimoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kocak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fujimoto.
Kocak thumps Fujimoto with a low kick.
Kocak tries to work over Fujimoto's front leg with a kick but Fujimoto checks it.
Fujimoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fujimoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Kocak misses.
Kocak throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto checks a leg kick.
Fujimoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kocak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fujimoto if he has to take too many more of those.
Fujimoto misses with a hook.#T1#
Kocak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fujimoto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kocak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fujimoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kocak. Kocak obviously looking to wear him down.
Kocak tries a head kick but it misses.
Fujimoto throws a counter high kick but Kocak was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kocak looks to land a right hand but Fujimoto moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kocak.
Kocak lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kocak. That snapped Fujimoto's head back.
Kocak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Kocak.
The fighters circling - Fujimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kocak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak tries to score with a low kick but Fujimoto moves his leg out of the way.
Fujimoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Kocak blocks a head kick by Fujimoto.
Kocak works Fujimoto's body with a nice hook.
Kocak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fujimoto has time to react.
Kocak with a nice calf kick.
Kocak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fujimoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kocak.
Kocak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kocak.
Fujimoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kocak throws a leg kick which misses Fujimoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Fujimoto tries to avoid it.
Kocak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kocak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab lands there for Kocak.
Kocak misses with a kick to the body.
Fujimoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujimoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fujimoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Kocak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fujimoto. That did some damage!
Fujimoto missing with a left hand there. Kocak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocak throws a head kick that half lands.
Kocak looks to throw a body kick
and Fujimoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak scores with a three punch combo!
Kocak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fujimoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak sizes up Fujimoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kocak misses the shot to the body.
Fujimoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fujimoto misses with an uppercut. Kocak saw that one coming.
Kocak throws out a powerful jab.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kocak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kocak cracks Fujimoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kocak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fujimoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kocak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kocak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fujimoto's head.
Kocak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kocak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fujimoto will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick from Kocak misses.
Fujimoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kocak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujimoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kocak.
A swing and a miss from Kocak.
Fujimoto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kocak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak 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#
Fujimoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kocak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fujimoto scrambles back to his feet.
Kocak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kocak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kocak scoring well with a low kick there.
Fujimoto slips under a jab.
Kocak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kocak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Fujimoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kocak connects with a jab.
Demir Kocak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kocak scoring well with a low kick there.
Kocak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujimoto is looking for a counter combo.
Fujimoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kocak throws a shot from downtown. Fujimoto moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujimoto slips under a jab.#T1#
Fujimoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kocak misses with an uppercut. Fujimoto saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kocak lands a nice shot that snaps Fujimoto's head back.
Fujimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujimoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Kocak missing with a left hand there. Fujimoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Fujimoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kocak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fujimoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fujimoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kocak.
Fujimoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kocak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocak punishes Fujimoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Kocak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujimoto.
It appears Fujimoto was looking to counter with a kick there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fujimoto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Fujimoto misses.
Kocak with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Fujimoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kocak lands a front kick.
Kocak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fujimoto on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kocak.
Fujimoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kocak throws a body kick that misses.
Kocak avoids the head kick by Fujimoto.
Kocak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fujimoto throws out a loose jab but Kocak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kocak throws out a counter right but Fujimoto avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kocak.
Kocak scores with a leg kick.
Kocak lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Kocak. That snapped Fujimoto's head back. #T3#
Kocak lands a nice hook to Fujimoto's body. Fujimoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kocak tries to land a leg kick but Fujimoto saw it coming and moves away.
Kocak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fujimoto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kocak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fujimoto ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kocak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kocak!
Kocak wants to slow Fujimoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Kocak.
Kocak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kocak scores with a sloppy right hand. Fujimoto should have avoided that one.
Kocak lands a head shot.#T4#
Fujimoto slips a jab from Kocak.
It looked like Fujimoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kocak misses with a body shot
and Fujimoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kocak thinking.
Kocak is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kocak. That's going to slow Fujimoto down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocak tries a head kick but it misses.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Fujimoto slips a straight right by Kocak.
Kocak slips under a jab.
Fujimoto backing away here, and Kocak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kocak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fujimoto's hands.
Kocak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kocak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kocak throws a front kick that sends Fujimoto stumbling back into the cage.
Fujimoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab.
Fujimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kocak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fujimoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kocak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kocak scores with a leg kick.
Kocak feints and then cracks Fujimoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fujimoto down.
Kocak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fujimoto.
Fujimoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Kocak misses.
Fujimoto is looking for a counter combo.
Fujimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocak.
Good exchange - Kocak coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fujimoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kocak defending well as Fujimoto loads up on a big left hand.
Kocak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kocak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Fujimoto throws a shot from downtown. Kocak moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Kocak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kocak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kocak lands with a straight right. Fujimoto didn't see that one coming.
Kocak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fujimoto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fujimoto scores with a jab to the head.
Kocak throws a leg kick
and Fujimoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kocak thinking.
Kocak lands a high kick!
Fujimoto misses with a looping left.
Kocak throws the left hand but Fujimoto avoids the punch easily.
Fujimoto throws a quick counter head kick but Kocak was just out of range.
Kocak misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fujimoto misses the target.
Kocak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fujimoto is out of range and Kocak settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Fujimoto misses the target.
Kocak throws a shot from downtown. Fujimoto moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Fujimoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kocak.
Demir Kocak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kocak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Fujimoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Kocak.
Fujimoto moves out of range as Kocak strikes.
Kocak tries to land a front kick but Fujimoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujimoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kocak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kocak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fujimoto momentarily.
Kocak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fujimoto counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Kocak to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Fujimoto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
Gyukosho Fujimoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Demir Kocak stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well fuck.'.

 

Event: C51: Al Jhit vs. Lermontov     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
Orochi throws a push kick but Kocak slaps the foot to one side.
Kocak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi blocks a jab.
Orochi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orochi connects with a jab.
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kocak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orochi. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orochi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Kocak.#CL#
Kocak takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kocak has double underhooks.
Kocak lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orochi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kocak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kocak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orochi.
Nice jab there from Kocak.
Kocak thuds his right hand into Orochi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kocak is looking to clinch but Orochi is avoiding it.
Kocak thuds his right hand into Orochi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Orochi tries to keep at a distance but Kocak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orochi is trying to break the clinch but Kocak is controlling him.#BC2#
Orochi breaks the clinch.
Kocak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orochi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kocak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Kocak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kocak.
Kocak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orochi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orochi throws a nice looking combination but Kocak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Kocak tries to clinch there but Orochi circles away.
Orochi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kocak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orochi momentarily.
Kocak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orochi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kocak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orochi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orochi tries to work over Kocak's front leg with a kick but Kocak checks it.
Nice cross by Kocak.
Kocak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kocak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kocak connects with a leg kick.
Kocak feints and then cracks Orochi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orochi down.
Orochi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orochi on the side of the head.
A cross from Kocak lands.#T3#
Kocak lands a head shot.#CL#
Kocak closes the distance and clinches.
Kocak misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orochi scores with a leg kick.
Orochi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kocak throws a lazy right hand but Orochi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kocak checks a leg kick.
Kocak misses with a kick to the body.
Kocak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Kocak has Orochi up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Orochi breaks from the clinch.
Kocak thows a body kick. Orochi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Kocak.
Orochi blocks a head kick by Kocak. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Kocak.
Kocak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Kocak.
Orochi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kocak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orochi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orochi throws out a counter right but Kocak avoids it with no problem.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kocak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orochi.
Orochi throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kocak there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orochi.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kocak. Orochi shrugs it off though.
Orochi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kocak catches Orochi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kocak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocak can pounce on him.
Orochi takes one to the side of the head.
Kocak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orochi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orochi throws a leg kick
and Kocak counters with a low kick, right behind Orochi 's knee.
Orochi misses with a hook. Kocak ducked under it nicely.
Orochi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kocak at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Kocak.
Kocak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orochi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kocak.
Kocak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orochi has time to react.
Orochi feints and then cracks Kocak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kocak down.
Kocak is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Orochi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak lands with a nice body kick.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Kocak.
Orochi throws out a counter right but Kocak avoids it with no problem.
Orochi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kocak checks it well.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Orochi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Kocak thuds his right hand into Orochi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kocak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kocak rather than just go for the knockout.
Orochi misses with a straight right.
Kocak misses with a leg kick.
Orochi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Orochi misses with a hook. Kocak ducked under it nicely.
Orochi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orochi throws a nice looking combination but Kocak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Kocak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kocak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kocak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kocak, as that shot connected.
Kocak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kocak scores with a jab.#CL#
Kocak moves into range and clinches up with Orochi.#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!
Kocak lands a nice uppercut.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Orochi. #BC2#
Orochi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kocak is looking to slow Orochi down with leg kicks.
Orochi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orochi avoids the head kick by Kocak.
Kocak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orochi can do to turn this around?
Orochi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kocak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kocak throws a solid leg kick but Orochi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kocak.
As Kocak backs off Orochi throws a huge counter combo but Kocak manages to avoid it all.
Kocak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Orochi ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
A cross from Kocak lands.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
Orochi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kocak. That snapped Orochi's head back. #T3#
Kocak moves out of range as Orochi strikes.
Demir Kocak is winning the standup battle so far.
Orochi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
Orochi throws a big shot that misses.
Orochi tries to work over Kocak's front leg with a kick but Kocak checks it.
Orochi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kocak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orochi under the eye.
Orochi avoids the body shot from Kocak.
Orochi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kocak steps away.
Kocak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orochi.
A nice side step and Orochi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Kocak.
Kocak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kocak.
Kocak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orochi. Orochi obviously looking to wear him down.
Orochi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocak misses with an uppercut. Orochi saw that one coming.#T4#
Kocak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orochi.
It seemed like Orochi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orochi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orochi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donk. Kocak catches Orochi right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orochi blocks the body kick.
Kocak throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kocak.
Kocak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orochi is looking for the big counter here.
Orochi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kocak.
Orochi misses the shot to the body.
Kocak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orochi misses with a shot to the body
and Kocak counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kocak.
Kocak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Orochi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left lands for Kocak.
Kocak moves out of range as Orochi strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orochi. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocak can pounce on him.
Kocak thumps Orochi with a low kick.
Orochi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kocak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orochi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kocak tries to land a leg kick but Orochi saw it coming and moves away.
Kocak backing away here, and Orochi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick lands for Kocak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kocak throws a front kick aimed at Orochi's knee but Orochi avoids it well.
Orochi counters with a body kick.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kocak. That's going to slow Orochi down. #T1#
Orochi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kocak lands a jab to the nose.
Kocak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kocak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kocak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kocak misses with a looping left.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kocak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orochi throws a right hand that Kocak ducks under and follows up with a left that Kocak also avoids with ease.
Kocak sizes up Orochi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orochi misses with a body kick.
Kocak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orochi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kocak is able to avoid easily.
Orochi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKocak.
Kocak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orochis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doppo Orochi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Kocak lands the left hand.
Orochi digs a good hook to Kocak's body.
Kocak scores with a kick to the body.
Kocak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kocak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kocak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kocak.
Kocak scores with a sloppy right hand. Orochi should have avoided that one.
Kocak defending well as Orochi loads up on a big left hand.
Kocak connects with the punch.
Kocak wants to clinch.#T3#
Kocak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orochi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orochi misses with a body shot.
Orochi connects with a leg kick.
Kocak scores with a head kick.
Orochi throws a chopping leg kick but Kocak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kocak.
Demir Kocak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orochi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kocak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kocak is looking to counter punch.
Orochi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kocak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orochi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orochi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kocak thuds his right hand into Orochi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kocak throws a good cross that connects.
Orochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Orochi.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Kocak tenderised Orochi's leg. Orochi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kocak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orochi.
Orochi throws a wild body kick that Kocak sees coming a mile off.
Kocak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kocak blocks a low kick nicely.
Orochi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kocak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Kocak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kocak throws a shot to the body.
Orochi takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kocak.
Orochi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kocak.
It seemed like Orochi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demir Kocak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kocak 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demir Kocak!

After the fight, Demir Kocak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: HFC 78 - Nofud vs Petrov     
Date:   Jun 18, 2021
#R1#
Kocak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersson throws a sloppy head kick and Kocak moves out of range easily.
Petersson misses the shot to the body.
Kocak feints a counter leg kick.
Kocak scores with a nice right hand.
Kocak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petersson misses with a wild body shot.
Kocak lands with an overhand left.
Kocak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kocak throws a good cross that connects.
Kocak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kocak scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocak lands with a good body shot.
Petersson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kocak throws out a counter right but Petersson avoids it with no problem.
Petersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Petersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kocak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petersson under the eye.
Kocak connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Kocak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petersson. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kocak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petersson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kocak connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kocak.
Petersson dips to his left and cracks Kocak with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Petersson.
Kocak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petersson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ALPHA Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Petersson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petersson swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak is looking to clinch.
Kocak clobbers Petersson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kocak with a nice calf kick.
Petersson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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 low kick lands for Kocak.
Kocak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petersson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Kocak moves into the clinch.
Petersson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kocak backwards.
Kocak can't find room to land a body shot as Petersson controls the action. #T2#
Kocak swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kocak - that landed with a thud.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Petersson fails to land.
Kocak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersson blocking some punches.
Petersson is trying to break free.
Petersson has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
Petersson blocks an uppercut.
Petersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kocak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
Petersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petersson fails to land. #BC2#
Kocak manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Petersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kocak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kocak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petersson if he has to take too many more of those.
Kocak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petersson's head.
Petersson avoids the body shot from Kocak.
It looked like Petersson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kocak.
Petersson ducks right into an uppercut from Kocak.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kocak.
Kocak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kocak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A low kick lands for Petersson. #CL2#
Kocak rushes Petersson and presses him up against the cage.
Petersson blocks an uppercut.
Kocak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersson misses with the head strike.
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside.
Kocak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kocak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Kocak. #T4#
Petersson misses with an uppercut.
Petersson throws a low kick but Kocak avoids it.
Kocak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Petersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kocak lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kocak.
Kocak scores with the left hand. Petersson knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Petersson misses
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petersson is looking to wear down Kocak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut there from Kocak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersson. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kocak looks to land a combination but Petersson avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kocak. That's going to slow Petersson down.
Kocak looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersson is just out of range.
Petersson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocak is looking to clinch but Petersson is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kocak. That's going to slow Petersson down.
Kocak blocks a jab.
Petersson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersson. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kocak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kocak scores with a jab to the head.
Kocak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Kocak closes the distance and clinches.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petersson backwards.
Demir Kocak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kocak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
Petersson blocks a body shot from Kocak.
Kocak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kocak pushes Petersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kocak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Kocak breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Kocak.
Kocak checks a leg kick.
Kocak feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Petersson looks to throw the jab but Kocak is out of range.
Petersson missing with a left hand there. Kocak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocak avoids the body shot from Petersson.
Kocak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petersson misses the shot to the body.
Kocak scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Kocak.
Petersson misses with a kick to the body.
Petersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petersson takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kocak with the inside leg kick.
Kocak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kocak connects with a leg kick.
Petersson throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak delivers a nice body kick.
Kocak scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Good leg kick by Kocak.
Demir Kocak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Petersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
Kocak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petersson misses with a low kick as Kocak jumps back.
Petersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kocak with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kocak.
Kocak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Petersson misses with a body shot.
Petersson blocks a head kick by Kocak.
Kocak clobbers Petersson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some bone on bone action there as Kocak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petersson swings widly with a right hand
and Kocak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Petersson misses.
Petersson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Kocak throws a combination. Petersson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Petersson is rocked!
Crack! Kocak connects with the perfect overhand right and Petersson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kocak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demir Kocak!
In his post fight interview, Demir Kocak started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: HFC 75 - Nofud vs Lachance     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Kocak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travis.
Travis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kocak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Travis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kocak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Travis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Travis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kocak misses with a lunging right hand
letting Travis counter with a right hand.
Travis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Kocak misses.
Travis misses with an uppercut.
Travis misses with a hook. Kocak ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kocak.
Good leg kick by Kocak.
Kocak thuds a left hand into Travis's body.#CL2#
Kocak clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocak throws a punch but it's blocked by Travis. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kocak.
Travis blocks an uppercut.
Travis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Travis breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Kocak. #CL2#
Kocak clinches up with Travis and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Kocak.
Travis fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Travis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kocak lands an overhand right.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Travis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Travis misses with a kick to the body
letting Kocak counter with a right hand.
Kocak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Travis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Travis looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Travis slips a straight right by Kocak.
Travis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kocak lands a leg kick that knocks Travis off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Travis walks into a stiff left hand from Kocak.#T2#
A slow jab from Travis misses its intended target.
Kocak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kocak scores with a hook.
Travis throws a looping overhand right but Kocak ducks down to avoid it.
Kocak throws a hook to the side of Travis's head but Travis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Travis throws the kick towards the body but Kocak avoids it.
Travis moves out of range of the leg kick from Kocak.
Travis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Travis blocks a body shot from Kocak.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
Kocak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kocak breaks the clinch.
Kocak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kocak.
Travis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kocak.#T3#
Kocak fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kocak. That's going to slow Travis down.
Kocak misses with a leg kick.
Kocak throws a front kick aimed at Travis's knee but Travis avoids it well.
Kocak connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Travis.
Kocak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Travis blocks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kocak!
Travis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Travis cracks Kocak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Travis moves out of range as Kocak strikes.
Nice shot lands for Travis.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Travis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kocak thuds his right hand into Travis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Travis connects with a single shot there.
Kocak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kocak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kocak tests Travis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kocak throws a leg kick which misses Travis's front leg but catches the back leg as Travis tries to avoid it.
Travis slips a straight right by Kocak.#CL2#
Kocak has Travis up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Travis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Travis drops his hands momentarily and Kocak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Travis to counter with a crisp jab.
Travis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak 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#
Travis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kocak has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A lazy body kick from Travis
enabling Kocak to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Travis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Travis throws a shot from downtown. Kocak moves away and avoids it.
Kocak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kocak thumps Travis with a low kick.
Kocak throws a leg kick which misses Travis's front leg but catches the back leg as Travis tries to avoid it.
Kocak tries to clinch but Travis moves out of range.
Kocak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Travis's sensitive parts.
Travis throws a lazy right hand but Kocak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kocak throws out a counter right but Travis avoids it with no problem.
Kocak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak with a nice calf kick.
Donk. Travis catches Kocak right on the button with a cross.
Kocak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kocak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kocak lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kocak.
Demir Kocak seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kocak throws a hook to the side of Travis's head but Travis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Travis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Travis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kocak.
Kocak cracks Travis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Travis blocks a leg kick.
Travis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Travis throws a right and a left that Kocak avoids nicely.
Kocak throws a nice looking combination but Travis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Kocak saw that one coming.
Travis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kocak misses with an uppercut.
Kocak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kocak lands with a straight right. Travis didn't see that one coming.
Kocak connects with a jab.
Kocak tries a head kick but it misses.
Travis throwing a counter right hand but Kocak manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kocak throws a low kick, looking for Travis's leg but Travis calmly moves out of range.
Kocak wants to clinch but Travis slips to the side
and Travis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocak scores with a leg kick.
Kocak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Travis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kocak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Travis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Travis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak with the inside leg kick.
Kocak's corner calls for a 1-2. Kocak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kocak as he connects with a hook.
Kocak throws a leg kick which misses Travis's front leg but catches the back leg as Travis tries to avoid it.
Travis slips under a jab from Kocak.
Kocak misses with an uppercut
and Travis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Travis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kocak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Kocak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Travis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Travis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Kocak moves into range and clinches up with Travis.
Kocak misses with some punches. #BC#
Travis breaks from the clinch.
Kocak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kocak.
Travis avoids the body shot from Kocak.
A head kick from Kocak lands but Travis takes it in his stride.
Kocak blocks the body kick.
Kocak throws a shot from downtown. Travis moves away and avoids it.
Travis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Travis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Travis takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
Kocak throws a poor cross that misses
and Kocak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Kocak throws a jab when Travis was well out of range.
A low kick from Kocak is predictable there
and Travis counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Kocak.
Travis keeps the fight on the outside.
Kocak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kocak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Travis is able to avoid easily.
Kocak tries to clinch there but Travis circles away.
Good shot there by Kocak.
Kocak missing with a left hand there. Travis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Travis misses with a hook. Kocak ducked under it nicely.
Kocak misses with a left hand
and Travis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Travis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kocak works Travis's body with a nice hook.
Travis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak misses with a lunging right hand
and Travis counters with a straight right hand.
Kocak throws a solid leg kick but Travis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kocak.
Travis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Travis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kocak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kocak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kocak loads up on a big right hand but Travis slips the punch.
Kocak misses with a hook. Travis ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Travis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kocak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kocak tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kocak moves away from the strike by Travis.
Kocak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Kocak tries to clinch
and Travis counters with a stiff right hand.
Kocak with a jab.
Travis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kocak.
Travis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kocak. Kocak obviously looking to wear him down.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
Travis is looking to counter punch.
Kocak misses with an uppercut
and Travis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak connects with an inside leg kick.
Kocak throws out a leg kick but Travis moves out of range and Kocak only half commits.
Travis is looking to land body kicks.
Travis throws a leg kick that misses.
Kocak connects with the punch.
Kocak lands an overhand right.
Chris Travis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Travis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Kocak has managed to clinch. #BC#
Travis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Travis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kocak finds it's way round the side to connect with Travis's head.
Travis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kocak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Travis looks for the body kick but Kocak saw that one coming.
Kocak takes a swing at Travis's ribcage but misses.
Kocak tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
Donk. Kocak catches Travis right on the button with a cross.
Kocak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kocak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Travis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Kocak. #T3#
Travis misses with a wild combination.
Travis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kocak thows a leg kick but Travis checks it
and Travis counters with a thumping low kick.
Travis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab lands there for Kocak.
Demir Kocak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kocak slips under a jab from Travis.
Nice uppercut there from Kocak.
Travis walks into a stiff left hand from Kocak.
A big left from Kocak misses.
Jab by Kocak.
Kocak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Travis. That did some damage!
Travis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kocak.#T4#
Kocak blocks a jab.
Kocak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kocak scores with a sloppy right hand. Travis should have avoided that one.
Travis tries to land a body kick
and Kocak counters with a stiff right hand.
Kocak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kocak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kocak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kocak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Travis on the side of the head.
Kocak cracks Travis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kocak lands a jab to the nose.
Kocak scores with a leg kick.
Kocak scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demir Kocak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kocak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demir Kocak!

Demir Kocak tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: HFC 71 - Sosa vs Ford     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
Motts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kocak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Kocak is looking to counter the offense by Motts and move into the clinch.
Kocak tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kocak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kocak throws a head punch that misses.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Kocak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mottss head.
Kocak lands with a light punch inside.
Kocak gets through Motts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Kocak tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak is working Motts over against the cage.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
A nice left hand lands by Kocak.
Kocak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kocak.
Kocak struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Motts scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Kocak tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kocak tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Kocak back against the cage.
Kocak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kocak.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Motts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Motts.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Kocak throws a head punch that misses.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kocak.
Motts looks winded!
Kocak lands with a light punch inside.
Kocak lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Motts.
Kocak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocak's elbow. #T2#
Kocak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Motts blocks a body shot from Kocak.
Motts misses with the head strike.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Kocak lands with a short shot to the head.
Kocak lands a shoulder strike.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kocak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Kocak's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts. #T3#
Kocak lands a shot to the body.
Kocak lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Kocak.
Kocak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Kocak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kocak.
Kocak scores with a shoulder strike.
Kocak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motts pushes Kocak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Kocak blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Kocak as the two fighters clinch.
Kocak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kocak throws a punch but it's blocked by Motts.
Motts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kocak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Motts can turn it around.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
Kocak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Kocak lands with a left to the head.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Kocak lands a left hand.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Kocak.
A short right from Kocak on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Kocak lands an elbow just above Motts 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Motts has been cut.
Kocak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kocak lands with a left to the head.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kocak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kocak tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Kocak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Motts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Motts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kocak connects with a crisp jab.
Motts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kocak jabs Motts right on the nose. Motts blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Kocak clinches up against the cage.
Kocak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kocak lands a hook that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kocak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Motts misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kocak.
Kocak working aggressively here.
Kocak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kocak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Kocak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Nice body punch from Kocak - that landed with a thud.
Kocak scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak pushes Motts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demir Kocak has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Kocak blocking some punches.
Kocak is working Motts over against the cage.
A short left from Kocak.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocak.
Kocak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kocak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Kocak lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kocak. #ROC#Motts is rocked!
Kocak lands a hook that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Kocak finish him?
Kocak throws a big uppercut that drops Motts! More strikes from Kocak and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Motts lies dazed against the cage as Kocak celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
After the fight, Demir Kocak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: HFC 65 - Wanker vs Mendoza     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Leifsson instigates a clinch.
Kocak misses with the head strike.
Kocak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kocak lands a shot to the body.
Kocak takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Demir Kocak has been cut.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson pushes Kocak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocak avoids a wild elbow strike from Leifsson.
Kocak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leifsson misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leifsson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leifsson throws an elbow but misses.
Kocak dodges an elbow strike from Leifsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Kocak tries a body shot but Leifsson blocks it.
Kocak lands a hook that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak can't find room to land a body shot as Leifsson controls the action.
Kocak blocks the elbow strike.
Kocak misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
Kocak swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Kocak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leifsson lands a body shot.
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson lands a damaging elbow.
Kocak misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leifsson lands with a right to the head.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leifsson throws an elbow but misses.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leifsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson gets through Kocak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Kocak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocak blocks a body shot from Leifsson.
Kocak tries to throw a body punch but Leifsson avoids it by throwing Kocak back against the cage.
Kocak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kocak misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocak misses with the head strike.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Leifsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kocak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kocak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leifsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kocak controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leifsson throws an elbow but misses.
Leifsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kocak's defenses.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Kocak gets through Leifsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kocak throws a punch but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson cracks Kocak with a nice body shot.
Leifsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kocak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leifsson can turn it around.
Leifsson throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside.
Kocak misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leifsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kocak's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leifsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kocak blocks the elbow strike.
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson throws an elbow that misses.
Leifsson throws an elbow that misses.
Kocak tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Leifsson blocks a body shot from Kocak.
Kocak prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Kocak can't find room to land a body shot as Leifsson controls the action.
Leifsson blocking some punches.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kocak misses with the head strike.
Leifsson lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Kocak.
Kocak blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kocak.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Leifsson.
Kocak is breathing heavily.
Leifsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kocak's defenses.
Nice elbow from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leifsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Kocak can't find room to land a body shot as Leifsson controls the action.
Leifsson lands an elbow inside that Kocak shrugs off.
Leifsson gets through Kocak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leifsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kocak's brow.
Kocak blocks an elbow strike from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Leifsson.
Leifsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Leifsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demir Kocak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kocak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kocak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Leifsson gets tackled into the cage by Kocak. Kocak maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
Kocak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leifsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kocak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Leifsson.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kocak takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#Kocak is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Leifsson drops Kocak onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kocak is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Kocak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leifsson loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Kocak senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Leifsson!
An out of breath Leif Leifsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Demir Kocak had this to say: 'Well fuck.'.

 

Event: HFC 58 - Kocak vs Krylov 3     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Krylov scores with a body shot.
Kocak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krylov. Krylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Kocak misses with an uppercut. Krylov saw that one coming.
A jab from Krylov misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Krylov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kocak - the referee stops the clock and Krylov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kocak. Krylov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krylov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kocak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
Kocak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kocak checks a leg kick.
Kocak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab. #T1#
Kocak is looking to land body kicks.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Kocak.
Kocak dodges the punch combination from Krylov.
A little feinted left hand from Kocak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kocak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kocak seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kocak misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
Kocak backing away here, and Krylov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy body kick from Kocak
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krylov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kocak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kocak punishes Krylov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kocak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kocak.
Krylov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Kocak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak throws a right hand that misses
and Kocak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Krylov does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov is looking to slow Kocak down with leg kicks.
Krylov misses with the body kick
and Kocak counters with a low kick, right behind Krylov 's knee.
Jab, jab by Krylov - just one landing.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kocak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kocak misses with a two punch combination.
Krylov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kocak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov. #T3#
Krylov misses with a head kick.
Kocak takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Kocak slips a straight right by Krylov.
Kocak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kocak connects with a jab.
Kocak with a nice calf kick.
Krylov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Krylov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocak can pounce on him.
Kocak misses the jab.
Kocak gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Krylov counters with a good, hard body kick but Kocak shrugs it off. #T4#
Kocak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Kocak lands a nice shot that snaps Krylov's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak throws a counter high kick but Krylov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kocak misses with a body shot
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Demir Kocak has been cut.
Kocak lands a glancing blow to the side of Krylov's head.
Krylov misses with a low kick as Kocak jumps back.
Kocak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krylov. Krylov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kocak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Krylov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kocak. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Krylov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocak can pounce on him.
Krylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kocak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kocak lands a glancing blow to the side of Krylov's head.
Kocak keeps Krylov at a distance using the push kick.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak misses with the body kick
and Krylov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Krylov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kocak has got the better of the exchanges.
Kocak misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a hook.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Krylov manages to avoid it.
Kocak lands a nice shot that snaps Krylov's head back.
Kocak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Kocak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
Kocak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Kocak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kocak misses with a looping left.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Kocak avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kocak!
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov counters with a body kick.
Krylov with a hook.
Kocak just misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov misses with a hook. Kocak ducked under it nicely.
Kocak thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Kocak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kocak throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Krylov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak wants to slow Krylov down by chopping away at his legs.
Krylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demir Kocak is winning the standup battle so far.
Krylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kocak looks for the body kick but Krylov saw that one coming.
It seemed like Krylov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kocak scores with a nice head shot.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kocak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.#T3#
Krylov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Krylov misses.
A nice leg kick from Krylov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krylov misses with a hook
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak misses the shot to the body.
Krylov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kocak loads up on a big right hand but Krylov slips the punch.
Kocak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krylov can do to turn this around?
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
Krylov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Kocak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krylov moves away.
Kocak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Krylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocak.
Krylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Kocak is wise to it.
A big right from Kocak misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Kocak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Krylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krylov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kocak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kocak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak misses with an uppercut
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Demir Kocak will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Kocak tried to score with a low kick but Krylov checks it.
Kocak backing away here, and Krylov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Krylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak misses with a body shot.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kocak throws a sloppy head kick and Krylov moves out of range easily.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov works Kocak's body with a nice hook.
Kocak tries to bum rush Krylov with a series of wild strikes but Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kocak lands a nice looking body shot.
Kocak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
The fighters circle, before Krylov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kocak's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Krylov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Boris Krylov!
Boris Krylov is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Boris Krylov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Demir Kocak was interviewed post fight and said 'Kartila Madan will avenge this!'.

 

Event: HFC 54 - Wanker vs Kocak     
Date:   Jan 01, 2021
#R1#
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Wanker.
Wanker connects with the punch.
Kocak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wanker to score with a decent uppercut.
Kocak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kocak looks to land a body kick but Wanker moved away.
Kocak walks into a straight right hand from Wanker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wanker clinches up with Kocak and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wanker.
Kocak blocks an uppercut.
Wanker jumps guard but Kocak stands there with Wanker around his waist. Wanker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kocak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Kocak breaks from the clinch.
Wanker tries to clinch up.
Kocak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wanker.
Wanker jabs Kocak right on the nose. Kocak blinks but takes it well.
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kocak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wanker. That did some damage!
Wanker scores with a shot to the body.
Kocak has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wanker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Kocak misses.
A lazy left from Wanker finds it's target.#T2#
Wanker misses with a looping right.
Wanker misses with a looping left.
Wanker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kocak loads up on a big right hand but Wanker slips the punch.
Wanker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
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!#CL#
Wanker clinches up against the cage.
Wanker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kocak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wanker tries a body shot but Kocak blocks it.
Wanker lands with a left to the head.
Kocak fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kocak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kocak takes a shot to the head.
Wanker has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
Kocak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kocak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kocak blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Kocak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Kocak there.
Wanker missing with a left hand there. Kocak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wanker misses with a hook. Kocak ducked under it nicely.
Kocak loads up on a big right hand but Wanker slips the punch.
Wanker misses with a hook. Kocak ducked under it nicely.
Wanker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wanker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Kocak moves out of range as Wanker strikes.
Kocak drops his hands momentarily and Wanker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wanker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wanker misses with a body punch
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wanker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kocak.
Wanker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wanker misses with a left hand
and Kocak counters with a stiff right hand.
Kocak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Wanker misses the target.
A nice side step and Kocak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Massive Wanker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wanker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kocak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wanker scores with a hook to the body. Kocak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wanker swings widly with a right hand
letting Kocak counter with a right hand.
Wanker misses with an uppercut.
Kocak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kocak tries to land a body kick
enabling Wanker to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker misses with a body punch
and Wanker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kocak lands a body shot.
Kocak moves out of range as Wanker strikes.
Kocak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wanker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kocak can do to turn this around?#T1#
Wanker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocak slips under a jab from Wanker.
Wanker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wanker scores with a hook.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kocak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wanker ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
Kocak scores with a shot to the body.
Wanker swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Wanker missing with a left hand there. Kocak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Kocak misses with a right hand
letting Wanker counter with a right hand.
Wanker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wanker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kocak keeps the fight on the outside.
Kocak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kocak.
Wanker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker misses with a hook
and Kocak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wanker lands a slapping body shot.
Wanker lands an overhand right.
Wanker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##CL#
Wanker has closed the distance and engaged Kocak in a clinch.
Kocak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Kocak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wanker misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Wanker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kocak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wanker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kocak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wanker thinking.
Wanker wants to clinch
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Wanker - just one landing.
Massive Wanker is winning the standup battle so far.
Kocak misses with a lunging right hand
and Wanker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Wanker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocak.
Kocak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab.
Wanker jabs Kocak right on the nose. Kocak blinks but takes it well.
Kocak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wanker's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanker throws a lazy uppercut
and Kocak counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Kocak tries to keep at a distance but Wanker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wanker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kocak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Massive Wanker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Wanker misses with a looping right.
Kocak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kocak avoids the body shot from Wanker.
Wanker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kocak's head backwards.
Wanker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kocak! But no joy.
Wanker throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Kocak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#KD#
Wanker moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Kocak goes down! Can Wanker finish him!?#ROC#Kocak is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wanker has passed into side control.
Kocak is still in real trouble! Can Wanker finish him?
Wanker advances nicely into full mount.
Wanker trying to control but Kocak is having none of it.
Kocak seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Wanker wants to take Kocak's back here but Kocak is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB#
Wanker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kocak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kocak shrugs it off. #SUB#
Wanker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kocak turns into him and now he's in Wanker's guard. #SUB#
Wanker is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kocak rolls with it to try and escape but Wanker cranks on the arm and Kocak is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Massive Wanker!
Massive Wanker retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Massive Wanker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Demir Kocak spoke after the fight, saying 'Kartila Madan will avenge this!'.

 

Event: HFC 49 - Kocak vs Bronstein     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Kocak 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.
Bronstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bronstein darts in looking for a takedown but Kocak gets double underhooks and turns Bronstein into the cage.
Bronstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kocak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronstein somewhat.
Kocak seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Demir Kocak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lev Davidovitch Bronstein.
Bronstein lands a body shot.
Kocak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronstein's sensitive parts.
Bronstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Kocak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Kocak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kocak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kocak wants it to stay on the feet.
Bronstein's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bronstein's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bronstein fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Bronstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kocak finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronstein's head.
Kocak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Lev Davidovitch Bronstein has been cut.#TD2#
Bronstein looking to score a takedown here. Kocak is defending well but Bronstein drives through and ends up in Kocak's guard.
Kocak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bronstein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bronstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kocak's head.
Bronstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bronstein lands a couple of elbows.
Bronstein landing with the ground and pound.
Kocak looking to control.
Kocak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bronstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Kocak has wrist control.#T2#
Kocak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kocak working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronstein trying to control but Kocak is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bronstein with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bronstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Kocak sprawls well. He's pushed Bronstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kocak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kocak misses the target.
Kocak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bronstein shoots in for a takedown but Kocak shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Kocak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kocak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bronstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronstein digs a good hook to Kocak's body.
Nice straight punches there by Kocak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kocak.
Kocak slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronstein, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Bronstein takes one to the chin there.
A right-left combo lands from Kocak.
Bronstein darts in looking for a takedown but Kocak gets double underhooks and turns Bronstein into the cage.
Kocak stuffs the takedown attempt from Bronstein. Bronstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronstein takes one to the side of the head.
Kocak sizes up Bronstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kocak scores with a nice head shot.
Kocak lands a really nice looking cross but Bronstein seems unphased. #TD2#
Bronstein 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kocak is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Bronstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kocak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bronstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronstein trying to control but Kocak is working from the bottom.
Bronstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kocak trying to keep a closed guard but Bronstein is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bronstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Kocak.
Bronstein shoots and misses
and Bronstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lev Davidovitch Bronstein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kocak thuds his right hand into Bronstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kocak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kocak but Kocak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bronstein has a takedown stuffed.
Demir Kocak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lev Davidovitch Bronstein.
Kocak throws a shot from downtown. Bronstein moves away and avoids it.
Bronstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Kocak tries to sprawl out of it but Bronstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kocak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kocak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Kocak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronstein's hands.
Bronstein misses with a looping left.
Bronstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demir Kocak is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Bronstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kocak was covering up waiting for the punch and Bronstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Kocak has wrist control.#T1#
Bronstein trying to control but Kocak is working from the bottom.
Bronstein looking to sit in guard and control but Kocak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bronstein is looking to stand up but Kocak isn't so interested in that idea.
Kocak stands and throws Bronstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bronstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bronstein wants to get back to his feet but Kocak drags him back down.#T2#
Bronstein is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bronstein is not content to let Kocak control the position.
The referee asks Kocak politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kocak prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Bronstein struggling a bit here.
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.
Kocak is looking to take a break and control but Bronstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronstein is trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. 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.
That kick from Kocak tenderised Bronstein's leg. Bronstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kocak throws a hook but Bronstein blocks it.
Kocak lands a nice hook to Bronstein's body. Bronstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bronstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kocak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Bronstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bronstein throwing shots but Kocak is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Bronstein there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kocak keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kocak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lev Davidovitch Bronstein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Bronstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
Bronstein ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
Bronstein feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bronstein shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kocak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kocak wants to sweep here but Bronstein controlling him for the moment.
Kocak controls Bronstein momentarily but Bronstein frees himself.
Bronstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronstein throws a big right hand that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kocak here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bronstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kocak's head.
Kocak keeping moving, preventing Bronstein from controlling successfully.
Kocak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Bronstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Kocak has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kocak throws out a powerful jab.
Bronstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kocak swivels and escapes.
Kocak stuffs the takedown.
Bronstein misses with a takedown attempt - Kocak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demir Kocak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lev Davidovitch Bronstein.
Bronstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kocak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronstein shoots in and drives through. Kocak sprawls well.
Bronstein drops his hands momentarily and Kocak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bronstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demir Kocak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kocak tries to avoid it but Bronstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kocak to the ground. Kocak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kocak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Kocak dips to his left and cracks Bronstein with an uppercut!
Kocak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bronstein.
Kocak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kocak loads up on a big right hand but Bronstein slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kocak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronstein can do to turn this around?
Kocak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kocak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kocak wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Kocak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronstein doesn't seem phased though.
Bronstein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kocak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronstein's hands.#ROC#Bronstein is rocked!
Kocak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kocak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bronstein has a takedown stuffed.
Bronstein gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Kocak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Kocak circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bronstein drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kocak follows Bronstein to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Demir Kocak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 45 - All Hallow's Bash     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kocak sizes up Krylov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Kocak throws a shot to the body.
Kocak has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A shot to the body from Kocak misses
and Krylov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kocak throws a one two combo.
Kocak connects with the punch.
Kocak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak misses the jab.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov avoids the head kick by Kocak.
Kocak lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Krylov.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Kocak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krylov in his tracks.
Krylov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kocak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Boris Krylov's cut is getting worse.
Krylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Kocak slips the punch.
Kocak misses with a body shot.
Kocak connects with a right hand. Krylov shakes it off.
Kocak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.#T2#
Kocak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
An inside leg kick lands from Krylov.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
Kocak is looking to chop away at Krylov's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kocak punishes Krylov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kocak jabs Krylov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kocak thumps Krylov with a low kick.#T3#
Krylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab.
Kocak throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Kocak scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kocak looks to land a right hand but Krylov moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Krylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kocak throws a sloppy body shot
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Kocak.
Krylov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kocak just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Krylov scores with a jab to the head.
Krylov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kocak finds it's way round the side to connect with Krylov's head. #CUT2#Boris Krylov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kocak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov punishes Kocak's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Krylov's cut.
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#
Kocak 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.
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Kocak.
Krylov slips under a jab.
Krylov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kocak manages to circle out of the way.
Krylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kocak throws a shot from downtown. Krylov moves away and avoids it.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Kocak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krylov moves away.
Krylov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak checks a low kick from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a body punch
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut.
Kocak lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Krylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kocak looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
Krylov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kocak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krylov walks into a left hand.
Krylov misses the shot to the body.
Demir Kocak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kocak throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kocak manages to circle out of the way.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
And Krylov counters with a quick kick to the body but Kocak blocks it.
Kocak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krylov blocks a jab.
Krylov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Kocak avoids the head kick by Krylov.
Kocak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
Krylov avoids the head kick by Kocak.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov walks into a left hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Boris Krylov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A right-left combo lands from Krylov.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Krylov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kocak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kocak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kocak misses with a lunging right hand
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Kocak throws an off balance right hand
and Krylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Krylov jabs at Kocak's body.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses
and Kocak counters with a slapping leg kick. #KD#
Krylov sends Kocak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Krylov is motioning to the referee to let Kocak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kocak misses with a looping right.
Kocak stalks Krylov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krylov's face. Krylov staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocak lands a really nice looking cross but Krylov seems unphased.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boris Krylov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Demir Kocak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HFC 40 - Kocak vs Ferreria     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreria misses with a left hand
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut.
Kocak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kocak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferreria on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Ferreria.
A telegraphed right hand from Kocak misses the target.
Ferreria lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak misses with a left hand
and Ferreria counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreria misses with a hook to the body
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Ferreria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
A big right from Kocak misses.
Ferreria looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
Ferreria swings widly with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Ferreria moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferreria walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kocak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kocak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ferreria scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreria swings widly with a right hand
and Ferreria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferreria takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferreria looks to land a right hand but Kocak moved out of range.#T2#
Kocak takes a swing at Ferreria's ribcage but misses.
Kocak lands a lovely overhand right.
Kocak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kocak throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferreria counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreria with a hook.
Kocak lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferreria off the cage and back into range.
Ferreria slips a jab from Kocak.
It looks like Kocak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kocak scores with a nice strike.
Ferreria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kocak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferreria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocak.
A shot to the body from Kocak misses
and Ferreria counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ferreria misses with a body punch
and Kocak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Kocak.
Jab from Kocak.
Kocak swings for the body but Ferreria moves out of range.
Ferreria appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ferreria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreria.
Ferreria takes one to the side of the head.
Ferreria missing with a left hand there. Kocak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreria on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kocak moves out of range as Ferreria throws a body kick. #T4#
Kocak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferreria.
Ferreria swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Ferreria scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kocak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferreria looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferreria throws the left hand but Kocak avoids the punch easily.
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!
Ferreria throws the left hand but Kocak avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Ferreria cracks Kocak with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ferreria has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kocak to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Demir Kocak has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Ferreria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kocak doesn't seem phased though.
Ferreria misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreria ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Ferreria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demir Kocak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kocak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kocak looks to land a left hand but Ferreria moved out of range nicely.
Kocak sizes up Ferreria with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kocak thuds his right hand into Ferreria's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferreria misses with a wild body shot.
Kocak throws an overhand right that lands on Ferreria's shoulder, as Ferreria tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreria swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreria looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kocak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreria misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kocak throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kocak throws out a loose jab but Ferreria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreria appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Kocak.
Kocak lands a nice shot that snaps Ferreria's head back.
Kocak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak lands a right hook to the body.
Ferreria gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreria misses with a kick to the body
and Kocak counters with a left to the body.
Kocak throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Ferreria misses with an uppercut
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreria is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ferreria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Ferreria. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferreria.
Ferreria bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kocak's head backwards.
Kocak throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferreria throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kocak throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Ferreria moves into the clinch.
Kocak misses with a body punch. #T3#
Ferreria displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kocak up against the cage.
Ferreria prevents a body shot from Kocak.
Kocak misses with a body punch.
Kocak misses with a body punch.
Ferreria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kocak avoids it.
Ferreria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kocak backwards.
Ferreria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kocak blocks an uppercut.
Ferreria struggles to land a body shot inside as Kocak controls his hands.
Kocak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreria throws a punch but it's blocked by Kocak.
Kocak lands a shot to the body.
Kocak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferreria backwards. #BC#
Kocak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kocak misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Kocak's corner calls for a 1-2. Kocak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kocak with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Ferreria misses its intended target.
Kocak misses with a body shot.
Ferreria throws a looping overhand right but Kocak ducks down to avoid it.
Kocak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferreria dips to his left and cracks Kocak with an uppercut!
Ferreria takes one to the side of the head.
Ferreria looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
Ferreria punishes Kocak's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Demir Kocak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demir Kocak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ferreria throws a chopping leg kick but Kocak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kocak throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreria counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kocak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreria.
Kocak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreria doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kocak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferreria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Kocak as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Ferreria.
Kocak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreria.
Kocak lands with a cross. #T1#
Kocak swings for the body but Ferreria moves out of range.
Ferreria gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kocak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kocak misses with an uppercut
and Ferreria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kocak loads up on a big right hand but Ferreria slips the punch.
Ferreria ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferreria misses the body punch
and Kocak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferreria takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Ferreria walks into a left hand. #ROC#Ferreria is rocked!
Ferreria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocak moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreria connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kocak.
Ferreria rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kocak counter with a right hand.
Ferreria misses with an uppercut
and Kocak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferreria thinking.
Ferreria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreria has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kocak thumps Ferreria with a low kick.#T3#
Kocak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferreria misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Ferreria lands a left and a right that send Kocak crashing to the mat, dazed. Ferreria thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kocak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferreria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocak.
Ferreria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kocak throws a big shot that misses.
Ferreria looks for the body kick but Kocak saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Kocak throws a leg kick but Ferreria sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Ferreria was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kocak throws a body punch but Ferreria moves out of range.
Ferreria rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kocak throws a body punch but Ferreria moves out of range.
Ferreria lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kocak at a distance.
Ferreria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreria thuds a left hand into Kocak's body.
Kocak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreria.
A little feinted left hand from Kocak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kocak lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demir Kocak.
I think Kocak 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demir Kocak!

An out of breath Demir Kocak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 35 - Motts vs Piano     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camoran misses the jab.
Kocak blocks a jab.
Kocak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camoran cracks Kocak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mankar Camoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camoran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camoran is looking to clinch.
Camoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
Kocak connects with a body shot that sends Camoran's belly button to the back.
Kocak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kocak misses with a straight right.
Camoran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kocak. Camoran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camoran misses with a body shot.
Camoran throws a body shot but no joy.
Camoran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kocak in his tracks.
Camoran throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak looks to throw the jab but Camoran is out of range.
Camoran is looking to wear down Kocak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kocak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camoran. #T1#
Kocak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kocak throws a jab but it's blocked by Camoran.
Camoran looks to land a left hand but Kocak moved out of range nicely.
Kocak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak keeps the fight on the outside.
Kocak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kocak swats away the attempt to clinch by Camoran.
Kocak swings for the body but Camoran moves out of range.
Kocak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kocak misses the shot to the body.
Camoran is looking to counter the offense by Kocak and move into the clinch.
Camoran misses with an uppercut. Kocak saw that one coming.
Camoran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kocak moves out of range as Camoran strikes.
Camoran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kocak to score with a decent uppercut.
Kocak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Kocak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camoran.
Kocak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camoran.
Camoran throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camoran throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range.
Camoran lands a head shot.
Kocak fails to land with a series of punches.
Camoran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kocak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Camoran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Camoran scores with a shot to the body.
Camoran misses with a body shot.
Camoran wants to clinch.
Camoran misses with a body shot.
Camoran wants to clinch up but Kocak keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Camoran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kocak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camoran.
Kocak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camoran takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
Camoran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocak.
Camoran throws a lazy right hand but Kocak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camoran takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
Camoran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camoran throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range.
Camoran tries to clinch but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Kocak.
Camoran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camoran throws a body shot but no joy.
Camoran swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kocak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Camoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camoran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab.
Camoran swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kocak to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Camoran. Those never looked like landing.
Kocak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Camoran has managed to clinch.
Kocak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kocak is trying to force a seperation but Camoran has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kocak breaks the clinch.
Kocak throws a body punch but Camoran moves out of range.
Camoran misses with a body punch
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Camoran works Kocak's body with a nice hook.
Kocak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kocak throws a big shot that misses.
Camoran throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak tests Camoran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Mankar Camoran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Camoran swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camoran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kocak lands with a good body shot.
Camoran misses with a hook.
Kocak throws a jab when Camoran was well out of range.
Camoran tries to counter by clinching up but Kocak breaks away and moves out of range.
Kocak cracks a nice hook into Camoran's ribs.
Camoran lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Camoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kocak misses with a looping right.
Kocak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camoran moves away.#CL#
Camoran closes the distance and clinches.
Kocak throws a punch but it's blocked by Camoran.
Nice body punch from Camoran. #BC2#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kocak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camoran manages to avoid it.
Camoran takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Camoran misses with a wild combination.
Camoran misses with a straight right.
Kocak lands a nice looking body shot.
Kocak throws a hook to the side of Camoran's head but Camoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kocak throws a sloppy head kick and Camoran moves out of range easily.
Camoran ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
Nice shot by Camoran.
Camoran throws a looping overhand right but Kocak ducks down to avoid it.
Camoran throws a right hand that misses
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Camoran moves away from the strike by Kocak.
Camoran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kocak lands a head shot.
Camoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Kocak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Kocak tries to get set, Camoran tries to push him back and clinch up but Kocak manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Camoran punishes Kocak's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
Kocak cracks Camoran with an open hand slap.
Camoran wants to clinch.
Kocak misses with a hook.
Camoran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kocak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camoran.
Demir Kocak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kocak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kocak misses with a head kick.
Camoran misses with a looping right.#T3#
Kocak swings for the body but Camoran moves out of range.
As Kocak tries to get set, Camoran tries to push him back and clinch up but Kocak manages to avoid the attempt.
Camoran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camoran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kocak circles away quickly and effectively.
Kocak keeps the fight on the outside.
Kocak throws a jab when Camoran was well out of range.
Camoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
Camoran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kocak counters with a left to the body.
Kocak throws a solid leg kick but Camoran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kocak.
Camoran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocak moves away.
Kocak misses with a looping left.
Camoran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Camoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
Camoran misses the body punch
and Camoran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Camoran - just one landing.
Camoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Kocak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camoran just misses with a punch to the body.
Camoran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kocak counters with a one-two to the body.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
Camoran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kocak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kocak feints a jab promting Camoran to slip. Kocak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Camoran slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Camoran closes the distance and pushes Kocak back into the cage.
Camoran lands a body shot. #BC2#
Kocak breaks from the clinch.
Camoran tries to clinch but Kocak is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Camoran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Camoran.
Camoran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camoran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camoran misses with a body punch
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camoran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kocak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kocak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camoran throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kocak.#CL#
Camoran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kocak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camoran checks a leg kick.
As Kocak tries to get set, Camoran tries to push him back and clinch up but Kocak manages to avoid the attempt.
A shot to the body from Camoran misses
and Kocak counters with a stiff right hand.
Camoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camoran lands with a cross. #T1#
Camoran misses with a body shot.
Camoran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Kocak finds it's way through Camoran's defenses.
Camoran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Camoran as he connects with a hook.
Kocak misses with a straight left.
Camoran misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Camoran.
A jab from Camoran misses.
Camoran misses with a wild body shot.
Kocak moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Kocak.
Camoran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kocak takes a swing at Camoran's ribcage but misses.
Camoran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kocak manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Kocak just misses with a punch to the body.
Camoran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocak throws out the jab.
Camoran misses with a body shot
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mankar Camoran has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Camoran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kocak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camoran.
Camoran throws a combination that misses
enabling Kocak to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak throws a looping overhand right but Camoran ducks down to avoid it.
Camoran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camoran takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Kocak.
Camoran takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Camoran misses with a shot to the body
and Kocak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camoran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocak.
Kocak throws a hook but Camoran blocks it.
Camoran throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range.
Camoran misses with a double jab
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak drops his hands momentarily and Camoran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camoran sizes up Kocak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kocak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak scores with a hook.
Kocak avoids the body shot from Camoran.
Camoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Camoran tries to clinch but Kocak is having none of it.
Camoran doesn't manage to clinch there - Kocak circles away.
Kocak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Camoran misses with a double jab.
Kocak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Camoran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camoran. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kocak throws a jab but it's blocked by Camoran.
Kocak cracks a nice hook into Camoran's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camoran misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camoran. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
Camoran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camoran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kocak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camoran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kocak tries to get set, Camoran tries to push him back and clinch up but Kocak manages to avoid the attempt.
Kocak slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demir Kocak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kocak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demir Kocak!

A victorious Demir Kocak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 29 - Wells vs Dos Anjos     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kocak misses with a hook
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Krylov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kocak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kocak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Krylov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kocak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krylov scrambles back to his feet.
Kocak fakes the leg kick and cracks Krylov in the body.
Kocak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKrylov.
Kocak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krylov at a distance.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocak misses with the body kick
and Krylov counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov moves out of range as Kocak strikes.
A nice side step and Krylov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kocak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kocak.
Kocak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the body from Kocak misses
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kocak connects with a crisp jab.
Krylov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krylov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kocak.
Kocak connects with a crisp jab.
Krylov slips under a jab from Kocak.#T2#
Krylov takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Krylov lands.
Kocak wants to clinch but Krylov slips to the side
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Krylov will feel that in the morning.
Krylov lands with a straight right. Kocak didn't see that one coming.
Kocak misses the body punch
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Krylov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##KD2#
Krylov sends Kocak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Krylov is motioning to the referee to let Kocak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Kocak is rocked!
Krylov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Kocak misses.
Krylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Krylov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krylov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kocak scores with the left hand. Krylov knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Krylov scores with a punch to the head.
Kocak misses the shot to the body.
Kocak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krylov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kocak throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Kocak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Boris Krylov's cut even more.
Krylov needs to keep his hands up - Kocak had a free shot at his head there.
Kocak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kocak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Demir Kocak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Krylov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kocak. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Kocak is wise to it.
Krylov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kocak misses with a hook
and Krylov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kocak's knee momentarily.
Kocak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kocak counters with a stiff right hand.
Kocak connects with a single shot there.
Kocak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kocak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kocak throws a series of punches but Krylov moves out of range.
Kocak backing away here, and Krylov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Krylov swinging wildly here.
Kocak takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Krylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krylov moves out of range as Kocak throws a body kick.
Krylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kocak. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kocak misses with a left hand
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Krylov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kocak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kocak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kocak scores with the left hand. Krylov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kocak throws a sloppy head kick and Krylov moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Kocak. Beautiful body shot.
Kocak with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Krylov throws a right hand that Kocak ducks under and follows up with a left that Kocak also avoids with ease.
Kocak throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Krylov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kocak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krylov can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Kocak misses
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krylov blocks a head kick by Kocak.
Krylov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Kocak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krylov doesn't seem phased though.
Kocak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krylov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Krylov throws a nice looking combination but Kocak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krylov avoids the head kick by Kocak.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Kocak lands a nice looking body shot.
Kocak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.
Kocak throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Kocak throws a sloppy body shot
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak throws an off balance right hand
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boris Krylov's cut.
That's time! Kocak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kocak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kocak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kocak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kocak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kocak scores with a jab to the head.
Kocak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kocak throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Krylov walks into a left hand. #CUT#The cut above Boris Krylov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Kocak throws an off balance right hand
and Krylov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krylov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kocak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kocak throws a head kick that misses.
Kocak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kocak connects with a body shot that sends Krylov's belly button to the back.
Kocak misses with a body shot
and Krylov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kocak misses the body punch
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kocak feints a jab promting Krylov to slip. Kocak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Krylov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kocak walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak throws a lazy body kick
and Krylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krylov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#Boris Krylov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kocak misses with a body punch
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak misses with a body shot
and Krylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kocak throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krylov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kocak counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Kocak.
Kocak misses with a leg kick.
Krylov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kocak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krylov doesn't seem bothered though.
Krylov throws a jab when Kocak was well out of range.
Kocak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krylov is looking for the big counter here.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.#T4#
Kocak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krylov to score with a decent uppercut.
Krylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kocak.
Kocak throws the kick towards the body but Krylov avoids it.
Kocak tries to land a front kick but Krylov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krylov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Kocak. Beautiful body shot.
Krylov walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocak looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Krylov's cut.
That's time! Kocak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Krylov lands with an overhand left.
Krylov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kocak throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Krylov counters with a nice right hand that sends Kocak toppling to the canvas! Kocak scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Krylov finish him?!
Oh Kocak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kocak misses with a hook to the body
and Krylov counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Krylov!
Boris Krylov is the new heavyweight champion!
Boris Krylov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Demir Kocak had this to say: 'Kartila Madan will avenge this!'.

 

Event: HFC 24 - Jiro vs Gold     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boshank stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kocak.
Kocak misses with a leg kick
and Boshank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boshank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocak moves away.
A nice side step and Kocak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boshank checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kocak. Boshank shrugs it off though.
Kocak lands with a shot to the body.
Boshank punishes Kocak's body with a nice straight punch.
Boshank misses with a left hand
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Kocak looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshank is just out of range.
Boshank has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Boshank connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boshank throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lynch Boshank has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boshank under the eye.
Kocak takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A big right from Boshank misses.
Kocak slips a jab from Boshank.
Boshank throws a leg kick but Kocak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kocak jabs at Boshank's body.
Boshank misses with a body shot
and Kocak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kocak wants to clinch up but Boshank keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Boshank misses the target.
Boshank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kocak works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Kocak there.
Boshank throws a lazy head kick
and Kocak counters with a head kick. #T2#
Boshank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Boshank misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Boshank scores with a four punch combination!
Boshank throws a leg kick
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boshank throws a hook but Kocak blocks it.
Boshank throws a leg kick
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Lynch Boshank's cut is getting worse.
Kocak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boshank.
Kocak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boshank.
A low kick from Boshank misses
and Kocak counters with a good low kick that Boshank was not able to check.
Boshank misses with a low kick.
Kocak slips a straight right by Boshank.#T3#
Donk. Kocak catches Boshank right on the button with a cross.
Boshank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#Lynch Boshank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boshank throws a lazy uppercut
and Kocak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boshank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kocak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boshank falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boshank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kocak missing with a left hand there. Boshank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Jeez, Lynch Boshank's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kocak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boshank manages to avoid it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Kocak.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lynch Boshank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Demir Kocak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Madness 49 Kocak vs Camoran     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kocak.
Kocak misses with a hook #CL2#
and Camoran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kocak lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kocak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kocak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Camoran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kocak lands with a cross.
Camoran just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Kocak is predictable there
and Camoran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kocak thinking.
Kocak circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak lands the left hand.
Kocak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kocak closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Mankar Camoran has been cut.
Camoran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kocak circles away quickly and effectively.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocak circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Kocak counters with a quick kick to the body but Camoran blocks it.
Kocak takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Camoran tries to clinch but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camoran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kocak works the jab nicely.
Camoran ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
Kocak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kocak digs a good body shot into Camoran's ribs.
Camoran throws a lazy right hand but Kocak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kocak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Kocak coming out on top.
Camoran thuds a left hand into Kocak's body.
Camoran lands a nice shot to the body.
Camoran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kocak misses with a hook
and Camoran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak looks to score with a jab to the body but Camoran is just out of range.#CL2#
Camoran clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Camoran fails to land.
Camoran cracks Kocak with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Camoran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kocak has had enough of the clinch but Camoran keeps him there for the moment.
Kocak prevents a body shot from Camoran. #BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kocak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Camoran misses the shot to the body.
Camoran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Kocak misses its intended target.
Camoran tries to close the distance and clinch but Kocak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3##CL2#
Camoran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kocak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camoran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It appears Kocak was looking to counter with a kick there.
Camoran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Kocak.
Camoran tries to close the distance and clinch but Kocak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Camoran manages to avoid it.
Kocak lands a right hook to the body.
Kocak misses with a right hand
letting Camoran counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Demir Kocak has been cut.
Camoran misses with a two punch combination.
Camoran is looking to clinch but Kocak is avoiding it.
Kocak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camoran's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Camoran instigates a clinch. #T4#
Camoran goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Kocak lands a jab to the head.
Camoran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Kocak misses.
Camoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
That kick from Kocak tenderised Camoran's leg. Camoran is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kocak. That's going to slow Camoran down.
Camoran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Kocak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camoran takes one to the side of the head.
Camoran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kocak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camoran tries to clinch there but Kocak circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kocak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kocak keeps the fight on the outside.
Kocak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camoran connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Camoran moves into range and clinches up with Kocak.
Camoran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kocak.
Kocak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kocak blocks a body shot from Camoran.
Camoran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocak prevents a body shot from Camoran.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kocak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran tries to work over Kocak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kocak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
Camoran can't find room to land a body shot as Kocak controls the action.
Camoran tries to throw a body punch but Kocak avoids it by throwing Camoran back against the cage.
Camoran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kocak walks away with a smile on his face. Camoran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Camoran throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak throws the left hand but Camoran avoids the punch easily.
Camoran throws a combination. Kocak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Camoran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kocak rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Camoran feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kocak sprawling to the canvas! Kocak rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Camoran finish him?!
Nice defenses there by Kocak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kocak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camoran in his tracks. #CL2#
Camoran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kocak lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch.
Camoran throws a series of punches but Kocak moves out of range.
Camoran works the jab nicely.
Kocak slips under a jab from Camoran.#T2#
Kocak moves forwards but Camoran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Demir Kocak is winning the standup battle so far.
Camoran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kocak misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kocak. Camoran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kocak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kocak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Camoran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
Camoran looks to land a right hand but Kocak moved out of range.
Camoran is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kocak.
Kocak throws a sloppy head kick and Camoran moves out of range easily.
Kocak misses with a left hand
and Camoran counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Camoran closes the distance but Kocak moves to the side
and Camoran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kocak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camoran is out of range and Kocak settles back down.
Kocak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kocak misses the shot to the body.
Camoran darts in trying to clinch
and Kocak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camoran tries to clinch up but Kocak circles away and keeps his distance.
Kocak connects with a crisp jab.
Kocak tries a head kick but it misses.
Camoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak. #T4#
Camoran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by Camoran as he checks the leg kick.
Camoran tries to counter with a clinch but Kocak shakes him off and moves away.
Camoran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Camoran.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
Kocak lands with a kick to the ribs.
Camoran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A telegraphed right hand from Kocak misses the target.
A nice side step and Camoran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kocak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camoran steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kocak.
Camoran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camoran just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Camoran throws a hook to the side of Kocak's head but Kocak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mankar Camoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kocak.
Camoran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kocak misses with a body kick.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camoran moves in looking to clinch but Kocak pushes him off.
Kocak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camoran.
A big right from Camoran misses.
Camoran misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak throws a push kick but Camoran slaps the foot to one side.
Kocak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camoran takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
Camoran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Camoran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kocak looks for the body kick but Camoran saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Camoran.
Camoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kocak fails to land with a series of punches.
Camoran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kocak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kocak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kocak throws a series of punches but Camoran avoids them all with ease.
Kocak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camoran just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kocak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kocak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kocak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camoran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camoran moves out of range of the strikes.
Camoran wants to counter with a clinch but Kocak pushes him away.#CL2#
Kocak gets tackled into the cage by Camoran. Camoran maintains the clinch.
Kocak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Camoran.
Camoran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camoran tries to pull guard but Kocak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kocak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camoran has him pressed against the cage.
Camoran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kocak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Camoran as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Kocak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camoran is leaning against Kocak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camoran struggles to land a body shot inside as Kocak controls his hands.
Kocak is trying to push Camoran away but Camoran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Camoran fails to land.
Camoran jumps guard but Kocak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Demir Kocak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mankar Camoran.
Kocak struggles to land a body shot inside as Camoran controls his hands.
Kocak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camoran's elbow.
Kocak prevents a body shot from Camoran.
Camoran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camoran fails to pull guard. #BC#
Kocak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Camoran.
Camoran tries to clinch but Kocak moves out of range. #T4#
Camoran is looking to clinch.
Kocak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camoran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kocak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Camoran misses with a looping left.
Kocak sizes up Camoran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camoran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kocak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak swats away the attempt to clinch by Camoran.
Camoran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camoran tries to clinch there but Kocak circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Kocak is looking to slow Camoran down with leg kicks.
A low kick lands for Kocak.
Camoran moves to clinch but Kocak breaks away
and Kocak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camoran moves in looking to clinch but Kocak pushes him off.
Kocak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camoran's hands.
Camoran has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kocak.
Kocak scoring well with a low kick there.
Kocak swats away the attempt to clinch by Camoran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camoran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Camoran misses
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camoran moves away from the strike by Kocak.
Camoran tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kocak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Camoran tries to clinch up.
Kocak misses with a straight left.
Kocak throws a head kick but Camoran moves out of range.
Kocak sets himself, and Camoran steps forward looking for the clinch! Kocak avoids it this time.
Camoran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kocak misses with an uppercut. Camoran saw that one coming.
Camoran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Camoran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camoran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Camoran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camoran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kocak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Camoran.#ROC2#
Kocak is rocked!
Camoran throws a poor cross that misses
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camoran tries to clinch up.#T2#
Kocak jabs Camoran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Camoran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kocak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camoran can do to turn this around?
Kocak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kocak scores with a nice body kick.
Camoran blocks a leg kick.
Camoran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kocak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kocak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Camoran takes a step back to recover.
Kocak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Camoran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kocak.
Kocak swats away the attempt to clinch by Camoran.
A jab from Kocak does it's job there.
Kocak lands the left hand.
Camoran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kocak with the inside leg kick.
Camoran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Camoran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kocak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camoran scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Camoran misses with a hook. Kocak ducked under it nicely.
Kocak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Camoran connects with a right hand. Kocak shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocak with a jab.
Camoran ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
Kocak sets himself, and Camoran steps forward looking for the clinch! Kocak avoids it this time.
Kocak cracks Camoran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kocak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camoran at a distance.
Kocak cracks Camoran with an open hand slap.
A jab from Kocak finds it's way through Camoran's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camoran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kocak with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak had his way with Mankar Camoran in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A head kick misses from Kocak.
Sloppy strikes from Camoran. Those never looked like landing.
Kocak lands with a nice body kick.
Kocak lands with a good body shot.
Kocak slips under a jab from Camoran.
Camoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Camoran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camoran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak thows a leg kick but Camoran checks it
and Camoran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camoran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kocak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kocak throwing a counter right hand but Camoran manages to avoid it.
Camoran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camoran doesn't manage to clinch there - Kocak circles away. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Kocak. Beautiful body shot.
Kocak with a nice calf kick.
Kocak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kocak lands a head kick!
Camoran takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Camoran has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch.
Kocak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camoran tries to clinch up.
Camoran walks into a stiff left hand from Kocak.
Camoran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mankar Camoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Camoran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camoran has time to react.
Kocak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camoran staying out of range there.
Kocak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kocak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Camoran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kocak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camoran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Kocak counters with a head kick that drops Camoran to the mat! Camoran scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Camoran is rocked!
A good leg kick by Kocak.
Camoran is still on wobbly legs! Can Kocak finish him?
Kocak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Camoran if he has to take too many more of those.
Kocak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kocak cracks Camoran with a good jab.#T3##CL2#
Camoran moves into the clinch.
Kocak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch.
Camoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocak moves away.
Kocak quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Camoran seems to have recovered his senses.
Camoran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kocak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camoran scrambles back to his feet.
Camoran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kocak.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kocak, as that shot connected.
Camoran is looking to clinch but Kocak is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kocak. That snapped Camoran's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Kocak. Those never looked like landing.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kocak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Camoran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak throws a series of punches but Camoran avoids them all with ease.
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!
Camoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Kocak.
Camoran throws a hook but Kocak blocks it.
Kocak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Camoran's head.
Camoran misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Kocak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camoran.
Kocak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camoran.
Camoran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Kocak misses its intended target.
Demir Kocak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kocak thuds his shin into the meat of Camoran's side.
Camoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Good standup being displayed there by Kocak as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demir Kocak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kocak 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demir Kocak!

Demir Kocak retains his heavyweight title!
Demir Kocak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Madness 45 Kocak vs Ferreira     
Date:   Apr 25, 2020
#R1#
Ferreria slips under a jab.
Ferreria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kocak throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kocak throws the left hand but Ferreria avoids the punch easily.
Ferreria shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kocak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kocak connects with a single shot there.
Ferreria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kocak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kocak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ferreria takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferreria misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreria.
Kocak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferreria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kocak misses with a head kick. #T1#
Ferreria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreria throws out a loose jab but Kocak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ferreria.
Kocak lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreria misses with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferreria takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferreria lands a high kick!
Kocak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kocak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferreria steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kocak. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferreria.#T2#
A head kick misses from Ferreria.
Ferreria throws a head kick but Kocak moves out of range.
It looked like Kocak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferreria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocak.
Kocak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kocak. Ferreria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kocak lands with a kick to the temple. Ferreria shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Alex Ferreria has been cut.
Ferreria walks into a stiff left hand from Kocak.
Kocak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferreria throws a jab when Kocak was well out of range.#KD#
Kocak lands a big head kick that sends Ferreria tumbling to the mat! Kocak takes a step backwards and waves Ferreria back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ferreria is rocked!
Kocak drops Ferreria with a huge uppercut! Ferreria drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kocak is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak is the new heavyweight champion!
Demir Kocak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 2020     
Date:   Mar 22, 2020
#R1#
Kocak cracks Nagashima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nagashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagashima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagashima misses with a wild body shot.
Kocak lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nagashima misses with a hook. Kocak ducked under it nicely.
Kocak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagashima moves away.
Kocak misses with a body shot.
Kocak misses with an uppercut. Nagashima saw that one coming.
Nagashima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nagashima throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Antonio Nagashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocak avoids the body shot from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagashima.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocak throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima is looking to counter punch.
Kocak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Kocak. #CL#
Nagashima moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Kocak avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the cage.
Kocak prevents a body shot from Nagashima.
Kocak swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Nagashima to work.
Nagashima has Kocak pushed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kocak.
Kocak scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Nagashima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Kocak.
Kocak is trying to break the clinch but Nagashima has him pressed against the cage.
Kocak has had enough of the clinch but Nagashima keeps him there for the moment.
Kocak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nagashima trying to stall but Kocak improves his position. #T2#
Nagashima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kocak's efforts to push away.
Nagashima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kocak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Nagashima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kocak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagashima blocks an uppercut.
Kocak misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Nagashima pulls Kocak into guard. #SUB#
Nagashima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kocak has passed into half guard!
Nagashima wants to improve his position but Kocak is controlling well.
Kocak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nagashima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Nagashima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Nagashima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kocak defends well.
Nagashima being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Nagashima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kocak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kocak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kocak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kocak forces his way into half guard.
Nagashima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kocak trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak 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#
Kocak looks to throw a body kick
and Nagashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kocak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagashima counters with a straight right hand.
Nagashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kocak misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Nagashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kocak.
Kocak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kocak misses with a body punch
and Kocak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagashima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kocak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagashima scores with a nice right hand.
Nagashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocak moves away.
Nagashima moves in looking to clinch but Kocak pushes him off.
Kocak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocak throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak throws a looping overhand right but Nagashima ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Kocak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagashima.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagashima misses the target.
Nagashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Nagashima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagashima tries to clinch but Kocak is having none of it.
Kocak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagashima misses with a jab to the body
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak misses with a body punch
and Nagashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak walks into a jab.
Nagashima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagashima misses with a looping left.
Kocak misses with a right hand
enabling Nagashima to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagashima takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
Kocak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kocak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kocak misses with a hook
and Nagashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocak misses the shot to the body.
Nagashima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kocak doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagashima throws a hook to the side of Kocak's head but Kocak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagashima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagashima walks into a jab.
Kocak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagashima.
Kocak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagashima punishes Kocak's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Nagashima swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Nagashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Nagashima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kocak.
Nagashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocak sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Nagashima swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Nagashima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nagashima.
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kocak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kocak throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Kocak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagashima throws a lazy right hand but Kocak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kocak lands with a right hand.
Kocak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nagashima slips under a jab from Kocak.
Kocak connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Nagashima misses
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak misses with a left hand
enabling Nagashima to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak throws a right hand that misses
and Nagashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Kocak finds it's target.
Kocak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagashima lands a nice hook to Kocak's body. Kocak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nagashima is looking to clinch.
Kocak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagashima on the side of the head.
Kocak lands with an overhand left.
Kocak throws the left hand but Nagashima avoids the punch easily.
Nagashima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nagashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagashima.
Nagashima tries to clinch but Kocak moves out of range.
Antonio Nagashima is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Kocak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kocak. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nagashima dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Kocak.
A shot to the body from Nagashima misses
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Nagashima connects with a body shot that sends Kocak's belly button to the back.
Nagashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagashima throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak looks to throw the jab but Nagashima is out of range.
Nagashima misses the shot to the body.
Nagashima tries to clinch up.
Nagashima throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagashima misses with a hook to the body
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Nagashima is looking to wear down Kocak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nagashima slips a straight right by Kocak.
Nagashima connects with a body shot.#T1#
Nagashima slips a straight right by Kocak.
Nagashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Kocak walks into a jab.
Nagashima sizes up Kocak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagashima moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kocak, as that shot connected.
Kocak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Kocak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
Kocak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagashima digs a good body shot into Kocak's ribs.
Nagashima misses the shot to the body.
Kocak scores with a hook to the body. Nagashima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kocak throws a looping overhand right but Nagashima ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Kocak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagashima.
Kocak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Kocak misses its intended target.
Nagashima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kocak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nagashima's knee momentarily.
Nagashima cracks a nice hook into Kocak's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagashima. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kocak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagashima cracks Kocak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kocak misses with a body kick.
Nagashima throws a big shot that misses.
Kocak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagashima looks to land a left hand but Kocak moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Nagashima throws a good cross that connects.
Nagashima darts in trying to clinch
and Kocak counters with a leg kick.
Nagashima avoids the head kick by Kocak.
Kocak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kocak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Kocak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Nagashima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kocak.
A shot to the liver by Nagashima. Beautiful body shot.
Kocak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagashima jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Nagashima takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
Kocak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kocak stuns Nagashima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagashima misses with a wild body shot.
Kocak lunges at Nagashima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagashima's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kocak.
Kocak digs a good body shot into Nagashima's ribs.
Nagashima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagashima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
A quick step to the side and Nagashima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kocak is looking to chop away at Nagashima's legs.
Kocak thuds his right hand into Nagashima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagashima avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagashima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demir Kocak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kocak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demir Kocak!

After winning the bout, Demir Kocak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Madness 33 Bronstein vs Wanker     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Lindholm looks to land a left hand but Kocak moved out of range nicely.
Kocak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lindholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindholm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kocak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lindholm thows a leg kick but Kocak checks it
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak throws a head kick that misses.
Lindholm misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut.
Kocak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kocak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lindholm lands the left hand.
Kocak connects with a body shot.
Lindholm misses with a body shot
and Kocak counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindholm misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lindholm - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Kocak misses with a double jab
and Lindholm counters with a nice body shot.
Lindholm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindholm misses with a two punch combination.
Lindholm misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindholm just misses with a punch to the body.
Kocak checks the leg kick.
Lindholm throws a body kick that misses.
Lindholm scores with a hook to the body. Kocak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kocak throws a body punch but Lindholm moves out of range.
Lindholm is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kocak throws a hook but Lindholm avoids it easily.
Kocak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lindholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Lindholm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kocak has time to react.
A jab from Lindholm does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindholm. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kocak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kocak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD#
Lindholm drops Kocak with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kocak looks back up at him and smiles so Lindholm waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Kocak is rocked!
It looks like Lindholm has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kocak throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindholm.
Lindholm throws a solid leg kick but Kocak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lindholm.
Kocak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kocak throws a hook but Lindholm avoids it easily.
Lindholm misses with a jab to the body
and Kocak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lindholm thinking.
Kocak checks a leg kick.
Lindholm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kocak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Lindholm misses.
Kocak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Kocak tests Lindholm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kocak cracks Lindholm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lindholm misses with a straight left.
Kocak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kocak connects with a body shot that sends Lindholm's belly button to the back.
Lindholm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lindholm misses with the body kick
and Kocak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak swats away the attempt to clinch by Lindholm.
Kocak is looking for the big counter here.
Lindholm walks into a left hand. #T4#
Lindholm explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kocak moves out of range of the strikes.
Kocak staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Lindholm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lindholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindholm.
Lindholm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kocak.
Kocak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lindholm misses with a looping right.
Kocak throws a head kick but Lindholm moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindholm manages to avoid it.
Kocak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olli Lindholm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kocak connects with an inside leg kick.
Kocak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lindholm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kocak misses with a straight left.
Jab by Lindholm.
Kocak throws the left hand but Lindholm avoids the punch easily.
Lindholm misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Kocak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lindholm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocak.
Olli Lindholm is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindholm throws a lazy uppercut
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Kocak misses
and Lindholm counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak throws a leg kick which misses Lindholm's front leg but catches the back leg as Lindholm tries to avoid it.
Lindholm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Lindholm clinches up with Kocak and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lindholm has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Kocak takes a shot to the head.
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside.
Kocak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kocak struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindholm controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lindholm takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lindholm has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
Lindholm lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kocak manages to break the clinch.
Lindholm throws a series of strikes that have Kocak backpedaling.
Lindholm lands with a shot to the body.
Kocak scores with a jab. Lindholm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Lindholm misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kocak! But no joy.
Kocak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lindholm. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocak.#T2#
Kocak slips a jab from Lindholm.
Lindholm throws a leg kick
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindholm. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindholm misses with the body kick
and Kocak counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindholm misses with a jab to the body
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Lindholm. #CL#
Lindholm takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kocak letting Lindholm take a breather here.
Kocak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lindholm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kocaks head. #T3#
A short right from Kocak on the inside. #BC2#
Kocak breaks the clinch.
Kocak works Lindholm's body with a nice hook.
Lindholm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kocak throws a poor cross that misses
and Lindholm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindholm throws a poor cross that misses
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindholm misses with a shot to the body
and Kocak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindholm throws a leg kick
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindholm thuds his right hand into Kocak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lindholm lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindholm misses with a kick to the body
and Kocak counters with a good, hard body kick but Lindholm shrugs it off. #T4#
Lindholm ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.
Lindholm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lindholm, as that shot connected.
Lindholm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kocak scores with a hook to the body. Lindholm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olli Lindholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindholm throws an off balance right hand
and Kocak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lindholm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kocak counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindholm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kocak counters with a low kick, right behind Lindholm 's knee.
A head kick misses from Kocak.
Lindholm throws a shot from downtown. Kocak moves away and avoids it.
Lindholm lands with an overhand left.
Lindholm has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lindholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Lindholm tries to clinch up
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Demir Kocak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kocak throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Lindholm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lindholm throws a shot from downtown. Kocak moves away and avoids it.
And Kocak responds with a good body kick, but Lindholm manages to step out the way in time.
Lindholm is looking to slow Kocak down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Kocak finds it's target.
Kocak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lindholm.
Lindholm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kocak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lindholm throws the left hand but Kocak avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Kocak blocks the leg kick.
Kocak connects with a jab.
Lindholm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lindholm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lindholm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kocak.#T1#
Lindholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindholm.
Kocak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kocak lands a really nice looking cross but Lindholm seems unphased. #ROC2#
Lindholm is rocked!
Kocak lands a leg kick that knocks Lindholm off balance momentarily.
Oh Lindholm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindholm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kocak throws a right hand that misses
and Lindholm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lindholm seems to have got his legs back now.
Kocak throws a push kick but Lindholm slaps the foot to one side.
Lindholm misses with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kocak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kocak circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lindholm drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kocak follows Lindholm to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Madness Fright Night 19     
Date:   Jan 01, 2020
#R1#
Davidson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kocak lands a jab to the nose.
Davidson takes one to the side of the head.
Kocak tests Davidson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kocak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davidson.
Kocak defending well as Davidson loads up on a big left hand.
Kocak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kocak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kocak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kocak throws a good cross that connects.
Davidson lands a jab.
Davidson moves out of range as Kocak throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocak missing with a left hand there. Davidson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davidson misses with a looping left.
Davidson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davidson lands a jab.#T1#
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kocak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kocak throws a monster overhand right that drops Davidson! Kocak follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
Our winner, Demir Kocak, 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 10, 2019
#R1#
Kocak slips a straight right by Lentz.
Lentz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kocak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Kocak.
Demir Kocak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lentz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kocak.
A big right from Lentz misses.
Kocak throws a leg kick but Lentz sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Lentz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lentz misses with a hook
and Kocak counters with a leg kick.
Lentz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kocak.
Lentz misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kocak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kocak.
Kocak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Lentz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lentz wants to slow Kocak down by chopping away at his legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Lentz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kocak misses with an uppercut.
Lentz lands with a kick to the temple. Kocak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Kocak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lentz's sensitive parts.
Kocak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak misses with an uppercut
and Lentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lentz connects with a single shot there.
Lentz throws a series of strikes that have Kocak backpedaling.
Kocak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kocak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kocak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kocak throws the left hand but Lentz avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lentz misses with a head kick.
Lentz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Kocak feints a counter leg kick.
Lentz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kocak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lentz checks a low kick from Kocak.
Kocak misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Lentz lands with a shot to the body.
Lentz throws a jab when Kocak was well out of range.
Kocak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lentz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
Kocak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kocak throws a head kick that misses.
Kocak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lentz. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Kocak.
Lentz throws a solid leg kick but Kocak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lentz.
Lentz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Lentz misses the target.
Lentz throws a head kick but Kocak moves out of range.
Lentz moves forwards but Kocak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kocak throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lentz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Kocak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lentz if he has to take too many more of those.
Kocak connects with a jab.
Kocak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lentz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lentz throws a right and a left that Kocak avoids nicely.
Kocak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lentz.
Lentz throws a leg kick
and Kocak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kocak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kocak throws a leg kick but Lentz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kocak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kocak looks to throw the jab but Lentz is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lentz misses the target.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
As Kocak looks to move away, Lentz throws a big counter combo but Kocak just gets out of the way.
Kocak works the jab nicely.#T4#
Lentz throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Lentz blocks the low kick.
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!
Kocak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lentz.
Lentz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocak.
Kocak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lentz's calf.
Lentz misses the shot to the body.
Lentz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lentz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kocak.
Lentz takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
Lentz misses with a hook.
Kocak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lentz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lentz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kocak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lentz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demir Kocak will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kocak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from Lentz does no damage.
Kocak loads up on a big right hand but Lentz slips the punch.
Kocak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lentz. That did some damage!
Kocak misses with a straight right.
Lentz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lentz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Lentz.
Lentz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kocak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lentz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Lentz.
Lentz throws the left hand but Kocak avoids the punch easily.
Kocak feints a counter leg kick.
Kocak misses with an uppercut. Lentz saw that one coming.
Kocak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lentz ducks under a wild hook from Kocak.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Lentz misses.
Kocak with a jab.
A good leg kick by Kocak.
Lentz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kocak.
Lentz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kocak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kocak lands a nice looking body kick.
Kocak wants to land a leg kick but Lentz is out of range.
Kocak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kocak tried to score with a low kick but Lentz checks it.
Kocak throws out a loose jab but Lentz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kocak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lentz misses with a wild body shot.
Lentz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kocak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Kocak lands the left hand.
Lentz swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Kocak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak lands with a nice combination. Lentz backs away looking to recover.
Donk. Lentz catches Kocak right on the button with a cross.
Lentz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kocak. Kocak obviously looking to wear him down.
Lentz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
Demir Kocak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kocak swings widly with a right hand
and Lentz counters with a three punch combo that has Kocak backing up. Kocak nods at Lentz to acknowledge the strikes.
Kocak lands a right hook to the body.
Kocak avoids the head kick by Lentz.
Lentz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kocak misses with a body kick.
Kocak throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Lentz checks a low kick from Kocak.
Kocak moves out of range as Lentz strikes.
Lentz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lentz misses with a left hand
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut.
Lentz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Kocak scores with a four punch combination!
A leg kick checked by Kocak.
Lentz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Lentz misses its intended target.
Kocak throws a head kick that misses
and Kocak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kocak connects with an inside leg kick.
Kocak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lentz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Kocak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lentz checks it well.
Kocak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak misses with a leg kick.
Lentz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lentz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lentz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kocak tries a head kick but it misses.
Lentz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kocak scores with a jab.
Lentz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kocak is looking to land body kicks.
Lentz lands a body shot.
Jab from Lentz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lentz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lentz misses with a few strikes there.
Kocak throws out a counter right but Lentz avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lentz throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kocak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lentz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lentz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lentz moves out of range of the strikes.
Lentz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lentz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lentz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kocak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lentz lands with an overhand left.
Lentz misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An inside leg kick lands from Lentz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak thows a leg kick but Lentz checks it
and Lentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lentz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kocak misses with a looping right.
Lentz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lentz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kocak counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Lentz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kocak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kocak misses with a hook.
Lentz throwing a counter right hand but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Lentz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kocak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lentz is out of range and Kocak settles back down.
Kocak lands with an uppercut that bounces Lentz off the cage and back into range.
A left lands for Kocak.
Kocak misses with a low kick.
Kocak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut.
Kocak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kocak misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Lentz misses.
Kocak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kocak catches Lentz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mathiu Lentz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kocak misses with a low kick as Lentz jumps back.
Kocak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lentz.
Kocak thuds a left hand into Lentz's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kocak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kocak checks a leg kick.
Kocak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kocak slips a jab and a cross from Lentz.
Lentz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lentz lands with a cross.
Kocak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lentz.
Lentz throws a lazy right hand but Kocak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kocak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lentz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Kocak throws a lazy uppercut
and Lentz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kocak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lentz swings widly with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Kocak connects with a right hand. Lentz shakes it off.
Kocak works the jab nicely.
Kocak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak missing with a left hand there. Lentz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lentz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocak.
Kocak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kocak moves out of range of the strikes.
Kocak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lentz's sensitive parts.
Lentz misses with an uppercut
and Kocak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Kocak tests Lentz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lentz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kocak. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kocak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lentzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A cross from Kocak lands.
Lentz misses with a wild combination.
Lentz misses with a left hand
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lentz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kocak pushes Lentz away with a front kick.
Demir Kocak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice jab there from Kocak.
Lentz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lentz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lentz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demir Kocak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kocak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demir Kocak!

After winning the bout, Demir Kocak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EMP Tower vs Zulu     
Date:   Jun 28, 2019
#R1#
Four closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nine circles away.
Nine swats away the attempt to clinch by Four.
A shot to the body from Nine misses #KD#
and Four counters with a head kick that drops Nine to the mat! Nine scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Nine is rocked!
Four tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nine swivels and escapes.
Nine is still on wobbly legs! Can Four finish him?
Four tries for a takedown but Nine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Four.
Nine drops his hands momentarily and Four needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Nine just on the top of the head. Nine drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Nine - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Test Four!

 

 
 
 
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