PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera comes to the cage accompanied by Romper Stomper. Head has chosen New Divide as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vera
vs
Head

188 cm
22
202 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

183 cm
21
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Lightning Fight Gear
Lightning Fight Gear

[MMABR]Terror Trition[†CoE†]
Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dominic Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boot Head!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Head lands a nice looking body shot.
Vera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Head connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice cross by Vera.
Vera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vera lands with a kick to the temple. Head shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Head throws the left hand but Vera avoids the punch easily.
Vera scores with a nice strike.
Vera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vera throws a lazy head kick
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dominic Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Head.
A big right from Vera misses.
Head listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Head missing with a left hand there. Vera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head takes one to the side of the head.
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a left to the body.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vera.
Head blocks a head kick by Vera.
Head connects with a nice looking jab.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Head throws a right hand that Vera ducks under and follows up with a left that Vera also avoids with ease.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Vera throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vera misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Head.
Vera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Head as he avoids it easily.
Boot Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Head lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vera circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Vera misses.
Vera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vera is breathing heavily.
Head will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Head tries a low kick but Vera avoids it.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head connects with a jab.
Head connects with a crisp jab.
Vera closes the distance and clinches up with Head, looking for a takedown. Vera pushes Head against the cage but Head circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Head blocks a head kick by Vera.
Head lands a jab.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Vera throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Head.
Vera throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Head blocks a head kick by Vera.

Vera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vera showed some decent athleticism there.
Vera stops Head from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head wants to get back to full guard.
Vera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vera wants to control but Head is keeping him busy.
Vera works his way into side control.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
Vera wants to stand but Head has his arm trapped.

Vera stands up and beckons Head to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boot Head 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.

Vera takes one to the side of the head.
Vera misses with a jab to the body
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Vera misses with a hook.
Head throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vera counters with a right hand to the body.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
A big left from Head misses.
Vera throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Boot Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vera.
Vera throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Jab from Head.
Head misses with a straight left.
Head works the jab nicely.
Vera misses with a hook.
Vera shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense.
Head staying out of range there.
Head misses with a low kick.
Vera cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head blocks a head kick by Vera.
Vera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Vera misses.
Vera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Head lands a jab.
Vera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vera throws a leg kick
and Head counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vera looks to throw the jab but Head is out of range.
Head slips under a jab from Vera.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vera throws out the jab.
Vera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vera gets slowly back to his feet.
Vera blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Head avoids the head kick by Vera.
Vera sizes up Head with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Head lands a nice looking body shot.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Head counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vera is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Head uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vera.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Head digs a good body shot into Vera's ribs.
Vera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Head. Head obviously looking to wear him down.
Vera shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Vera misses.
Vera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Head ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera slips a jab and a cross from Head.
Vera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Head connects with the punch.
Head throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head throws a leg kick
and Vera counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Vera to acknowledge the strikes.
Head fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head avoids the head kick by Vera.
Head stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Head scores with a three punch combo!
Head on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head tries to work over Vera's front leg with a kick but Vera checks it.
Vera delivers a nice body kick.
Head looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Vera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a chopping leg kick but Vera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good work by Vera as he checks the leg kick.
Head connects with a solid leg kick.
Head punishes Vera's body with a nice straight punch.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vera. Vera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vera misses with a hook.
Vera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vera takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Head duly obliges.

It looks like Dominic Vera has been cut.
Boot Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Vera looks to land a combination. Head sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head throws a series of punches but Vera moves out of range.
Vera checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Head darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boot Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominic Vera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Vera misses with a takedown attempt - Head sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Head lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vera circles away quickly and effectively.
Head digs a good body shot into Vera's ribs.
Vera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Vera doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Head counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Head.
Head lands a hook that snaps the head of Vera backwards.
A short body shot lands from Head as the two fighters clinch.
Head works on Vera's body with a couple of short punches.
Head scores with a hook to the body.

Head breaks the clinch.
Head takes a swing at Vera's ribcage but misses.
A shot to de liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.
Head throws a right and a left that Vera avoids nicely.
Head lands a with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Head buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good exchange - Head coming out on top.
Jab from Head.
Head slaps away a takedown attempt from Vera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Head with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Head misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Vera.
Head cracks Vera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Head throws a good cross that connects.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head jabs at Vera's body.
Head lands a nice hook to Vera's body. Vera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Head listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dominic Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Vera.
Nice uppercut there from Head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Head.
Head takes a swing at Vera's ribcage but misses.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick by Vera misses
and Head counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vera throws out the jab.
Vera moves out of range of the strikes.
Vera takes one to the side of the head.
Head swings for the body but Vera moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a wild combination.
Vera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Head misses with a body shot.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Head throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Head avoids the head kick by Vera.
A jab from Head finds it's way through Vera's defenses.
Head avoids the body shot from Vera.
Vera takes one on the button.
Head cracks Vera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Head throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Head looks to land a right hand but Vera moved out of range.
Vera walks into a stiff left hand from Head.
Head scores with a one two! Vera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Head misses with a hook. Vera ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Head scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Head can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head misses with a wild combination.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Boot Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boot Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Head winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boot Head!