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Event:
LEVEL 4
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Eric Draven! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Toby Vertongen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Draven swats away the attempt to clinch by Vertongen.#CL2#
Vertongen forces Draven back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Vertongen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vertongen manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Draven (0) vs (4) Vertongen
Vertongen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vertongen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draven keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Draven is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen trying to control the action but Draven is working from the bottom.
Draven tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Vertongen working away.
Draven tries to buck Vertongen off but Vertongen is having none of it.
Vertongen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Draven is trying to improve his position.
Draven wants to control but Vertongen postures up.
Vertongen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Draven (0) vs (6) Vertongen
Vertongen trying to control but Draven is having none of it.
Vertongen is looking to work his way around to Draven's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Vertongen trying to control but Draven is having none of it.
Draven tries to reverse the position but Vertongen maintains control.
Vertongen trying to control but Draven is having none of it.
Draven tries to hold on but Vertongen pushes him away.
Draven tries to reverse the position but Vertongen maintains control.
Vertongen avoids the attempt from Draven to control.
Draven is looking to improve his position but Vertongen isn't that keen on the idea.
Vertongen takes Draven's back. Score +3 for taking back: Draven (0) vs (9) Vertongen#T3#
Vertongen trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Vertongen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Draven is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Draven trying to control the action but Vertongen just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Vertongen sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Draven taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
LEVEL 3
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Toby Vertongen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Masters!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Masters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vertongen (0) vs (4) Masters
Vertongen tries to bench press Masters off him but Masters keeps the position.
Vertongen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Masters uses his free foot to push down on Vertongen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vertongen. Score +3 for passing guard: Vertongen (0) vs (7) Masters
Vertongen is working to get back to half guard.
Masters wants to take Vertongen's back here but Vertongen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Masters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vertongen is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Masters looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Masters wants to control the pace but Vertongen is squirming around nicely.
Vertongen is working to get back to half guard.
Vertongen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Masters wants to take his opponent's back but Vertongen doesn't allow it.
Masters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vertongen tries to hold on but Masters postures up.
Vertongen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Masters looking to control but Vertongen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vertongen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Masters controlling the position easily from mount.
Masters tries to control but Vertongen wriggling away. #T3#
Masters takes Vertongen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vertongen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Vertongen (0) vs (10) Masters
Vertongen trying to control the action but Masters just sinks the hooks in.
Vertongen staying busy and making it hard for Masters to control.
Masters is trying to stick to Vertongen's back but Vertongen is turning into Masters. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Masters's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vertongen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vertongen (2) vs (10) Masters#SUB2#
Masters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vertongen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vertongen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vertongen advances to half guard.
Masters is looking to improve his position.
Vertongen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Vertongen wants to control but Masters is keeping him busy.
Vertongen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vertongen is trying to control. Masters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vertongen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vertongen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vertongen (2) vs (14) Masters
Masters controlling well, preventing Vertongen from escaping the position.
Masters gets his hands free as Vertongen looks to control.
Masters controlling well, preventing Vertongen from escaping the position.
Vertongen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Masters's guard. Nice work there by Vertongen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vertongen (4) vs (14) Masters
Masters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vertongen trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Masters is trying to control the position but Vertongen postures up.
Vertongen trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Masters is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vertongen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Masters's body to avoid the submission. Masters has instead reached around Vertongen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Masters arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Masters!
A relieved looking Anthony Masters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Level 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kuroda Atsushi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Toby Vertongen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Atsushi gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Atsushi (4) vs (0) Vertongen
Vertongen is looking for a sweep.
Vertongen stops Atsushi from passing to mount.
Vertongen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vertongen tries to roll over but Atsushi keeps him under control.
Atsushi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi is looking to advance position but Vertongen won't allow it.
Vertongen gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Atsushi won't allow Vertongen to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vertongen working for a triangle but Atsushi defends it easily.
Vertongen is trying to control the position but Atsushi postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Atsushi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Atsushi (7) vs (0) Vertongen
Vertongen tries to bench press Atsushi off him but Atsushi keeps the position.
Vertongen gets back to half guard.
Atsushi prevents Vertongen from improving his position.#T2#
Atsushi trying to control from half guard but Vertongen is working away.
Atsushi wants to free his trapped foot but Vertongen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.
Vertongen is refusing to be controlled, as Atsushi sits in half guard.
Atsushi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atsushi (10) vs (0) Vertongen
Atsushi wants to control the pace but Vertongen is squirming around nicely.
Vertongen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Vertongen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atsushi controlling the position easily from mount.
Atsushi trying to control but Vertongen is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Atsushi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Atsushi content just to control the position here. #T4#
Atsushi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vertongen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atsushi trying to control the action but Vertongen is working from the bottom.
Vertongen wants to improve his position but Atsushi is controlling well.
Atsushi wants to take a breather but Vertongen is having none of it.
Atsushi trying to mount his opponent but Vertongen defends it.
Atsushi wants to control but Vertongen is keeping him busy. #T5#
Vertongen is trying to get back to full guard.
Vertongen wants to control but Atsushi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vertongen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vertongen has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Atsushi. Oh but Vertongen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Atsushi goes limp - he's gone! Vertongen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toby Vertongen!
After the fight, Toby Vertongen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
LEVEL 1
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Toby Vertongen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Munson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Vertongen has picked Munson up - he's going for a ride! Vertongen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vertongen (2) vs (0) Munson
Vertongen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Munson trying to control but Vertongen postures up.
Munson wants to improve his position but Vertongen is controlling well.
#SUB#
Vertongen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Munson wants to improve his position but Vertongen is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Vertongen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson wants to control but Vertongen is keeping busy.
#T1#
Vertongen tries to pass to full mount but Munson defends it.
Vertongen is looking to take a break and control but Munson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vertongen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vertongen (5) vs (0) Munson
Vertongen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vertongen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Munson is holding on tight.
#T2#
Munson is looking to get to half guard.
Munson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Munson is looking for a sweep. Vertongen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Vertongen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munson sees it coming and defends easily.
Vertongen is pressing down on Munson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Munson is holding on for now.
Vertongen is trying to control. Munson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Munson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vertongen is working away from the top position though.
Vertongen wants to take a breather but Munson is having none of it.
Vertongen stalling away here and it's allowed Munson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Vertongen drops back looking for a leg! Munson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Munson manages to kick Vertongen off! Vertongen jumps back into Munson's guard. #T3#
Munson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vertongen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Vertongen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Munson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vertongen defends well.
Vertongen slips nicely into half guard.
Vertongen trying to control from Munson's half guard. Munson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4##SUB#
Vertongen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Munson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vertongen (5) vs (2) Munson
Munson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vertongen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vertongen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Vertongen is looking for a triangle but Munson pushes his legs off easily.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vertongen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vertongen is trying to keep Munson in close.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vertongen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Vertongen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Munson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Munson wants to control from the top but Vertongen keeps moving.
Vertongen controls Munson momentarily but Munson frees himself.
Munson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vertongen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vertongen keeping full guard, as Munson tries to pass.
Vertongen keeping moving, preventing Munson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vertongen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vertongen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vertongen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vertongen (7) vs (2) Munson#T7#
Vertongen prevents Munson from improving his position.
Vertongen trying to control the action but Munson is working from the bottom.
Vertongen trying to mount his opponent but Munson defends it. #SUB#
Vertongen is looking for a kimura but Munson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vertongen to get the leverage.
Munson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Vertongen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Munson! Score +3 for passing guard: Vertongen (10) vs (2) Munson
Munson wants to hold on but Vertongen pushes him away.
Vertongen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Munson is looking to escape. #SUB#
Vertongen has hold of Munson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Munson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Munson tries to hold on but Vertongen postures up.
Vertongen wants to control the pace but Munson is squirming around nicely.
Munson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Vertongen prevents Munson from improving his position.
Vertongen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Munson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Vertongen has gone for a leg lock! Munson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vertongen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vertongen (10) vs (4) Munson
Vertongen controls Munson momentarily but Munson frees himself. #T10#
Munson trying to control but Vertongen is working from the bottom.
Munson controlling from the top position.
Vertongen wants to sweep here but Munson controlling him for the moment.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vertongen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vertongen wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vertongen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Munson trying to control but Vertongen is working from the bottom.
Munson won't allow Vertongen to sweep him here.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vertongen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vertongen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vertongen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12##SUB#
Vertongen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vertongen looking to control.
Munson passes Vertongen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vertongen is refusing to be controlled, as Munson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Munson is looking for a kimura here.
Vertongen tries to roll over but Munson keeps him under control.#T13#
Munson is taking a breather. Vertongen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vertongen is trying to maintain the position but Munson is very close to passing his half guard.
Vertongen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munson wants to control but Vertongen is keeping him busy.
Munson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vertongen (10) vs (7) Munson
You can see the frustration on Vertongen's face as Munson controls the position.
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Munson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vertongen tries to improve position but can't.
Munson controlling the position. #T14#
Vertongen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Munson's best efforts.
Vertongen manages to get to full guard.
Vertongen can't keep his opponent in guard - Munson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vertongen is not content to let Munson control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munson slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vertongen takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Toby Vertongen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CWCFN 10
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Toby Vertongen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bremner closes the distance and clinches.
Bremner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vertongen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Vertongen drags the fight down to the ground.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner 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.
Bremner trying to control but Vertongen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vertongen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vertongen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bremner defends well.
Bremner controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Vertongen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bremner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vertongen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bremner defends well.
Vertongen keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bremner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vertongen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bremner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vertongen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bremner has managed to get both his arms back between Vertongen's legs - danger averted.
Bremner passes Vertongen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner trying to control from half guard but Vertongen is working away. #SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bremner seems to be working for a kimura but Vertongen defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bremner wants to take a breather but Vertongen is having none of it. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but Vertongen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bremner to get the leverage.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vertongen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bremner pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vertongen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura but Vertongen is defending well.
Bremner wants to take a breather but Vertongen is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Vertongen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bremner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bremner is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Vertongen is defending well.
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vertongen keeps working. #T4#
Bremner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (3) vs (0) Vertongen
Vertongen sneaks back into half guard.
Bremner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bremner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vertongen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bremner. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vertongen is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bremner pulls his head out easily.
Bremner wants to control but Vertongen is keeping him busy. #T5##SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura but Vertongen is defending well.
#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner tries to pass to full mount but Vertongen defends it. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bremner seems to be looking for submissions.
Bremner slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Bremner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (6) vs (0) Vertongen
Vertongen is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Bremner has control of Vertongen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vertongen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bremner looking to control but Vertongen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner is looking to work his way around to Vertongen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vertongen regains half guard.#SUB#
Vertongen is defending against the submission attempts here by Bremner.
#SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB#
Bremner seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Vertongen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner trying to control from half guard but Vertongen is working away.
Bremner prevents Vertongen from improving his position.#SUB#
Bremner seems to be working for a kimura but Vertongen defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vertongen is defending against the submission attempts here by Bremner.
Vertongen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bremner pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bremner wants to work for an arm triangle but Vertongen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vertongen keeps working. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Vertongen is defending against the submission attempts here by Bremner.
#SUB#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura but Vertongen is defending well.
#T9##SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bremner is keen to just control but Vertongen is a slippery customer.
Vertongen won't allow Bremner to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (9) vs (0) Vertongen
Bremner moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (12) vs (0) Vertongen
Bremner struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Vertongen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Vertongen fending off the submission attempt from Bremner.
Bremner controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Vertongen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10##SUB#
Bremner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vertongen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bremner pulls his head out easily.
Vertongen regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vertongen looks winded!#SUB2#
Vertongen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bremner defends it easily.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vertongen is keeping the position for now.
Bremner is stalling in the full guard.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Vertongen is retaining full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Vertongen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vertongen is keeping the position for now.
Bremner passes Vertongen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vertongen is trying to get back to full guard.
Bremner is pressing down on Vertongen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vertongen is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner wants to pass to mount but Vertongen is defending the position.
Vertongen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bremner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (15) vs (0) Vertongen
Vertongen tries to bench press Bremner off him but Bremner keeps the position. #T12#
Vertongen gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bremner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (18) vs (0) Vertongen#SUB#
Bremner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vertongen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vertongen is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bremner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bremner trying to control the action but Vertongen is working from the bottom.
Vertongen tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Vertongen sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bremner pulls his head out easily.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Vertongen defending well. #SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bremner pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bremner seems to be looking for submissions.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vertongen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner is looking to advance position but Vertongen won't allow it.
Bremner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (21) vs (0) Vertongen
Bremner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Vertongen working to try and regain half guard.
Vertongen is controlling an arm, preventing Bremner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bremner trying to control but Vertongen is having none of it.
Vertongen working to try and regain half guard.
Vertongen keeps trying to improve his position.
Vertongen gets back to half guard.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Vertongen is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vertongen is refusing to be controlled, as Bremner sits in half guard.
Vertongen gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bremner takes the fight on points by 21 to 0.
Our winner, Jaxon Bremner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GC 449: Raczynski VS Sailcirc
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Vertongen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baxxter manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Baxxter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vertongen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baxxter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vertongen throws a hook but Baxxter blocks it.#TD2#
Baxxter gets caught napping as Vertongen dives in and scores a takedown. Baxxter manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vertongen with a nice head shot there.
Baxxter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vertongen trying to control but Baxxter is working from the bottom.
Vertongen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baxxter is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxxter wants to sweep but no luck.
Vertongen throwing strikes from guard but Baxxter blocks nicely.
Baxxter managing to control the position. #T1#
Baxxter wants to sweep here but Vertongen controlling him for the moment.
Baxxter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vertongen stopping the sweep attempt from Baxxter.
Vertongen scoring with some ground and pound.
Baxxter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vertongen.
Vertongen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vertongen is looking to work some ground and pound but Baxxter has wrist control.
Vertongen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baxxter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Baxxter performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baxxter pulls his head out easily.
Vertongen trying to control here.
Vertongen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baxxter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vertongen is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Baxxter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baxxter continues to stall.#SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.
Vertongen is refusing to be controlled, as Baxxter sits in half guard.
Vertongen wants to get back to full guard.
Baxxter performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vertongen throws an off balance right hand
and Baxxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vertongen ducks under a wild hook from Baxxter.
Baxxter misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Vertongen clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vertongen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vertongen lands a right hand.
Vertongen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baxxter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vertongen.
A right hand to the body from Vertongen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vertongen misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vertongen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vertongen tries for a takedown but Baxxter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vertongen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baxxter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vertongen.
#SUB2#
Vertongen tries for a kimura but Baxxter is defending well.
Baxxter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Baxxter is looking for a sweep.
Baxxter prevents Vertongen from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxxter struggling a bit here.
Vertongen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baxxter is being controlled here. #T1#
Baxxter tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Vertongen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baxxter can't do much from the bottom here.
Baxxter parries the strikes from Vertongen easily there. Vertongen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baxxter to escape.
Vertongen is looking to take a break and control but Baxxter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vertongen working away.
Vertongen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baxxter some visible discomfort.
#T2#
Baxxter is trying to improve his position.
Baxxter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vertongen.
Vertongen misses with the ground and pound.
Vertongen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vertongen lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Vertongen tries for a kimura but Baxxter is defending well.
Vertongen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Vertongen crashes against the mat.
Vertongen is putting a hurting on Baxxter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vertongen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Baxxter tries to control but Vertongen manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Vertongen is looking for the choke from the back position but Baxxter is controlling his hands well.
Baxxter avoids the strikes from Vertongen.
Baxxter tries to escape the position.
Vertongen scores with punches from the back.
Baxxter has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Vertongen.
Baxxter trying to get back to his feet but Vertongen is in full control for now.
Vertongen punishes Baxxter with strikes from the back mount.
Vertongen tries to keep control of the position but Baxxter is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Baxxter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB2#
Baxxter fending off the submission attempt from Vertongen.
Vertongen scores with punches to the body.
Vertongen is landing with strikes from the back.
Vertongen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vertongen not allowing Baxxter to control his hands.
Vertongen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Vertongen throwing damaging strikes from the back! Baxxter could be in trouble here!
Vertongen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vertongen controlling the positon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baxxter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Vertongen looks to land a right hand but Baxxter moved out of range.
Vertongen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Baxxter lands a big head kick that sends Vertongen tumbling to the mat! Baxxter takes a step backwards and waves Vertongen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Vertongen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Toby Vertongen has been cut.
Baxxter lands with a cross.
Vertongen is still on wobbly legs! Can Baxxter finish him?
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Baxxter moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Vertongen! Baxxter continues to tee off on Vertongen, landing with a left and a right! Baxxter connects with a right hand that leaves Vertongen sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Baxxter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hans Peter Baxxter!
Our winner, Hans Peter Baxxter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GC 445: Akechi VS Vertongen
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A big left from Akechi misses.
Vertongen misses with a body shot.
Akechi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akechi defending well as Vertongen loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Vertongen.
#TD2#
Vertongen dives in and scores a takedown into Akechi's guard.
Akechi is controlling Vertongen's posture.
Vertongen throwing strikes from guard but Akechi blocks nicely.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vertongen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
Vertongen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vertongen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Vertongen is looking to work some ground and pound but Akechi has wrist control.
Akechi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vertongen connects with a couple of short punches.
Vertongen trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Vertongen slips nicely into half guard.
Vertongen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vertongen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vertongen is trying to control the action in half guard but Akechi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Akechi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vertongen.
Akechi is trying to control but can't.
Akechi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vertongen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vertongen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akechi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Vertongen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akechi's head.
Vertongen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Akechi tries to get to full guard but Vertongen has control of the leg.
Akechi is working hard here to advance position.
Akechi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vertongen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akechi tries to roll over but Vertongen keeps him under control.
Vertongen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akechi manages to get to full guard.
Vertongen looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Vertongen postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vertongen connects with a couple of short punches.
Vertongen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Vertongen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Akechi has his foot on Vertongen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vertongen works his way back into a safe position though.
Akechi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akechi controls Vertongen momentarily but Vertongen frees himself. #T4#
Vertongen is fighting to break Akechi's control of his arms but Akechi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Akechi is looking for a triangle but Vertongen pushes his legs off easily.
Vertongen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akechi has Vertongen pulled in close to control his posture.
Vertongen connects with a couple of short punches.
Vertongen distracts Akechi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vertongen wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Akechi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vertongen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vertongen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vertongen swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Vertongen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akechi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Vertongen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vertongen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi blocks a head kick by Vertongen.
It looked like Akechi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vertongen.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Vertongen misses with a hook. Akechi ducked under it nicely.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vertongen was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Vertongen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Akechi is looking to wear down Vertongen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen lands a lovely overhand right.
Akechi slips a jab from Vertongen.
Vertongen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vertongen throws a shot to the body.
Vertongen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akechi swings for the body but Vertongen moves out of range.
#T1#
Vertongen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Akechi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vertongen throws a series of strikes that have Akechi backpedaling.
Vertongen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Vertongen as Akechi shoots in.
Vertongen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akechi.
Akechi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vertongen with a hook.
Vertongen slips a jab from Akechi.
It seemed like Vertongen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vertongen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Vertongen finds it's target.
Vertongen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Akechi misses the target.
Vertongen scoring well with a low kick there.
Akechi dives in for a single leg takedown but Vertongen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vertongen lands a nice shot to the body.
Vertongen misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi can't break the clinch.
#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akechi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akechi is trying to force a seperation but Vertongen has the dominant position.#TD#
Akechi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Akechi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akechi pulls his head out easily.
Vertongen is looking to control Akechi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vertongen avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akechi passes into side control, despite Vertongen's attempt to control the position.
Vertongen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Akechi working over Vertongen with some ground and pound. Vertongen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Akechi is nestled in close to Vertongen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akechi scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akechi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.
Vertongen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vertongen wants to get back to full guard.
Vertongen keeps trying to improve his position.
Vertongen won't allow Akechi to pass to mount.
Vertongen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Akechi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Akechi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.
Akechi winds up and cracks Vertongen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akechi pulls his head out easily.
Akechi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Akechi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vertongen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Toby Vertongen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vertongen has hold of Akechi's hands but Akechi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vertongen manages to get to full guard.
Vertongen pulls Akechi in close to his closed guard and prevents Akechi from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toby Vertongen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Akechi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Vertongen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vertongen.
Vertongen cracks Akechi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Vertongen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi moves out of range of the leg kick from Vertongen.
Akechi connects with a looping right hand.
Vertongen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akechi.
Akechi throws a body punch but Vertongen moves out of range.
Vertongen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vertongen misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi feinted with a counter takedown.
Akechi misses with a looping right.
Akechi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akechi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vertongen scrambles back to his feet.
Akechi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Akechi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
Vertongen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Akechi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vertongen was covering up waiting for the punch and Akechi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Akechi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Akechi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vertongen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akechi has managed to get both his arms back between Vertongen's legs - danger averted.
Vertongen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akechi passes into side control.
Vertongen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Vertongen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vertongen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vertongen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akechi landing with the ground and pound.
Vertongen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vertongen trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vertongen throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Akechi has momentary wrist control but Vertongen slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vertongen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vertongen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akechi is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Vertongen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akechi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Vertongen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akechi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Vertongen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vertongen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vertongen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akechi passes into half guard.
Akechi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jubei Akechi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Akechi works the jab nicely.
Vertongen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akechi connects with a looping right hand.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vertongen as he jumps to the side.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vertongen throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi misses the jab.
Vertongen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vertongen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen misses with a hook.
Akechi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akechi blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vertongen.
Akechi moves away from the strike by Vertongen.
Vertongen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akechi. Akechi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Vertongen dips to his left and cracks Akechi with an uppercut!
Vertongen avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Vertongen avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Akechi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Vertongen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vertongen misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akechi.
Akechi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vertongen digs a good body shot into Akechi's ribs.
Vertongen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Vertongen.
Vertongen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vertongen throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Akechi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akechi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vertongen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akechi somewhat.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
Vertongen looks to throw the jab but Akechi is out of range.
Akechi ducks right into an uppercut from Vertongen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vertongen counters with a left to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akechi.
Vertongen misses with a few strikes there.
Vertongen lands a right hook to the body.
Akechi lands a head shot.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Vertongen.
Vertongen lands with a cross.
Vertongen misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Akechi.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vertongen 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 Akechi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akechi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akechi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Akechi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vertongen did well to prevent Akechi getting side control.
Akechi wants to take a breather but Vertongen is having none of it.
Akechi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akechi is thwarting Vertongen's attempts to control the position.
Akechi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akechi connects with a nice short shot to Vertongen's temple.
Vertongen trying to control from the bottom.
Vertongen tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg. #T4#
Vertongen wants to control but Akechi is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akechi connects with a nice short shot to Vertongen's temple.
Vertongen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akechi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vertongen moves into full guard.
Akechi stands up over Vertongen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Akechi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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!
Vertongen working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Toby Vertongen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Akechi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akechi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.
Vertongen wants to improve his position but Akechi is controlling well.
#T1#
Akechi slips a nice elbow through Vertongen's hands, connecting with Vertongen's forehead.
Akechi working the head and body with strikes.
Vertongen taking some punishment here, with Akechi in his half guard. #ROC#Vertongen is rocked!
Vertongen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vertongen is still in real trouble! Can Akechi finish him?
Akechi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vertongen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Vertongen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akechi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akechi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akechi works over Vertongen with some ground and pound from guard.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toby Vertongen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vertongen looking to control.
Vertongen seems to have recovered his senses.
Akechi passes Vertongen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vertongen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Akechi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vertongen trying to control but Akechi postures up.
Vertongen tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Akechi. #T3#
Akechi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vertongen tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Akechi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vertongen trying to control here.
Akechi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vertongen trying to control from the bottom.
Akechi works his way into full mount!
Vertongen tries to lock up and control but Akechi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Akechi working the ground and pound effectively.
Akechi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vertongen wants to hold on but Akechi pushes him away.
Vertongen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vertongen looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Vertongen wants to hold on but Akechi pushes him away.
Akechi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vertongen tries to hold on but Akechi postures up.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Akechi! Vertongen is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GC 440: Mollen VS Roth
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Vertongen scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wobble. Vertongen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vertongen looks for a takedown but Wobble sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Vertongen.
Vertongen lands with a right hand.
Vertongen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wobble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vertongen.
Vertongen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vertongen connects with a leg kick.
Vertongen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wobble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vertongen tests Wobble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown but Wobble shows good takedown defense.
A low kick lands for Vertongen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Vertongen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vertongen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wobble's elbow.
Wobble using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vertongen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vertongen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jah Wobble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Vertongen lands a right hand. #T1#
Wobble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wobble content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wobble lands with a left to the head.
Vertongen misses with a body punch.
Wobble lands a shoulder strike.
Vertongen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wobble misses with a punch on the inside.
Vertongen letting Wobble take a breather here.
Vertongen gets through Wobble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wobble swings wildly with an uppercut but Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vertongen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vertongen works on Wobble's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vertongen.
Wobble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vertongen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vertongen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Wobble throws a punch but it's blocked by Vertongen.
Vertongen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Vertongen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wobble regains guard.
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!
Vertongen wants to control from the top but Wobble keeps moving.
Vertongen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wobble controls Vertongen momentarily but Vertongen frees himself.
Vertongen is fighting to break Wobble's control of his arms but Wobble is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Wobble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vertongen defends well.
Vertongen postures up in Wobble's guard and throws a big left but Wobble blocks it.
Vertongen throws an elbow that misses. Wobble uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vertongen's guard. Nice move by Wobble!#REVR##T3#
Wobble trying to control but Vertongen is working from the bottom.
Wobble is fighting to break Vertongen's control of his arms but Vertongen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Vertongen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vertongen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wobble is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Vertongen working for a triangle but Wobble defends it easily.
Vertongen trying to control the position.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wobble controlling from the top position.
Vertongen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wobble connects with a couple of short punches.
Vertongen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vertongen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wobble trying to control but Vertongen is working from the bottom.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vertongen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wobble defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Vertongen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vertongen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Wobble fails to land. #TD2#
Vertongen has clasped his hands together around Wobble's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vertongen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vertongen lands a few punches from side control.
Vertongen working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wobble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wobble prevents Vertongen from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble is looking for a sweep.
Wobble wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Wobble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vertongen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toby Vertongen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wobble wants to control but Vertongen postures up.
Wobble dodges the ground and pound from Vertongen.#T1#
Wobble trying to remain calm as Vertongen controls from the top position.
Vertongen scoring with punches and elbows.
Vertongen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wobble gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vertongen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wobble with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wobble trying to control but Vertongen postures up.
Vertongen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vertongen working Wobble over with strikes.
Wobble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vertongen is working away from the top position though.
Wobble is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Barn, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vertongen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wobble defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wobble has hold of Vertongen's hands but Vertongen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Vertongen is keen to just control but Wobble is a slippery customer.
Vertongen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vertongen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wobble's head.
Vertongen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wobble tries to get to full guard but Vertongen has control of the leg.
Vertongen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wobble keeps working.
Wobble trying to control here.
Vertongen winds up and cracks Wobble with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vertongen drops an elbow to the side of Wobble's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Vertongen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wobble gets back to full guard.
#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vertongen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vertongen throws a big right hand that misses.
Wobble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Wobble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vertongen defends well.
Vertongen is in close to Wobble's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vertongen postures up.
Vertongen is in close to Wobble's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wobble controls Vertongen momentarily but Vertongen frees himself. #T4#
Vertongen landing with the ground and pound.
Wobble working a defensive guard here.
Wobble is really struggling to control Vertongen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vertongen trying to control but Wobble is working from the bottom.
Vertongen works over Wobble with some ground and pound from guard.
Vertongen trying to control but Wobble is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Vertongen.
Wobble throws a hook but Vertongen avoids it easily.
Wobble cracks Vertongen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vertongen lands a nice hook to Wobble's body. Wobble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wobble throws a push kick but Vertongen slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wobble.
Wobble throws a big shot that misses.
Vertongen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wobble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vertongen as he avoids it easily.
Wobble tried to score with a low kick but Vertongen checks it.
Vertongen misses with a hook. Wobble ducked under it nicely.
Wobble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vertongen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vertongen throws a right and a left that Wobble avoids nicely.
It looked like Wobble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wobble delivers a nice body kick.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wobble sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Vertongen throws a low kick but Wobble avoids it.
Wobble catches Vertongen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vertongen scores with a jab to the body.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vertongen thumps Wobble with a low kick.
Wobble swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vertongen with the inside leg kick.
Vertongen's corner calls for a 1-2. Vertongen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wobble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vertongen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a body punch but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wobble throws a body shot but no joy.
Vertongen checks a leg kick.
Vertongen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vertongen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toby Vertongen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wobble walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wobble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wobble connects with a jab.
Wobble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wobble dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vertongen. That did some damage!
Wobble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vertongen.
Wobble is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vertongen.
Vertongen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vertongen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vertongen throws a chopping leg kick but Wobble manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Vertongen.
Wobble throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Vertongen. That snapped Wobble's head back.
A jab from Wobble misses.
Vertongen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wobble.
Vertongen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wobble is able to avoid easily.
Wobble thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Vertongen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wobble circles away quickly and effectively.
Wobble swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Vertongen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wobble to the ground. Vertongen is now in Wobble's guard.
Vertongen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vertongen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Wobble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vertongen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Vertongen tries to sprawl but Wobble drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wobble passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vertongen!
Wobble raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Vertongen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vertongen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GC 432: Slugs VS Canada
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Camacho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vertongen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camacho thinking.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt - Vertongen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vertongen scores with a leg kick.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Camacho misses.
Vertongen misses with a wild combination.
Camacho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vertongen looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Camacho throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vertongen misses with a low kick as Camacho jumps back.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vertongen feints a counter leg kick.
Camacho shoots in but no luck this time.
Camacho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Camacho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vertongen under the eye.
Vertongen misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camacho.
Camacho lands the left hand.#TD2#
Vertongen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vertongen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vertongen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vertongen lands strikes from half guard.
Camacho works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vertongen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Camacho's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Camacho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vertongen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vertongen postures up in Camacho's guard and throws a big left but Camacho blocks it.
Camacho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vertongen's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vertongen keeping full guard, as Camacho tries to pass.
Camacho is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
Camacho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vertongen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camacho has managed to get both his arms back between Vertongen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vertongen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vertongen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camacho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camacho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB2#
Vertongen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camacho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camacho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vertongen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Camacho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vertongen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camacho has managed to get both his arms back between Vertongen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vertongen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camacho defends it easily.
Camacho pushes down on Vertongen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vertongen won't allow Camacho to pass to mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camacho is keen to just control but Vertongen is a slippery customer.
Camacho works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vertongen is looking to improve his position but Camacho isn't that keen on the idea.
Vertongen wants to control but Camacho is having none of it.#SUB#
Camacho with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vertongen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toby Vertongen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Vertongen moved out of range nicely.
Camacho lands an overhand right.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Camacho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vertongen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vertongen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camacho on the side of the head.
Vertongen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Camacho. Beautiful body shot.
Vertongen swinging wildly here.
Camacho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vertongen sprawls and moves away.
Vertongen feints and then cracks Camacho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camacho down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Toby Vertongen has been cut.
Vertongen with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Camacho lands with a nice body punch.
Vertongen jabs Camacho right on the nose. Camacho blinks but takes it well.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
Vertongen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camacho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vertongen.
Camacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vertongen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vertongen tries to work over Camacho's front leg with a kick but Camacho checks it.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Vertongen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toby Vertongen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vertongen slips under a jab.
Vertongen misses with an uppercut. Camacho saw that one coming.#TD#
Camacho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vertongen trying to hold on to Camacho's head to control him but Camacho postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Camacho seems to be working for a kimura but Vertongen defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camacho in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vertongen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vertongen is trying to maintain the position but Camacho is very close to passing his half guard.
Camacho trying to control the action but Vertongen is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Camacho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vertongen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Vertongen is defending against the submission attempts here by Camacho.
Vertongen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camacho is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camacho pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vertongen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Camacho has latched onto it... Big trouble! Camacho pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Vertongen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Camacho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jermaine Camacho!
Jermaine Camacho took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
GC 428: Christie VS C K
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Vertongen avoids the body shot from Morad.
Morad throws out a leg kick but Vertongen moves out of range and Morad only half commits.
Morad misses the jab.
Morad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vertongen avoids the body shot from Morad.
Vertongen just misses with a punch to the body.
Morad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vertongen 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.
Vertongen thows a body kick. Morad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morad scores with the left hand. Vertongen knows he should have avoided that one.
Morad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Erran Morad has been cut.
Morad tries to clinch there but Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morad.
Vertongen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morad just manages to avoid it.
Morad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vertongen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vertongen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vertongen looks to land a left hand but Morad moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Morad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vertongen doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Morad blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Morad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vertongen takes a swing at Morad's ribcage but misses.
Vertongen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Morad.
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!
Morad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vertongen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vertongen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morad was well out of range. Poor timing from Vertongen.#T1#
Morad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vertongen is out of range and Morad settles back down.
Vertongen jabs Morad right on the nose. Morad blinks but takes it well.
Morad misses with a body shot.
Morad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vertongen takes one to the chin there.
Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morad.
Morad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vertongen walks into a left hand.
Vertongen throws an off balance right hand
and Morad counters with a straight right hand.
Morad misses with a lunging right hand
and Vertongen counters with an outside leg kick.
Morad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vertongen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vertongen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morad slaps away a takedown attempt from Vertongen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Morad takes one to the side of the head.
Morad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vertongen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Vertongen ducks under a wild hook from Morad.
Morad scores with a head kick.
Morad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morad tries a head kick but it misses.
Vertongen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Erran Morad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morad tries a head kick but it misses.
Vertongen misses with a leg kick.
Morad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morad avoids the body shot from Vertongen.
Morad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vertongen throws out the jab.
Vertongen shoots for a takedown but Morad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vertongen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vertongen.
Morad thuds his right hand into Vertongen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left and a right from Vertongen both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Morad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vertongen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vertongen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Morad is looking to slow Vertongen down with leg kicks.
Morad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vertongen throws a jab when Morad was well out of range.
Vertongen throws a series of punches but Morad avoids them all with ease.
Morad throws a hook but Vertongen blocks it.
Vertongen slips a jab from Morad.
As Morad tries to get set, Vertongen tries to push him back and clinch up but Morad manages to avoid the attempt.
Morad throws a shot to the body.
Morad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Vertongen just misses with a punch to the body.
Morad blocks a low kick nicely.
Morad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vertongen on the side of the head.
Vertongen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morad loads up on a big right hand but Vertongen slips the punch.
Vertongen tried to counter with a leg kick but Morad avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morad scoring well with a low kick there.
Morad throws out a loose jab but Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vertongen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Morad is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Morad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vertongen to score with a decent uppercut.
Morad swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Vertongen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vertongen.
Vertongen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vertongen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vertongen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Vertongen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morad throws a lazy right hand but Vertongen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vertongen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morad was well out of range. Poor timing from Vertongen.
Morad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Morad blocks the leg kick.
Vertongen thuds his right hand into Morad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vertongen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morad checks a low kick from Vertongen.
Morad throws a front kick aimed at Vertongen's knee but Vertongen avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vertongen misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Vertongen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erran Morad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erran Morad's cut.
That's time! Vertongen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Morad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vertongen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Morad.
Vertongen swinging wildly here.
Vertongen blocks a head kick by Morad.
Vertongen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morad throws an off balance right hand
and Vertongen counters with a low kick, right behind Morad 's knee.
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown but Morad shows good takedown defense.
Morad takes one to the side of the head.
Morad blocks a leg kick.
Morad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Vertongen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morad scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Morad.
Vertongen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Morad throws a nice head kick!
Morad scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morad checks a leg kick.
Vertongen lands a right hook to the body.
Morad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vertongen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vertongen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vertongen misses with a low kick.
Vertongen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morad.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
Morad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vertongen checks the leg kick.
A combination from Morad does no damage. #T2#
Morad misses with a wild body shot.
Morad thows a leg kick but Vertongen checks it
and Morad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morad swings for the body but Vertongen moves out of range.
Morad throws a jab when Vertongen was well out of range.
Vertongen tried to score with a low kick but Morad checks it.
Vertongen lands a nice shot that snaps Morad's head back.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morad lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vertongen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vertongen. Morad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morad thuds a left hand into Vertongen's body.
Morad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vertongen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Morad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morad throws a counter combo.
Vertongen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Morad misses.
Vertongen throws a leg kick but Morad moved away.
Morad loads up on a big right hand but Vertongen slips the punch.
Vertongen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Vertongen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erran Morad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morad misses with a hook. Vertongen ducked under it nicely.
Morad slips under a jab.
Vertongen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vertongen misses with a few strikes there.
Morad throws a big counter head kick but Vertongen avoids it with no problem.
Vertongen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morad manages to avoid it.
Morad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morad scores with the left hand. Vertongen knows he should have avoided that one.
Morad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vertongen if he has to take too many more of those.
Morad throws a low kick but Vertongen moves out of range easily.
Morad scores with a nice head shot.
Morad moves out of range as Vertongen strikes.
Morad throws a head kick but Vertongen moves out of range.
Vertongen throws a nice looking combination but Morad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
The fighters circling - Morad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vertongen blocks a jab.
Morad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Vertongen throws a wild body kick that Morad sees coming a mile off.
Morad throws out a powerful jab.
Vertongen misses with a leg kick.
Morad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vertongen.
Morad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vertongen.
Vertongen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vertongen.
Vertongen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morad.
Morad misses with a right hand
and Vertongen counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Vertongen tenderised Morad's leg. Morad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vertongen moves forwards but Morad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vertongen.
Vertongen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Morad coming out on top.
Vertongen swings for the body but Morad moves out of range.
Morad throws a jab when Vertongen was well out of range.
Donk. Vertongen catches Morad right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erran Morad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erran Morad's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vertongen thuds a left hand into Morad's body.
Vertongen looks to land a right hand but Morad moved out of range.
Vertongen closes the distance and clinches up with Morad, looking for a takedown. Vertongen pushes Morad against the cage but Morad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morad throws a hook but Vertongen blocks it.
Vertongen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morad connects with a leg kick.
Morad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vertongen.
Morad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vertongen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morad avoids the body shot from Vertongen.
Morad ducks under a wild hook from Vertongen.
Morad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vertongen.
Vertongen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vertongen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad lands a jab to the nose.
Morad looks to land a combination. Vertongen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morad misses with a leg kick.
Vertongen checks a leg kick nicely.
Morad scores with a jab. Vertongen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morad punishes Vertongen's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Morad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vertongen is looking to counter punch.
Vertongen loads up on a big right hand but Morad slips the punch.
Morad throws a counter combo.
Morad tests Vertongen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vertongen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vertongen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morad.
Morad jabs Vertongen right on the nose. Vertongen blinks but takes it well.
Vertongen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vertongen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vertongen fails to land with a series of punches.
Morad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vertongen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morad checks it well.
Morad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morad moves out of range as Vertongen strikes.
Morad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vertongen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vertongen moves out of range as Morad strikes.
A clash of legs there as Vertongen blocks the low kick.
Toby Vertongen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morad cracks Vertongen with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vertongen tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Vertongen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morad on his heels. He'll look to pass Morad's guard now, I'm sure.
Vertongen landing some decent shots from guard.
Morad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vertongen postures up and lands a big shot to Morad's brow.
Morad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vertongen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vertongen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vertongen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Vertongen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vertongen connects with a couple of short punches.
Vertongen throws a big elbow that misses.
Vertongen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morad is trying to keep Vertongen in close.
Vertongen throws an elbow that misses. Morad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vertongen's guard. Nice move by Morad!#REVB##SUB#
Vertongen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Morad rolls with it to try and escape but Vertongen cranks on the arm and Morad is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Vertongen!
A very excited looking Toby Vertongen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
GC 418 Christie vs. Mantle
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Vertongen walks into a straight right hand from Chang.
Chang throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vertongen looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Vertongen takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang takes one on the button.
Vertongen ducks right into an uppercut from Chang.
Vertongen swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang.
Vertongen misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang is looking to slow Vertongen down with leg kicks.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vertongen.
Chang 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.
Chang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vertongen throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick from Chang misses.
Chang scores with a spinning back kick!
Chang connects with a leg kick.
Chang tries to clinch there but Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen blocks the body kick.
#T1##CL#
Chang forces Vertongen back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Vertongen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Vertongen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Vertongen misses its intended target.
Vertongen 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.
Vertongen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chang wants to land a leg kick but Vertongen is out of range.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Vertongen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang avoids the body shot from Vertongen.
Chang cracks Vertongen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang sizes up Vertongen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chang doesn't manage to clinch there - Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen walks into a left hand.
Vertongen jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vertongen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang connects with a nice looking jab.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Chang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Vertongen misses.
Chang is looking to chop away at Vertongen's legs.
Vertongen throws a head kick that misses.
Vertongen throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Chang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Vertongen.
Vertongen misses the jab.
Vertongen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Vertongen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vertongen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vertongen, as that shot connected.
Chang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Vertongen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3##TD2#
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vertongen is defending against the submission attempts here by Chang.
#T4#
Chang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vertongen is trying to maintain the position but Chang is very close to passing his half guard.
Chang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vertongen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chang is trying to work for a kimura but Vertongen is defending well.
Vertongen wants to control but Chang is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Chang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vertongen is just riding it out for now. Chang eventually gives up the hold.
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 Bruce Chang 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.#R2#
Vertongen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Vertongen off the cage and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vertongen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chang.
Vertongen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vertongen throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Vertongen motions for Chang to come forward. Vertongen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chang with a jab.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang scoring well with a low kick there.
Vertongen throws a leg kick but Chang checks it.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vertongen moves away.
Vertongen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vertongen looks to land a combination. Chang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vertongen takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
Chang tried to counter with a leg kick but Vertongen avoided it.#T1#
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vertongen.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang dips to his left and cracks Vertongen with an uppercut!
Chang wants to clinch.
Vertongen misses with a low kick.
Chang staying out of range there.#CL#
Chang darts in and clinches Vertongen up against the cage.
Vertongen has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Vertongen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vertongen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Chang tenderised Vertongen's leg. Vertongen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vertongen shoots in but no luck this time.
Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vertongen.
Chang throws a body punch but Vertongen moves out of range.
Vertongen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vertongen slips under a jab.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2##CL#
Chang clinches up against the cage.
Vertongen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vertongen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Vertongen breaks from the clinch.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vertongen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vertongen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang tries to clinch there but Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen feints a counter leg kick.
A cross from Chang lands.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vertongen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vertongen with a poor takedown
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Chang wants to clinch up but Vertongen keeps it at a distance.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
Chang tries to clinch but Vertongen moves away
and Vertongen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chang's knee momentarily.#T3#
Vertongen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Chang does no damage.
Vertongen misses with a wild body shot.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vertongen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vertongen there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Chang rushes Vertongen and presses him up against the cage.
Chang lands a left hand.
Vertongen can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Vertongen.
Chang lands with a light punch inside.
Chang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vertongen's elbow.
Vertongen is looking to break free of the clinch but Chang has double underhooks.
Vertongen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Vertongen manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vertongen.
Chang moves in looking to clinch but Vertongen pushes him off.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vertongen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chang slips under a jab from Vertongen.#T4#
Vertongen connects with a solid leg kick.
Chang drops his hands momentarily and Vertongen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vertongen with a nice calf kick.
Chang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vertongen! But no joy.
Vertongen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vertongen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vertongen moves away.
Chang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Vertongen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vertongen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vertongen tries a low kick but Chang avoids it.
Vertongen throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Good work by Vertongen as he checks the leg kick.
Chang slips under a jab.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Vertongen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vertongen tries to score with a low kick but Chang moves his leg out of the way.
Chang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Vertongen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vertongen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Chang is looking to clinch but Vertongen is avoiding it.
Vertongen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
and Vertongen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chang is looking to clinch but Vertongen is avoiding it.
#T1#
Vertongen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vertongen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chang but Chang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vertongen moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Chang wants to clinch up but Vertongen keeps it at a distance.
Vertongen throws a leg kick that misses.
Chang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vertongen just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Chang.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vertongen. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Chang.
A big right from Chang misses.
Chang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chang lands with a slapping head kick.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toby Vertongen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vertongen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Chang throws a body punch but Vertongen moves out of range.
Vertongen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vertongen tried to score with a low kick but Chang checks it.
Chang moves out of range as Vertongen strikes.
Vertongen throws a big shot that misses.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
Vertongen checks a leg kick.
Chang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Vertongen slips the punch.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Vertongen misses with a leg kick.
Chang jabs at Vertongen's body.
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vertongen has time to react.
Vertongen misses with a looping right.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vertongen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruce Chang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##CL#
Chang clinches with his opponent.
Chang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vertongen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vertongen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Vertongen on the inside.
Vertongen is looking to break free of the clinch but Chang has double underhooks.
Vertongen has Chang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chang prevents a body shot from Vertongen.
A short uppercut from Chang.
Vertongen can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
Vertongen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chang prevents a body shot from Vertongen.
Vertongen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Vertongen has had enough of the clinch but Chang keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Vertongen prevents a body shot from Chang.
Vertongen lands a left hand.
Vertongen misses with the head strike.
Chang lands an uppercut.
Vertongen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
A short left from Vertongen.
Vertongen scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vertongen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
Vertongen tries to score a body lock takedown but Chang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vertongen is trying to push Chang away but Chang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vertongen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toby Vertongen.
Well Chang 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Chang!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bruce Chang made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
GC 413 Marius vs. Jospin
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Vertongen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Vertongen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Bosque to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Vertongen misses
and Del Bosque counters with a nice body shot.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Vertongen blocks it.
Vertongen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#Del Bosque is rocked!
Del Bosque swings widly with a right hand
and Vertongen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Del Bosque is still on wobbly legs! Can Vertongen finish him?
Vertongen lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Del Bosque misses
and Vertongen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Bosque throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vertongen counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Severo Del Bosque had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Ill Be Back Fans'. |
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Event:
GC 407 Chang vs. Kosmanov
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Vertongen with the inside leg kick.
Oosthuizen throws a right hand that misses
and Vertongen counters with a straight right hand.
Vertongen cracks Oosthuizen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen checks a leg kick.
Oosthuizen connects with a looping right hand.
Vertongen connects with an inside leg kick.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut
and Vertongen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oosthuizen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Francois Oosthuizen has been cut.
Oosthuizen slips under a jab.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Vertongen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oosthuizen throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Vertongen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vertongen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oosthuizen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vertongen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Vertongen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vertongen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vertongen tries to score a body lock takedown but Oosthuizen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Francois Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.#BC2#
Vertongen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Oosthuizen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vertongen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vertongen moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Vertongen.
Vertongen ducks under a wild hook from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen scores with a shot to the body.
Oosthuizen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vertongen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vertongen shoots and misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oosthuizen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vertongen scoring well with a low kick there.
Vertongen throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Vertongen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Francois Oosthuizen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vertongen misses with a low kick.
Vertongen misses with a body kick.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vertongen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vertongen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vertongen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oosthuizen .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vertongen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Vertongen's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Oosthuizen has knocked Vertongen down with a huge combo! Oosthuizen steps away and waves a wobbly Vertongen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Vertongen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Toby Vertongen has been cut.
Oosthuizen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vertongen is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosthuizen finish him?
Oosthuizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vertongen wants to land a leg kick but Oosthuizen is out of range.
Vertongen circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Oosthuizen . Vertongen falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Oosthuizen !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francois Oosthuizen !
Francois Oosthuizen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GC 400
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vertongen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vertongen 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.
Durden misses with a lunging right hand
and Vertongen counters with a straight right hand.
Vertongen takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Vertongen as he checks the leg kick.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden 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.
The fighters circling - Vertongen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Vertongen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vertongen takes a step back to recover.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vertongen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the cage. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vertongen throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
Vertongen missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vertongen.
Vertongen misses with a straight left. #T1#
Durden looks for the body kick but Vertongen saw that one coming.
Durden slips a jab from Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vertongen throws a series of punches but Durden avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vertongen catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vertongen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Vertongen slips under a jab.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vertongen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Vertongen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vertongen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vertongen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden throws a low kick but Vertongen avoids it.
Vertongen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vertongen moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Vertongen's front leg but catches the back leg as Vertongen tries to avoid it.
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vertongen tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
Vertongen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durden doesn't seem bothered though.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vertongen. Vertongen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vertongen looks for a takedown but Durden sprawls well.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden blocks a jab.
Vertongen is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
Vertongen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Vertongen.
Vertongen feints and then cracks Durden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durden down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vertongen wants to land a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Vertongen jabs Durden right on the nose. Durden blinks but takes it well.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Vertongen is out of range.
Durden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vertongen throws a head kick that misses.
Vertongen throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
#T3#
Vertongen cracks Durden with a good jab.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vertongen. That did some damage!
Vertongen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vertongen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vertongen.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vertongens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vertongen.
Vertongen checks the leg kick.
Vertongen tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Vertongen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vertongen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Vertongen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vertongen 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 Durden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Durden lands a glancing blow to the side of Vertongen's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vertongen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vertongen throws a right hand that Durden ducks under and follows up with a left that Durden also avoids with ease.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
Vertongen looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden misses with a body shot
and Vertongen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vertongen slips a straight right by Durden.
Vertongen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vertongen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vertongen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durden swings for the body but Vertongen moves out of range.
Durden lands a jab to the head.
Vertongen connects with a leg kick.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vertongen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vertongen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vertongen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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 Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vertongen looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Vertongen is just out of range.
Vertongen throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Vertongen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden blocks a head kick by Vertongen.
Durden works Vertongen's body with a nice hook.
Vertongen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden dodges the punch combination from Vertongen.
Durden scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vertongen.
Vertongen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vertongen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vertongen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durden.#T1#
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Vertongen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vertongen misses the target.
Vertongen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vertongen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vertongen misses with a looping right.
Durden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Durden cracks Vertongen with an open hand slap.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vertongen.
Vertongen misses with a low kick.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vertongen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vertongen misses the jab.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Vertongen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Durden has got the better of the exchanges.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vertongen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vertongen.
Durden scores with a jab.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Vertongen. #T2#
A good leg kick by Vertongen.
Vertongen shoots in and drives through. Durden sprawls well.
Durden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Vertongen wants to slow Durden down by chopping away at his legs.
Vertongen misses with an uppercut
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Vertongen saw it coming and moves away.
Vertongen throws a fast counter high kick but Durden manages to duck under it in time.
Durden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vertongen back to the cage. Durden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A clash of legs there as Vertongen blocks the low kick.
Vertongen looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
Vertongen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vertongen.
Vertongen looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Vertongen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vertongen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Durden throws a leg kick but Vertongen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vertongen feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vertongen.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durden moves out of range as Vertongen strikes.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vertongen was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Vertongen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vertongen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Vertongen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Durden's guard.
Vertongen throws a strike but Durden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Vertongen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vertongen has an active guard here but Durden has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4##SU#
Durden escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vertongen throws a leg kick but Durden moved away.
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vertongen is out of range.
Vertongen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vertongen throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Vertongen's front leg but catches the back leg as Vertongen tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vertongen.
Durden checks the leg kick.
Durden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vertongen slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vertongen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vertongen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vertongen fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Durden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Durden jabs Vertongen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vertongen misses with a hook.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Durden tries a low kick but Vertongen avoids it.
Durden thumps Vertongen with a low kick.
Vertongen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Vertongen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vertongen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vertongen looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Durden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden misses with the body kick
and Vertongen counters with a right hand to the body.
Durden throws a leg kick but Vertongen checks it.
Vertongen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Vertongen.
Vertongen misses with a looping right.
Vertongen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vertongen takes one on the button.
Durden slips a jab and a cross from Vertongen.
#T1#
Vertongen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durden.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden tries to work over Vertongen's front leg with a kick but Vertongen checks it.
Durden swings for the body but Vertongen moves out of range.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vertongen can do to turn this around?
Vertongen keeps Durden at a distance using the push kick.
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vertongen.
Vertongen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vertongen.
A jab from Vertongen misses.
As Vertongen backs away, Durden returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vertongen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vertongen moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Vertongen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durden with a body shot.
Vertongen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Vertongen misses with a low kick.
Vertongen just misses with a punch to the body.
Toby Vertongen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vertongen was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Vertongen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Durden tenderised Vertongen's leg. Vertongen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden scores with a hook.
Vertongen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
Good shot there by Durden.
Vertongen misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Vertongen thows a leg kick but Durden checks it
and Durden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
Vertongen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durden fails to land with a series of punches.
Vertongen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vertongen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden misses with a body punch
and Vertongen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vertongen takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Vertongen misses with a straight left.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vertongen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Vertongen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Vertongen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vertongen misses with a leg kick
and Vertongen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Durden.
Durden cracks Vertongen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Vertongen stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vertongen throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Good shot there by Durden.
Vertongen throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden thumps Vertongen with a low kick.
Vertongen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a leg kick
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
Durden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vertongen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Vertongen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Durden.
Vertongen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Vertongen.
Nice straight punches there by Vertongen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vertongen.
Vertongen stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vertongen moves away.
Vertongen throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Vertongen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden pushes Vertongen away with a front kick.
Vertongen throws a chopping leg kick but Durden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durden moves out of range as Vertongen strikes.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vertongen.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vertongen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vertongen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durden pushes Vertongen away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durden 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden! |
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Event:
GC 394
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Vertongen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaethje misses with a combination
and Vertongen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaethje is looking to clinch but Vertongen is avoiding it.
Vertongen blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Vertongen throws out a counter right but Gaethje avoids it with no problem.
Vertongen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Vertongen.#CUT2#It looks like Justin Gaethje has been cut.
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Gaethje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaethje throwing a counter right hand but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Vertongen is predictable there
and Gaethje counters with a one-two to the body.
Gaethje wants to clinch up but Vertongen keeps it at a distance.
Vertongen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaethje connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vertongen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Gaethje closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Gaethje escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vertongen misses with a looping right.
Gaethje appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Vertongen looking to score a takedown here. Gaethje is defending well but Vertongen drives through and ends up in Gaethje's guard.
Vertongen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Vertongen with a nice head shot there.
Gaethje keeping moving, preventing Vertongen from controlling successfully.
Vertongen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vertongen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gaethje trying to control the position.
Gaethje seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vertongen landing with the ground and pound.
Vertongen lands a couple of elbows.
Vertongen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gaethje is trying to control the position but Vertongen postures up. #SUB#
Gaethje is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vertongen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaethje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Gaethje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vertongen distracts Gaethje with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vertongen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaethje preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaethje looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vertongen lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Gaethje is rocked!
Vertongen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Gaethje is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vertongen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gaethje's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#898 MacArthur v Turilo
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Thai misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vertongen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thai with a nice calf kick.
Vertongen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vertongen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thai throws a head kick that Vertongen semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick from Thai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vertongen swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
Thai's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That kick from Vertongen tenderised Thai's leg. Thai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vertongen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thai checks a leg kick.
Vertongen throws a good cross that connects.
Thai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thai throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Thai misses the jab.
Thai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vertongen is out of range.
Thai misses with a wild body shot.
Vertongen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vertongen thows a leg kick but Thai checks it #CL2#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
Vertongen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vertongen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vertongen scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Vertongen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thai takes a shot to the head.
Thai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vertongen's efforts to push away.
Vertongen working aggressively here.
Vertongen taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Thai.
Thai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thai prevents a body shot from Vertongen.
Thai has Vertongen pressed against the cage, preventing Vertongen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Thai tries a knee to the head but Vertongen blocks it.
#BC#
Vertongen breaks from the clinch.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai throws a quick inside leg 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!
Thai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vertongen lands a couple of elbows.
Vertongen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vertongen scoring with some ground and pound.
Thai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vertongen.
Vertongen throwing strikes from guard but Thai blocks nicely.
Vertongen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vertongen throws a big right hand that misses.
Vertongen is fighting to break Thai's control of his arms but Thai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Vertongen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vertongen postures up in Thai's guard and throws a big left but Thai blocks it.
Thai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thai managing to control the position.
Thai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thai has momentary wrist control but Vertongen slips an elbow through the middle.
Thai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vertongen throws an elbow that misses. Thai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vertongen's guard. Nice move by Thai!#REVB#
Thai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Vertongen wants to sweep but no luck.
Thai trying to control but Vertongen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vertongen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vertongen keeping moving, preventing Thai from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vertongen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Thai moves into the clinch.
Vertongen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vertongen throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Thai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Long Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vertongen loads up on a big right hand but Thai slips the punch.
Thai misses with a body kick.
Thai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vertongen finds it's way round the side to connect with Thai's head.
Vertongen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thai throws a leg kick but Vertongen moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thai.
Vertongen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Thai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vertongen sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Vertongen avoids it this time.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Thai.
Thai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vertongen throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Vertongen throws a leg kick but Thai checks it.
Vertongen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vertongen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vertongen throws a leg kick but Thai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vertongen on the side of the head.
Vertongen misses with a hook. Thai ducked under it nicely.
Thai misses the shot to the body.
Vertongen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vertongen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thai manages to avoid it.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Vertongen moves out of range easily. #T2#
Vertongen throws a looping overhand right but Thai ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Thai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai is looking to clinch.
Thai misses with a kick to the body.
Vertongen throwing a counter right hand but Thai manages to avoid it.
Jab from Thai.#CL2#
Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai takes a shot to the head.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vertongen lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Toby Vertongen has been cut.
Vertongen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toby Vertongen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thai pushes off an throws an elbow but Vertongen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vertongen avoids it.#T3#
Vertongen tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vertongen misses with the head strike.
Thai prevents a body shot from Vertongen.
Thai prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Vertongen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vertongen avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Vertongen on the inside.
Vertongen pushes Thai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vertongen avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Vertongen misses with the head strike.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vertongen misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Vertongen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vertongen lands with a hook. Thai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Thai responds with a good body kick, but Vertongen manages to step out the way in time.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Vertongen tests Thai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vertongen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thai counters with a thumping low kick.
Vertongen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thai. Thai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vertongen lands a body shot.
Vertongen wants to slow Thai down by chopping away at his legs.
Long Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Thai. Those never looked like landing.
Vertongen stuns Thai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Long Thai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toby Vertongen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thai.
Thai takes a swing at Vertongen's ribcage but misses.
Vertongen needs to keep his hands up - Thai had a free shot at his head there.
Thai throws a body kick that misses.
Vertongen shoots in and drives through. Thai sprawls well.
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vertongen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vertongen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vertongen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thai throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai swings for the body but Vertongen moves out of range.
Vertongen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vertongen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thai.#T1#
Thai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vertongen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thai throws out a loose jab but Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Thai. That snapped Vertongen's head back.
Thai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crunch! Thai slams his shin into Vertongen's torso.
Vertongen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vertongen throws a solid leg kick but Thai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vertongen.
Thai dodges the punch combination from Vertongen.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thai tries to score with a low kick but Vertongen moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick lands for Vertongen.
Thai misses the body punch
and Vertongen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Thai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vertongen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vertongen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vertongen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Vertongen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vertongen cracks a nice hook into Thai's ribs.
Vertongen scores with the left hand. Thai knows he should have avoided that one.
Crunch! Thai slams his shin into Vertongen's torso.
Thai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thai throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Vertongen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vertongen misses with an uppercut. Thai saw that one coming.
Vertongen misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vertongen.
Vertongen avoids the head kick by Thai.
Vertongen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vertongens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vertongen throws a lazy uppercut
and Thai counters with a right hand to the body.
Vertongen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thai 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.
Thai misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Thai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Vertongen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vertongen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vertongen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thai.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Thai backs away, Vertongen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vertongen scores with a jab to the head.
Vertongen fails with a takedown attempt.
Thai tests Vertongen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vertongen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Thai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thai 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai! |
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Event:
GDL 80: Von Mises VS Tragedy
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Vertongen feints and then cracks Dukes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dukes down.
Dukes looks for a takedown but Vertongen sprawls well.
Vertongen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vertongen throws a leg kick
and Dukes counters with a straight right hand.
Dukes misses the shot to the body.
Dukes digs a good body shot into Vertongen's ribs.
Dukes slips a straight right by Vertongen.
Dukes throws out a loose jab but Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Vertongen misses its target.
Dukes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Vertongen catches Dukes right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukes. Vertongen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dukes avoids the head kick by Vertongen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vertongen. Dukes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Vertongen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Dukes has hold of Vertongen's hands but Vertongen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Vertongen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vertongen wants to control but Dukes is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Dukes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vertongen pulls his head out easily.
Dukes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dukes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vertongen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Vertongen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Dukes is looking for a triangle but Vertongen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dukes has an active guard here but Vertongen has managed to pass into half guard.
Dukes wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Dukes actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vertongen lands a nice short elbow.
Vertongen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dukes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dukes.
Dukes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vertongen postures up in Dukes's guard and throws a big left but Dukes blocks it.
Vertongen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vertongen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Vertongen working some strikes from top position.
Dukes is still in real trouble! Can Vertongen finish him?
Vertongen gets to his feet and stands over Dukes, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dukes felt that one! Vertongen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dukes from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby Vertongen!
After the fight, Toby Vertongen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Vertongen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vertongen misses with a takedown attempt - Rutherford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vertongen jabs Rutherford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vertongen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Vertongen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vertongen cracks Rutherford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Vertongen is having none of it.
Vertongen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Vertongen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Vertongen tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vertongen misses with a straight left.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vertongen throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vertongen misses with a looping right.
Rutherford tries to clinch up.#T1#
Vertongen with a nice cross.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Vertongen moved out of range.
Vertongen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vertongen scores with a body shot.
Vertongen 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.#CL#
Rutherford clinches with his opponent.
Vertongen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vertongen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Rutherford.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Come on Rutherford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vertongen misses with the head strike.
Vertongen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vertongen fails to land. #T2#
Vertongen misses with a punch to the body.
Vertongen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vertongen is working Rutherford over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford throws a hook but Vertongen avoids it easily.
Vertongen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vertongen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutherford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vertongen in his tracks.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Vertongen scores with a leg kick.
Vertongen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vertongen moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford wants to clinch but Vertongen slips to the side
and Vertongen counters with a nice body shot.
Vertongen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3##TD2#
Vertongen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vertongen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rutherford taking a bit of punishment here - Vertongen scoring with strikes.
Rutherford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vertongen is working Rutherford over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rutherford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vertongen cracks Rutherford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rutherford gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Vertongen lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vertongen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vertongen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vertongen scoring with strikes but Rutherford is staying in there.
The referee warns Rutherford that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rutherford is trying to stand up.
Vertongen with the ground and pound from mount.
Vertongen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rutherford?
#ROC2#Rutherford is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vertongen won't let Rutherford get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Vertongen lands a big shot there that rocks Rutherford but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Rutherford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vertongen breaks from Rutherford's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen 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#
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford motions for Vertongen to come forward. Rutherford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Vertongen circles away.
Jab by Vertongen.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vertongen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toby Vertongen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vertongen looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Vertongen.
Vertongen scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Vertongen throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a low kick, right behind Vertongen 's knee.
Vertongen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vertongen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vertongen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutherford lands a nice shot that snaps Vertongen's head back.
Rutherford 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.
Vertongen slips a straight right by Rutherford.#T2##TD2#
Vertongen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vertongen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vertongen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Toby Vertongen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vertongen happy to just control the position for now.
Rutherford is trying to get back to his feet.
Vertongen controlling from side mount.
Rutherford wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Vertongen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vertongen prevents Rutherford from escaping the position.
Vertongen trying to control the action but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford is pushing Vertongen's head away, looking to escape. Vertongen manages to hold on to the position though.
Vertongen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rutherford is trying to buck Vertongen off.
Vertongen in side control, throwing shots but Rutherford defends.
Vertongen lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vertongen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Vertongen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vertongen with the ground and pound but Rutherford regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Vertongen stops Rutherford from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Vertongen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vertongen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A nice leg kick from Vertongen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Rutherford connects with a body shot that sends Vertongen's belly button to the back.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Vertongen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vertongen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutherford is fending him off so far but Vertongen persists. Nope, Rutherford circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Vertongen.
Vertongen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vertongen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Vertongen moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen scores with a head kick.
Rutherford 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.
Vertongen has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Vertongen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Vertongen moves out of range.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vertongen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Vertongen moved away.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
Vertongen lands a right hook to the body.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Vertongen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vertongen.
Vertongen can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Toby Vertongen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rutherford lands a right hand.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Vertongen avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford has Vertongen pressed against the cage.
Vertongen tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford just leaning against Vertongen, taking a breather.
Vertongen prevents a body shot from Rutherford. #T3##BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Rutherford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vertongen.
Rutherford lands with an overhand left.
Vertongen throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vertongen.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford lands a nice shot that snaps Vertongen's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vertongen.
Rutherford misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Rutherford moves out of range as Vertongen throws a body kick.
Vertongen with a nice calf kick.
Vertongen lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Vertongen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vertongen.
Vertongen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vertongen checks a leg kick.
Vertongen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vertongen throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Vertongen scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vertongen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Vertongen closes the distance and clinches up with Rutherford, looking for a takedown. Vertongen pushes Rutherford against the cage but Rutherford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Vertongen tries to get set, Rutherford tries to push him back and clinch up but Vertongen manages to avoid the attempt.
Steven Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Vertongen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vertongen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toby Vertongen.
Well Vertongen 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Vertongen throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooke moves out of range of the leg kick from Vertongen.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Vertongen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cooke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vertongen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vertongen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Vertongen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vertongen with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vertongen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vertongen throwing strikes but missing.
Cooke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Cooke punching from the bottom.
Vertongen lands a couple of digs.
Cooke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vertongen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vertongen wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooke is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Cooke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vertongen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vertongen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vertongen throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Cooke lands some strikes from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cooke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vertongen working some strikes from top position.
Vertongen stands up over Cooke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vertongen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vertongen working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Cooke lands an upkick as Vertongen stands over him.
Vertongen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Vertongen from controlling successfully.
Vertongen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vertongen scoring with some ground and pound.
Vertongen working some strikes from top position.
Vertongen takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Cooke striking off his back but it's not causing Vertongen any problems. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke slips a jab from Vertongen.
Cooke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vertongen sprawls and moves away.
Vertongen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Vertongen works Cooke's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cooke enables Vertongen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cooke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vertongen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooke is retaining full guard.
Vertongen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cooke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vertongen is working Cooke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Cooke is rocked!
Cooke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Oh Cooke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vertongen lands a couple of elbows.
Vertongen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vertongen stands up over Cooke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Vertongen.
Vertongen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Vertongen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cooke's guard.
Vertongen is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Vertongen chips away with some ground and pound.
Vertongen wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Cooke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vertongen trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Cooke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vertongen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vertongen landing with the ground and pound.
Cooke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vertongen lands a couple of elbows.
Cooke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Cooke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cooke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vertongen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom.
Vertongen postures up and lands a big shot to Cooke's brow.
Vertongen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vertongen landing some decent shots from guard.
Vertongen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vertongen distracts Cooke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vertongen postures up and lands a big shot to Cooke's brow.
Cooke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vertongen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cooke's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Cooke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vertongen is looking to slow Cooke down with leg kicks.
Cooke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vertongen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vertongen throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vertongen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vertongen thows a leg kick but Cooke checks it #TD#
and Cooke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Cooke is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vertongen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
O Malley misses with a body shot
letting Vertongen counter with a right hand.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
O Malley connects with the punch.
Vertongen slips under a jab.
Vertongen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
O Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Malley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vertongen's sensitive parts.
O Malley moves out of range of the leg kick from Vertongen.#TD#
O Malley tries to sprawl but Vertongen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
O Malley taking some punishment here, with Vertongen in his half guard.
Vertongen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vertongen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vertongen 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.
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!
O Malley is looking to improve his position.
Vertongen looks to land a strike but O Malley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
O Malley wants to sweep but no luck.
Vertongen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Malley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
O Malley looking for a guillotine here but Vertongen defends easily.
O Malley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vertongen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of O Malley is proving hard to escape from.
Vertongen is stalling in the full guard.
O Malley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
O Malley is keen to just control but Vertongen is a slippery customer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Malley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
O Malley is just content to waste time from the top position. Vertongen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vertongen looking for a sweep. Not yet Vertongen, not yet.
Vertongen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vertongen wants to stand up but O Malley is controlling him.
O Malley wants to pass the guard but Vertongen is keeping the position.
Vertongen is trying to keep O Malley in close.
Vertongen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Vertongen is trying to control the position but O Malley postures up.
Vertongen keeping moving, preventing O Malley from controlling successfully.
Vertongen is trying to control the position but O Malley postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vertongen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vertongen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Vertongen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Vertongen slips the punch.
O Malley lands a head shot.
Vertongen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vertongen tries to move into range but O Malley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vertongen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
O Malley feints and then cracks Vertongen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vertongen down.
Vertongen swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Vertongen's head but Vertongen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley shoots in looking for a takedown but Vertongen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Malley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
Vertongen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Malley misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vertongen throws a body punch but O Malley moves out of range. #TD2#
O Malley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vertongen did well to prevent O Malley getting side control.
O Malley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vertongen trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. O Malley lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane O Malley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A clash of legs there as O Malley blocks the low kick.
Vertongen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
O Malley throws a lazy right hand but Vertongen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shane O Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vertongen was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.
It looked like Vertongen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Malley misses the body punch
and Vertongen counters with a good low kick that O Malley was not able to check.
Vertongen shoots in for a double leg but O Malley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vertongen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vertongen throws a low kick but O Malley moves out of range easily.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vertongen throws an overhand right that lands on O Malley's shoulder, as O Malley tries to avoid the shot.
Vertongen is looking to wear down O Malley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
O Malley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Malley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Vertongen is just out of range.#T1#
A head kick misses from O Malley.
O Malley misses with a body kick.
As O Malley looks to move away, Vertongen throws a big counter combo but O Malley just gets out of the way.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Malley moves out of range of the body kick.
O Malley scores with a shot to the body.
O Malley swings for the body but Vertongen moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Vertongen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
Vertongen checks a leg kick nicely.
Vertongen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vertongen goes for a double leg but O Malley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Malley continues to drive forward.
O Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
O Malley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Malley connects with a body shot that sends Vertongen's belly button to the back.
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vertongen feinted with a counter takedown.
O Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The fighters circling - Vertongen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vertongen is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Malley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like O Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Vertongen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vertongen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley jabs at Vertongen's body.#TD2#
O Malley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vertongen's guard.
O Malley is standing up over Vertongen. Vertongen looks to escape but O Malley dives into side control.
#REVR#
Vertongen strikes from the bottom but O Malley takes advantage and advances to full mount!
O Malley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vertongen taking shots to the head.
O Malley looking to finish Vertongen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vertongen!#T3##SUB2#
O Malley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vertongen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vertongen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vertongen wants to control but O Malley is having none of it.
O Malley with the ground and pound from mount.
Vertongen regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vertongen is trying to maintain the position but O Malley is very close to passing his half guard.
Vertongen has a hand on O Malley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. O Malley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
O Malley avoids the attempt from Vertongen to control.#T4#
O Malley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vertongen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
O Malley working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#Vertongen is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for O Malley! Vertongen is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane O Malley!
Shane O Malley decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa misses with a body kick.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick but Vertongen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Tokugawa.
Vertongen connects with a body shot.
Vertongen misses with a body shot
and Tokugawa counters with an outside leg kick.
Tokugawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vertongen digs a good hook to Tokugawa's body.
Tokugawa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tokugawa walks into a left hand. #CL#
Tokugawa has closed the distance and engaged Vertongen in a clinch.
Vertongen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Vertongen.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vertongen's elbow.
Tokugawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vertongen is keeping busy.
Vertongen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tokugawa fails to land.
Vertongen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vertongen.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Vertongen controls the action.
Vertongen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vertongen.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vertongen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Vertongen.
Vertongen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Vertongen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tokugawa lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vertongen.
Vertongen pushes Tokugawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vertongen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokugawa tries to work over Vertongen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vertongen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Vertongen cracks Tokugawa with a nice body shot.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vertongen backwards.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Vertongen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa. #BC2#
Vertongen breaks from the clinch.
Vertongen scores with the left hand. Tokugawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
Vertongen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vertongen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tokugawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tokugawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tokugawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vertongen moves out of range as Tokugawa strikes.
Vertongen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tokugawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vertongen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Vertongen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Vertongen.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tokugawa misses with a low kick.
Vertongen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vertongen scores with a hook to the body. Tokugawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vertongen throws a shot to the body.
Vertongen misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Tokugawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vertongen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick
and Vertongen counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa looks to land a right hand but Vertongen moved out of range.
Vertongen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tokugawa momentarily.
#ROC2#Tokugawa is rocked!
Tokugawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Vertongen tests Tokugawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Tokugawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Vertongen.
Tokugawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tokugawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Vertongen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Vertongen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Tokugawa goes down! Can Vertongen finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vertongen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tokugawa's head.
Tokugawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vertongen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tokugawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vertongen throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tokugawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Vertongen, which made it look bad.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Vertongen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vertongen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tokugawa tried to score with a low kick but Vertongen checks it.
Tokugawa throws a series of punches but Vertongen moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa drops his hands momentarily and Vertongen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tokugawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Vertongen counters with a nice body shot.
Vertongen blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vertongen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vertongen stuns Tokugawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tokugawa 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 Vertongen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vertongen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Vertongen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Vertongen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vertongen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Toby Vertongen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vertongen thuds a left hand into Tokugawa's body.
Vertongen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vertongen tests Tokugawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tokugawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vertongen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tokugawa on the side of the head.
Vertongen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD2#
Vertongen drops Tokugawa with a left and a right! Oh, Tokugawa is hurt - Vertongen dives into side control looking to finish!
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!
Tokugawa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vertongen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Tokugawa regains half guard.
Vertongen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Tokugawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vertongen pulls his head out easily.
Tokugawa is pressing down on Vertongen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tokugawa has momentary wrist control but Vertongen slips an elbow through the middle.
Vertongen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tokugawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vertongen. #T3#
Vertongen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vertongen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Tokugawa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vertongen passes into side control.
Tokugawa parries the strikes from Vertongen easily there. Vertongen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tokugawa to escape.
Tokugawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vertongen's best efforts.
Tokugawa gets back to full guard.
Vertongen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Vertongen working some strikes from top position.
Vertongen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tokugawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Tokugawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vertongen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vertongen with a nice head shot there.
Vertongen throws a strike but Tokugawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vertongen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Tokugawa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tokugawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Tokugawa throws a shot from downtown. Vertongen moves away and avoids it.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vertongen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tokugawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vertongen scores with a jab to the head.
Tokugawa throws an off balance right hand
and Vertongen counters with a one-two to the body.
Tokugawa misses with a right hand
and Vertongen counters with a left to the body.
Vertongen lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Vertongen.#TD#
Vertongen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Toby Vertongen has got the better of the ground game 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!
Tokugawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tokugawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Vertongen has wrist control.
Vertongen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vertongen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tokugawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tokugawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tokugawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tokugawa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vertongen is controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vertongen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vertongen keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Vertongen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tokugawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Vertongen has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vertongen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vertongen is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toby Vertongen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vertongen cracks Tokugawa with an open hand slap.
A jab from Vertongen finds it's way through Tokugawa's defenses.
Vertongen slips under a jab from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Tokugawa is predictable there
and Vertongen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tokugawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tokugawa throws an off balance right hand
and Vertongen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vertongen scores with a hook to the body. Tokugawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tokugawa throws out a loose jab but Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Vertongen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tokugawa eats them both and turns towards Vertongen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vertongen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tokugawa tries for a takedown but Vertongen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vertongen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokugawa throws a hook but Vertongen blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Tokugawa.
A head kick by Tokugawa misses
and Vertongen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vertongen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Tokugawa lands.
Vertongen slips under a jab.
Tokugawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vertongen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vertongen lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vertongen cracks Tokugawa with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Tokugawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tokugawa misses with a leg kick
and Tokugawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokugawa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tokugawa misses with a left hand
letting Vertongen counter with a right hand.
Tokugawa misses with the combination.
Vertongen looks to land a combination. Tokugawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut
and Vertongen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vertongen lands with a shot to the body.
Toby Vertongen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vertongen lunges at Tokugawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tokugawa's hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Vertongen blocks the leg kick.
Vertongen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Vertongen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Vertongen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vertongen 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vertongen scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice sprawl there from Vertongen as Stipe shoots in.
Vertongen throws a hook but Stipe blocks it.
Stipe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vertongen pinned against the cage. Vertongen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vertongen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vertongen feints the counter takedown.
Vertongen throws a body kick that misses.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vertongen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stipe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mini Stipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Stipe with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vertongen. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vertongen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stipe if he has to take too many more of those.
Vertongen throws a hook but Stipe blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stipe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vertongen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've been hearing that Stipe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vertongen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stipe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vertongen wants to get back to his feet.
Vertongen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Stipe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stipe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stipe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vertongen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stipe trying to control the position but Vertongen is working away. #SUB#
Stipe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vertongen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vertongen is pushing Stipe's head away, looking to escape. Stipe manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Stipe is trying to get an arm triangle but Vertongen is defending well. #SUB#
Stipe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vertongen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Stipe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Vertongen is not content to let Stipe control the position.
Vertongen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stipe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stipe throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Stipe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vertongen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stipe's guard! Nice work there by Vertongen! #SUB#
Vertongen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stipe has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vertongen is looking to defend but Stipe has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vertongen! Stipe pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vertongen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mini Stipe!
Mini Stipe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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