PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Verama (ranked 167 p4p, 26 weight class) and Champ Kind (ranked 130 p4p, 22 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Verama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Swing It Away. Kind has chosen Afternoon Delight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Verama
vs
Kind

188 cm
30
193 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

185 cm
37
195 lbs
25 - 9 - 0

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World class boxer
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Good wrestler
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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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Verama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Kind!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verama slips under a jab from Kind.
Kind feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verama's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Verama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kind throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verama blocks the body kick.
Verama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Verama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kind has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kind misses with an uppercut. Verama saw that one coming.
Champ Kind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kind pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kind.
Kind misses with a low kick.
Kind walks into a stiff left hand from Verama.
Kind pushes Verama away with a front kick.
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!
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Verama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kind misses with a low kick.
Verama tries a head kick but it misses.
Kind steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kind scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verama doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kind throws a leg kick but Verama checks it.
Kind moves out of range of the strikes.
Kind walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot by Kind.
Kind misses with the body kick
and Verama counters with a good, hard body kick but Kind shrugs it off.
Verama lands a jab.
Kind throws a low kick but Verama moves out of range easily.
As Kind backs away, Verama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kind fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Verama checks it well.
Verama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verama avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Kind misses.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kind is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Verama.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kind lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kind takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Verama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kind looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kind bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verama with a nice cross.
Verama moves out of range of the leg kick from Kind.
A swing and a miss from Kind.
Verama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kind throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Kind.
Kind avoids the body shot from Verama.
Kind throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kind feints and then cracks Verama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verama down.
Kind throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Kind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Kind.
Kind avoids a kick to the body.
Verama steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kind. That one must have hurt.
Kind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Verama misses.
Verama throws a leg kick which misses Kind's front leg but catches the back leg as Kind tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verama's corner calls for a 1-2. Verama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kind checks a leg kick.
Verama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kind.
Kind takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verama, right into the meat.
Verama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kind is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kind finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kind misses with a looping left.
Kind throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kind goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama thumps Kind with a low kick.
Verama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kind looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verama lands a leg kick that knocks Kind off balance momentarily.
Kind connects with a body shot that sends Verama's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kind.
Kind checks a low kick from Verama.
Kind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kind.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama avoids the body shot from Kind.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Verama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kind checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Kind misses.
An inside leg kick from Verama misses.
Kind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verama throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama looks to land a right hand but Kind moved out of range.
Kind keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Kind looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
Verama jabs Kind right on the nose. Kind blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hector Verama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kind takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
Verama throwing a counter right hand but Kind manages to avoid it.
Kind looks for the body kick but Verama saw that one coming.
Kind ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Kind motions for Verama to come forward. Kind throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kind jabs at Verama's body.
Kind lands a really nice looking cross but Verama seems unphased.
Verama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kind is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verama with a body shot.
Kind avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Kind.
Verama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Verama looks to throw the jab but Kind is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind is looking to land body kicks.
Kind misses with an uppercut. Verama saw that one coming.
Kind throws the kick towards the body but Verama avoids it.
Verama throws a looping overhand right but Kind ducks down to avoid it.
Verama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Verama misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Verama there.
An inside leg kick from Kind misses.
Verama throws a shot from downtown. Kind moves away and avoids it.
Kind thinks about the counter body kick.
Verama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kind motions for Verama to come forward. Kind throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Kind is predictable there
and Verama counters with an inside leg kick.
Kind misses with a hook
and Verama counters with a leg kick.
Verama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Verama throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Verama.
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kind was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
Verama throws a head kick that half lands.
Kind throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verama makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kind really felt that one!
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kind moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kind.
Kind looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama throwing a counter right hand but Kind manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kind takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kind moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
It seemed like Kind was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kind on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kind scores with a shot to the body.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama defending well as Kind loads up on a big left hand.
Kind waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
Verama lunges at Kind with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kind's hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kind lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kind's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kind scores with a punch to the head.
Kind circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kind.
Kind misses with a low kick as Verama jumps back.
Verama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kind.
Verama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kind takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
Verama lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kind swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Verama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama lands a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Kind blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Kind misses.
Verama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kind ducks right into an uppercut from Verama.
Verama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kind buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kind smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hector Verama is winning the standup battle so far.
Kind takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Verama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kind on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Verama finds it's way through Kind's defenses.
Verama throws a low kick but Kind avoids it.
Verama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab.
Kind appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kind takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Verama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kind lands a nice looking body kick.
Kind throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama counters with a straight right hand.
Kind is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kind misses.
Kind connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kind misses with an uppercut.
Verama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kind moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kind fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Kind tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verama is able to avoid easily.
Kind has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Verama.
Kind shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verama throws a hook to the side of Kind's head but Kind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Verama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kind takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Kind.
Verama scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kind lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kind lands with a good body shot.
Verama checks a low kick from Kind.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kind manages to avoid it.
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kind works Verama's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Verama catches Kind right on the button with a cross.
Verama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kind takes a step back to recover.
Kind misses with an uppercut.
Verama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kind uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verama has time to react.
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!
Verama wants to slow Kind down by chopping away at his legs.
Kind throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Kind misses with a leg kick
and Verama counters with a solid body kick.
Verama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kind paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kind throws a wild body kick that Verama sees coming a mile off.
Verama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Kind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kind might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Verama has got the better of the exchanges.
Verama throws a good cross that connects.
Kind throws a leg kick that misses.
Verama throwing a counter right hand but Kind manages to avoid it.
Kind lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verama at a distance.
Verama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kind has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kind throws a body shot but no joy.
Verama throws a hook but Kind blocks it.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Kind throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verama.
Kind fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Verama is looking to counter punch.
Champ Kind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kind throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kind. That's going to slow Verama down.
Kind chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verama can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kind swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kind misses with a head kick.
Kind throws a leg kick but Verama moved away.
Verama fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kind just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Kind's head back.
Kind throws a sloppy head kick and Verama moves out of range easily.
Verama blocks the body kick.
Verama jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kind just misses with a punch to the body.
Kind tries to move into range but Verama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verama walks into a jab.
Kind scores with a nice strike.
Kind takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Kind is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kind misses the shot to the body.
Kind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verama moves away.
Kind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Verama closes the distance and clinches.
Kind throws a head punch that misses.
Verama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kind avoids it.
Verama blocks a body shot from Kind.
Verama blocking some punches.
Verama lands a shoulder strike.
Kind is still on wobbly legs! Can Verama finish him?
Verama lands a body punch.
Verama works on Kind's body with a couple of short punches.
Verama lands with a short shot to the head.
Verama lands with a light punch inside.
Verama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Verama dips a shoulder and cracks Kind with a mighty uppercut! Kind falls back against the cage and Verama unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kind is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Verama screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
A very excited looking Hector Verama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.