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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Orsos throws a series of strikes that have Kasap backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Karlo Kasap has been cut.
Kasap takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Kasap shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kasap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Orsos is in trouble now - Kasap has advanced to mount!
Kasap content just to control the position here.
Kasap has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kasap.#T1#
Kasap looking to control but Orsos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kasap controlling the position easily from mount.
Kasap wants to control the pace but Orsos is squirming around nicely.
Kasap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kasap looking to control but Orsos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
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.
Kasap controlling the position easily from mount.
Orsos is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kasap wants to control the pace but Orsos is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Kasap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Orsos is squirming around, avoiding Kasap's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kasap looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kasap looking to control but Orsos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kasap controlling from the full mount.
Kasap continues to hold on tight.
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.
Karlo Kasap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karlo Kasap'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.#R2#
Kasap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasap is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orsos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orsos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasap walks into a stiff left hand from Orsos.
Orsos lands with a nice combination. Kasap backs away looking to recover.
Kasap fails with the takedown.
Kasap shoots in for a takedown but Orsos shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlo Kasap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kasap is defended easily by Orsos.
Orsos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orsos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasap. Kasap circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Kasap is rocked!
Karlo Kasap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasap goes for a double leg but Orsos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orsos continues to drive forward.
Oh Kasap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orsos lands a right hand.
Kasap looking for a takedown.
Orsos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kasap.
Orsos throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orsos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orsos lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Orsos lands a nice uppercut.
Orsos throws a big uppercut that drops Kasap! More strikes from Orsos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kasap lies dazed against the cage as Orsos celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lacika Orsos! |
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Event:
Predator Fight Nights 1
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kasap scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson seems a little lost for a moment, as Kasap dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kasap wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Kasap is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasap trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Kasap takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kasap asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Kasap trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Kasap is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#ES#
Jackson sneaks out the side door and pushes Kasap away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kasap slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kasap shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasap fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Kasap shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Charlie Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Kasap.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Kasap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karlo Kasap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kasap back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2#
Kasap closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Kasap getting side control.
Kasap controlling the action here.
Jackson wants to control but Kasap is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is not content to let Kasap control the position.
Kasap keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Jackson is not content to let Kasap control the position.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Kasap trying to control the pace.
Kasap wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Kasap sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that Kasap 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kasap.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasap shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kasap gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Kasap avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Kasap drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Kasap isn't so interested in that idea.
Kasap sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kasap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson has control of Kasap's left arm, preventing Kasap from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson controls Kasap momentarily but Kasap frees himself.
Jackson wants to stand up but Kasap is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charlie Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kasap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kasap manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kasap. Kasap gets slowly back to his feet.
As Kasap looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Kasap just gets out of the way.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Kasap's side.#TD#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kasap controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasap can do to turn this around?#SU#
Jackson gets to his feet - Kasap follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasap shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Kasap breaks away and moves out of range.
Charlie Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Kasap.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kasap shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kasap, which made it look bad.
Kasap shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Kasap is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Kasap takes it in his stride.
Kasap has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasap's head. #CUT#It looks like Karlo Kasap has been cut.
Kasap tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kasap sprawls and moves away.#KD#
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Kasap tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Kasap back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kasap is rocked!
Charlie Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson stuns Kasap with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kasap is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Kasap keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Kasap in a clinch.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson catches Kasap with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Kasap forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Jackson!
Charlie Jackson 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Kasap misses with a takedown attempt - Forest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Forest instigates a clinch.
Kasap is working for takedown but Forest is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kasap can't get the takedown.
Ray Forest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Kasap.
Kasap goes for a takedown attempt but Forest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Forest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kasap is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Forest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kasap wants a takedown.
Kasap wants a takedown but no success here.
Forest is looking to control Kasap's arms but Kasap gets an underhook and turns him. Now Forest has his back to the cage.
Forest prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forest drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasap gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kasap is working for takedown but Forest is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Forest has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kasap uses from the top position. #T1#
Forest trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Forest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kasap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Forest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kasap has his hands clasped together around Forest's back. He's all about the action.
Kasap is looking to improve his position.
Kasap keeping hold of Forest's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Forest tries to pass to full mount but Kasap defends it.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Forest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Forest is trying to work for a kimura but Kasap is defending well.
Kasap is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kasap wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kasap trying to control here.
Kasap wants to improve his position but Forest is controlling well.
Kasap is staying active underneath Forest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kasap is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Forest seems to be looking for submissions.
Kasap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Forest is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forest sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kasap wants to get back to full guard.
Kasap moves into full guard.
Kasap is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kasap has control of Forest's left arm, preventing Forest from doing any damage.
Kasap controls Forest momentarily but Forest frees himself.
Kasap pulls Forest in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasap tries to score a power double leg takedown but Forest sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasap somewhat.#TD2#
Kasap shoots in and gets a takedown into Forest's guard.
Forest is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Forest decides to pull guard.
Kasap looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Forest dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Kasap closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Forest did well to prevent Kasap getting side control.
Forest has one foot on Kasap's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kasap stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Forest.
Kasap fails to land the takedown.
Forest lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Kasap shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kasap showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forest is trying to stand.
Forest trying to control here.
Kasap trying to mount his opponent but Forest defends it. #T1#
Kasap is trying to control. Forest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kasap wants to control but Forest is keeping him busy.
Forest is looking for a sweep. Kasap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Forest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasap can do to turn this around?
Kasap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kasap is pressing down on Forest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Forest is holding on for now.
Kasap keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kasap.
Forest could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kasap or perhaps it was just good defense by Forest, which made it look bad.
Ray Forest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Kasap.
Nice takedown defense from Forest. No joy for Kasap on that attempt.
Forest throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kasap avoids it.
Kasap shoots in looking for a takedown but Forest manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasap's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kasap is breathing heavily.
Forest shoots for a takedown but Kasap saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Forest forces Kasap back against the cage and clinches.
Kasap can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Forest ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Forest no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Forest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasap defends it easily.
Kasap controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Let's hope that Kasap 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.
Forest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kasap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Forest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasap content to stall in guard here.
Kasap trying to control the position from guard on top but Forest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kasap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasap stuffs the takedown attempt from Forest. Forest gets slowly back to his feet.
Kasap changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forest tries to avoid it but Kasap manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forest to the ground. Forest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forest throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Kasap looking to score a takedown here. Forest is defending well but Kasap drives through and ends up in Forest's guard.
Forest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Forest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kasap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Forest 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kasap shoots in but Forest avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kasap has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Forest moves into the clinch.
Kasap is looking for a takedown.
Ray Forest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Kasap.
Kasap changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Forest fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kasap shoots in for a takedown but Forest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Forest closes the distance and pushes Kasap back into the cage.#TD#
Forest successfully pulls guard.
Kasap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Forest is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Forest missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kasap has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU#
Forest stands and steps away. Kasap gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Kasap as Forest shoots in.
Karlo Kasap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasap tries for a takedown but Forest circles away easily
and Forest counters with a one-two to the body.
Forest stuffs the takedown attempt from Kasap. Kasap gets slowly back to his feet.
Forest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kasap shoots in but no luck this time.
Forest shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kasap as he jumps to the side.
Kasap fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Forest enables Kasap to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Forest manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Forest pushes Kasap off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Forest with that takedown attempt.
Kasap shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Forest defends it nicely.
As Kasap looks to move away, Forest throws a big counter combo but Kasap just gets out of the way.#CL#
Forest closes the distance and pushes Kasap back into the cage.
Kasap wants a takedown.
#BC#
Forest breaks from the clinch.
Kasap showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forest.
Kasap feints the counter takedown.
Kasap shoots in looking for a takedown but Forest manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasap's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasap paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Kasap is trying hard to land a takedown here. Forest sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kasap shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Forest defends it nicely.
Kasap leaves Forest with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kasap feints the counter takedown.
Kasap fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ray Forest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasap shoots in but no luck this time.
Forest shoots for a takedown but Kasap saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kasap fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasap goes for a double leg but Forest avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forest continues to drive forward.
Kasap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Forest moves into the clinch.#T4#
Kasap wants to take the fight to the mat but Forest manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Forest jumps into guard, dragging Kasap to the mat.
Kasap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kasap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karlo Kasap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Forest is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Forest is trying to keep Kasap in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Forest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Forest 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Forest!
Ray Forest bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1144 Round 2
Date: May 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasap pinned against the cage. Kasap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasap misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kasap is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Kasap shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Kasap fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Kasap is now in Gracie's guard.
Kasap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kasap from controlling successfully.
Kasap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. 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.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasap's guard. #REVR#
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kasap holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Kasap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Kasap pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Kasap looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie prevents Kasap from improving his position.
Kasap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kasap's head.
Kasap is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kasap keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Kasap's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kasap.
Kasap slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gracie 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.
Kasap controlling the position well.
It looks like Gracie is going to stand back up.
Gracie is trying to control. Kasap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kasap is trying to get back to full guard.
Kasap controlling the position for now.#T3#
Kasap wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kasap wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kasap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kasap is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kasap keeps working.
Gracie prevents Kasap from improving his position.
Kasap is still trying to improve position.
Kasap moves into full guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kasap controlling Gracie's posture.
Kasap wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Gracie gets to his feet. Kasap looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kasap sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kasap changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasap in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasap tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luna Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gracie dives in and grabs Kasap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasap pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Kasap goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Kasap goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasap sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Kasap to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasap defends it easily.
Kasap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasap's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasap defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Kasap pushes his legs off easily.
Kasap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kasap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kasap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kasap tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kasap trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kasap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie is trying to keep Kasap in close.
Kasap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasap shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasap's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luna Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlo Kasap.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Karlo Kasap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kasap shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kasap under the eye.#TD2#
Kasap shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kasap forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kasap seems content to control.
More stalling from Kasap.
Kasap wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Karlo Kasap has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Still in half guard, Kasap seems content to control.
Gracie won't allow Kasap to pass to mount.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kasap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kasap has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luna Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Kasap gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasap taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kasap trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Kasap dominates the positioning.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Gracie is thwarting Kasap's attempts to control the position.
Kasap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kasap is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasap avoid being mounted?
Kasap is trying is best to control the position here.
Kasap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gracie 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.
Kasap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kasap is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kasap is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasap avoid being mounted?
Kasap wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Kasap wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie tries to control but Kasap wriggling away. #T3#
Kasap is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kasap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kasap in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kasap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Kasap to control.
Kasap is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kasap tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kasap is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Kasap is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Kasap is squirming around nicely.
Kasap manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kasap is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasap is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karlo Kasap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luna Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kasap keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luna Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Luna Gracie!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Luna Gracie!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Luna Gracie!
Luna Gracie wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1144 Round 1
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Ibanez.
Karlo Kasap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasap shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibanez counters with a series of strikes. Kasap will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Kasap shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ibanez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Ibanez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kasap passes into half guard.
Kasap winds up and cracks Ibanez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kasap drops an elbow to the side of Ibanez's head.
Kasap blocks the strikes from Ibanez.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ibanez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ibanez wants to get back to full guard.
Ibanez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kasap is working away from the top position though.
Kasap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kasap's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Ibanez trying to control here.
Ibanez wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Kasap seems content to control.
Kasap wants to control but Ibanez is keeping him busy.
Kasap is nestled in close to Ibanez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kasap slips a nice elbow through Ibanez's hands, connecting with Ibanez's forehead.
Ibanez wants to control but Kasap is keeping busy.
#T2#
Kasap looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ibanez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kasap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kasap prevents Ibanez from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasap scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ibanez tries to roll over but Kasap keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ibanez looking for submissions off his back.
Kasap lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Ibanez is rocked!#T3#
Kasap is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ibanez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kasap fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ibanez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kasap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karlo Kasap!
Karlo 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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