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Event:
KIFC 33
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Muramaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muramaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Kasap misses with a hook
and Muramaki counters with a straight right hand.
Muramaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muramaki drops his hands momentarily and Kasap takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kasap throws out a loose jab but Muramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Muramaki misses its target.
Kasap wants to clinch up but Muramaki keeps it at a distance.
Muramaki punishes Kasap's body with a nice straight punch.
Kasap throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Muramaki counter with a right hand.
Kasap misses with a lunging right hand
and Muramaki counters with a three punch combo that has Kasap backing up. Kasap nods at Muramaki to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kasap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasap.
Kasap throws the left hand but Muramaki avoids the punch easily.
Kasap takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Kasap is rocked!
Kasap connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasap is still on wobbly legs! Can Muramaki finish him?
Kasap misses with a jab to the body
and Muramaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kasap swings widly with a right hand
and Muramaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muramaki throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kasap stumbling backwards into the cage! Kasap bounces back off the cage towards Muramaki, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Muramaki lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Muramaki celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haruki Muramaki! |
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Event:
KIFC 20
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kasap tries to move into range but Xin Yi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kasap misses with a hook.
Xin Yi staying out of range there.
Xin Yi tried to counter with a leg kick but Kasap avoided it.
Kasap on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xin Yi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kasap wants to clinch#KD#
and Xin Yi counters with a nice right hand that sends Kasap toppling to the canvas! Kasap scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Xin Yi finish him?!#ROC#Kasap is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Xin Yi engages and cracks Kasap with a massive lead left hook - Kasap tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Xin Yi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jing Xin Yi! |
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Event:
KIFC 11
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Kasap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasap slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Kasap misses. #TD#
Jones feints and as Kasap raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kasap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kasap wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to advance position but Kasap won't allow it. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Kasap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasap sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kasap tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kasap tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Kasap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kasap wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#T2#
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasap defends it well.
Kasap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Kasap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is thwarting Kasap's attempts to control the position.
Kasap is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jones is staying active.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kasap defending well though.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kasap keeps working. #T3#
Kasap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Kasap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Kasap trying to control from the bottom.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones not doing much here.
#SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Kasap is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kasap as he jumps to the side.
Jones fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kasap's half guard.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasap defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kasap tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kasap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Kasap is defending well.
Kasap trying to control but Jones postures up.
#T1#
Jones content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matt Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasap trying to control from the bottom.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Kasap is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kasap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasap sees it coming and defends easily.
Kasap is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kasap is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Kasap wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kasap trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kasap tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kasap because Jones loaded up on that one.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kasap can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kasap wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Kasap wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
#SUB#
Jones working for a submission but Kasap is keeping him at bay.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kasap is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Kasap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Kasap manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
Kasap is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kasap to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kasap shrugs it off.
Kasap is looking to get to half guard.
Kasap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kasap working to try and regain half guard.
Jones trying to control but Kasap is having none of it. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Kasap is having none of it. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Kasap is having none of it.
Kasap tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB#
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kasap manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Kasap is defending well.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kasap, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kasap knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasap sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kasap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Kasap, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Kasap against the cage but Kasap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kasap swivels and escapes.
Kasap tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kasap sprawls and moves away.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kasap sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kasap.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kasap sprawls well. Kasap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kasap looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasap gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Kasap is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasap avoid being mounted?
Jones wants to control but Kasap is keeping him busy.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but Kasap is defending it quite comfortably.
Kasap desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kasap is not content to let Jones control the position.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Kasap is defending well.
Kasap trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kasap gets full guard.
Kasap working a defensive guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kasap keeps moving.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones trying to control but Kasap is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasap misses with a hook.
Jones slips under a jab from Kasap.
Matt Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kasap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matt Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasap tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Kasap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones slips under a jab from Kasap.#TD#
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kasap working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kasap working a defensive guard here.
Kasap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Kasap is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasap is retaining full guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Jones! |
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Event:
KIFC 5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Kasap closes the distance and pushes McCoy back into the cage.
McCoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasap wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kasap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCoy has Kasap pressed against the cage, preventing Kasap from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCoy pushes Kasap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCoy is leaning against Kasap and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCoy is working Kasap over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCoy.
Kasap looks winded!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kasap wants to get back to striking at distance but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McCoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy prevents Kasap from breaking the clinch.
Kasap misses with a punch on the inside.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCoy lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Kasap is rocked!
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kasap is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kasap! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for McCoy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McCoy!
John McCoy is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kasap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roger lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Kasap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roger blocks an uppercut.
Roger has a couple of punches blocked by Kasap.
Kasap is pushing Roger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kasap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasap is keeping busy.
Kasap keeps control of Roger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roger is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasap takes a shot to the head.
Kasap misses with some punches.
Kasap lands an uppercut.
Roger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kasap has him pressed against the cage.
Kasap lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Kasap throws a head punch that misses.
Kasap lands a shoulder strike.
Roger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roger blocks a body shot from Kasap.
Roger blocks a body shot from Kasap.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kasap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kasap has him pressed against the cage.
Kasap gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roger.
Roger looking to slow down the pace here.
Kasap throws a punch but it's blocked by Roger.
Roger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasap blocks a body shot from Roger.
Kasap misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Kasap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasap is struggling to control the position.
Kasap lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kasap taking a breather.
Roger takes a shot to the head.
Roger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kasap gets through Roger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kasap working aggressively here.
Kasap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasap lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roger backwards.
Roger is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncle Roger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roger is trying to drag Kasap to the mat but Kasap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Kasap. #T3#
Kasap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roger blocks an uppercut.
Kasap taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Kasap.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roger.
Good body shot from Kasap.
Roger taking a breather.
Roger wants to take the fight to the mat but Kasap manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roger is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Kasap.
Roger struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasap controls his hands.
Kasap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roger has a couple of punches blocked by Kasap.
The referee calls for Kasap to work.
Kasap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roger backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kasap fails to land. #T4#
Kasap has a couple of punches blocked by Roger.
Roger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasap has a couple of punches blocked by Roger.
Kasap lands a left hand.
Kasap lands an uppercut.
Roger taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roger.
Roger looking to stall.
Kasap lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasap misses with the head strike.
Roger misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kasap takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kasap scores with a hook to the body.
Roger blocks an uppercut.
Kasap stalling.
Roger is trying to break the clinch but Kasap has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karolj Kasap dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kasap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kasap gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kasap tries to score a body lock takedown but Roger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Kasap as the two fighters clinch.
Karolj Kasap seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kasap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Kasap is trying to trip Roger. He has hold of a leg but Roger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kasap persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kasap with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kasap with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kasap throws a big right hand that misses.
Roger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Roger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasap's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasap working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roger is one step ahead there.
Kasap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kasap seems keen to control Roger's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasap wants to sweep here but Roger controlling him for the moment.
Kasap keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.
Kasap is pulling down on Roger's head to control his posture.
Kasap lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kasap throws a big right hand that misses.
Roger trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kasap lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Kasap is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kasap lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kasap is looking to work some ground and pound but Roger has wrist control.
Kasap postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasap.
Kasap makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kasap landing with the ground and pound.
Roger has momentary wrist control but Kasap slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasap accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasap lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kasap works over Roger with some ground and pound from guard.
Kasap landing with the ground and pound.
Kasap cracks Roger with a solid left hand.#T3#
Kasap looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasap misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Kasap has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kasap lands a hook that snaps the head of Roger backwards.
Roger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Kasap wants the takedown. Roger is fighting it off but Kasap persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roger's guard against the cage.
Roger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kasap manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Karolj Kasap has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kasap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kasap wants to sweep here but Roger controlling him for the moment.
Kasap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Kasap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roger's guard. #REVB#
Kasap postures up and lands a big shot to Roger's brow.
Kasap postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasap.
Kasap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kasap's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kasap content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roger keeping moving, preventing Kasap from controlling successfully.
Kasap scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasap connects with a couple of short punches.
Kasap lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kasap cracks Roger with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karolj Kasap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kasap moves into the clinch.
Kasap lands a left hand.
Roger is trying to maintain a safe position but Kasap gets an underhook and turns Roger into the cage.
Roger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kasap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kasap.
Kasap has a couple of punches blocked by Roger.
Kasap swings wildly with an uppercut but Roger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasap scores with a shot to the side of Roger's head.
Kasap working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Kasap as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kasap on the inside.
Kasap working aggressively here.
Kasap swings wildly with an uppercut but Roger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roger trying to control the position but instead, Kasap has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roger into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roger looking to stall.
#T1#
Kasap misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasap dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roger has had enough of the clinch but Kasap keeps him there for the moment.
Kasap swings wildly with an uppercut but Roger uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasap.
Kasap throws a head punch that misses.
Kasap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kasap.
Kasap swings wildly with an uppercut but Roger uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kasap - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Kasap.
#T2#
Kasap misses with some punches.
Roger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasap leaning against his opponent.
Kasap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roger blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kasap fails to land.
Kasap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasap cracks Roger with a nice body shot.
Roger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kasap working aggressively here.
Roger blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kasap lands with a right to the head.
Roger tries to break free but Kasap pushes him back against the cage.
Kasap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasap throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Kasap cracks Roger with a nice body shot.
Roger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasap is keeping busy.
Kasap working aggressively here.
Roger working aggressively here.
Kasap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Kasap turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
An elbow from Kasap crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Kasap's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kasap working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Kasap crashes against the mat.
Kasap tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kasap working the head and body with strikes.
Kasap in side control, throwing shots but Roger defends.
Kasap misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Kasap throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kasap lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Kasap seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kasap works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Roger tries to improve position but can't.
Kasap misses with the ground and pound.
Kasap working the ground and pound from side control.
Kasap throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Roger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Roger tries to buck Kasap off but Kasap is having none of it.
Kasap works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roger keeps working.
Kasap lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Roger down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karolj Kasap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kasap winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karolj Kasap!
Karolj Kasap seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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