Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 83: Mfer v Fantastico
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Thorn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karacan on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Enver Karacan has been cut.
Karacan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thorn.#CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Thorn thuds a left hand into Karacan's body.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karacan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thorn has time to react.#ROC#Thorn is rocked!
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Karacan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Karacan finish him?#KD2#
Thorn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karacan sprawling to the canvas! Karacan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorn 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!
Karacan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn seems to have recovered his senses.
Karacan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Karacan throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Karacan defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn throws a jab when Karacan was well out of range.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Karacan ducks down to avoid it.
Thorn throws the left hand but Karacan avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Karacan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn connects with the punch.
BOOM! Karacan lands a beautiful left hook that drops Thorn. Thorn tries to recover but Karacan is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Thorn lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enver Karacan!
After winning the bout, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UCF 75: Mfer v Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karacan.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Karacan throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Karacan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
enabling Karacan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Karacan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karacan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Karacan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Karacan sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Karacan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karacan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Karacan. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
Karacan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karacan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karacan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karacan wants it to stay on the feet.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karacan checks it well. #T2#
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Karacan shows good takedown defense.
Karacan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karacan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Enver Karacan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Karacan counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Karacan counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Karacan counters with a nice uppercut.
David McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karacan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan.
Karacan slips under a jab.
Karacan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karacan blocks a jab.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald misses the shot to the body. #T4##TD#
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karacan did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDonald working Karacan over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karacan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Karacan is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
Karacan wants to get back to his feet.
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 David McDonald 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#
Karacan slips under a jab from McDonald.
Karacan slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karacan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Karacan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Karacan.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.
Karacan slips under a jab from McDonald.
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karacan blocks a jab.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Karacan counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karacan defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karacan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karacan manages to avoid it.#T3#
McDonald fails with the takedown
and Karacan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Karacan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karacan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karacan wants it to stay on the feet.
Karacan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Karacan is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald is looking to wear down Karacan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
McDonald misses with an uppercut
enabling Karacan to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Karacan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Karacan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enver Karacan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Karacan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karacan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Karacan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Karacan gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the cage.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karacan. #BC2#
Karacan breaks from the clinch.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Karacan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Karacan counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karacan sprawls well. Karacan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Karacan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Karacan, which made it look bad.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Karacan circles away easily
and Karacan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Karacan. No joy for McDonald on that attempt. #TD#
McDonald scores with a takedown into Karacan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Karacan blocks nicely.
Karacan looking for a sweep. Not yet Karacan, not yet.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karacan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position. #T4#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Karacan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karacan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
Karacan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Enver Karacan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karacan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enver Karacan!
During a confident post fight interview, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back. I got lots of gas in the tank.'.

Event: UCF 64: LaFleur v Chai Jr
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Karacan misses with a hook #TD2#
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Valdenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valdenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valdenius stands and throws Karacan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Karacan wants to control but Valdenius postures up.
Valdenius takes a little break here. Karacan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Valdenius staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valdenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Karacan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valdenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karacan can't do much from the bottom here.
Karacan's coaches at Worn Leather MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Valdenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karacan keeps working. #SUB2#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Karacan is defending well.
Valdenius has knee on belly momentarily but Karacan bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Valdenius is trying to work for a kimura but Karacan is defending well.
Valdenius is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karacan! #T2#
Valdenius prevents Karacan from getting the reversal.
Valdenius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valdenius prevents Karacan from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Valdenius moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Karacan has worked his arm free - good work by Karacan! #SUB2#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Karacan is defending well.
Karacan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdenius on the ground.
Valdenius is looking to take a break and control but Karacan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valdenius has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Karacan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Valdenius yanks on the arm and Karacan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Valdenius.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: UCF 57: Berishvili v Schnitzer
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Karacan lunges at Galvarino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galvarino's hand.
Karacan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karacan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karacan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karacan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galvarino's hands.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvarino.
Karacan scores with a nice head shot.
Karacan lands with an uppercut that bounces Galvarino off the cage and back into range.
Karacan scores with the left hand. Galvarino knows he should have avoided that one.
Galvarino misses with a wild body shot.
Karacan missing with a left hand there. Galvarino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galvarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Karacan stuns Galvarino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galvarino misses with a straight right.
Galvarino misses the jab.
Galvarino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Galvarino misses with a looping left.
Galvarino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Galvarino misses.
Karacan throws a right hand that Galvarino ducks under and follows up with a left that Galvarino also avoids with ease.
Karacan takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Karacan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galvarino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karacan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvarino.
Karacan jabs Galvarino right on the nose. Galvarino blinks but takes it well.
Galvarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from Galvarino.
Galvarino misses with a hook.
Galvarino has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Karacan throws a nice looking combination but Galvarino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karacan misses with a few strikes there.
Karacan throws a body shot but no joy.
Galvarino connects with a body shot.
Galvarino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karacan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab from Karacan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karacan misses with a body shot.
A big right from Karacan misses.
Karacan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galvarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karacan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galvarino lands with an uppercut that bounces Karacan off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Karacan lands with a good body shot.
Karacan throws a body punch but Galvarino moves out of range.
Karacan avoids the body shot from Galvarino.
A big left from Galvarino misses.
Karacan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Galvarino scores with a sloppy right hand. Karacan should have avoided that one.
Galvarino throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Galvarino throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Galvarino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Karacan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Galvarino misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Karacan.
Galvarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karacan lands a really nice looking cross but Galvarino seems unphased.
Karacan cracks a nice hook into Galvarino's ribs.
Karacan connects with a nice looking jab.
Galvarino misses with an uppercut. Karacan saw that one coming.
Karacan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galvarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Karacan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galvarino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karacan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Galvarino swings for the body but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan lands with a straight right. Galvarino didn't see that one coming.
Karacan lands a jab to the nose.
Karacan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karacan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galvarino throws out the jab.
Galvarino tries to move into range but Karacan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Galvarino misses with an uppercut.
Karacan jabs Galvarino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karacan scores with the left hand. Galvarino knows he should have avoided that one.
Galvarino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karacan finds it's way round the side to connect with Galvarino's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvarino manages to avoid it.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvarino is just out of range.
Karacan moves out of range as Galvarino strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galvarino. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galvarino misses the shot to the body.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Karacan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karacan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Galvarino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karacan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Galvarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karacan slips a jab and a cross from Galvarino.
Karacan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galvarino.
Galvarino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karacan doesn't seem bothered though.
Karacan connects with a nice looking jab.
Galvarino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Galvarino throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Galvarino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karacan.
Karacan just misses with a punch to the body.
Galvarino is looking to counter punch.
Galvarino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karacan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Galvarino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karacan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Karacan there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enver Karacan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Galvarino scores with a jab to the body.
Galvarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karacan moves out of range as Galvarino strikes.
Karacan stuns Galvarino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Galvarino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karacan lands a nice looking body shot.
Karacan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Galvarino looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.
Karacan misses with a body shot.
It looked like Galvarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karacan moves out of range as Galvarino strikes.
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvarino manages to avoid it.
Galvarino throws a right and a left that Karacan avoids nicely.
Karacan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karacan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galvarino on the side of the head.
Galvarino takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Galvarino.
Karacan scores with a decent looking hook.
Galvarino lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Galvarino misses with a looping right.
Karacan jabs Galvarino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karacan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karacan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Galvarino.
Karacan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvarino moves away.
Karacan misses with a jab to the body
and Galvarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karacan misses with an uppercut. Galvarino saw that one coming.
Galvarino 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.
Karacan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karacan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karacan scores with a nice right hand.
Galvarino throws out a loose jab but Karacan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karacan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karacan scores with a hook.
Galvarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karacan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Enver Karacan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karacan defending well as Galvarino loads up on a big left hand.
Karacan lands with a shot to the body.
Karacan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karacan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galvarino.#T2#
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvarino was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Galvarino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Galvarino misses with an uppercut.
Karacan slips a straight right by Galvarino.
Galvarino misses the shot to the body.
Galvarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karacan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galvarino.
Galvarino defending well as Karacan loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karacan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Galvarino lands with a good body shot.
Galvarino throws out a powerful jab.
Galvarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karacan manages to avoid it.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvarino is just out of range.
Galvarino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karacan on the side of the head.
Galvarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karacan misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Galvarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karacan lands a jab.
Galvarino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Galvarino. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan slips under a jab from Galvarino.
Karacan lands a jab.
Karacan connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karacan.
Galvarino looks to score with a jab to the body but Karacan is just out of range.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Galvarino throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Galvarino.
Galvarino swings for the body but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvarino is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Karacan.
Karacan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Karacan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karacan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Galvarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Galvarino might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
Karacan lands a head shot.
Karacan stuns Galvarino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Galvarino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karacan moves out of range of the strikes.
Galvarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karacan misses with a two punch combination.
Karacan scores with a body shot.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from Galvarino.
Galvarino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Enver Karacan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karacan scores with a hook.
Karacan works the jab nicely.
Galvarino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karacan just misses with a punch to the body.
Karacan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galvarino.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Galvarino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Galvarino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karacan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enver Karacan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Karacan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvarino looks to throw the jab but Karacan is out of range.
Karacan connects with a jab.
Galvarino looks to land a combination but Karacan avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Galvarino.
A big left from Galvarino misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
Karacan swings for the body but Galvarino moves out of range.
Galvarino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karacan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvarino moves away.
Karacan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galvarino.
Karacan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvarino moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karacan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galvarino's hands.
Karacan clobbers Galvarino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karacan slips a jab from Galvarino.
Karacan misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karacan lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Karacan misses with a wild combination.
Karacan throws a jab when Galvarino was well out of range.
Karacan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galvarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karacan.
Karacan works the jab nicely.
Karacan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Galvarino does no damage.
Galvarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karacan connects with a body shot.
Karacan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karacan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Karacan.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from Galvarino.
Karacan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Galvarino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karacan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galvarino doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Galvarino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galvarino lands a jab to Karacan's midsection.
Galvarino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Galvarino looks to throw the jab but Karacan is out of range.
Karacan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galvarino at a distance.
Karacan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galvarino throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Galvarino misses the jab.
Galvarino takes one to the chin there.
Galvarino misses with a hook. Karacan ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Karacan lands.
Galvarino avoids the body shot from Karacan.
A combination from Galvarino does no damage.
A big left from Karacan misses.
A jab lands there for Galvarino.
Galvarino walks into a straight right hand from Karacan.#T3#
Galvarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan.
Galvarino throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Karacan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvarino avoids the body shot from Karacan.
Some wild striking there from Galvarino.
A slow jab from Galvarino misses its intended target.
Karacan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Galvarino under the eye.
Karacan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Galvarino misses with a left hand
and Karacan counters with a nice uppercut.
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvarino manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Galvarino.
Galvarino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karacan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galvarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan connects with a right hand. Galvarino shakes it off.
A left and a right from Karacan both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Karacan finds it's way through Galvarino's defenses.
Karacan slips under a jab.
Galvarino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karacan.
It looked like Galvarino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karacan.
Karacan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karacan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galvarino doesn't seem bothered though.
Galvarino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galvarino drops his hands momentarily and Karacan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Karacan misses.
Karacan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mapuche Galvarino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karacan lands a right hook to the body.
Karacan scores with a jab to the head.
Galvarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karacan manages to avoid it.
Galvarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galvarino throws a shot to the body.
Galvarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from Galvarino.
A right-left combo lands from Karacan.
Karacan scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enver Karacan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karacan 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enver Karacan!
Enver Karacan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UCF 46: Hanma v Hunter
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Karacan jabs at Honda Jr's body.
Karacan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honda Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karacan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karacan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karacan takes a swing at Honda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Honda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Honda Jr pushes Karacan up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda Jr.
Still in the clinch, Karacan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karacan throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Karacan manages to break the clinch.
Honda Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karacan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karacan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karacan slips a jab from Honda Jr.
A big right from Honda Jr misses.
A big left from Honda Jr misses.
Karacan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Honda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan. #CL2#
Karacan clinches. #T1##BC2#
Karacan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Karacan gets tackled into the cage by Honda Jr. Honda Jr maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Honda Jr fails to land.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karacan.
Karacan prevents a body shot from Honda Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Karacan.
Honda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Honda Jr fails to land.
Karacan tries to break the clinch but Honda Jr is controlling the position.
Honda Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karacan.
Honda Jr lands with a left to the head.
Karacan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Honda Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda Jr.
Karacan blocks a body shot from Honda Jr. #T2#
Karacan lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karacan takes a shot to the head.
Honda Jr is stalling here.
Honda Jr presses Karacan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Karacan fails to land.
Honda Jr lands a right hand.
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr lands a body punch.
Honda Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Honda Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Karacan backwards.
A shot in the inside from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Karacan controls the action.
Karacan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karacan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karacan scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Karacan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda Jr is just out of range.#CL2#
Karacan has managed to clinch.
Honda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karacan.
Honda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karacan.
Honda Jr trying to control the position but instead, Karacan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Honda Jr into the cage.
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karacan's elbow.
Karacan tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Honda Jr misses with some punches.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Karacan controls the action. #BC2#
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karacan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Honda Jr at a distance.
Enver Karacan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda Jr misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karacan! But no joy.#CL2#
Karacan darts in and clinches Honda Jr up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karacan. #BC2#
Karacan breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Honda Jr.
Nice uppercut there from Karacan.
Karacan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karacan finds it's way round the side to connect with Honda Jr's head.
Karacan swings for the body but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karacan.
Karacan is looking to clinch but Honda Jr is avoiding it.
Honda Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karacan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honda Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Piston Honda Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Honda Jr looks to throw the jab but Karacan is out of range.
Honda Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Karacan.
Honda Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Karacan.
Karacan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Karacan rushes Honda Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Karacan on the inside.
A short right from Karacan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karacan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Honda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karacan's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Honda Jr fails to land.
Honda Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karacan blocking some punches.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Karacan controls the action.
Karacan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Karacan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Karacan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Karacan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Karacan moves away from the strike by Honda Jr.
Karacan misses with a straight right.
A big left from Karacan misses.
Karacan scores with a shot to the body.
Karacan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Enver Karacan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Honda Jr clinches.
Karacan lands a nice shot to the body.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karacan.
Karacan lands a shoulder strike.
Honda Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Karacan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karacan prevents a body shot from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karacan. #T2#
Honda Jr lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Honda Jr.#BC2#
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Honda Jr.
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Nice defenses there by Honda Jr.
Karacan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Honda Jr staying out of range there.
Karacan throws a body punch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
A big left from Honda Jr misses.
Karacan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karacan throws a body punch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Honda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honda Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Karacan misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Honda Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Honda Jr connects with a right hand. Karacan shakes it off.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan moves out of range as Honda Jr strikes.
The crowd cheers as Honda Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karacan doesn't seem phased though.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from Honda Jr.
Karacan staying out of range there.
Karacan throws a hook but Honda Jr blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Karacan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karacan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Honda Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Honda Jr wants to clinch.
Honda Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karacan throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Honda Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Honda Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Honda Jr.
Karacan throws out a loose jab but Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karacan cracks Honda Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Honda Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Honda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Honda Jr scores with a head kick. Karacan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Honda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Honda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karacan.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karacan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karacan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karacan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Honda Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honda Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Honda Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honda Jr stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enver Karacan 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Honda Jr throws a nice looking combination but Karacan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Karacan scores with a three punch combo!
Honda Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karacan throws out the jab.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Honda Jr misses with a leg kick.
Honda Jr misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Karacan clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Honda Jr. #BC2#
Karacan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Honda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Karacan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr slips under a jab.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Honda Jr. #T1#
Karacan throws a shot from downtown. Honda Jr moves away and avoids it.
Karacan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karacan needs to keep his hands up - Honda Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Karacan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Honda Jr momentarily.
Honda Jr misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Karacan.
It seemed like Karacan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Honda Jr misses with a looping left.
Karacan throws a jab but it's blocked by Honda Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Honda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Honda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honda Jr takes a shot to the head.
Honda Jr misses with some punches.
Honda Jr misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Karacan manages to break the clinch.
Honda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Karacan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karacan throws an overhand right that lands on Honda Jr's shoulder, as Honda Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Karacan throws a body shot but no joy.
Karacan tries to clinch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Honda Jr.
Karacan walks into a stiff left hand from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr slips a straight right by Karacan.
Karacan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honda Jr.
Karacan misses with a right hand
letting Honda Jr counter with a right hand.
Karacan misses with a wild body shot.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honda Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda Jr is just out of range.
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Karacan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Honda Jr thuds a left hand into Karacan's body.
Honda Jr cracks Karacan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Karacan misses.
Honda Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karacan avoids it.
Honda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karacan.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Karacan.
Honda Jr connects with the punch.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Honda Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Karacan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Honda Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Honda Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Karacan.
Karacan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan cracks Honda Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karacan takes a swing at Honda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Karacan.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karacan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan misses the shot to the body.
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honda Jr manages to avoid it.
Honda Jr avoids the body shot from Karacan.
Karacan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Honda Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Honda Jr takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Honda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Honda Jr backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Honda Jr misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Honda Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karacan throws a shot from downtown. Honda Jr moves away and avoids it.
As Karacan looks to move away, Honda Jr throws a big counter combo but Karacan just gets out of the way.
Honda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from Honda Jr.
Karacan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Honda Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Honda Jr closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enver Karacan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karacan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enver Karacan!
After winning the bout, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UCF 36: Hunter v LaFleur
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
A head kick by McGarvey misses
and Karacan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Stephen McGarvey has been cut.
McGarvey avoids the body shot from Karacan.
McGarvey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karacan's sensitive parts.
McGarvey fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Karacan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGarvey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
McGarvey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
McGarvey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karacan backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karacan tries to throw a body punch but McGarvey avoids it by throwing Karacan back against the cage.
Karacan tries to work over McGarvey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGarvey misses with some punches.
Karacan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karacan lands an uppercut.
McGarvey misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGarvey misses with a punch to the body.
Karacan misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Karacan manages to break the clinch.
Karacan avoids the head kick by McGarvey.
A swing and a miss from Karacan.
McGarvey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karacan counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
McGarvey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karacan.
Karacan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karacan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karacan moves out of range as McGarvey strikes.
Karacan takes a swing at McGarvey's ribcage but misses.
McGarvey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karacan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
McGarvey closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarvey lands a hook that snaps the head of Karacan backwards.
McGarvey working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karacan.
Karacan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Karacan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
McGarvey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karacan.
McGarvey throws a sloppy head kick and Karacan moves out of range easily.
Karacan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGarvey scores with a sloppy right hand. Karacan should have avoided that one.
Karacan tries to clinch but McGarvey is having none of it.
McGarvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karacan is looking to counter punch.#CL#
McGarvey tries to keep at a distance but Karacan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karacan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGarvey misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGarvey fails to land.
McGarvey misses with the head strike. #T4#
Karacan blocking some punches. #BC#
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Karacan rushes McGarvey and presses him up against the cage.
McGarvey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGarvey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karacan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Karacan.
Karacan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGarvey's efforts to push away.#BC#
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
Karacan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Enver Karacan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stephen McGarvey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Karacan tries to keep at a distance but McGarvey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karacan takes a shot to the head.
Karacan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karacan tries a body shot but McGarvey blocks it.
McGarvey tries to break free but Karacan pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Karacan.
McGarvey swings wildly with an uppercut but Karacan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGarvey.
Karacan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick from McGarvey lands but Karacan takes it in his stride. #T1#
Karacan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karacan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGarvey - the referee stops the clock and Karacan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGarvey. Karacan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karacan misses with a left hand
and McGarvey counters with a low kick, right behind Karacan 's knee.
McGarvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karacan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGarvey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karacan thinking.
McGarvey takes a swing at Karacan's ribcage but misses.
Karacan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGarvey tries to clinch up but Karacan circles away and keeps his distance.
Karacan wants to clinch up but McGarvey keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Karacan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGarvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGarvey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karacan.
Karacan misses with a lunging right hand
and McGarvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karacan just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Karacan misses its intended target.
McGarvey works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karacan's head backwards.#T3#
Karacan thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGarvey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Karacan blocks it well.
McGarvey throws a hook but Karacan blocks it.
Karacan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGarvey is looking to slow Karacan down with leg kicks.
McGarvey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karacan drops his hands momentarily and McGarvey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGarvey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karacan throws a lazy uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
McGarvey is looking to land body kicks.
Karacan lands with a shot to the body.
Karacan misses with a two punch combination.
McGarvey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGarvey throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Karacan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGarvey.
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!
McGarvey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGarvey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karacan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot by Karacan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen McGarvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephen McGarvey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGarvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karacan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karacan throws a jab but it's blocked by McGarvey.
Karacan misses with a straight left.
Karacan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stephen McGarvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karacan misses with an uppercut. McGarvey saw that one coming.
Karacan loads up on a big right hand but McGarvey slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGarvey can pounce on him.
A big right from McGarvey misses.
A little feinted left hand from Karacan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.#T1#
McGarvey throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Karacan counter with a right hand.
Karacan scores with a hook to the body. McGarvey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGarvey wants to slow Karacan down by chopping away at his legs.
McGarvey throws a leg kick but Karacan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGarvey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karacan just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephen McGarvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karacan misses with a jab to the body
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
McGarvey misses with a leg kick
and Karacan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karacan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGarvey lands a jab.
McGarvey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGarvey tries to clinch
and Karacan counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karacan closes the distance but McGarvey moves to the side
and McGarvey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Karacan really felt that one!#T3#
McGarvey loads up on a big right hand but Karacan slips the punch.
It looked like Karacan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGarvey.
McGarvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karacan.
Karacan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGarvey.#CL#
Karacan has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGarvey is leaning against Karacan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Karacan as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Karacan breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karacan, as that shot connected. #ROC#McGarvey is rocked!
Karacan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McGarvey's head, knocking him out cold! Karacan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enver Karacan!
After winning the bout, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Stephen McGarvey stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's not fair on me, i have a learning disability an all that, you know..'.

Event: UCF 28: Berishvili v Skwat
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Valdenius looks to land a left hand but Karacan moved out of range nicely.
Valdenius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valdenius or perhaps it was just good defense by Karacan, which made it look bad.
Karacan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdenius is just out of range.
Valdenius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karacan defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Valdenius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan swings for the body but Valdenius moves out of range.
Karacan punishes Valdenius's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdenius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karacan's waist but Karacan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valdenius off to one side. #T1#
Valdenius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karacan to score with a decent uppercut.
Karacan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karacan misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
so Valdenius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karacan is trying to keep Valdenius in close.
Valdenius slips nicely into half guard.
Valdenius is trying to control. Karacan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura here.
Valdenius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Valdenius prevents Karacan from improving his position.
Karacan is looking to get back to is feet but Valdenius passes into side control.
Karacan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Valdenius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karacan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karacan prevents Valdenius from moving into mount.
Karacan is trying to get back to his feet.
Valdenius trying to control the action but Karacan is working from the bottom.
Karacan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Karacan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karacan tries to get out of the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Valdenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karacan is looking to regain half guard here but Valdenius keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Valdenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karacan, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Valdenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karacan, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Valdenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karacan, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Karacan is defending well.
Karacan is trying to improve his position.
Karacan struggling a bit here.
Valdenius is looking to take a break and control but Karacan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valdenius has hold of Karacan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Karacan seems comfortable defending it but Valdenius has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Karacan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Karacan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Valdenius couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Abbot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abbot scores with a jab.#CL2#
Abbot rushes Karacan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Karacan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abbot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abbot misses with an uppercut
and Abbot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abbot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karacan.
A jab lands there for Abbot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot throws a jab but it's blocked by Karacan.
Abbot throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Abbot misses with a left hand
and Karacan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Karacan throws a hook to the side of Abbot's head but Abbot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abbot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Abbot takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Abbot pulls guard.
Karacan wanted to stand there but Abbot had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Karacan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Abbot looks to score with a jab to the body but Karacan is just out of range.#T2#
Abbot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karacan.
Karacan avoids the body shot from Abbot.
An attempted straight right counter from Karacan misses the target.
Karacan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abbot throws a lazy uppercut
and Karacan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dimebag Abbot has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Abbot.
Karacan throws a hook to the side of Abbot's head but Abbot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abbot steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Abbot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karacan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abbot 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.#CL2#
Abbot closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbot throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Karacan counters with a nice right hand that sends Abbot toppling to the canvas! Abbot scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karacan finish him?!#ROC#Abbot is rocked!
Karacan lands a nice shot to the body.
Abbot is still on wobbly legs! Can Karacan finish him?
Abbot cracks Karacan with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Karacan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karacan knocks out Abbot with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Karacan before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Karacan picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enver Karacan!
During a confident post fight interview, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 6: Catawanee v Nice
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Soprano looks to throw the jab but Karacan is out of range. #CL2#
Soprano rushes Karacan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Karacan breaks from the clinch.
Soprano has a takedown stuffed.
Karacan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karacan walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Soprano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Soprano wants to control from the top but Karacan keeps moving.
Karacan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soprano on the ground.
Soprano preventing the sweep.
Karacan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Karacan keeping full guard, as Soprano tries to pass.
Soprano throwing strikes from guard but Karacan blocks nicely.
Soprano throws a big right hand that misses.
Karacan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karacan trying to keep a closed guard but Soprano is proving a slippery customer.
Karacan keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Soprano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soprano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soprano tries to move to mount but Karacan blocks the move with his legs.
Karacan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karacan tries to get out of the position.
Soprano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Karacan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karacan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Soprano. #T2#
Karacan is trying to get back to half guard.
Karacan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Soprano.
Soprano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karacan wants to control but Soprano postures up.
Karacan is not content to let Soprano control the position.
Karacan is looking to reverse the position.
Soprano working the strikes but Karacan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karacan keeps working.
Karacan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soprano. #T3#
Soprano is trying to control. Karacan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soprano uses his free foot to push down on Karacan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karacan.
Soprano punching from mount but Karacan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Soprano throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karacan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Soprano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Soprano thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soprano looking to ground and pound but Karacan is blocking nicely.
Soprano thowing shots but they're missing.
Soprano trying to control but Karacan is having none of it.
Soprano throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Karacan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Soprano punching from mount but Karacan doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Soprano working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Karacan looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Soprano! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulie Soprano!

Event: UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Karacan misses the shot to the body.
Sabel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karacan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabel.
Sabel misses with a double jab
and Karacan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from Sabel.
Sabel misses with an uppercut
and Karacan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabel throws a nice looking combination but Karacan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Karacan misses.
Karacan moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabel misses with a hook.
Sabel misses with a body shot.
Karacan loads up on a big right hand but Sabel slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan avoids the body shot from Sabel.
Karacan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabel is just out of range.
Sabel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sabel defending well as Karacan loads up on a big left hand.
Sabel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karacan scores with a jab to the body.
Karacan misses with a looping right.#T1#
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabel is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karacan.
Karacan connects with a body shot that sends Sabel's belly button to the back.
Karacan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabel.
Sabel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sabel misses with a left hand
and Karacan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Karacan.
Karacan misses the shot to the body.
Karacan catches Sabel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sabel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karacan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sabel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karacan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karacan thuds a left hand into Sabel's body.
Karacan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sabel misses with a straight left.
Karacan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Sabel misses
and Karacan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karacan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
It looked like Karacan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sabel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karacan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sabel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Karacan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sabel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sabel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sabel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan scores with a sloppy right hand. Sabel should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Karacan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sabel doesn't seem phased though.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sabel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabel throws a looping overhand right but Karacan ducks down to avoid it.
Karacan works the jab nicely.
Sabel looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.
Karacan throws a lazy right hand but Sabel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sabel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karacan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sabel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabel misses the target.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabel.
Karacan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Karacan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karacan throws a looping overhand right but Sabel ducks down to avoid it.
Sabel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karacan in his tracks.
Sabel throws a hook but Karacan blocks it.
Karacan fails to land with a series of punches.
Karacan lands a nice looking body shot.
Karacan misses with an uppercut. Sabel saw that one coming.
Karacan scores with a decent looking hook.
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and Sabel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabel throws a shot from downtown. Karacan moves away and avoids it.
Karacan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sabel has time to react.
Sabel 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.
Sabel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karacan.
Sabel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabel.
Sabel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabel. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan scores with a hook to the body. Sabel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karacan scores with a hook.#T4#
Karacan tries to move into range but Sabel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karacan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sabel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Sabel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sabel feints a jab promting Karacan to slip. Sabel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karacan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Karacan lands an overhand right.
Karacan slips a straight right by Sabel.
Karacan swings for the body but Sabel moves out of range.
Karacan connects with the punch.
Sabel avoids the body shot from Karacan.
Karacan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karacan misses with a straight right.
Sabel scores with a punch to the head.
Karacan throws a nice looking combination but Sabel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karacan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sabel lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enver Karacan 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#
Sabel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan lands a nice hook to Sabel's body. Sabel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karacan cracks a nice hook into Sabel's ribs.
Sabel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karacan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan.
Karacan loads up on a big right hand but Sabel slips the punch.
Karacan takes one on the button.
Karacan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabel can do to turn this around?
Karacan lands with a straight right. Sabel didn't see that one coming.
Karacan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabel. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan lands with a good body shot.
Karacan throws a series of punches but Sabel avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Sabel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Sabel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sabel.
Sabel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karacan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sabel thinking.
Sabel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Sabel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sabel lands the left hand.
Karacan connects with a right hand. Sabel shakes it off.
Sabel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sabel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karacan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel missing with a left hand there. Karacan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karacan takes a swing at Sabel's ribcage but misses.
Sabel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karacan.
Sabel lands a nice hook to Karacan's body. Karacan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sabel throws a jab when Karacan was well out of range.
Sabel moves away from the strike by Karacan.
Karacan misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan staying out of range there.
Karacan misses with an uppercut.
Sabel throws a lazy right hand but Karacan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Karacan throws a big shot that misses.
Sabel throws a big shot that misses.
Karacan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sabel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karacan misses with a hook. Sabel ducked under it nicely.
Karacan needs to keep his hands up - Sabel had a free shot at his head there.
Sabel throws an off balance right hand
and Karacan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sabel scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Karacan misses
and Sabel counters with a straight right hand.
Sabel misses with a body shot.
Karacan works over Sabel's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice cross by Karacan.
Sabel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karacan takes a swing at Sabel's ribcage but misses.
Sabel unleashes a big counter combination but Karacan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sabel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sabel cracks Karacan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karacan cracks Sabel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sabel throws a jab when Karacan was well out of range.#T3#
Karacan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel throws a body shot but no joy.
Karacan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sabel on the side of the head.
Sabel throws a lazy right hand but Karacan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabel misses with a looping left.
Sabel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabel was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Sabel misses with a hook
and Karacan counters with a left to the body.
Sabel throws a shot from downtown. Karacan moves away and avoids it.
Sabel misses with a two punch combination.
Karacan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karacan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karacan at a distance.
Karacan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Sabel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karacan.
Sabel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab by Karacan.
Sabel cracks Karacan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karacan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sabel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Karacan.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabel.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karacan throws out a loose jab but Sabel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Sabel - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zacharias Sabel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sabel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karacan scores with a jab to the head.
Sabel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karacan.
Sabel throws a counter combo.
Sabel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karacan.
Sabel scores with a jab to the body.
Sabel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karacan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sabel at a distance.
Sabel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sabel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karacan's head backwards.
Karacan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabel throws out the jab.
Karacan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sabel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sabel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabel throws a lazy uppercut
and Karacan counters with a left to the body.
Sabel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Sabel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karacan lands with a nice body punch.
Karacan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sabel misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Karacan misses its target.
Sabel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karacan's hands.
Karacan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sabel at a distance.
Sabel misses with a hook.
Sabel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel dodges the punch combination from Karacan.
Sabel connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Sabel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enver Karacan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Karacan does no damage.
Sabel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sabel misses with a body shot
and Karacan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karacan's head backwards.
Karacan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sabel avoids the body shot from Karacan.
Sabel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karacan at a distance.
Sabel looks to throw the jab but Karacan is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sabel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sabel.
Karacan misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Sabel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabel just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabel looks to land a left hand but Karacan moved out of range nicely.
Sabel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Karacan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karacan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Karacan.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karacan.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sabel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karacan has got the better of the exchanges.
Karacan throws a right hand that misses
and Sabel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karacan.
Sabel blocks a jab.
Sabel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabel throws the left hand but Karacan avoids the punch easily.
Karacan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabel.
Karacan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sabel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karacan slips a jab from Sabel.#T4#
Karacan lands a head shot.
Sabel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sabel misses with a hook. Karacan ducked under it nicely.
Sabel misses with a hook
enabling Karacan to counter with a crisp jab.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from Sabel.
Sabel loads up on a big right hand but Karacan slips the punch.
Karacan fails to land with a series of punches.
Karacan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan.
Karacan lands with an uppercut that bounces Sabel off the cage and back into range.
Sabel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karacan.
Sabel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karacan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sabel drops his hands momentarily and Karacan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karacan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sabel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enver Karacan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karacan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enver Karacan!
A relieved looking Enver Karacan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Test Fight
Date: Aug 01, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Salar moves out of range as Karacan strikes.
Salar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Enver Karacan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Karacan moves into the clinch.
Salar controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Karacan letting Salar take a breather here.
Salar receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Salar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karacan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Salar taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salar stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Enver Karacan.
Well Karacan 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Enver Karacan!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Enver Karacan!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Enver Karacan!

Enver Karacan wins by unanimous decision!

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