Karate News · 2026-09-14 · TATSU WEAR Editorial
Sam Alvey outpointed Uriah Hall via unanimous decision over five rounds to headline Karate Combat 62 in Miami on July 24, while Oussama Assli and Vanilto Antunes scored first-round knockouts on the same card.
What Happened
Karate Combat 62 ran July 24, 2026, at KC Apex, Doral, Florida (streamed on YouTube/Fight Pass). In the middleweight main event, Sam Alvey (34-18-1) beat fellow former UFC veteran Uriah Hall via unanimous decision (5 rounds, 3:00) in a striking chess match that stayed on the feet. The co-feature saw Oussama Assli knock out his opponent with head kicks at 1:39 of round 1 at welterweight.
Other results: Joilton Lutterbach won a unanimous decision at welterweight, Vanilto Antunes stopped his opponent via punches at 1:57 of round 3 at middleweight, and Christos Giagos submitted Ethan Crelinstein via armbar at 2:56 of round 1. The card drew for its Miami home crowd ahead of Karate Combat’s December Miami return at KC51 (Arturo Vergara vs. Eoghan Chelmiah headliner).
Why It Matters
Karate Combat continues to pull UFC veterans into its pit — Alvey vs. Hall was a name-value main that delivered five rounds without a clinch stall, the league’s rule. For Karate, the Miami apex shows the sport’s US anchor while WKF’s next world events loom. The December Miami card will test whether the league can turn Florida into a home base.
The Details
- Event: Karate Combat 62 — July 24, 2026, KC Apex, Doral, FL
- Result: Sam Alvey def. Uriah Hall via unanimous decision (5×3:00)
- Also: Oussama Assli KO head kicks R1 1:39; Vanilto Antunes KO R3 1:57; Giagos armbar R1 2:56
- Next: Karate Combat Miami — December 2026, KC51
What’s Next
Alvey keeps his Karate Combat momentum; Hall’s striking defense will be questioned after five rounds. For kata fans, WKF’s next ranking events fill the gap until Miami. See our Muay Thai roadmap for full-contact striking cross-training.