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Event:
EFC 33
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Karuso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karuso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karuso throws a big shot that misses.
Zsofka scoring well with a low kick there.
Karuso misses with a hook
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Karuso moves into the clinch.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Zsofka controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zsofka.
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zsofka backwards.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka misses with the head strike.
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Karuso fails to land.
Zsofka tries a body shot but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zsofka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zsofka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsofka controls his hands.
#T1#
Zsofka tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
Zsofka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zsofka wants to break free but Karuso has control.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zsofka digs a right hand into Karuso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karuso's gas tank.
Zsofka working aggressively here.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Zsofka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsofka.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
Karuso avoids a kick to the body.
Karuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka moves forwards but Karuso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zsofka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Karuso tries to bum rush Zsofka with a series of wild strikes but Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karuso misses with a combination
and Zsofka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zsofka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karuso was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a looping right.
Karuso looks to clinch
and Zsofka counters with an outside leg kick.
Karuso slips a straight right by Zsofka.
Karuso misses with a body punch
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.
Karuso lands a jab-cross combination.
Zsofka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karuso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsofka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zsofka.
Zsofka swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.
Zsofka just misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zsofka.
Zsofka connects with a jab.#T3#
Zsofka with a jab.
Zsofka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karuso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Karuso counters by moving into the clinch.
Zsofka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karuso or not.
A short right from Karuso on the inside.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zsofka's elbow.
Zsofka working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karuso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karuso misses with a hook
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karuso misses with an uppercut. Zsofka saw that one coming.
Zsofka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karuso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zsofka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Karuso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zsofka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zsofka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Zsofka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karuso staying out of range there.
Karuso tests Zsofka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zsofka throws a big shot that misses.
Karuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Karuso.
Karuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut.
Zsofka misses the jab.
Zsofka throws a hook but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karuso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.
Karuso throws a right and a left that Zsofka avoids nicely.
Zsofka misses with a straight right.
Karuso takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldimir Zsofka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Karuso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karuso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Karuso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karuso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka.
Karuso misses with a double jab
and Zsofka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karuso's knee momentarily.
Karuso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zsofka under the eye.
Zsofka misses with a double jab.
Zsofka lands with a cross.
Zsofka scores with a nice strike.
Zsofka looks to score with a jab to the body but Karuso is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zsofka jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Karuso tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it.
Zsofka tries a head kick but it misses.
Karuso blocks a jab.
Karuso scores with the left hand. Zsofka knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Karuso closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zsofka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karuso moves out of range as Zsofka strikes.
Karuso misses with a body shot
and Zsofka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karuso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsofka throws out a powerful jab.
Zsofka tries to move into range but Karuso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zsofka swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.#T2#
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsofka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karuso.
Zsofka misses with a head kick.
Zsofka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karuso can do to turn this around?
Karuso tries to clinch but Zsofka moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka.
Karuso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a series of wild punches.
Karuso moves to clinch but Zsofka breaks away
and Zsofka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Karuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Karuso manages to avoid it.
Zsofka throws a hook but Karuso avoids it easily.
Zsofka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karuso throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Zsofka tries to land a leg kick but Karuso saw it coming and moves away.
Karuso works the jab nicely.
Zsofka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karuso will feel that in the morning.
Karuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsofka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zsofka cracks Karuso with a good jab.
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Karuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Karuso.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Karuso instigates a clinch.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsofka controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage. #BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zsofka wants to land a leg kick but Karuso is out of range.
Zsofka cracks Karuso with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Karuso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zsofka's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Frank Karuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Karuso throws the left hand but Zsofka avoids the punch easily.
Zsofka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Zsofka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsofka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karuso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zsofka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karuso slips a jab from Zsofka.
Karuso throws out a counter right but Zsofka avoids it with no problem.
Karuso wants to clinch but Zsofka slips to the side
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Zsofka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karuso tries to clinch up
enabling Zsofka to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldimir Zsofka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Karuso throws a right hand that Zsofka ducks under and follows up with a left that Zsofka also avoids with ease.
Karuso slips a straight right by Zsofka.
Karuso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zsofka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Karuso misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Karuso. Beautiful body shot.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Karuso checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Karuso has closed the distance and engaged Zsofka in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsofka.
Zsofka is trying to break free.
Zsofka struggles to land a body shot inside as Karuso controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsofka controls his hands.
Karuso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zsofka tries to break free but Karuso pushes him back against the cage.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso lands with a right to the head.
Karuso digs a right hand into Zsofka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zsofka's gas tank.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Zsofka - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Zsofka blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zsofka.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karuso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zsofka misses with a looping left.
Karuso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Zsofka is looking to counter punch.
Karuso just misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso blocks a head kick by Zsofka.
Karuso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Karuso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsofka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karuso is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Karuso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karuso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka scores with a nice right hand.
#T2##CL2#
Karuso has Zsofka up against the cage in a clinch.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frank Karuso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zsofka prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka lands with a light punch inside.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso tries to work over Zsofka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zsofka lands with a left to the head.
Karuso has a couple of punches blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Zsofka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Karuso. #BC#
Zsofka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karuso throws a body punch but Zsofka moves out of range.
Zsofka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3##CL2#
Karuso clinches.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zsofka's elbow. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zsofka misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Karuso. That snapped Zsofka's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsofka.
Zsofka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karuso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Danga de danga de dang - Karuso scores with a four punch combination!
Karuso misses with a looping left.
Karuso takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Karuso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karuso wants to clinch up but Zsofka keeps it at a distance.
Zsofka feints and then cracks Karuso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karuso down.
Zsofka dodges the punch combination from Karuso.
#T4#
Karuso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zsofka counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Karuso rushes Zsofka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Karuso misses the target.
Zsofka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karuso throws a nice looking combination but Zsofka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zsofka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karuso just manages to avoid it.
Karuso scores with a body shot.
Zsofka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karuso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zsofka circles away quickly and effectively.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karuso.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsofka.
Nice body kick there by Zsofka.
Karuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zsofka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Karuso just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R4#
Karuso moves out of range of the strikes.
Karuso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zsofka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karuso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zsofka throws a leg kick that misses.
As Zsofka backs off Karuso throws a huge counter combo but Zsofka manages to avoid it all.
Karuso misses with a looping right.
Zsofka thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zsofka throws a chopping leg kick but Karuso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Karuso misses with a hook to the body
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zsofka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Karuso manages to avoid it.
Karuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka.
#CL2#
Zsofka gets tackled into the cage by Karuso. Karuso maintains the clinch.
Zsofka can't find room to land a body shot as Karuso controls the action.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a body shot.
Karuso is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zsofka throws a head punch that misses.
Zsofka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zsofka misses with some punches.
#BC#
Zsofka manages to break the clinch.
Zsofka cracks Karuso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Karuso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karuso throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Karuso moves in looking to clinch but Zsofka pushes him off.
Karuso is looking to clinch.
Zsofka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Karuso.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karuso throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karuso cracks Zsofka with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka throws a hook to the side of Karuso's head but Karuso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zsofka defending well as Karuso loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
Zsofka jabs at Karuso's body.
Zsofka connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Karuso misses.
Zsofka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karuso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zsofka throws a jab when Karuso was well out of range.#CL2#
Karuso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zsofka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zsofka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zsofka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso tries a body shot but Zsofka blocks it.
Zsofka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch.
Karuso tries to clinch but Zsofka moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zsofka.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Karuso checks it.
Karuso lands a glancing blow to the side of Zsofka's head.
Zsofka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karuso throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karuso takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Karuso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karuso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karuso tries to clinch there but Zsofka circles away.
#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frank Karuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Zsofka is trying to push Karuso away but Karuso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zsofka lands a right hand. #BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zsofka throws a nice looking combination but Karuso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karuso throws out a counter right but Zsofka avoids it with no problem.
Karuso scores with a jab. Zsofka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Karuso looks to throw the jab but Zsofka is out of range.
Zsofka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karuso throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Zsofka counters with a quick kick to the body but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso lands with a shot to the body.
Zsofka lands with a nice combination. Karuso backs away looking to recover.
Karuso misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baldimir Zsofka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zsofka 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Baldimir Zsofka wins by unanimous decision!
Baldimir Zsofka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EFC 30
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Karuso. No joy for Burnmegamedov on that attempt.
Karuso's corner calls for a 1-2. Karuso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Karuso clinches up against the cage.
Karuso tries a body shot but Burnmegamedov blocks it.
Burnmegamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnmegamedov gets through Karuso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Burnmegamedov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnmegamedov looks to land a strike but Karuso avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Karuso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
My spies in Cali Gym inform me that Burnmegamedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burnmegamedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karuso has one of Burnmegamedov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Burnmegamedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karuso is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Burnmegamedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Burnmegamedov is putting a hurting on Karuso here, landing some big shots from side control.
Burnmegamedov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Karuso is looking to reverse the position.
Burnmegamedov looks up at the clock and then as Karuso takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burnmegamedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Karuso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burnmegamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karuso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karuso tries to get out of the position.
Burnmegamedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karuso defending well though.
Burnmegamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karuso keeps working.
Burnmegamedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karuso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burnmegamedov.
Burnmegamedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karuso is trying to maintain the position but Burnmegamedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Burnmegamedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Burnmegamedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burnmegamedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karuso wants to control but Burnmegamedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karuso preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Burnmegamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karuso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burnmegamedov is working away from the top position though.
Burnmegamedov thows a huge punch but Karuso dodges it nicely.
Burnmegamedov working Karuso over with strikes.
Karuso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burnmegamedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karuso with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burnmegamedov lands a nice short elbow.
Karuso is doing well to control the position and prevent Burnmegamedov from advancing to side control.
Burnmegamedov throwing shots but Karuso is blocking nicely.
Karuso has hold of Burnmegamedov's hands but Burnmegamedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burnmegamedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Burnmegamedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karuso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burnmegamedov.
Burnmegamedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burnmegamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karuso is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Burnmegamedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karuso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Burnmegamedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnmegamedov wants to take a breather but Karuso is having none of it.
Burnmegamedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karuso's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karuso tries to roll over but Burnmegamedov keeps him under control.
Karuso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burnmegamedov.
Karuso trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Babeep Burnmegamedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Karuso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burnmegamedov feints a counter leg kick.
Karuso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burnmegamedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Karuso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burnmegamedov shoots in but Karuso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karuso scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Karuso moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnmegamedov prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Burnmegamedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karuso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burnmegamedov misses with the head strike.
Burnmegamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Karuso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnmegamedovs head.
Karuso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karuso digs a right hand into Burnmegamedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burnmegamedov's gas tank.
Burnmegamedov is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso works on Burnmegamedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnmegamedov's elbow.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso avoiding damage.
Karuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank Karuso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frank Karuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babeep Burnmegamedov.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnmegamedov controls his hands.
Burnmegamedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Karuso controls his hands.
Burnmegamedov tries a body shot but Karuso blocks it.
Burnmegamedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karuso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Burnmegamedov throws a head punch that misses.
Karuso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karuso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnmegamedov tries a body shot but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnmegamedov prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Burnmegamedov misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnmegamedov tries to clinch but Karuso moves out of range.
Burnmegamedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karuso as he avoids it easily.
Burnmegamedov misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karuso.
Karuso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burnmegamedov goes for a double leg but Karuso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karuso continues to drive forward.
Burnmegamedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.
Burnmegamedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Burnmegamedov needs to keep his hands up - Karuso had a free shot at his head there.
Karuso tries to clinch there but Burnmegamedov circles away.
Karuso is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burnmegamedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
#CL#
Burnmegamedov tries to keep at a distance but Karuso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Burnmegamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karuso's elbow.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Karuso is working Burnmegamedov over against the cage.
Burnmegamedov blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnmegamedov can do to turn this around?
Burnmegamedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Karuso.
A short uppercut from Karuso.
Burnmegamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnmegamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karuso's elbow. #T4#
Karuso is pressed up against the cage. Burnmegamedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karuso down to the mat. Karuso avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karuso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karuso wants it to stay on the feet.
Karuso scores with a jab to the head.
Burnmegamedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Burnmegamedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnmegamedov is trying to ground and pound but Karuso uses the momentary lack of control by Burnmegamedov to regain half guard.
Karuso tries to get to full guard but Burnmegamedov has control of the leg.
Karuso pushes Burnmegamedov off looking to stand but Burnmegamedov dives back in and keeps control.
Burnmegamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burnmegamedov misses with a head shot. Karuso uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A jab from Karuso does it's job there.
Karuso scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Karuso instigates a clinch.
Burnmegamedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnmegamedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burnmegamedov blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Burnmegamedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karuso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burnmegamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Burnmegamedov tries to work over Karuso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso prevents a body shot from Burnmegamedov.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Burnmegamedov misses with a body punch.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Burnmegamedov avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Burnmegamedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karuso is defending well.
Frank Karuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babeep Burnmegamedov.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Burnmegamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Burnmegamedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karuso prevents a body shot from Burnmegamedov.
Burnmegamedov has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.
Karuso blocks a body shot from Burnmegamedov.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
Karuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Karuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank Karuso is winning the standup battle so far.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Karuso moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burnmegamedov takes one to the side of the head.
Karuso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burnmegamedov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Karuso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burnmegamedov's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karuso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burnmegamedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karuso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karuso lands a body shot.
#CL#
Karuso has Burnmegamedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Karuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burnmegamedov backwards.
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karuso gets through Burnmegamedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karuso.#ROC#Burnmegamedov is rocked!
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burnmegamedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Karuso finish him?
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Burnmegamedov backwards.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burnmegamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Burnmegamedov controls the action.
Burnmegamedov seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Burnmegamedov fails to land.
Karuso looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burnmegamedov or not.
Burnmegamedov tries to work over Karuso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnmegamedov tries for a takedown but Karuso manages to get underhooks.
Karuso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Burnmegamedov breaks the clinch.
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnmegamedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Karuso moves into the clinch.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Burnmegamedov misses with a body punch.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Burnmegamedov avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso is working Burnmegamedov over against the cage.#T4#
Karuso is stalling here.
Burnmegamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karuso's elbow.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burnmegamedov backwards.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso digs a right hand into Burnmegamedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burnmegamedov's gas tank.
Burnmegamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Karuso.
Karuso works on Burnmegamedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Burnmegamedov's ribcage. Burnmegamedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
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!#BC#
Karuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karuso tries to clinch but Burnmegamedov is having none of it.
Karuso with a jab.
Burnmegamedov walks into a jab.
Karuso connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karuso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Burnmegamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karuso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karuso avoids the body shot from Burnmegamedov.
Karuso tries to clinch up but Burnmegamedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Burnmegamedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karuso.
Karuso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burnmegamedov's head.
Karuso clobbers Burnmegamedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burnmegamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Karuso. #CL#
Karuso rushes Burnmegamedov and presses him up against the cage.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnmegamedov controls his hands.
Burnmegamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Burnmegamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnmegamedov goes for a takedown attempt but Karuso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnmegamedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Karuso gets a clinch.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1##BC#
Karuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank Karuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnmegamedov misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Burnmegamedov has managed to clinch.
Burnmegamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnmegamedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burnmegamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Karuso controls the action.
Karuso blocks a body shot from Burnmegamedov.
Burnmegamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Karuso controls the action.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Burnmegamedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karuso prevents it.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burnmegamedov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burnmegamedov prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Burnmegamedov blocks a body shot from Karuso. #T2#
Karuso lands an uppercut.
Burnmegamedov blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso tries to work over Burnmegamedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnmegamedov's elbow.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnmegamedov's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Burnmegamedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karuso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frank Karuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babeep Burnmegamedov.
Karuso shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burnmegamedov eats them both and turns towards Karuso to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Burnmegamedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burnmegamedov shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Karuso closes the distance and clinches.
Karuso is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karuso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnmegamedov controls his hands.
Karuso stops a takedown attempt from Burnmegamedov.
Burnmegamedov prevents a body shot from Karuso.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karuso.
Burnmegamedov is leaning against Karuso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karuso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karuso.
A frustrated look appears on Burnmegamedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karuso works on Burnmegamedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Burnmegamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnmegamedov prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Burnmegamedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karuso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso presses Burnmegamedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karuso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Burnmegamedov avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso tries to work over Burnmegamedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Karuso presses Burnmegamedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karuso lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Babeep Burnmegamedov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Burnmegamedov's ribcage. Burnmegamedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnmegamedov's elbow.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burnmegamedov.
Babeep Burnmegamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
Karuso digs a right hand into Burnmegamedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burnmegamedov's gas tank.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Karuso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karuso 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Frank Karuso!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Frank Karuso!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Frank Karuso!
Frank Karuso wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Frank Karuso started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Babeep Burnmegamedov stepped up to the mic, saying '
Я старался изо всех сил, но я вернусь лучше, чем когда-либо.'. |
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Event:
EFC 27
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Zdravkov misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Karuso has Zdravkov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Zdravkov successfully pulls guard.
Zdravkov wants to improve his position but instead Karuso has moved into half guard.
Zdravkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zdravkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zdravkov wants to improve his position but Karuso is controlling well.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Zdravkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zdravkov lands a couple of sideways elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov punching from the bottom.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the bottom.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep. Karuso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zdravkov trying to control from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zdravkov manages to get to full guard.
Zdravkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zdravkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zdravkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Karuso sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zdravkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karuso's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karuso's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zdravkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zdravkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Karuso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Karuso.#CL#
Zdravkov moves into range and clinches up with Karuso.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
Zdravkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zdravkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Karuso controls his hands.
Zdravkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karuso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zdravkov tries to pull guard but Karuso holds him up against the cage and eventually Zdravkov drops back down to his feet.
Karuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Karuso lands with a short shot to the head.
Zdravkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Zdravkov prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zdravkov avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Zdravkov prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Zdravkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karuso.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso is working Zdravkov over against the cage.
Karuso is working Zdravkov over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karuso.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zdravkov is trying to pull guard but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Zdravkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karuso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zdravkov's guard. #REVB#
Zdravkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4##SUB#
Zdravkov is looking for a triangle here but Karuso uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zdravkov tries to buck Karuso off but Karuso is having none of it.
Zdravkov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Zdravkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Karuso trying to control the action but Zdravkov is working from the bottom.
Zdravkov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zdravkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Karuso has Zdravkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zdravkov letting Karuso take a breather here.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Zdravkov jumps guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zdravkov controls his hands.
Karuso prevents the takedown attempt.
Karuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karuso is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zdravkov's elbow.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Zdravkov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zdravkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zdravkov manages to end up in side control.
Zdravkov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karuso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Zdravkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Zdravkov landing a few strikes.
Zdravkov cracks Karuso with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zdravkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zdravkov working the ground and pound but Karuso is defending the strikes.
Karuso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zdravkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zdravkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karuso keeps working.
Zdravkov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karuso dodges the ground and pound from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zdravkov working away.
Karuso parries the strikes from Zdravkov easily there. Zdravkov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Karuso to escape.
Zdravkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Karuso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zdravkov lands an elbow.
Zdravkov lands an elbow.
Zdravko Zdravkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zdravkov is chipping away with strikes.
Karuso dodges the ground and pound from Zdravkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zdravkov in side control, throwing shots but Karuso defends.
Zdravkov works to advance to full mount. Karuso defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zdravkov with shots to the head and body - Karuso looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Karuso is rocked!
Karuso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zdravkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Karuso is still in real trouble! Can Zdravkov finish him?#T3#
Karuso wants to control but Zdravkov is having none of it.
Karuso seems to have recovered his senses.
Zdravkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zdravkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karuso hang on?
Zdravkov looking to control but Karuso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karuso is trying to escape the mount.
Zdravkov with good strikes from the mount here!
Karuso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zdravkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karuso hang on?
Zdravkov lands a couple of good shots and Karuso has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Zdravkov misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
Karuso tries to roll but Zdravkov sticks to his back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zdravkov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Karuso is trapped and Zdravkov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Zdravkov lands strikes from the back and Karuso isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!
Zdravko Zdravkov made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
EFC 25
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Karuso moves into the clinch.
Karuso pushes Kuroda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuroda controls his hands.
Kuroda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karuso slows down the pace here.
Karuso lands an uppercut.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Kuroda jumps guard but Karuso stands there with Kuroda around his waist. Kuroda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Kuroda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frank Karuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Karuso forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Karuso won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karuso digs a right hand into Kuroda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuroda's gas tank.
Kuroda looks winded!
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Karuso lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Karuso. #T1#
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karuso lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karuso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Karuso digs a right hand into Kuroda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuroda's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Karuso lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karuso cracks Kuroda with a nice body shot.#T2#
Karuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karuso works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Karuso presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karuso lands a nice shot to the body.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuroda or not.
Karuso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good body shot from Karuso.
#BC#
Karuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Karuso rushes Kuroda and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Karuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuroda or not. #T3#
Karuso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karuso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karuso.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Karuso lands a nice shot to the body.
Karuso digs a right hand into Kuroda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuroda's gas tank.
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Karuso forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
Karuso digs a right hand into Kuroda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuroda's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso pushes Kuroda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuroda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karuso walks away with a smile on his face. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Karuso moves into range and clinches up with Kuroda.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso cracks Kuroda with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karuso looks to land a combination. Kuroda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Karuso pushes Kuroda up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karuso stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Karuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Karuso.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso scores with a shot to the side of Kuroda's head.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
Karuso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurodas head.
Kuroda is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#Kuroda is rocked!#BC#
Karuso manages to break the clinch.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Karuso finish him?#T1##CL#
Karuso has managed to clinch.
A short right from Karuso on the inside.
Frank Karuso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karuso presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuroda seems to have recovered his senses.
Karuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Kuroda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karuso's waist but Karuso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuroda off to one side. #CL#
Kuroda gets tackled into the cage by Karuso. Karuso maintains the clinch.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuroda or not. #BC#
Karuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Karuso closes the distance and clinches.
Karuso lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karuso presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karuso cracks Kuroda with a nice body shot.
Karuso pushes Kuroda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've been informed that Kuroda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Karuso cracks Kuroda with a nice body shot.
Karuso digs a right hand into Kuroda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuroda's gas tank.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
Karuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Karuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Karuso.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karuso pushes Kuroda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karuso works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Daizen Kuroda has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
#T3#
Kuroda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karuso walks away with a smile on his face. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank Karuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.#CL#
Karuso drives through and clinches with Kuroda against the cage.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso cracks Kuroda with a nice body shot.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
Karuso lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Karuso taking a breather.
Karuso gets through Kuroda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuroda takes an elbow to the temple.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuroda or not.
Karuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Karuso won't allow it.
Karuso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Kuroda letting Karuso take a breather here.#BC#
Karuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Karuso clinches up with Kuroda and pushes him back against the cage.
Karuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuroda or not. #BC#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Karuso misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Kuroda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karuso cracks a nice hook into Kuroda's ribs.
Frank Karuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karuso works Kuroda's body with a nice hook.
Karuso lands a body shot.
#CL#
Karuso has closed the distance and engaged Kuroda in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karuso taking a breather.
Karuso pushes Kuroda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daizen Kuroda's cut.
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.#R3#
Kuroda misses with a lunging right hand
and Karuso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karuso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karuso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karuso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karuso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karuso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuroda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karuso as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Karuso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Kuroda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karuso lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuroda is trying to pull guard but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Karuso.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso cracks Kuroda with a nice body shot.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karuso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Kuroda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karuso walks away with a smile on his face. Kuroda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank Karuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Karuso lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Kuroda on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Karuso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Karuso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Karuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuroda takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Karuso has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Karuso.
Karuso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso stalling.
Karuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
A short right from Karuso on the inside.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Karuso works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
A nice left hand lands by Karuso.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Karuso.
Karuso lands with a light punch inside.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Karuso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Karuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karuso lands with a nice combination. Kuroda backs away looking to recover.
Karuso with a nice cross.#T4##CL#
Karuso moves into the clinch.
Kuroda can't get the takedown.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Karuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
Good body shot from Karuso.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso lands an elbow inside.
Karuso works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karuso works on Kuroda's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso is working Kuroda over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Karuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Daizen Kuroda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R4##CL#
Karuso closes the distance and pushes Kuroda back into the cage.#BC#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Karuso rushes Kuroda and presses him up against the cage.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Karuso stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Karuso.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso is leaning against Kuroda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Kuroda's ribcage. Kuroda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karuso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Kuroda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
#BC#
Karuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karuso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Karuso is looking to clinch.
Kuroda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karuso avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karuso presses Kuroda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Karuso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Karuso. Beautiful body shot.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karuso is looking to clinch but Kuroda is avoiding it.
#T2#
Karuso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kuroda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuroda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Kuroda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karuso on his heels. He'll look to pass Karuso's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Kuroda slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Kuroda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karuso sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Kuroda prevents Karuso from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kuroda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karuso is just riding it out for now. Kuroda eventually gives up the hold.
Karuso is looking for a sweep. Kuroda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Karuso is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuroda.
#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuroda tries to pass to full mount but Karuso defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Karuso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karuso, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Frank Karuso!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Frank Karuso!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Frank Karuso!
Frank Karuso wins by unanimous decision!
Frank Karuso decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GC 393
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Karuso misses with an uppercut.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karuso darts in trying to clinch
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes punishes Karuso's body with a nice straight punch.
Karuso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Karuso tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Karuso misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Karuso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karuso moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karuso tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Karuso is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karuso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Karuso clinches with his opponent.
Karuso presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karuso prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes wants to break free but Karuso has control.
Karuso pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Karuso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Karuso does it's job there.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Barnes lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karuso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karuso tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Barnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karuso dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karuso's head backwards.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Karuso avoids it well.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karuso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Karuso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Karuso. Beautiful body shot.
Karuso misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Karuso's belly button to the back.
Karuso throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karuso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Karuso closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Karuso avoids them all with ease.
Karuso tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Karuso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karuso misses with an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Karuso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karuso jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karuso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Karuso. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karuso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karuso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karuso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.#CL#
Karuso moves into the clinch.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karuso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karuso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karuso looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karuso looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karuso.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and Karuso counters with a nice uppercut.
Karuso digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Barnes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karuso tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karuso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Karuso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karuso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karuso blocking some punches.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Karuso keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.
Karuso tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Karuso throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karuso connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Karuso checks a leg kick.
Karuso stalks Barnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnes's face. Barnes staggers backwards, shaken.
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karuso scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Karuso closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Karuso won't allow it.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karuso cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Sam Barnes has been cut.
Barnes cracks Karuso with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Barnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnes cracks Karuso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karuso takes one on the button.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Karuso scores with a four punch combination!
Karuso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Barnes throws a leg kick but Karuso moved away.
Karuso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karuso wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Karuso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank Karuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes motions for Karuso to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Karuso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Karuso forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Karuso avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
#BC#
Karuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karuso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Karuso with a hook.#T4#
Barnes misses with a left hand
letting Karuso counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karuso. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Karuso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Karuso misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Frank Karuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karuso tries to clinch up.
Karuso moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.#CL#
Karuso clinches.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Karuso controls the action.
Karuso digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Karuso wants to stall.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Barnes's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Karuso tries to clinch up.#CL#
Karuso has managed to clinch.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Karuso.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karuso tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Karuso throws a body shot but no joy.
Karuso connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a body punch but Karuso moves out of range.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Karuso avoids them all with ease. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Karuso down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karuso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karuso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Karuso.
Karuso tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Karuso works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karuso.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Karuso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
Karuso blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Barnes darts in looking for a takedown but Karuso gets double underhooks and turns Barnes into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karuso tries to clinch
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Karuso throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karuso throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Karuso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Karuso lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Karuso closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Karuso tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karuso.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karuso scores with a nice strike.
Karuso misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes slips a jab from Karuso.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karuso misses the jab.#CL#
Karuso moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.#BC#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karuso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karuso thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Karuso tries to clinch
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karuso tries to clinch up.
Karuso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Karuso moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Karuso blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Karuso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Karuso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karuso 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Karuso!
Frank Karuso decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa cracks Karuso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karuso's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
Costa throws a hook but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Costa.
Costa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Karuso moved out of range nicely.
Karuso lands with a shot to the body.
Karuso lands with a straight right. Costa didn't see that one coming.
Costa misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karuso scores with a jab to the head.
Costa misses with a straight left.
Costa connects with a looping right hand.
Karuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Karuso ducks down to avoid it.
Karuso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Karuso fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa throws out a counter right but Karuso avoids it with no problem.
Costa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Karuso clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
#T1#
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Karuso.
We've been informed that Costa 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.
Karuso lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Karuso.
Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Karuso slips the punch.#CL#
Karuso drives through and clinches with Costa against the cage.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Karuso lands with a short shot to the head.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Costa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
A nice left hand lands by Karuso.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Karuso scores with a shoulder strike.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Costa prevents a body shot from Karuso. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Karuso cracks Costa with a nice body shot.
Costa prevents a body shot from Karuso. #BC#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Maximo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Karuso moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karuso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karuso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karuso takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Karuso ducks down to avoid it.
Karuso lands a nice shot to the body.
Karuso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costa.
Karuso is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Costa avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Costa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karuso connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Costa scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Karuso lands a nice looking body shot.
Karuso is looking to wear down Costa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Karuso closes the distance and clinches.
Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Costa is trying to break free.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Karuso.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Costa looks winded!
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Karuso won't allow it.
Karuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards. #BC#
Karuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karuso is looking to counter the offense by Costa and move into the clinch.
Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karuso finds it's way round the side to connect with Costa's 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!#CL#
Karuso moves into the clinch successfully.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Costa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Costa tries to break free but Karuso pushes him back against the cage.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karuso lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Karuso manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Costa.
Costa avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Karuso swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Costa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Costa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frank Karuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karuso connects with a jab.
Karuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karuso works over Costa's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Karuso closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Karuso - just one landing.
Karuso slips under a jab from Costa.
Karuso tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Karuso swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Costa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Karuso moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Karuso drives through and clinches with Costa against the cage.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karuso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Karuso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Karuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frank Karuso has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1##BC2#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karuso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karuso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Karuso's shoulder, as Karuso tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Costa catches Karuso right on the button with a cross.
Karuso wants to clinch.
Karuso drops his hands momentarily and Costa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Costa.
Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karuso finds it's way round the side to connect with Costa's head.
A cross from Karuso lands.
Karuso slips under a jab.
Costa cracks Karuso with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Karuso moves into range and clinches up with Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso cracks Costa with a nice body shot.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Karuso has Costa pressed against the cage, preventing Costa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Costa taking a breather.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Karuso has the dominant position.#T3#
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso pushes Costa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Karuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karuso misses with an uppercut.
Costa needs to keep his hands up - Karuso had a free shot at his head there.
Karuso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karuso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karuso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costa slips under a jab from Karuso.
Costa misses with a hook.
Costa misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Karuso moves into the clinch.
A short right from Karuso on the inside.
Karuso presses Costa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karuso lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa throws an elbow but it misses.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Karuso has the dominant position.#T4#
Karuso lands a nice shot to the body.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Karuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Karuso leaning his opponent against the cage.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karuso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
Karuso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa tries to break free but Karuso pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Karuso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karuso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karuso wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Karuso shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Costa eats them both and turns towards Karuso to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Costa moves out of range as Karuso strikes.
Karuso lands a jab to the head.
Karuso throws the left hand but Costa avoids the punch easily.
Karuso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karuso misses with a two punch combination.
Costa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karuso works Costa's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karuso swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Costa misses with an uppercut.
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karuso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Costa throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Karuso counters by clinching up. #T1#
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso is leaning against Costa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karuso pushes Costa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso works on Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Karuso lands with a light punch inside.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath Costa's ribcage. Costa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Costa prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso misses with an elbow over the top.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso works on Costa's body with a couple of short punches.
Karuso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karuso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costa is trying to break free.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karuso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Karuso.
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Costa blocks a body shot from Karuso. #T3#
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Costa is trying to break free.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Karuso.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximo Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa wants to break free but Karuso has control.
Costa tries to break free but Karuso pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Costa breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Karuso. Those never looked like landing.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costa misses with a looping right.
Karuso circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karuso counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa dodges the punch combination from Karuso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Karuso closes the distance and pushes Costa back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Karuso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karuso 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Karuso!
Frank Karuso was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GC 387
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
White misses with a looping right.
Karuso tries to counter by closing the distance.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Karuso throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from White.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karuso.
Karuso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karuso just misses with a punch to the body.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karuso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Karuso's shoulder, as Karuso tries to avoid the shot.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Karuso throws an off balance right hand
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karuso slips under a jab from White.
Karuso wants to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch position.
Karuso misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Karuso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karuso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Karuso misses with a wild body shot.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karuso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karuso moves out of range as White strikes.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karuso takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White misses with a straight left.
Karuso lands with a shot to the body.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White misses the jab.
A big left from White misses.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karuso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karuso throws out the jab.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karuso.
A swing and a miss from White.
White misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Karuso counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White blocks a body shot from Karuso.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karuso just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
White is trying to pull guard but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karuso to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White jumps guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karuso scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Karuso is working White over against the cage.
Karuso lands with a right to the head.
White jumps guard but Karuso stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karuso to keep the fight standing.
Karuso digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White tries to pull guard but Karuso holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards. #TD#
White manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karuso wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #T3#
Karuso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Karuso 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.#SUB#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karuso is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karuso defends it easily.#SUB#
White looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Karuso is defending well. White quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Karuso has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! White celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor White!
Thor White is the new middleweight champion!
Thor White thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GC 383 Bleak vs Harling
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Karuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hank fails with a takedown attempt.
Karuso lands a really nice looking cross but Hank seems unphased.
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karuso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karuso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karuso wants to counter the offense by Hank and move into the clinch position.
Karuso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hank.#TD#
Karuso gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hank is standing up over Karuso. Karuso looks to escape but Hank dives into side control.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karuso is trying to work for a sweep but Hank has mounted him!#T1#
Karuso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hank wants to control the pace but Karuso is squirming around nicely.
Karuso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hank working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hank controlling his opponent. #T2#
Karuso wants to hold on but Hank pushes him away.
Karuso holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hank tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hank controlling the position easily from mount.
Hank working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Hank scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hank controlling from the full mount.
Hank avoids the attempt from Karuso to control.
You get the feeling that Karuso really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hank looking to control but Karuso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karuso tries to hold on but Hank pushes him away. #T4#
Hank landing strikes, looking to finish!
Karuso can't escape the position.
Hank looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karuso is still trying to improve position.
Hank trying to control but Karuso is having none of it.
Karuso wants to control but Hank is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hank raining down shots from the mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank 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#
Karuso scores with a shot to the body.
Karuso misses with a wild body shot.
Hank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karuso avoids it really well and circles away.
Karuso just misses with a punch to the body.
Hank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karuso can do to turn this around?
Hank walks into a left hand. #TD#
Hank dives in and scores a takedown into Karuso's guard.
Karuso is looking to stand back up but Hank counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Karuso. #SUB#
Hank seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Karuso wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Karuso keeping control of the position.
Karuso wants to control but Hank is keeping busy.
Karuso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hank seems to be working for a kimura but Karuso defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karuso wants to get back to his feet.
Karuso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hank.
Karuso is trying to maintain the position but Hank is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karuso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karuso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hank's hands.
Hank ducks under a wild hook from Karuso.
Hank seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hank moves out of range as Karuso strikes.
Karuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Karuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karuso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hank somewhat.
Hank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karuso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karuso wants to counter with a clinch but Hank pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank blocks a jab.
Hank tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karuso manages to circle out of the way.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Hank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hank trying to control but Karuso is working from the bottom.
Hank throws a big right hand that misses.
Hank trying to control but Karuso is working from the bottom.
Karuso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Hank stopping the sweep attempt from Karuso.
Hank passes Karuso's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hank is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karuso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karuso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karuso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Karuso gets tackled into the cage by Hank. Hank maintains the clinch.
Karuso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso stops a takedown attempt from Hank.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank tries for a takedown but Karuso manages to get underhooks.
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hank backwards.
Karuso working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank wants a takedown.
Karuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hank backwards.
Karuso slows down the pace here.
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Hank backwards. #T1#
Karuso is trying to drag Hank to the mat but Hank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hank prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hank.
Hank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karuso prevents it.
A short right from Karuso.
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Hank backwards.
Karuso tries to work over Hank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hank misses with an elbow over the top.
Karuso has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hank seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karuso can turn it around.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karuso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karuso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanks head. #T2#
Hank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hank has Karuso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karuso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Karuso.
Hank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karuso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hank fails with a takedown attempt.
Karuso jabs at Hank's body.
A jab from Karuso finds it's way through Hank's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karuso stuffs the takedown attempt from Hank. Hank gets slowly back to his feet.
Hank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karuso tries to counter with a clinch but Hank shakes him off and moves away.
Karuso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3##KD2#
Karuso cracks Hank with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karuso has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hank to stand back up!#ROC2#Hank is rocked!
Hank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karuso as he jumps to the side.
Oh Hank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hank walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Hank limp body while Karuso jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Karuso!
The defeated Hill Billy Hank had this to say: 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
GC 380 McScramble vs Bleak
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Costa clobbers Karuso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut there from Costa.
Karuso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karuso throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Karuso blocks the body kick.
Karuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karuso throws out the jab.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Good shot there by Costa.
Karuso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Karuso wants to counter with a clinch but Costa pushes him away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karuso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karuso.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Costa slips under a jab.
Jab by Costa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karuso slips a jab from Costa.
Karuso throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Costa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costa tries to clinch but Karuso moves out of range.
Karuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Karuso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karuso. #T1#
Karuso throws a head punch that misses.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Karuso lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karuso. Karuso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Costa is looking to clinch but Karuso is avoiding it.
Karuso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karuso checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Karuso clinches with his opponent.
Karuso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karuso prevents Costa from breaking the clinch.
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costa tries to circle away but Karuso has him pinned against the cage.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow. #T2#
Karuso misses with a punch on the inside.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso misses with the head strike.
Costa blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Karuso fails to land.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Costa prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Costa fails to pull guard.
Costa jumps guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karuso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Costa is trying to push Karuso away but Karuso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Costa blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso lands a left hand.
Costa prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Costa can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Karuso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karuso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karuso is working Costa over against the cage.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karuso lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karuso pushes Costa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Karuso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karuso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costa stalls.
Karuso has Costa pressed against the cage, preventing Costa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Karuso fails to land.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.
Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karuso walks away with a smile on his face. Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karuso looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Karuso tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Costa misses with a looping right.
Karuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Karuso.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karuso is able to avoid easily.
Frank Karuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karuso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Karuso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karuso blocks a jab.
Maximo Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
Karuso lands with a left to the head.
Costa can't get the takedown.
Karuso has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Karuso lands a right hand.
Karuso blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa jumps guard but Karuso stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Costa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karuso after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Costa tries to circle away but Karuso has him pinned against the cage.
Karuso lands a left hand.
Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costa tries to circle away but Karuso has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Karuso.
Karuso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karuso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Karuso won't allow it.
Karuso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costas head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karuso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Costa is trying to break free.#T2#
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling him.
Karuso cracks Costa with a nice body shot.
Costa jumps guard but Karuso stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karuso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karuso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karuso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.
Costa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karuso has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Karuso.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karuso.
Karuso misses with some punches.
Karuso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Karuso.
Karuso stalling in the clinch.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Karuso won't allow it.
Costa blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Karuso.
Karuso tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
Karuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa wants to break free but Karuso has control.
Good body shot from Karuso.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Karuso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karuso lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling him.
A short right from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karuso misses with a punch on the inside.
Karuso swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karuso pushes Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Costa working hard to break the clinch.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Costa pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karuso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Karuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Karuso swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
It looked like Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karuso throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Costa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Karuso's head but Karuso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Karuso throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Karuso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costa's hands.#CL2#
Karuso takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Costa fails to land.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Costa prevents a body shot from Karuso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costa.
Frank Karuso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Costa is trying to break free.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Karuso keeps him there for the moment.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Karuso misses with some punches.
Karuso scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Costa is trying to pull guard but Karuso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karuso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso is working Costa over against the cage.
Costa taking a breather.
Costa tries to circle away but Karuso has him pinned against the cage.
Karuso swings wildly with an uppercut but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karuso keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karuso tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Karuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Costa or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karuso lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Karuso lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Karuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karuso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karuso misses with a straight left.
Costa avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karuso tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank Karuso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Costa misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Karuso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maximo Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karuso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Costa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karuso defends it easily.#SUB#
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Costa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Costa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karuso escapes and throws Costa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Costa is looking to reverse the position.
Karuso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Costa is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Karuso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karuso 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Karuso! |
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Event:
GC 376 - Bleak vs Barnes
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Karuso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karuso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karuso lands with a cross.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karuso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karuso lands a lovely overhand right.
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown but Karuso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bailey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD#
Karuso lands a big uppercut and Bailey crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bailey looks OK. Karuso waves Bailey back to his feet!#ROC#Bailey is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Bailey is still on wobbly legs! Can Karuso finish him?
Karuso tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bailey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karuso counters with a right hand from hell and Bailey is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Karuso! |
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Event:
GC 372- Enter Underground
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Karuso misses the target.
Adams misses with an uppercut
and Karuso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Karuso closes the distance and pushes Adams back into the cage.
Karuso managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Karuso avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Karuso lands with a right to the head.
Karuso pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karuso presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Karuso's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karuso cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Adams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karuso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Adams.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karuso scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Karuso is blocking nicely.
#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Karuso.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Karuso is stalling here.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karuso is defending well for now.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Adams working aggressively here.
Karuso lands with a right to the head.
Adams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Still in the clinch, Karuso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adams looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karuso. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karuso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karuso scores with a hook to the body.
Adams looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Karuso.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karuso.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karuso blocks it with crossed arms.
Karuso digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
Karuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
A right hand to the body from Karuso.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karuso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Karuso scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karuso is defending well for now.
Karuso scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karuso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Karuso.
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
A right hand to the body from Karuso.
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!
Karuso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not.
Still in the clinch, Karuso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Karuso scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Karuso.
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Karuso is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Karuso gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karuso pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karuso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Karuso - that landed with a thud.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
Karuso cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Karuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karuso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Karuso lands a big uppercut and Adams crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Adams looks OK. Karuso waves Adams back to his feet!#ROC#Adams is rocked!#CL#
Karuso pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Karuso finish him?
Karuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karuso presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Karuso.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karuso lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karuso dominated that round.
That's time! Karuso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Karuso pounces like a tiger and cracks Adams with a vicious hook! Adams is down but not out! Karuso follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Karuso!
In defeat, Fred Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Guess I shouldn't have stayed up partying so hard last night.. *laughs*'. |
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Event:
GC 369 Kaupens vs Karuso
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaupens punishes Karuso's body with a nice straight punch.
Karuso has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kaupens is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaupens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Karuso lands.
Karuso misses with a wild combination.
Kaupens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karuso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kaupens.
Karuso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaupens.
Kaupens jabs Karuso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karuso is looking to clinch.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karuso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karuso tries to clinch up.
Kaupens lands a two punch combo.
Karuso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kaupens looks to land a right hand but Karuso moved out of range.
Kaupens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaupens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Karuso instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Kaupens swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.
Kaupens connects with a single shot there.
Kaupens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Kaupens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaupens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karuso walks into a left hand. #ROC#Karuso is rocked!
Karuso tries to clinch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Karuso tries to clinch but Kaupens is having none of it.
Kaupens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaupens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karuso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab.
Kaupens works Karuso's body with a nice hook.
Karuso tries to clinch but Kaupens is having none of it.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Karuso's shoulder, as Karuso tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Karuso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karuso throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaupens swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.#CL2#
Karuso moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Kaupens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaupens lands a nice shot that snaps Karuso's head back.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Karuso. #T3#
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaupens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karuso moves away from the strike by Kaupens.
Karuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Karuso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaupens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karuso with a jab.#CL2#
Karuso clinches up with Kaupens and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karuso.
Kaupens is leaning against Karuso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaupens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Kaupens sizes up Karuso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Karuso moves into range and clinches up with Kaupens.
Karuso lands a left hand.
Kaupens misses with the head strike.
Karuso prevents a body shot from Kaupens. #BC#
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Karuso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
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!
Karuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaupens was well out of range. Poor timing from Karuso.
It looked like Kaupens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaupens is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karuso tries to clinch up but Kaupens circles away and keeps his distance.
Karuso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karuso thuds a left hand into Kaupens's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karuso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaupens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karuso throws a shot to the body.
Kaupens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Karuso clinches up with Kaupens and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Kaupens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaupens with a jab.
Karuso moves in looking to clinch but Kaupens pushes him off.
Kaupens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karuso back to the cage. Kaupens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansis Kaupens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Karuso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karuso lands a jab to Kaupens's midsection.
Karuso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Karuso.
Karuso misses the body punch
and Kaupens counters with a nice uppercut.
Karuso wants to clinch.
Kaupens misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karuso takes one to the chin there.
Karuso looks to land a right hand but Kaupens moved out of range.
Karuso tries to clinch there but Kaupens circles away.
Kaupens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karuso takes one to the chin there.
Kaupens 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.#T1#
Kaupens lands with a hook. Karuso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karuso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaupens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaupens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaupens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karuso.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kaupens has knocked Karuso down with a huge combo! Kaupens steps away and waves a wobbly Karuso back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Karuso is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaupens finish him?
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!
Karuso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Karuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaupens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaupens is looking to counter punch.
Kaupens throws a jab when Karuso was well out of range.
Karuso seems to have recovered his senses.
Karuso closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karuso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Kaupens does it's job there.#CL2#
Karuso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Karuso.
Karuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Kaupens controls the action.
Karuso digs a right hand into Kaupens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaupens's gas tank. #T2#
Kaupens prevents a body shot from Karuso. #BC#
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Karuso.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaupens scores with a nice right hand.
Kaupens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karuso walks into a straight right hand from Kaupens.
Kaupens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Karuso misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaupens slips a jab from Karuso.
Kaupens is looking for a counter combo.
Karuso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Karuso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karuso lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Kaupens punishes Karuso's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karuso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karuso tries to clinch but Kaupens moves out of range.
A jab from Kaupens misses.
Karuso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot lands for Kaupens.
Karuso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaupens throws a hook but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso tries to clinch up.
Kaupens is looking to counter punch.
Karuso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with a body shot.
Karuso looks to clinch
and Kaupens counters with a straight right hand.
Karuso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaupens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
A little jabbing left from Karuso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Karuso.
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Kaupens.#CL2#
Karuso clinches up with Kaupens and pushes him back against the cage.
Karuso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Karuso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaupens slips a straight right by Karuso.
Karuso looks to throw the jab but Kaupens is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kaupens.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaupens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karuso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karuso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karuso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaupens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansis Kaupens dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Karuso tries to move into range but Kaupens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Karuso moves out of range.
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
Karuso misses with a wild body shot.
Karuso looks to land a right hand but Kaupens moved out of range.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Karuso moves in looking to clinch but Kaupens pushes him off.
Kaupens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karuso can do to turn this around?
Kaupens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karuso on the side of the head. #CL2#
Karuso forces Kaupens back against the cage and clinches.
Kaupens working aggressively here.
Frank Karuso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaupens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karusos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens swings wildly with an uppercut but Karuso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karuso pushes Kaupens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Karuso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Karuso moves in looking to clinch but Kaupens pushes him off.#T1##CL2#
Karuso has Kaupens up against the cage in a clinch.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaupens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaupens working hard to break the clinch.
Kaupens swings wildly with an uppercut but Karuso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karuso prevents a body shot from Kaupens.
Karuso cracks Kaupens with a nice body shot.
Kaupens tries to work over Karuso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kaupens - that landed with a thud.
Karuso gets through Kaupens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karuso trying to control the position but instead, Kaupens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karuso into the cage.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaupens prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Frank Karuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kaupens working aggressively here.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Karuso pushes Kaupens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaupens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaupens.
Karuso lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Kaupens fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karuso.#BC#
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Karuso closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaupens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Karuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaupens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karuso scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Kaupens is trying to push Karuso away but Karuso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaupens blocks a body shot from Karuso. #BC#
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karuso. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karuso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaupens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaupens lands a jab.
Kaupens lands a head shot.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karuso throws out a loose jab but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaupens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karuso.
Karuso thuds a left hand into Kaupens's body.
Kaupens swinging wildly here.
Kaupens sets himself, and Karuso steps forward looking for the clinch! Kaupens avoids it this time.
Karuso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Kaupens scores with a nice strike.
Karuso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karuso lands a body shot.
Karuso misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karuso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Karuso instigates a clinch.
Kaupens throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a punch on the inside.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaupens controls his hands.
Karuso scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kaupens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karuso blocks an uppercut.
Kaupens tries to break free but Karuso pushes him back against the cage.
Ansis Kaupens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karuso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Karuso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaupens 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansis Kaupens! |
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Event:
GC 367 Raledran vs Kuti
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Karuso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa is trying to break free.
Karuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costa is looking for a takedown.
Costa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Costa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karuso lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karuso.
Karuso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karuso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karuso.
Karuso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karuso lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karuso is working Costa over against the cage.
Karuso gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karuso lands a body punch.
Costa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karuso is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Karuso to work.
#T1#
Costa tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Karuso as the two fighters clinch.
Karuso digs a right hand into Costa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Costa's gas tank.
Karuso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Costa is looking to break free of the clinch but Karuso has double underhooks.
Karuso lands a nice uppercut.
Karuso gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Karuso.
Karuso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Karuso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short left from Karuso.
Karuso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Costa is trying to break free.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
Karuso gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Karuso breaks from the clinch.
Karuso misses with a straight left. #T2#
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Karuso.#ROC2#Costa is rocked!
Karuso drops Costa with a naaaaasty hook - Costa is in real trouble here! Karuso dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Karuso! |
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Event:
GC 363 Brand vs Starker
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Karuso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Karuso has hold of Herandio's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Herandio tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Karuso cranks the arm and Herandio screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Herandio, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frank Karuso! |
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