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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Verama throws a sloppy head kick
and The Perfectionist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Perfectionist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Verama does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Verama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verama.
The Perfectionist throws a big shot that misses.
Verama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verama slips a straight right by The Perfectionist.
Verama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Perfectionist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Perfectionist misses with an uppercut.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Perfectionist checks a low kick from Verama.
The Perfectionist lands a jab to Verama's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Perfectionist throws out the jab.
The Perfectionist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Perfectionist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
A telegraphed right hand from The Perfectionist misses the target. #T1#
Jab, jab by Verama - just one landing.
The Perfectionist dodges the punch combination from Verama.
The Perfectionist is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Verama.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from The Perfectionist misses.
Verama connects with a leg kick. The Perfectionist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Perfectionist slips under a jab.
Verama cracks The Perfectionist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verama throws a sloppy head kick and The Perfectionist moves out of range easily.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Verama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Perfectionist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Perfectionist looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
The Perfectionist blocks a head kick by Verama.
A little feinted left hand from The Perfectionist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Perfectionist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
The Perfectionist throws a hook but Verama blocks it.
The Perfectionist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
The Perfectionist is looking to counter punch.
The Perfectionist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Verama.
Verama missing with a left hand there. The Perfectionist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama throws the left hand but The Perfectionist avoids the punch easily.
Verama tests The Perfectionist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verama throws a leg kick that misses.
The Perfectionist scores with a jab. Verama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Verama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - The Perfectionist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verama cracks the inside of The Perfectionist's front leg.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
Verama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Perfectionist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab. #T3#
Verama throws a one two combo.
Verama misses with a lunging right hand
and The Perfectionist counters with a stiff right hand.
Verama throws a jab when The Perfectionist was well out of range.
Verama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Perfectionist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Perfectionist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Perfectionist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Verama just misses with a punch to the body.
The Perfectionist misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Verama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from The Perfectionist misses its target.
Verama lands a front kick.
The Perfectionist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Verama misses with a body shot.
It looked like The Perfectionist was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Verama throws a low kick but The Perfectionist avoids it.
The Perfectionist moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
Verama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verama throws a hook but The Perfectionist avoids it easily.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Verama throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling The Perfectionist to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verama cracks The Perfectionist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Perfectionist misses with a right hand
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verama misses with a body kick.
It looked like The Perfectionist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verama tries to land a leg kick but The Perfectionist saw it coming and moves away.
Verama tries to work over The Perfectionist's front leg with a kick but The Perfectionist checks it.
Verama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Perfectionist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Verama there.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but The Perfectionist is just out of range.
It looked like The Perfectionist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Perfectionist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Perfectionist is looking to counter punch.
Verama loads up on a big right hand but The Perfectionist slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Verama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Verama throws a looping overhand right but The Perfectionist ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Verama misses.
Good exchange - Verama coming out on top.
Verama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Perfectionist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Perfectionist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Perfectionist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but The Perfectionist is just out of range.
Verama moves away from the strike by The Perfectionist.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Perfectionist might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
The Perfectionist loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Verama.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Perfectionist manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from The Perfectionist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verama throws a nice looking combination but The Perfectionist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Perfectionist throws a jab but it's blocked by Verama. #T1#
Verama cracks the inside of The Perfectionist's front leg.
Verama misses with an uppercut. The Perfectionist saw that one coming.
Verama lands a two punch combo.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from The Perfectionist misses.
Verama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Perfectionist's head.
Verama 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.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Perfectionist.
Verama connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Perfectionist. The Perfectionist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Perfectionist throws out the jab.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from The Perfectionist.
Verama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but The Perfectionist is just out of range.
A slow jab from Verama misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Verama - just one landing. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Perfectionist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like The Perfectionist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verama lands a slapping body shot.
Verama missing with a left hand there. The Perfectionist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama looks to land a combination but The Perfectionist avoids it well.
Verama is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from The Perfectionist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verama throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Perfectionist.
Verama throws a jab when The Perfectionist was well out of range.
Verama lands a nice hook to The Perfectionist's body. The Perfectionist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Verama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
The Perfectionist throws a jab when Verama was well out of range.#T3#
Verama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Perfectionist throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
The Perfectionist ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Verama misses with a shot to the body
enabling The Perfectionist to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Perfectionist counters with a straight right hand.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like The Perfectionist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Perfectionist moves out of range of the leg kick from Verama.
Verama throws an overhand right that lands on The Perfectionist's shoulder, as The Perfectionist tries to avoid the shot.
Verama misses with a body shot.
The Perfectionist scores with a nice strike.
The Perfectionist looks to throw the jab but Verama is out of range.
Verama digs a good hook to The Perfectionist's body.
Verama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Perfectionist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verama tries to bum rush The Perfectionist with a series of wild strikes but The Perfectionist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Perfectionist is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from The Perfectionist.#T4#
The Perfectionist scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Verama is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Perfectionist closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Verama! The Perfectionist dives in looking to finish! Verama is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ The Perfectionist!
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Event:
GAMMA#732 Legions vs Keenan
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verama tries to avoid it but Cole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verama to the ground. Verama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Verama misses its intended target.
Cole scores with a sloppy right hand. Verama should have avoided that one.
Verama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verama avoids the body shot from Cole.
Verama raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Verama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Verama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. Verama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cole moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Verama misses.
Cole scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Cole misses.
Nice sprawl there from Verama as Cole shoots in.
Verama 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.
Cole lands a jab to the head.
Verama throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verama tried to score with a low kick but Cole checks it.#CL2#
Verama drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage.
#T2#
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verama throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Verama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Verama coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Cole misses with a kick to the body.
Verama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Cole shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Verama moves into full guard.
#T3#
Verama keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Verama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verama controlling the position.
Verama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verama is pulling down on Cole's head. It's preventing any offense from Cole, at least for the moment.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Verama 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.
Verama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVB#
Verama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Verama wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Cole throws a series of punches but Verama moves out of range.
Verama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Cole tenderised Verama's leg. Verama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole throws a leg kick
and Verama counters with a thumping low kick.
Cole misses the body punch
and Verama counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cole is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verama.
#T1#
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Verama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Verama cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Michael Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Verama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Verama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cole lands with a right hand.
Cole takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Verama sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Cole to the ground! Verama dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.#SUB2#
Verama looking to secure an arm triangle but Cole defends it well.
Oh Cole is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole is looking to get to half guard.
Verama controlling the position easily from mount.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Cole is trying to escape the mount.
Verama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Verama goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cole is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole is working Verama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Verama looking to control.
Cole is pushing down on Verama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Verama is fighting to maintain full guard but Cole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Verama trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Cole is nestled in close to Verama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Verama gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cole has managed to get both his arms back between Verama's legs - danger averted.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to Verama's brow.
Cole postures up in Verama's guard and throws a big left but Verama blocks it.
Verama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Verama is trying to keep Cole in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from Verama is predictable there
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
A nice side step and Verama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cole shoots in but no luck this time.
Verama throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole slips a jab from Verama.
Verama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
Cole stalks Verama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Verama's face. Verama staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Cole fails with the takedown
letting Verama counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Verama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole scores with a one two! Verama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Verama tries to clinch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole lands with a straight right. Verama didn't see that one coming.
Verama throws a lazy body kick
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Verama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Cole avoids the body shot from Verama.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole misses with a left hand
and Verama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verama.
Verama throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama counters with a straight right hand.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Verama misses
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Cole catches Verama right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Cole's corner calls for a 1-2. Cole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Verama is rocked!
Verama throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a crisp right that sends Verama to the canvas! Cole follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
After the big win, Michael Cole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
GAMMA#726 Kruger v Heimendahl
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Quin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verama throws a jab when Quin was well out of range.
Quin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Verama sprawls and moves away.
Verama tried to score with a low kick but Quin checks it.
Quin throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quin throws a poor cross that misses
and Verama counters with a good, hard body kick but Quin shrugs it off.
Quin staying out of range there.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Quin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quin takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Quin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Verama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Verama missing with a left hand there. Quin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Quin misses.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
Verama is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Quin avoids a kick to the body.
Verama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Quin catches Verama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matt Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Verama.
Verama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quin blocks a leg kick.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Quin swings widly with a right hand
and Verama counters with a good, hard body kick but Quin shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Verama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verama tests Quin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Verama throws a sloppy body shot
and Quin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.#T3#
Quin with a hook.
Nice jab there from Quin. #TD#
Quin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Verama did well to prevent Quin getting side control.#SUB#
Quin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Verama sees it coming and defends easily.
Verama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quin is working away from the top position though.
Verama tries to get to full guard but Quin has control of the leg. #T4#
Quin wants to free his trapped foot but Verama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Verama trying to hold on to Quin's head to control him but Quin postures up.
Verama wants to get back to full guard but Quin has mounted him!
Quin lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama is bucking up trying to escape but Quin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Verama gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin dominated that round.
That's time! Quin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big right from Quin misses.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Quin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Quin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verama.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Quin misses with an uppercut.
Quin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
Quin throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quin defending well as Verama loads up on a big left hand.
Quin scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
#T1#
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Verama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Quin with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Verama.
Quin misses with a right hand
and Verama counters with an inside leg kick.
Quin throws a poor cross that misses
and Verama counters with a nice kick to the body.
Quin throws an off balance right hand
and Verama counters with a stiff right hand.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quin has time to react.
Verama tries a head kick but it misses.
Verama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quin tries for a takedown but Verama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Verama saw that one coming.#T2#
Quin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Verama backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Quin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Verama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Verama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quin stands up over Verama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Verama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verama looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Verama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Verama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quin lands a couple of digs.
Quin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Verama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Verama wants to sweep here but Quin controlling him for the moment.
Quin chips away with some ground and pound.
Quin throws a big elbow that misses.
Quin is working Verama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Verama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quin wants to control from the top but Verama keeps moving.
Quin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Quin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Quin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Quin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Verama counters with a body kick.
Quin misses with a hook.
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Quin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quin punishes Verama's body with a nice straight punch.
Quin fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quin feinted with a counter takedown.
Quin swings widly with a right hand
and Verama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Verama.
Quin clobbers Verama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Quin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Verama defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand.
Quin throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Quin 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.
Quin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Quin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verama. Verama obviously looking to wear him down.
Quin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hector Verama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Quin's corner calls for a 1-2. Quin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Verama moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Quin misses with a body shot
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Quin misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Quin. That snapped Verama's head back.
Quin misses the body punch
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verama staying out of range there.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quin lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Verama thows a body kick. Quin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verama to score with a decent uppercut.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quin has time to react.
Verama throws a right hand that misses
and Quin counters with a nice uppercut.
Quin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Verama throws out a leg kick but Quin moves out of range and Verama only half commits.
Verama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Verama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quin thuds a left hand into Verama's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Verama misses with a straight left.
Verama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Quin if he has to take too many more of those.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Quin avoids it.
Quin blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verama.
Verama throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Verama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Quin!
A relieved looking Matt Quin 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:
GAMMA#722 Defoe v Okah 3
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.#CL2#
Verama clinches. #BC2#
Verama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Verama connects with an inside leg kick.
Boy takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Verama cracks Boy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Verama.
A punch lands to the side of Boy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy slips a straight right by Verama.
Verama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Verama drops his hands momentarily and Boy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Verama misses with a jab to the body
and Boy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boy stuns Verama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Boy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Verama lands a really nice looking cross but Boy seems unphased.
Verama throws a leg kick
and Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
Verama throws a push kick but Boy slaps the foot to one side.
Verama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boy.
Boy misses with a right hand
and Verama counters with a nice leg kick.
Verama is looking to score with low kicks.
Verama misses with an uppercut
and Boy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Boy thuds his right hand into Verama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy's corner calls for a 1-2. Boy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Verama sizes up Boy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Boy's head back.
#T2#
Verama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boy checks a low kick from Verama.
Boy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boy misses with a left hand
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boy throws a hook but Verama blocks it.
Verama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Verama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Verama connects with an inside leg kick.
Verama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boy misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Verama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Verama blocks an uppercut.
Verama tries a body shot but Boy blocks it.
A short left from Boy.
Verama misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boy.
Verama is trying to pull guard but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Boy controls his hands.
#T3#
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama jumps guard but Boy stands there with Verama around his waist. Verama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Verama tries to throw a body punch but Boy avoids it by throwing Verama back against the cage.
I was talking to Boy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Verama jumps guard and drags Boy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Boy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Verama looks for the body kick but Boy saw that one coming.
Boy throws a shot from downtown. Verama moves away and avoids it.
Verama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verama tries to land a front kick but Boy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama sizes up Boy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Verama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Boy to counter with a crisp jab.
Boy throws a hook but Verama blocks it.
Verama blocks a head kick by Boy.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Verama looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.#T4#
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verama moves away.
Boy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boy scores with a jab. Verama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boy slips a jab from Verama.
Verama throws a jab but it's blocked by Boy.
Verama connects with a jab.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verama moves away.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Boy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Verama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verama at a distance.
Jab, jab by Verama - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Verama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Boy takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
Boy slips a jab from Verama.
Boy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid body kick from Verama.
Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Verama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Boy counter with a right hand.
Boy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Verama missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Verama there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick lands from Boy.
Boy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verama can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Verama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boy doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Boy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boy misses with an uppercut
and Verama counters with a nice uppercut.
Boy misses with a hook.
Verama throws out a loose jab but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Verama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Verama thinks about the counter body kick.
Boy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Verama throws a poor cross that misses
letting Boy counter with a right hand.
Boy throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verama looks to land a left hand but Boy moved out of range nicely.
Boy connects with a nice looking jab.
Boy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Verama throws a low kick but Boy moves out of range easily.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Boy.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
A counter left hand to the body from Boy misses its target.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama punishes Boy's body with a nice straight punch.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verama.
Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boy finds it's way round the side to connect with Verama's head.
A jab from Verama misses.
Verama jabs Boy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Boy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Verama misses with an uppercut. Boy saw that one coming.
Boy swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
Verama swings widly with a right hand
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Verama moves out of range of the leg kick from Boy.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.#T3#
Verama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Verama thows a leg kick but Boy checks it
and Boy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Verama is rocked!
Boy cracks Verama with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Verama tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Boy pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Verama is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Boy!
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Event:
GAMMA#717 Gower v Springs
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Verama gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sodergren as the two fighters clinch.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a body punch.
Verama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Verama - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Sodergren.
Sodergren is trying to force a seperation but Verama has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren is trying to break the clinch but Verama has him pressed against the cage.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Verama.
A body shot lands from Verama.
#TD#
Verama decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sodergren controls the pace.
Verama wants to control but Sodergren passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Sodergren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Verama keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Verama tries to get to full guard but Sodergren has control of the leg. #SU2#
Sodergren stands up and beckons Verama to join him on the feet.
A head kick misses from Sodergren. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sodergren scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Sodergren avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
Sodergren throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Verama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verama motions for Sodergren to come forward. Verama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verama defending well as Sodergren loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Verama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sodergren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verama in his tracks.
Sodergren throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Verama tried to counter with a leg kick but Sodergren avoided it.
Verama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut. Verama saw that one coming.
Verama tried to counter with a leg kick but Sodergren avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Verama counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sodergren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Verama.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Sodergren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Verama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sodergren can turn it around.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4##TD2#
Sodergren has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Verama uses from the top position.
Verama looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sodergren is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verama working a defensive guard here.
Verama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sodergren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sodergren wants to stand but Verama has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Sodergren gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verama blocks the body kick.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Sodergren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren digs a good body shot into Verama's ribs.
Sodergren is looking to slow Verama down with leg kicks.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren thuds his right hand into Verama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verama's sensitive parts.
Verama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Verama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Sodergren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Verama back to the cage. Sodergren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Verama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Verama.
Sodergren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sodergren connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
Sodergren connects with a looping right hand.
Sodergren lands a nice shot that snaps Verama's head back.
#ROC2#
Verama is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren throws a pinpoint strike between Verama's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Verama crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Sodergren scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basten Sodergren!
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Event:
GAMMA#711 Goodman v Verama 2
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Verama scores with a leg kick.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
Verama ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Verama scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Verama blocks the leg kick.
Goodman lands the left hand.
Verama tries to land a front kick but Goodman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Verama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Goodman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman blocks a jab.#T1#
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman throws a jab when Verama was well out of range.
Verama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
Verama throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick.
Verama 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.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Verama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
Verama defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman scores with a spinning back kick!
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Verama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Verama throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Goodman.
Verama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verama throws a wild body kick that Goodman sees coming a mile off.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goodman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
Verama lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goodman scores with a shot to the body.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman cracks Verama with a good jab.
Goodman checks a low kick from Verama.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Verama's ribs.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama wants to counter with a clinch but Goodman pushes him away.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Verama off balance momentarily.#T3#
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verama moves out of range of the body kick.
Verama is looking to land body kicks.
Verama misses with a straight left.
Verama scores with a sloppy right hand. Goodman should have avoided that one.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Verama.
Verama cracks Goodman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verama throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Goodman counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Verama.
Goodman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
A head kick from Goodman lands but Verama takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.#T4#
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Verama blocks the low kick.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Verama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama wants to clinch up but Goodman keeps it at a distance.
Verama checks a low kick from Goodman.
A little jabbing left from Verama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman with a hook.
Goodman pushes Verama away with a front kick.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Verama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verama.
Verama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
A nice side step and Verama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Verama drops his hands momentarily and Goodman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Verama looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verama's calf.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Verama should have avoided that one.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verama on the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Verama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodman.
Goodman tests Verama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verama.
Verama throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Verama's knee momentarily.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Verama misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Verama moved away.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Verama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Verama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Goodman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Verama might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goodman has got the better of the exchanges.
Verama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman wants to land a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
Verama blocks a jab.
Goodman throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Verama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Goodman swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Verama jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
Goodman misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Verama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
It appears Goodman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama thuds his right hand into Goodman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Verama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Verama connects with a leg kick. Goodman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That kick from Verama tenderised Goodman's leg. Goodman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Goodman.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Verama counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Goodman wants to slow Verama down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab.
Verama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Verama throws a leg kick which misses Goodman's front leg but catches the back leg as Goodman tries to avoid it.
Verama is looking to land body kicks.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verama misses with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Goodman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Verama just manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Verama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goodman in his tracks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Verama.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verama misses with a right hand
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Verama backs away, Goodman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Verama looks to clinch
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Verama misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verama throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verama.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verama to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target. #T1#
Verama misses with a body punch
and Goodman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Goodman slips a jab from Verama.
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama throws a push kick but Goodman slaps the foot to one side.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Verama is looking to score with low kicks.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Verama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Verama's head.
Verama stuns Goodman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Verama!
Goodman scores with a hook.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verama scores with a nice body kick.
Goodman throws a low kick but Verama moves out of range easily.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman wants to slow Verama down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
Verama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Verama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Verama lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Goodman works the jab nicely.
Verama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Verama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Verama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Verama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Goodman there.
Goodman slips a jab from Verama.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama cracks Goodman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verama checks a low kick from Goodman.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verama.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Verama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
Verama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Verama blocks the leg kick.
Verama connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Verama scores with a shot to the body.
Verama motions for Goodman to come forward. Verama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Verama throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Saul Goodman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Verama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Verama is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Verama is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman slips under a jab from Verama.
Verama lands a head kick. Goodman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Verama throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goodman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Verama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Verama slips a jab from Goodman.#T1#
Goodman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Verama off the cage and back into range.
Verama walks into a straight right hand from Goodman.
Verama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Goodman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Goodman tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it.
Verama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Verama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Goodman tries a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Goodman walks into a jab.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Verama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Verama backs away, Goodman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Verama staying out of range there.
Verama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Goodman moves forwards but Verama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verama 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.
Verama looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goodman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verama counters with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Verama tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman throws the left hand but Verama avoids the punch easily.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Verama moved away.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Verama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman counters with a low kick, right behind Verama 's knee.
Verama sizes up Goodman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verama.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verama throws a right hand that Goodman ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodman also avoids with ease.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Verama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hector Verama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman throws out a leg kick but Verama moves out of range and Goodman only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Goodman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodman moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Verama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodman 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.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Verama misses with a hook.
Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goodman lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Verama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Verama had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verama under the eye.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Verama.
Goodman lands with a cross.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Verama moves out of range of the body kick.
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verama throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
A lazy left from Verama finds it's target.
Goodman throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama misses with an uppercut.
Hector Verama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Verama.
Goodman swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Verama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Verama moved away.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verama's head.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Verama's knee but Verama avoids it well.
A nice side step and Verama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Verama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Goodman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Verama connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Verama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Verama's leg. Verama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman thumps Verama with a low kick.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodman cracks Verama with an open hand slap.
Verama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Verama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verama throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Verama. #T4#
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama slips under a jab from Goodman.
It seemed like Verama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verama throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Goodman.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Verama down.
Verama tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saul Goodman.
Well Goodman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
Saul Goodman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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GAMMA#708 Goodman v Verama
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goodman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verama.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
A jab from Goodman misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Verama misses.
A jab lands there for Goodman.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Verama looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Verama's front leg but catches the back leg as Verama tries to avoid it.
Verama wants to clinch up but Goodman keeps it at a distance.
Verama slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goodman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Verama lands with an uppercut that bounces Goodman off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Goodman cracks Verama with an open hand slap.
Goodman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Verama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Verama looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Verama 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 Goodman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goodman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Verama checks it well.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Verama moves his leg out of the way.
Verama throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman moves out of range as Verama strikes.
Goodman clobbers Verama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodman takes one to the side of the head.
Verama misses with a lunging right hand
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verama counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Verama misses with a low kick.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Verama throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Verama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Verama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Verama staying out of range there.
Verama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verama scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Goodman scores with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goodman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Verama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman jabs Verama right on the nose. Verama blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Verama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goodman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Verama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Goodman.
Verama lands a jab to the head.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman slips under a jab from Verama.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
Verama throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Verama looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Verama.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Verama moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verama throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Verama.
Verama takes one on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Verama.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Verama avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama checks a low kick from Goodman.
Verama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodman under the eye.
Verama connects with a body shot that sends Goodman's belly button to the back.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses the jab.
And Verama tries to counter it with a takedown but Goodman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Verama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verama lands a jab to Goodman's midsection.
Verama throws a push kick but Goodman slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Verama circles away.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Verama connects with a looping right hand.
Verama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama connects with a body shot that sends Goodman's belly button to the back.#T1#
Goodman scores with a hook.
Verama scores with a jab to the head.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Verama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goodman stuns Verama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verama.
Verama throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman connects with a body shot that sends Verama's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Verama slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Verama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goodman.#T2#
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Verama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a push kick but Verama slaps the foot to one side.
Verama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verama throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Verama
and Goodman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Goodman.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman 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.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
A big right from Verama misses.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verama.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Goodman forces Verama back against the cage and clinches.
Verama lands an uppercut.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman is pushing Verama up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Verama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Verama jumps guard but Goodman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Verama slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Verama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it.
Verama wants to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch position.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.#T4#
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Jab from Goodman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Goodman as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Verama fails to land.
Verama throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Verama.
Verama lands with a light punch inside.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama misses with some punches.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Verama.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Verama controls his hands.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Verama.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Verama lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Verama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Verama.
A slapping body kick lands there for Verama.
Verama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman moves out of range of the leg kick from Verama.
Verama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Verama.
Goodman lands a jab to Verama's midsection.
Goodman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Verama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Verama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Goodman cracks Verama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Verama's legs.
Verama ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Verama. That one must have hurt.
Verama lands with a good body shot.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Verama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Verama misses with a hook to the body
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
Goodman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Verama checks a leg kick.
Verama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Verama.
Verama connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman sets himself, and Verama steps forward looking for the clinch! Goodman avoids it this time.#T3#
Verama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Verama avoids it.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Verama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Verama.
Verama throws a solid leg kick but Goodman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verama.
Goodman tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it.
Verama throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
Verama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Verama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodman momentarily.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Verama.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Verama counters with a body kick.
Verama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Verama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verama is able to avoid easily.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hector Verama just about did enough to 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#
Goodman misses the jab.
Verama throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Verama down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Verama throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Verama only half commits.
Verama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Verama sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Verama tries to keep at a distance but Goodman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Verama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verama.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Verama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Verama misses. #T1#
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verama.
Verama throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Verama only half commits.
Goodman slips under a jab from Verama.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verama with a nice cross.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Verama throws a head kick that misses.
Verama throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman tries to clinch there but Verama circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verama lands with a straight right. Goodman didn't see that one coming.
Verama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Verama misses with a leg kick.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Verama.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goodman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Verama.
Verama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
Verama loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Verama throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Verama slips under a jab.
Goodman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Goodman misses with a left hand
and Verama counters with a stiff right hand.
Verama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Verama misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Verama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Verama misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Verama has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goodman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
Goodman feints and then cracks Verama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verama down.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Verama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goodman on the side of the head.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Verama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodman lands the left hand.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Verama is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Verama misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Verama checks a leg kick.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Verama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama lands a jab to the nose.
Verama moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
and Verama counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verama lands with a good body shot.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Verama throws a wild body kick that Goodman sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Verama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Verama slips under a jab from Goodman.
Good standup being displayed there by Goodman as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Goodman gets tackled into the cage by Verama. Verama maintains the clinch.
Verama tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Verama.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Verama presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Hector Verama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodman cracks Verama with a nice body shot.
A short right from Goodman. #TD2#
Verama gets control of Goodman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Verama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Verama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodman is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
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!
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Verama is trying to hold Goodman in close to prevent damage but Goodman has managed to pass into half guard.
Verama wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy.
Goodman prevents Verama from improving his position.#T3#
Verama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goodman trying to control but Verama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Verama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodman defends well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Verama trying to keep a closed guard but Goodman is proving a slippery customer.
Verama 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goodman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Verama is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left and a right from Verama both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goodman defends well and Verama ends up having to push Goodman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Verama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Saul Goodman retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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GAMMA#703 Bubba v Bryant 4
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Verama throws a leg kick but Cole checks it.
Cole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cole lands a nice hook to Verama's body. Verama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cole's head backwards.
Verama wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Cole scores with a jab. Verama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Cole.
Verama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cole's head.#CL#
Verama rushes Cole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Verama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Verama.
Cole misses with an elbow over the top.
Verama throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Verama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verama scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Verama lands a left hand.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole pushes Verama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Verama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
Cole's coach down at LOD: Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cole's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Cole scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Verama'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole lands some shots froms side control.
Cole lands some shots froms side control.
Verama taking punishment in the form of punches.
Verama regains half guard.
Cole controlling the action here.
Cole wants to take a breather but Verama is having none of it.
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!
Cole 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. #T2#
Verama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Verama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Verama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Verama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cole trying to control but Verama is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Verama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB#
Verama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cole cracks Verama with a solid left hand.
Cole is working Verama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Verama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Verama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cole controls the pace.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Verama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verama is trying to control the position but Cole postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Verama is really struggling to control Cole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Verama keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Verama is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verama.
Cole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cole 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.
Verama lands the left hand.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! Verama avoids it this time.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Verama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Verama scores with a spinning back kick!
Verama cracks the inside of Cole's front leg.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Verama throws a head kick that misses.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Verama throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cole crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Verama - the referee stops the clock and Cole gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Verama. Cole manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Verama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Verama sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! Verama avoids it this time.
Verama throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
Verama slips under a jab from Cole.
Cole blocks a jab.
Verama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verama throws a nice head kick!
Cole avoids a kick to the body.
Verama throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole. #CL2#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Verama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verama.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Verama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Verama scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole tries a body shot but Verama blocks it.
Verama blocks an uppercut.
Verama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Verama.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verama.
Verama avoiding damage as Cole throws knees to the body.
Cole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Verama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hector Verama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Verama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Verama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole prevents a body shot from Verama.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Verama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole taking a breather.
Cole has Verama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Verama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Verama.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Verama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cole is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verama.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Verama.
Verama lands a nice shot to the body.
Verama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Verama as the two fighters clinch.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Cole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Verama after a bit of a struggle.
Verama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Verama.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
#T4#
Verama lands a body punch.
Verama lands a shot to the body.
Verama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Verama on the inside.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Verama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Verama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Verama misses with a body punch.
#KD#
Verama drops Cole onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cole is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Cole is rocked!
Cole cracks Verama with a nice body shot.
Cole is still on wobbly legs! Can Verama finish him?
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Verama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole blocks an elbow strike.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Verama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verama lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cole looks for a takedown but Verama sprawls well.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Verama cracks Cole with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Verama has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cole to stand back up!
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Verama drops Cole with a big left hand! Cole is injured, injured bad! Verama jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
A very excited looking Hector Verama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GAMMA#698 Bubba v Hoyce 2
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Verama misses with an uppercut
and Blasts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blasts scores with a jab to the head.
Verama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Verama checks it.
Blasts misses with a hook.
Blasts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verama at a distance.
Blasts throws a big shot that misses.
Verama half committed to a counter leg kick.
Verama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blasts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verama. That did some damage!
Blasts lands a glancing blow to the side of Verama's head.
Blasts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blasts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blasts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verama in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blasts. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blasts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Blasts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verama scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Blasts.
Verama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Blasts.
Blasts throws a hook but Verama blocks it.
A jab from Blasts does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Blasts.
Verama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blasts.
Verama blocks a leg kick.
Verama looks for the body kick but Blasts saw that one coming.
Verama moves away from the strike by Blasts.
Blasts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blasts throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Blasts avoids it.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away.
Blasts throws a poor cross that misses
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blasts moves away from the strike by Verama.
Blasts misses with a hook
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verama gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blasts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blasts moves out of range as Verama strikes.
A little jabbing left from Blasts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blasts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verama circles away quickly and effectively.
Blasts scoring well with a low kick there.
Blasts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verama jabs Blasts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blasts jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Verama staying out of range there.
Blasts tried to score with a low kick but Verama checks it.
Blasts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blasts scores with a sloppy right hand. Verama should have avoided that one.
Blasts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama is looking to counter punch.
Blasts misses with an uppercut.
Verama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Verama lands a jab to Blasts's midsection.
Blasts misses with a looping right.
Verama throws a series of punches but Blasts avoids them all with ease.
Blasts tries a quick counter leg kick but Verama is wise to it.
Verama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Blasts.
A left lands for Blasts.
Verama takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Blasts.
The fighters circling - Blasts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blasts throws a right hand that misses
and Verama counters with a left to the body.
Blasts tried to score with a low kick but Verama checks it.
Blasts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blasts misses with a lunging right hand
and Verama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Blasts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Blasts tenderised Verama's leg. Verama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verama lands with a straight right. Blasts didn't see that one coming.
Rupert Blasts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blasts misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blasts looks to throw the jab but Verama is out of range.
Verama misses with an uppercut
and Blasts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blasts misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Blasts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Blasts.
Blasts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blasts misses with a right hand
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Verama sends Blasts crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Verama is motioning to the referee to let Blasts up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Blasts is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
Blasts is still on wobbly legs! Can Verama finish him?
Blasts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
BOOM! Verama lands a beautiful left hook that drops Blasts. Blasts tries to recover but Verama is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Blasts lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Verama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#694 Bubba v Simmons
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Verama slips under a jab from Kind.
Kind feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verama's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Verama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kind throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verama blocks the body kick.
Verama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Verama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kind has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kind misses with an uppercut. Verama saw that one coming.
Champ Kind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kind pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kind.
Kind misses with a low kick.
Kind walks into a stiff left hand from Verama.
Kind pushes Verama away with a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Verama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kind misses with a low kick.
Verama tries a head kick but it misses.
Kind steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kind scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verama doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Kind throws a leg kick but Verama checks it.
Kind moves out of range of the strikes.
Kind walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot by Kind.
Kind misses with the body kick
and Verama counters with a good, hard body kick but Kind shrugs it off.
Verama lands a jab.
Kind throws a low kick but Verama moves out of range easily.
As Kind backs away, Verama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kind fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Verama checks it well.
Verama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verama avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Kind misses.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kind is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Verama.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kind lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kind takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Verama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kind looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Kind bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verama with a nice cross.
Verama moves out of range of the leg kick from Kind.
A swing and a miss from Kind.
Verama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kind throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Kind.
Kind avoids the body shot from Verama.
Kind throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kind feints and then cracks Verama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verama down.
Kind throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Kind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Kind.
Kind avoids a kick to the body.
Verama steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kind. That one must have hurt.
Kind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Verama misses.
Verama throws a leg kick which misses Kind's front leg but catches the back leg as Kind tries to avoid it. #T3#
Verama's corner calls for a 1-2. Verama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kind checks a leg kick.
Verama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kind.
Kind takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verama, right into the meat.
Verama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kind is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kind finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kind misses with a looping left.
Kind throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kind goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama thumps Kind with a low kick.
Verama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kind looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verama lands a leg kick that knocks Kind off balance momentarily.
Kind connects with a body shot that sends Verama's belly button to the back.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Kind.
Kind checks a low kick from Verama.
Kind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kind.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama avoids the body shot from Kind.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Verama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kind checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Kind misses.
An inside leg kick from Verama misses.
Kind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verama throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama looks to land a right hand but Kind moved out of range.
Kind keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Kind looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
Verama jabs Kind right on the nose. Kind blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hector Verama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kind takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
Verama throwing a counter right hand but Kind manages to avoid it.
Kind looks for the body kick but Verama saw that one coming.
Kind ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Kind motions for Verama to come forward. Kind throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kind jabs at Verama's body.
Kind lands a really nice looking cross but Verama seems unphased.
Verama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kind is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verama with a body shot.
Kind avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Kind.
Verama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Verama looks to throw the jab but Kind is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind is looking to land body kicks.
Kind misses with an uppercut. Verama saw that one coming.
Kind throws the kick towards the body but Verama avoids it.
Verama throws a looping overhand right but Kind ducks down to avoid it.
Verama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Verama misses. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Verama there.
An inside leg kick from Kind misses.
Verama throws a shot from downtown. Kind moves away and avoids it.
Kind thinks about the counter body kick.
Verama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kind motions for Verama to come forward. Kind throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Kind is predictable there
and Verama counters with an inside leg kick.
Kind misses with a hook
and Verama counters with a leg kick.
Verama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Verama throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Verama.
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kind was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
Verama throws a head kick that half lands.
Kind throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verama makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kind really felt that one!
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kind moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kind.
Kind looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama throwing a counter right hand but Kind manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kind takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kind moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
It seemed like Kind was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kind on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kind scores with a shot to the body.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama defending well as Kind loads up on a big left hand.
Kind waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
Verama lunges at Kind with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kind's hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kind lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kind's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kind scores with a punch to the head.
Kind circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kind.
Kind misses with a low kick as Verama jumps back.
Verama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kind.
Verama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kind takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
Verama lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kind swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Verama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama lands a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Kind blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Kind misses.
Verama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kind ducks right into an uppercut from Verama.
Verama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kind buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kind smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hector Verama is winning the standup battle so far.
Kind takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Verama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kind on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Verama finds it's way through Kind's defenses.
Verama throws a low kick but Kind avoids it.
Verama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Kind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab.
Kind appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kind takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Verama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kind lands a nice looking body kick.
Kind throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama counters with a straight right hand.
Kind is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kind misses.
Kind connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kind misses with an uppercut.
Verama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kind moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kind fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Kind tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verama is able to avoid easily.
Kind has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Verama.
Kind shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verama throws a hook to the side of Kind's head but Kind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kind takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Kind.
Verama scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kind lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kind lands with a good body shot.
Verama checks a low kick from Kind.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kind manages to avoid it.
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kind works Verama's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Verama catches Kind right on the button with a cross.
Verama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kind takes a step back to recover.
Kind misses with an uppercut.
Verama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kind uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verama has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verama wants to slow Kind down by chopping away at his legs.
Kind throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verama.#T1#
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Kind misses with a leg kick
and Verama counters with a solid body kick.
Verama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kind paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kind throws a wild body kick that Verama sees coming a mile off.
Verama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Kind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kind might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Verama has got the better of the exchanges.
Verama throws a good cross that connects.
Kind throws a leg kick that misses.
Verama throwing a counter right hand but Kind manages to avoid it.
Kind lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verama at a distance.
Verama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kind has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kind throws a body shot but no joy.
Verama throws a hook but Kind blocks it.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Kind throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verama.
Kind fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Verama is looking to counter punch.
Champ Kind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kind throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kind. That's going to slow Verama down.
Kind chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verama can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kind swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kind misses with a head kick.
Kind throws a leg kick but Verama moved away.
Verama fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kind just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Kind's head back.
Kind throws a sloppy head kick and Verama moves out of range easily.
Verama blocks the body kick.
Verama jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kind just misses with a punch to the body.
Kind tries to move into range but Verama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verama walks into a jab.
Kind scores with a nice strike.
Kind takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Kind is rocked!#T3#
Kind misses the shot to the body.
Kind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verama moves away.
Kind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Verama closes the distance and clinches.
Kind throws a head punch that misses.
Verama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kind avoids it.
Verama blocks a body shot from Kind.
Verama blocking some punches.
Verama lands a shoulder strike.
Kind is still on wobbly legs! Can Verama finish him?
Verama lands a body punch.
Verama works on Kind's body with a couple of short punches.
Verama lands with a short shot to the head.
Verama lands with a light punch inside.
Verama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Verama dips a shoulder and cracks Kind with a mighty uppercut! Kind falls back against the cage and Verama unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kind is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Verama screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
A very excited looking Hector Verama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GAMMA#690 Shin v Volkov 4
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Verama throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verama throws a wild body kick that Von Lee sees coming a mile off.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Lee is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama closes the distance and clinches up with Von Lee, looking for a takedown. Verama pushes Von Lee against the cage but Von Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Von Lee counters with a body kick.
Verama scores with a push kick.
Verama slips under a jab from Von Lee.
It looked like Verama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Von Lee.
Verama misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verama.
Verama misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Von Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verama but Verama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some bone on bone action there as Verama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Verama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Lee.
Von Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lee misses the jab.
Verama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Von Lee takes a step back to recover.
Von Lee defending well as Verama loads up on a big left hand.
Verama throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Verama.
Verama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Lee has time to react.
Verama stuffs the takedown.
Verama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Von Lee swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Verama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verama misses with a straight right.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Von Lee cracks the inside of Verama's front leg. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lee throws a leg kick
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Lee has time to react.
Von Lee takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
Verama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Verama finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verama, right into the meat.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Verama misses with a leg kick.
Verama lands the left hand.
Von Lee with a nice cross.
Verama looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.
Von Lee scores with a leg kick.
Verama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a jab when Verama was well out of range.
Von Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verama scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Von Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Von Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verama on the side of the head.
Verama jabs Von Lee right on the nose. Von Lee blinks but takes it well.
Verama fakes the leg kick and cracks Von Lee in the body.
Von Lee takes one on the button.
Verama takes a swing at Von Lee's ribcage but misses.
Verama throws a hook but Von Lee avoids it easily.
Verama misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.#T4#
Von Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Von Lee lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Verama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Von Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verama tries to land a leg kick but Von Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Verama lands with a good body shot.
Verama lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama lands with a right hand.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Von Lee scores with a leg kick.
Von Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Verama backs off Von Lee throws a huge counter combo but Verama manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verama with a body shot.
Von Lee slips a straight right by Verama.
Von Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verama throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hector Verama is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verama with a body shot.
Von Lee throws a shot from downtown. Verama moves away and avoids it.
Von Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Verama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Lee, right into the meat.
Von Lee blocks a jab.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Verama throws a leg kick
and Von Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Verama's knee momentarily.
Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
A low kick from Verama is predictable there
and Von Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Verama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Verama half committed to a counter leg kick.
Von Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verama is able to avoid easily.
Verama throws a solid leg kick but Von Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verama.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Verama misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lee throws out the jab.
Verama throws the left hand but Von Lee avoids the punch easily.
Verama misses with a shot to the body
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama needs to keep his hands up - Von Lee had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Verama tests Von Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verama lands with a cross.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Verama.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Verama lands a really nice looking cross but Von Lee seems unphased.
Von Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Verama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Lee slips a straight right by Verama.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
Verama misses with a straight left. #T3#
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verama lands a nice hook to Von Lee's body. Von Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Verama misses with a shot to the body
and Von Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Lee follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Verama scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Lee misses with a looping left.#T4#
A shot to the body from Verama misses
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Verama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Lee. Von Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verama in his tracks.
Von Lee shoots in and drives through. Verama sprawls well.
Verama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Verama counters with a nice uppercut.
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Von Lee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Verama has got the better of the exchanges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verama lands a slapping body shot.
Von Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Von Lee misses with a low kick.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
Verama throws a quick counter kick to the body but Von Lee avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Verama with a nice cross.
Verama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Lee blocks the body kick.
Verama throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Verama.
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
That kick from Verama tenderised Von Lee's leg. Von Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good standup being displayed there by Verama as he connects with a hook.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Von Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Verama.
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!
Nice shot lands for Von Lee.#T1#
Verama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verama moves away.
Verama throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Nice cross by Von Lee.
Von Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Von Lee misses
and Verama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Verama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lee scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Verama checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verama, right into the meat.
#T2#
Von Lee throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Verama misses with a head kick.
Von Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Verama just misses with a punch to the body.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Verama counters with a body kick that stops Von Lee in his tracks momentarily.
Von Lee misses the shot to the body.
Verama connects with a solid leg kick.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Verama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lee can do to turn this around?
Verama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verama backing away here, and Von Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Von Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3##TD2#
Von Lee drives through with a takedown into Verama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Verama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Lee defends well.#SUB#
Von Lee sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Verama doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Von Lee paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Verama - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hector Verama!
A relieved looking Hector Verama 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:
GAMMA#685 Defoe v Bixby
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Verama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Verama.
Verama blocks a head kick by Sole.
Sole throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Verama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sole.
Sole throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Verama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sole scores with a body shot.
Verama throws a leg kick
and Sole counters with a stiff right hand.
Verama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sole checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Verama throwing a counter right hand but Sole manages to avoid it.
Jab from Verama.#T1#
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Verama was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sole throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Verama counters with a nice uppercut.
Sole has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sole crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Verama - the referee stops the clock and Sole gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Verama. Sole manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
Verama thows a body kick. Sole tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sole swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Verama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sole's head.#T2#
Sole 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.
Sole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Sole.
Verama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sole misses with a kick to the body.
Sole throws a lazy head kick
and Verama counters with a low kick, right behind Sole 's knee.
Sole sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Verama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Verama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verama avoids a kick to the body.
Verama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Verama misses with a body shot.
Verama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Verama.
Verama connects with a body shot that sends Sole's belly button to the back.#T4#
Sole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Verama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verama.
Sole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verama appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sole misses with a right hand
and Verama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Verama walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama throws a hook but Sole avoids it easily.
And Sole responds with a good body kick, but Verama manages to step out the way in time.
Verama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Verama throws a good cross that connects.
Sole scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Verama scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sole.
Sole gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama misses with a low kick. #CL#
Verama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sole has a couple of punches blocked by Verama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama tries a body shot but Sole blocks it.
Verama has Sole pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Sole manages to break the clinch.
Verama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sole walks into a stiff left hand from Verama.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Sole.#CL#
Verama darts in and clinches Sole up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sole fails to land.
Verama prevents a body shot from Sole.
Verama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sole can do to turn this around?
Verama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sole stalling in the clinch.
Sole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sole digs a right hand into Verama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Verama's gas tank.
Verama lands an uppercut.
A short right from Sole on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sole.
Sole blocking some punches.
Verama misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2##BC2#
Sole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verama works Sole's body with a nice hook.
Sole lands a big head kick that sends Verama to the canvas! Sole follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacks Sole!
A relieved looking Jacks Sole 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:
GAMMA#679 DaCoca vs Steigelman
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Verama rushes Doolittle and presses him up against the cage.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Verama avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Doolittle misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doolittle.
Verama swings wildly with an uppercut but Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
Verama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doolittle.
Verama works on Doolittle's body with a couple of short punches.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doolittle's elbow.
Doolittle is leaning against Verama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Verama pushes Doolittle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Verama lands a shot to the body.
Doolittle looks winded!
Verama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Verama working aggressively here.
Verama lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Doolittle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doolittles head.
A short uppercut from Verama.
Doolittle prevents a body shot from Verama.
Verama just leaning against Doolittle, taking a breather. #T1#
A short right from Verama on the inside.
Verama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doolittle backwards.
Verama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doolittle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Verama tries a body shot but Doolittle blocks it.
Verama lands a shoulder strike.
Doolittle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verama is leaning against Doolittle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verama.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
Verama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doolittles head.
Verama lands a shoulder strike.
Doolittle working aggressively here.
Doolittle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doolittle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Doolittle controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Verama decides to pull guard.
Verama pulls Doolittle in close to his closed guard and prevents Doolittle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Verama 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.#T2#
Verama trying to control the position.
Doolittle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doolittle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Verama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doolittle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Verama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doolittle defends well.#T3#
Doolittle stopping the sweep attempt from Verama.
Doolittle tries to stand but Verama is controlling from the bottom.
Verama looking to control.
#SUB#
Verama working for a triangle but Doolittle defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Verama is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Verama wants to control from the top but Doolittle keeps moving. #SUB#
Verama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Doolittle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Verama, into his guard. #REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Verama'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.#SUB#
Verama has his foot on Doolittle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doolittle works his way back into a safe position though.
Verama seems keen to control Doolittle's posture.
Doolittle stopping the sweep attempt from Verama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Verama tries to land a front kick but Doolittle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Verama swings for the body but Doolittle moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Verama.
Verama thumps Doolittle with a low kick.
Verama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Doolittle thows a body kick. Verama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doolittle, right into the meat.
Doolittle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doolittle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doolittle throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
It looked like Verama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama walks into a left hand.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama misses with a looping right.
A big right from Doolittle misses. #T1#
Verama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
Doolittle misses with a body shot.
Doolittle lands with an uppercut that bounces Verama off the cage and back into range.
Doolittle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doctor Doolittle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Doolittle there.
A slow jab from Doolittle misses its intended target.
Verama misses with a body shot.
And Doolittle responds with a good body kick, but Verama manages to step out the way in time.
Verama misses with an uppercut.
Doolittle digs a good body shot into Verama's ribs.
Doolittle throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama ducks right into an uppercut from Doolittle.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Doolittle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Doolittle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Verama misses the target.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Doolittle takes one to the chin there.#KD#
Verama lands a big head kick that sends Doolittle tumbling to the mat! Verama takes a step backwards and waves Doolittle back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Doctor Doolittle has been cut.
Crunch! Doolittle slams his shin into Verama's torso.
Doolittle lands with a cross.
Doolittle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doolittle can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Verama.
Doolittle drops his hands momentarily and Verama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doolittle jabs Verama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Verama lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Doolittle throws a nice head kick!
Doolittle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doolittle misses with a head kick.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Doolittle throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Doolittle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doolittle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Verama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doolittle misses with a body shot.
It looked like Verama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verama checks a low kick from Doolittle.
Verama takes a swing at Doolittle's ribcage but misses.
Doolittle avoids a kick to the body.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doolittle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Verama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doolittle's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doolittle tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it.
Verama is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab, jab by Doolittle - just one landing.
Doolittle misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Verama misses the target.
Doolittle misses with a hook.
Doolittle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verama throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Doolittle is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doolittle gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Verama gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Doolittle is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
Hector Verama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#677 Menken v DaCoca
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
West misses with a straight left.
West tries for a takedown but Verama circles away easily
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
Verama scoring well with a low kick there.
West 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.
West misses with a low kick.
West has his takedown stuffed
and Verama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Verama connects with a leg kick. West looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama misses with a body punch
and West counters with a three punch combo that has Verama backing up. Verama nods at West to acknowledge the strikes.
Verama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt West.
West misses with a right hand
and Verama counters with a nice low kick that buckles West's knee momentarily.#KD#
Verama lands a big head kick that sends West tumbling to the mat! Verama takes a step backwards and waves West back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
West is rocked!#T1#
Verama connects with a leg kick. West looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Verama finish him?
Nice jab there from West.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
Verama misses with a right hand
and West counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
West tries to bum rush Verama with a series of wild strikes but Verama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
West loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Verama misses with a straight left.
Verama misses with a jab to the body
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Verama there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Verama misses.
Verama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Verama counters with a nice low kick that buckles West's knee momentarily.
Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Verama feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends West sprawling to the canvas! West rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Verama finish him?!
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Verama misses.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
West scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick from Verama misses
and West makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Verama scoring well with a low kick there.
Verama throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
West lands with a good body shot.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
Verama fakes the leg kick and cracks West in the body. #T3#
A big right from West misses.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Verama.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Verama avoids it really well and circles away.
Hector Verama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy West.
West misses with a body shot.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from West.
Verama scores with a leg kick.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
West throws a low kick but Verama moves out of range easily.
Verama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
West gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick from Verama misses.
Verama lands a nice hook to West's body. West takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verama misses with a hook.
West throws out a counter right but Verama avoids it with no problem.
Billy West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verama darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Billy West's cut even more.
Verama misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
West misses with a left hand #KD#
and Verama counters with a crisp right hand that drops West! Verama lets West back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
West misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy West's cut.
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#
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but West might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Verama has got the better of the exchanges.
West misses the shot to the body.
Verama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Verama scores with the left hand. West knows he should have avoided that one.
West blocks a leg kick.
Verama swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
Verama is looking to land body kicks.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
Verama tried to score with a low kick but West checks it.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Verama is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.#T1##KD#
Verama cracks West with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Verama has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning West to stand back up!
Verama throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
West lands a high kick!
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice jab there from West.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on West if he has to take too many more of those.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Verama tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hector Verama is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
West moves away from the strike by Verama.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verama throws a lazy head kick
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama lands a glancing blow to the side of West's head.
West checks the leg kick.
Verama drops West with a straight left! Oh this is bad for West! Verama dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
A relieved looking Hector Verama 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:
GAMMA#671 Bubba v Bryant 3
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Verama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Verama has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ericsson.
Ericsson throws the kick towards the body but Verama avoids it.
Ericsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verama connects with a nice looking jab.
Verama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ericsson throws out a powerful jab.
Verama loads up on a big right hand but Ericsson slips the punch.
Ericsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Verama blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ericsson.
Ericsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ericsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ericsson thumps Verama with a low kick.
Verama moves out of range of the leg kick from Ericsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ericsson wants to clinch up but Verama keeps it at a distance.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericsson moves away.#T1#
Jab, jab by Ericsson - just one landing.
Verama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama looks to land a right hand but Ericsson moved out of range.
Ericsson tries to clinch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ericsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Verama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ericsson. That did some damage!
Verama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ericsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Verama misses with an uppercut. Ericsson saw that one coming.
Ericsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Verama walks into a straight right hand from Ericsson.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama cracks the inside of Ericsson's front leg.
Ericsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verama jabs at Ericsson's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ericsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ericsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama throws a hook to the side of Ericsson's head but Ericsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verama blocks a head kick by Ericsson.
That kick from Verama tenderised Ericsson's leg. Ericsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ericsson tries to land a body kick
and Ericsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verama lands a body shot.
Ericsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ericsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ericsson throws out the jab.
Verama thuds his shin into the meat of Ericsson's side.#CL#
Verama forces Ericsson back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Verama on the inside.
Verama scores with a shoulder strike.
Verama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Ericsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ericsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Verama blocks a body shot from Ericsson.
Verama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verama tries to work over Ericsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verama misses with some punches.
Verama throws an elbow but it misses.
Verama tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Verama back against the cage.
Verama pushes Ericsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Ericsson controls the action.
Ericsson lands a shoulder strike.
Verama lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Ericsson lands a shot to the body.
Verama tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Verama back against the cage.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ericsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ericsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Verama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ericsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ericsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Verama backwards.
Verama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ericsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hector Verama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Verama misses with a punch on the inside.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
Verama lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Verama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Verama misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama 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#
Verama throws a push kick but Ericsson slaps the foot to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Verama. Ericsson shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Ericsson clinches up against the cage.
Ericsson pushes Verama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Verama.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama misses with a punch on the inside.
Verama tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow. #TD2#
Ericsson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ericsson manages to end up in side control.
Ericsson scores with punches from side control.
Verama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ericsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ericsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verama taking a bit of punishment here - Ericsson scoring with strikes.
Ericsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Verama's face as Ericsson controls the position.
Ericsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ericsson is chipping away with strikes.
Verama is trying to get back to half guard.
Ericsson lands an elbow.
Ericsson lands an elbow.
Verama is trying to control Ericsson's posture but Ericsson avoids it.
Ericsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Verama is looking for a sweep.
Verama is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Verama seems a little lost for a moment, as Ericsson dominates the positioning.
Verama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ericsson connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Verama's face as Ericsson controls the position.
Verama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ericsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ericsson gets to mount! Verama was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ericsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ericsson avoids the attempt from Verama to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ericsson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Verama badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ericsson around the waist but Ericsson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ericsson is the winner by TKO! Ericsson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludvig Ericsson!
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Event:
GAMMA#667 Bryant v Bubba 2
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Verama steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Verama misses.
Verama scores with a push kick.
Boyka throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Boyka throws a body shot but no joy.
Verama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verama thows a body kick. Boyka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boyka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Verama. That one must have hurt.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Verama clobbers Boyka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boyka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boyka on the side of the head.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyka.
Boyka misses the shot to the body.
Verama flicks out a counter leg kick but Boyka steps away.
Verama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama cracks Boyka with an open hand slap.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verama moves away.
Verama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boyka finds it's way round the side to connect with Verama's head. #T1#
Verama misses with a body kick.
Boyka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boyka throws out a loose jab but Verama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boyka.
Verama scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Verama.
Verama punishes Boyka's body with a nice straight punch.
Boyka misses with a hook.
Boyka 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.
Boyka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
Boyka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Verama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boyka scrambles back to his feet.
Verama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Boyka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Verama drops Boyka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boyka looks back up at him and smiles so Verama waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Boyka is rocked!
Boyka misses the jab.#T2#
Verama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Verama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Verama tries a quick counter leg kick but Boyka is wise to it.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Boyka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Boyka misses its intended target.
Boyka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verama. Verama obviously looking to wear him down.
Boyka dodges the punch combination from Verama.
Verama slips under a jab from Boyka.
Verama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Verama is looking to chop away at Boyka's legs.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Verama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boyka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Verama jabs at Boyka's body.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boyka misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Verama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boyka misses with an uppercut
and Verama counters with a nice body shot.
Verama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boyka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verama scrambles back to his feet.
Verama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boyka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boyka moves out of range of the body kick.
Boyka throws a lazy uppercut
letting Verama counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama throws a sloppy head kick and Boyka moves out of range easily.
Boyka feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Verama blocks a jab.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verama throws a right and a left that Boyka avoids nicely.
Boyka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Some wild striking there from Boyka.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Verama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyka.
Verama throws a leg kick which misses Boyka's front leg but catches the back leg as Boyka tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Boyka.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Verama there.#CL#
Boyka clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boyka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boyka moves to clinch but Verama breaks away
and Verama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boyka connects with a jab.
Verama tries to land a front kick but Boyka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boyka feinted with a counter takedown.
Verama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boyka.
Boyka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boyka throws a nice looking combination but Verama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boyka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boyka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Verama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Verama. That one must have hurt.
Verama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verama lands with a cross.
Boyka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama tests Boyka's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Boyka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boyka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Verama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boyka throws an off balance right hand
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Boyka looks to land a body kick but Verama moved away.
Boyka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boyka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Verama swinging wildly here.
Verama blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Boyka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Verama counters with a left to the body.
That kick from Verama tenderised Boyka's leg. Boyka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama slips a jab and a cross from Boyka.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Verama delivers a nice body kick.
Boyka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Verama digs a good hook to Boyka's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyka misses with a body shot
and Verama counters with a stiff right hand.
Verama swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyka.
Verama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boyka if he has to take too many more of those.
Verama lands with a right hand.
Verama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verama thuds his right hand into Boyka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka throws a jab when Verama was well out of range.
Boyka misses with an uppercut
and Verama counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Verama.
Boyka blocks a head kick by Verama.
Verama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Boyka.
Boyka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verama lands with an overhand left.
Boyka drops his hands momentarily and Verama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Verama.
Oh Boyka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Verama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boyka counters with a straight right hand.
Boyka seems to have got his legs back now.
Boyka throws a push kick but Verama slaps the foot to one side.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
Boyka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boyka slips under a jab from Verama.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verama connects with a body shot that sends Boyka's belly button to the back.
Boyka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Verama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boyka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Verama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boyka walks into a left hand.
Boyka missing with a left hand there. Verama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
Verama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boyka momentarily.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
Boyka checks a leg kick nicely.
Verama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boyka doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boyka's cut.
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#
Boyka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Verama pushes Boyka away with a front kick.
Verama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boyka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boyka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Verama throws a front kick that sends Boyka stumbling back into the cage.
Boyka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verama lands a jab to the nose.
Boyka throws a shot from downtown. Verama moves away and avoids it.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Boyka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Boyka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Verama. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verama clobbers Boyka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Verama lands a head shot.
Boyka connects with a body shot.
Boyka lands a really nice looking cross but Verama seems unphased.
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
Verama throws an overhand right that drops Boyka like a sack of potatoes! Verama dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
Hector Verama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#664 Defoe v Verama 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Verama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Verama looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses Verama's front leg but catches the back leg as Verama tries to avoid it.
Defoe throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Hector Verama has been cut.
Verama connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Verama misses.
We've been informed that Verama 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.
Defoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Verama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Verama there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a head kick that half lands.
#T1#
Verama misses the jab.
Verama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Defoe's calf.
Defoe 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.
Verama misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Defoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Verama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
Verama misses with a punch on the inside.
Verama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Verama.
Verama misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Defoe works on Verama's body with a couple of short punches.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Verama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verama throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verama.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verama has had enough of the clinch but Defoe keeps him there for the moment.
Verama tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Defoe lands a body punch.
Verama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Defoe presses Verama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Verama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Defoe managing to block the knees to the body from Verama.
Verama tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe pushes Verama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verama swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verama's elbow.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Verama.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Verama.
Verama has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
A right hand to the body from Verama.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Verama.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
#TD2#
Verama pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Defoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Defoe has managed to get both his arms back between Verama's legs - danger averted.
Verama throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Defoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Defoe has managed to get both his arms back between Verama's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Verama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Defoe uses it to pass to side control.
Verama wants to control but Defoe postures up.
Verama is not content to let Defoe control the position.
Verama is looking to reverse the position.
Verama trying his best to control but Defoe has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Verama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Verama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Verama misses. #CL#
Defoe moves into the clinch.
Verama scores with a hook to the body.
Defoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Verama's head.
Verama misses with the head strike.
Verama throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe. #BC2#
Verama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Defoe lands a head shot.
Verama avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Verama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Defoe defends it well.
Defoe wants to clinch.#T1#
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama motions for Defoe to come forward. Verama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verama scores with a leg kick.
Defoe with a nice cross.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Verama lands a nice looking body shot.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Defoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Verama connects with an inside leg kick.
Defoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama thumps Defoe with a low kick.
Verama swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verama swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Verama misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Defoe misses.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a left to the body.
Verama tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Verama sees coming a mile off.
Defoe blocks a head kick by Verama.
Verama lands with a good body shot.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama throws a leg kick that misses.
Verama looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Defoe wants it to stay on the feet.
Defoe throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
#T3#
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab.
Defoe lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Verama rushes Defoe and presses him up against the cage.
Verama misses with the head strike.
A short left from Verama.
A short uppercut from Defoe.
Defoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Verama.
Verama is breathing heavily.
Verama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Verama blocking some punches.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama is trying to pull guard but Defoe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verama working aggressively here.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Verama controls the action.
#T4#
Defoe prevents a body shot from Verama.
Defoe pushes Verama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Verama is rocked!
Defoe pushes Verama against the cage. Defoe is working some dirty boxing. Defoe pushes off with a quick right hook! Verama goes down! Verama tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Defoe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Menace Defoe, 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.
In defeat, Hector Verama stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well done buddy. You are a top notch fighter. I hope you fight on and on. Respect to you and your manager Bjorn.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#658 Origi v Verama
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Verama looks to land a body kick but Origi moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verama.
Origi misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Verama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Verama trying to control the position from guard on top but Origi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verama wants to pass the guard but Origi is keeping the position.
Verama pushes down on Origi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Verama is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Verama sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Verama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Origi defends it well.
Origi is pressing down on Verama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Verama 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.
Origi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Verama passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Verama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Origi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Verama tries to advance to mount but Origi denies him. #T3#
Verama trying to control the position but Origi is working away.
Origi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Verama on the ground.#SUB2#
Verama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Verama prevents Origi from escaping the position.
Verama wants to control but Origi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Verama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Verama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Origi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Verama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Origi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Verama but great work by Origi.
Verama tries to bench press Origi off him but Origi keeps the position.
Verama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verama trying to hold on to Origi's head to control him but Origi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama 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#
Verama cracks a nice hook into Origi's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Origi there.
Verama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Origi on the side of the head.
Origi throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
Origi lands a right hook to the body.
Verama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Origi.
Verama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Origi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Origi misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Verama.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Origi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick from Verama.
Verama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Origi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Origi.#T1#
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Verama fakes the leg kick and cracks Origi in the body.
Origi moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
Origi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Origi.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Origi tenderised Verama's leg. Verama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Origi scores with a one two! Verama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Divock Origi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama fails to land the takedown.
Verama wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Verama misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Origi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi misses with a straight left.
Verama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Origi throws out the jab.
And Verama responds with a good body kick, but Origi manages to step out the way in time.
Origi looks to clinch
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Origi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Verama dives in and grabs Origi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Origi pushes down on Verama's head and hops out.
Origi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
A little feinted left hand from Origi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Origi scores with a four punch combination!
Origi lands an overhand right.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Origi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Verama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Origi rather than just go for the knockout.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Origi avoids it.
Origi misses with a double jab
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Origi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Origi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama.
Origi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Origi throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Origi lands a jab.
Origi throws out a powerful jab.
Origi misses the jab.
Verama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Origi but Origi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Divock Origi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Verama.
Origi moves forwards but Verama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
Origi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Origi does no damage.
Verama thuds a left hand into Origi's body.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama lands the left hand.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
Origi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
Verama misses the jab.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
Origi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Verama connects with a solid leg kick.
Origi throws a jab when Verama was well out of range.
Origi throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
Verama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Verama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Origi misses.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Origi throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama tests Origi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verama lands a nice shot that snaps Origi's head back.
Nice body kick from Verama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Origi throws a right hand that misses
and Verama counters with an outside leg kick.
Verama connects with a crisp jab.
Origi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Verama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Verama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verama thumps Origi with a low kick.
Verama throws the left hand but Origi avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verama, as that shot connected.
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Origi checks the leg kick.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
Origi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Origi is looking to score with low kicks.
Verama misses with a looping right.#T1#
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Origi slips a straight right by Verama.
Origi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Verama staying out of range there.
Origi throws out a leg kick but Verama moves out of range and Origi only half commits.
Verama scores with a hook.
Origi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Origi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Origi misses with a straight right.
Verama lands with a hook. Origi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Verama throws a lazy uppercut
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
Origi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Verama just manages to avoid it.
Origi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Verama throws out a counter right but Origi avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Origi throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Verama lands with a shot to the body.
Verama swings for the body but Origi moves out of range.
Verama looks to land a body kick but Origi moved away.
Verama tries a low kick but Origi avoids it.
Origi misses with a hook.
Origi misses with a looping right.
And Verama responds with a good body kick, but Origi manages to step out the way in time.
Verama throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
A jab from Verama misses.
Verama throws a hook but Origi blocks it.
Verama throws an off balance right hand
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Verama avoids the head kick by Origi.
Origi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verama lands with a slapping head kick.
Origi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verama. Verama obviously looking to wear him down.
Origi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Good leg kick by Origi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Origi avoids the body shot from Verama.
As Verama looks to move away, Origi throws a big counter combo but Verama just gets out of the way.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Origi misses the jab.
Origi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Origi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Origi clobbers Verama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Verama is looking to clinch.
Verama lands a nice shot that snaps Origi's head back.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Origi tries to bum rush Verama with a series of wild strikes but Verama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Verama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Verama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Verama moves out of range as Origi strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Verama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Origi tries to move into range but Verama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Origi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Origi needs to keep his hands up - Verama had a free shot at his head there.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Origi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verama slips under a jab from Origi.
Origi throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
Verama slips a jab and a cross from Origi.
Verama connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Origi throws out the jab.
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Origi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Origi misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Verama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verama 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Verama!
Hector Verama made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Divock, I just wanna say, you are a great warrior. If you retire after this the Tycoon world will miss seeing such a power beast tearing up the cage. Thanks for the fight tonight though. Good luck to you and your manager Bjorn for the future whatever you decide.'.
In defeat, Divock Origi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hanging my gloves up for now. Lost my faith in the sport and the big boss.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#652 Sito v Emelienko
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Laoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Laoka misses with a looping left.
Verama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laoka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Verama's head backwards.
Laoka tries to clinch but Verama is having none of it.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verama.
Laoka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verama thuds a left hand into Laoka's body.
Laoka just misses with a punch to the body.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laoka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama scores with a jab to the body.
Laoka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Verama with a hook.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Verama misses its intended target.
Laoka moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laoka tries to clinch up but Verama circles away and keeps his distance.
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
Verama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Verama lands a head shot.
Laoka wants to land a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Laoka moves out of range of the leg kick from Verama.
Verama lands with a nice body kick.
Laoka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Laoka misses the target.
Verama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verama throws a front kick that sends Laoka stumbling back into the cage.
Laoka with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laoka checks a leg kick.
Laoka misses with a right hand
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verama misses with a straight left. #T2#
Verama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verama tries to land a front kick but Laoka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laoka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verama throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Laoka has Verama up against the cage in a clinch.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Laoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Verama scores with a shoulder strike.
Laoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verama blocking some punches.
Verama is trying to maintain a safe position but Laoka gets an underhook and turns Verama into the cage.
Laoka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Verama has a couple of punches blocked by Laoka.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
A short right from Verama on the inside.
Verama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Verama.
Laoka misses with an elbow over the top.
Laoka tries to land knees in the clinch but Verama avoids the damage to the body.
Laoka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Verama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Verama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Verama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Laoka has picked Verama up and slammed him! Verama can't keep hold of the triangle and Laoka manages to pass to side control!
Verama is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Laoka stands up and beckons Verama to his feet.
Verama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Laoka throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Laoka blocks a jab.
A big right from Laoka misses.
Verama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laoka with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laoka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laoka.#T4#
Laoka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Verama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verama throws a sloppy body shot
and Laoka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama throws a right hand that misses
and Laoka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Verama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laoka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Verama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laoka. Laoka obviously looking to wear him down.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Laoka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laoka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Verama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laoka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laoka just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Verama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verama checks a low kick from Laoka.
Verama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laoka misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Laoka throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Verama avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
Verama feints and then cracks Laoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laoka down. #CL#
Laoka moves into range and clinches up with Verama.
Verama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laoka prevents the takedown attempt.
Laoka wants to stall.
Verama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laoka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veramas head.
A body shot lands from Verama.
Verama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka blocks a body shot from Verama. #T1#
Laoka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veramas head.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Laoka.
Laoka throws a head punch that misses.
Laoka leaning against his opponent.
Laoka misses with the head strike.
Laoka is leaning against Verama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Verama swings wildly with an uppercut but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Verama.
Laoka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laoka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Laoka.
Verama lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Verama jumps into guard, dragging Laoka to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama is trying to keep Laoka in close.
#T2##SUB2#
Verama is looking for a triangle here but Laoka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Verama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Verama is trying to work for a sweep but Laoka has mounted him!#T3#
Verama working to try and regain half guard.
Verama is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Laoka gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Verama scores with a nice strike.
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Laoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Laoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Laoka is looking to counter punch.
Verama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Laoka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Verama tests Laoka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verama tries a low kick but Laoka avoids it.#T4#
Verama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verama scores with a hook to the body. Laoka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Verama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laoka misses with a low kick.
Verama throws a hook but Laoka blocks it.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verama.
Verama throws a jab when Laoka was well out of range.
Laoka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Laoka.
Laoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
Verama steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Verama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laoka.
Verama takes a swing at Laoka's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Verama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Verama takes a swing at Laoka's ribcage but misses.
Verama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Verama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Laoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Verama tries to work over Laoka's front leg with a kick but Laoka checks it.
Verama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laoka moves in looking to clinch but Verama pushes him off.
Verama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laoka with a body shot.
Verama lands a body shot.
Laoka cracks Verama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laoka throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Verama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama throwing strikes but missing.
Verama wants to control from the top but Laoka keeps moving. #T1#
Verama wants to pass the guard but Laoka is keeping the position.
Laoka wants to get back to his feet but Verama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Verama trying to control but Laoka is working from the bottom.
Laoka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Katsu Laoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Laoka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Verama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verama lands a left hand.
Laoka misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Verama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laoka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by Verama.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Laoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verama moves away.
Verama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laoka moves away.
Laoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Laoka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verama on the side of the head. #CL#
Laoka takes the fight into the clinch.
Laoka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Katsu Laoka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laoka misses with the head strike.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Verama is trying to pull guard but Laoka has him pressed against the cage.
Laoka misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verama.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Verama controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Laoka fails to land.
Verama prevents a body shot from Laoka.
Laoka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Laoka.
Laoka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laoka working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Verama.
Verama working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Laoka.
Laoka throws a punch but it's blocked by Verama.
Verama throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Verama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verama works Laoka's body with a nice hook.
Laoka tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Verama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Verama.
Verama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laoka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laoka keeping moving, preventing Verama from controlling successfully.
Verama tries to free his leg and advance position but Laoka is retaining full guard.
Hector Verama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Verama trying to control the position from guard on top but Laoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector Verama.
I've got Verama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Verama!
An out of breath Hector Verama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GAMMA#649 Defoe v Verama
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Verama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Defoe catches Verama right on the button with a cross.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Verama is looking to land body kicks.
Verama misses with a body shot.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verama.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Verama throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Defoe throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Verama's body.
Verama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Verama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe connects with a body shot.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama works over Defoe's head and body with a nice combination.
Verama throws a head kick that misses
and Defoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Verama misses with a takedown
and Defoe counters with a nice body shot.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Verama moves out of range.
Verama loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Verama avoided it.
Verama takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and Verama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defoe takes one to the chin there.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
Defoe misses the body punch
and Verama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Defoe scores with a head kick.
Verama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Verama thows a leg kick but Defoe checks it
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Verama scores with a kick to the body.
Verama connects with a single shot there.
Defoe slips a straight right by Verama.
Verama slips a jab from Defoe.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Verama scores with a nice strike.
Verama loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Verama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verama, right into the meat.
#T3#
Verama scores with a body shot.
Verama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Verama misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Verama moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
Verama cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verama throws a low kick but Defoe moves out of range easily.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe tests Verama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him.
#T4#
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Verama thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Verama clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Defoe slips a straight right by Verama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Verama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verama connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Verama cracks a nice hook into Defoe's ribs.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Verama checks the leg kick.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Verama just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Defoe.
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
Verama scores with a push kick.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Defoe staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Verama throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Defoe lands with an overhand left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Defoe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Defoe misses with a double jab.
Verama counters with a body kick.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Verama.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe moves forwards but Verama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verama catches Defoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Defoe throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Verama moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Verama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Verama.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Verama.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Defoe, right into the meat.
Verama lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
Defoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Verama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Defoe checks it well.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and Verama counters with a right hand to the body.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Verama sees coming a mile off.
Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab.
Defoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Verama avoids it.
Verama with a hook.#T3#
Verama lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Verama 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 Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Verama misses.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verama moves away.
Defoe slips under a jab from Verama.
As Verama backs away, Defoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Verama slips a straight right by Defoe.
Verama steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.#T4#
Verama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama lands a slapping body shot.
Defoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, jab by Defoe - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Defoe.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verama throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
Verama throws out a leg kick but Defoe moves out of range and Verama only half commits.
Verama throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Verama misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Verama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe delivers a nice body kick.
Verama throws a front kick that sends Defoe stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe lands with an overhand left.
Verama scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Verama feints a counter leg kick.
Verama scores with a spinning back kick!
Defoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verama. That's going to slow Defoe down.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Verama in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Defoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Verama - the referee stops the clock and Defoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Verama. Defoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Verama lands a body shot.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama connects with a body shot.
Defoe scores with a nice head shot.
Verama has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Verama throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Defoe.
Verama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Verama avoided it.
Verama on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama stuns Defoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Verama misses its intended target.
Defoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Defoe blocks a head kick by Verama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verama connects with a leg kick. Defoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Defoe tried to score with a low kick but Verama checks it.
Verama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Defoe at a distance.
Defoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Verama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Defoe sizes up Verama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Verama scores with a push kick.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe drops his hands momentarily and Verama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Verama.
Verama tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Verama.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verama can pounce on him.
#T4#
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama misses with a head kick.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Verama lands a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Verama.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verama misses with a straight left.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Verama lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
Verama throws a chopping leg kick but Defoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama really dominated that round.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Verama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Defoe tries a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verama checks the leg kick.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Defoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Defoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
Defoe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Verama slips a straight right by Defoe.
Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Defoe blocks the low kick.
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Verama looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Defoe throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
A nice side step and Verama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verama fakes the leg kick and cracks Defoe in the body.
Verama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Defoe. Defoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Verama thuds his right hand into Defoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verama misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.#T2#
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama feints the counter takedown.
Verama looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama thuds his right hand into Defoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama works the jab nicely.
Verama slips a straight right by Defoe.
Defoe thumps Verama with a low kick.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Verama counters with a nice uppercut.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Verama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Defoe misses with some punches.
#T3#
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Verama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verama wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Verama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Verama just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Verama.
Verama 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.
Verama misses with an uppercut.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Verama moves out of range easily.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Verama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Verama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Verama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Verama tries to counter it with a takedown but Defoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Verama throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Verama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verama circles away quickly and effectively.
Verama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Defoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Verama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Defoe won't be happy with that.
Defoe is looking to get back to his feet here but Verama is keeping cool and he's managed to take Defoe's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Verama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Defoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verama.
Verama has a takedown stuffed.
Defoe slips under a jab from Verama.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Defoe with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Verama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama scores with a decent looking hook.
Verama moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Verama misses with a hook
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verama. That's going to slow Defoe down.
Verama throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Verama throws a front kick that sends Defoe stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Verama has closed the distance and engaged Defoe in a clinch.
Defoe stops a takedown attempt from Verama.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verama gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama throws a head punch that misses.
Verama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Defoe is keeping busy.
Verama misses with some punches.
Defoe lands a left hand.
Defoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Verama.
A left hand lands to the body for Defoe.
Verama is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Verama's head.
Verama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe stops a takedown attempt from Verama.
Menace Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Verama.
Verama prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Verama scores with a shoulder strike.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verama is trying to pull guard but Defoe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verama prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe tries to work over Verama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama misses with some punches.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Verama avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Verama.
Verama misses with some punches.
Verama is trying to break the clinch but Defoe has him pressed against the cage.
Verama lands with a left to the head.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Verama controls the action.
#BC2#
Verama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Verama saw that one coming.
Verama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Defoe.
#ROC#
Verama is rocked!
Verama misses with a body kick.
Verama is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Verama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe is looking to chop away at Verama's legs.
Verama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defoe counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
Menace Defoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Hector Verama stepped up to the mic, saying 'https://youtu.be/lEmLqH2gTd8'.
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GAMMA#644 Origi v Defoe
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Verama punishes BatzCastelmore's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from BatzCastelmore misses.
A shot to the liver by BatzCastelmore. Beautiful body shot.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BatzCastelmore connects with a nice looking jab.
BatzCastelmore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama looks to throw the jab but BatzCastelmore is out of range.
BatzCastelmore throws a body kick that misses.
BatzCastelmore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Verama's hands.
BatzCastelmore throws a right hand that misses
and Verama counters with a nice body shot.
Verama steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from BatzCastelmore. That one must have hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Verama lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Verama finds it's way through BatzCastelmore's defenses.
Verama scores with a leg kick.
BatzCastelmore slips under a jab.
BatzCastelmore tries a quick counter leg kick but Verama is wise to it.
Verama swings for the body but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
#T1#
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BatzCastelmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
Verama lets loose with a powerful body kick. BatzCastelmore will feel that in the morning.
Verama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Verama throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore slips a straight right by Verama.
BatzCastelmore looks to land a combination but Verama avoids it well.
Verama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to BatzCastelmore's calf.
Verama lands with a nice body punch.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verama lands an overhand right.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BatzCastelmore.
Nice body punch from BatzCastelmore. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BatzCastelmore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Verama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
BatzCastelmore is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
BatzCastelmore wants to counter with a clinch but Verama pushes him away.
BatzCastelmore wants to land a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Verama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping BatzCastelmore at a distance.
Verama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verama misses with a shot to the body
and BatzCastelmore counters with a leg kick.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before BatzCastelmore has time to react.
BatzCastelmore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
BatzCastelmore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A thudding body kick lands there by Verama!
BatzCastelmore walks into a straight right hand from Verama.
BatzCastelmore misses with a body kick. #T3#
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses
and Verama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps BatzCastelmore thinking.
Verama punishes BatzCastelmore's body with a nice straight punch.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from BatzCastelmore.
Verama slips under a jab from BatzCastelmore.
Verama cracks BatzCastelmore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Verama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and BatzCastelmore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verama scrambles back to his feet.
Verama blocks a head kick by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Verama lands an impressive looking overhand right. BatzCastelmore doesn't seem phased though.
Verama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
BatzCastelmore misses the jab.
Verama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BatzCastelmore walks into a stiff left hand from Verama.
Verama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
BatzCastelmore slips under a jab from Verama.
Nice body kick from Verama.#T4#
Verama takes a swing at BatzCastelmore's ribcage but misses.
Verama swings for the body but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
Verama defending well as BatzCastelmore loads up on a big left hand.
BatzCastelmore throws a poor cross that misses
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore drops his hands momentarily and Verama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
BatzCastelmore tests Verama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crunch! BatzCastelmore slams his shin into Verama's torso.
Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BatzCastelmores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut.
BatzCastelmore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore wants to land a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Verama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Verama duly obliges.
Verama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches BatzCastelmore on the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verama thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut.
That's time! Verama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Verama lands with a right hand.
Hector Verama is winning the standup battle so far.
Verama lands a leg kick that knocks BatzCastelmore off balance momentarily.
Verama throws a jab when BatzCastelmore was well out of range.
BatzCastelmore lands a right hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from BatzCastelmore.
Verama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
BatzCastelmore blocks a leg kick.
BatzCastelmore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verama.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama throws a lazy uppercut
and BatzCastelmore counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verama lands with a kick to the temple. BatzCastelmore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from BatzCastelmore.
Sloppy strikes from BatzCastelmore. Those never looked like landing.
Verama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
BatzCastelmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Verama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and BatzCastelmore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
BatzCastelmore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Verama misses with a body kick.
BatzCastelmore lands a jab to the nose.
Verama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Verama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from BatzCastelmore.
Verama throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BatzCastelmore is looking to land body kicks.
BatzCastelmore dips to his left and cracks Verama with an uppercut!
BatzCastelmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BatzCastelmore misses with a body kick.
BatzCastelmore throws the kick towards the body but Verama avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Verama.#T2#
Verama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Verama.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from BatzCastelmore.
Verama catches BatzCastelmore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
BatzCastelmore misses with a low kick.
Jab by Verama.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses
and Verama counters with a body kick.
BatzCastelmore is breathing heavily.
BatzCastelmore misses with a head kick.
Verama lands a jab.
Verama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
BatzCastelmore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
BatzCastelmore takes one to the chin there.
BatzCastelmore throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Verama was looking to counter with a kick there.
Verama with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
BatzCastelmore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Verama's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Verama's jab looks to have found its range, popping BatzCastelmore under the eye.
Verama lands a nice leg kick that just misses BatzCastelmore's sensitive parts.
BatzCastelmore with a jab.
BatzCastelmore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the body kick from Verama.
Verama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BatzCastelmore can do to turn this around?
BatzCastelmore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BatzCastelmore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verama with a body shot.
Verama throws a good cross that connects.
BatzCastelmore fakes the leg kick and cracks Verama in the body.
Verama delivers a nice body kick.
BatzCastelmore misses with the body kick
and BatzCastelmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BatzCastelmore swings widly with a right hand
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BatzCastelmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
BatzCastelmore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
BatzCastelmore checks a low kick from Verama.
BatzCastelmore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BatzCastelmore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from BatzCastelmore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but BatzCastelmore might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Verama has got the better of the exchanges.
Verama works the jab nicely.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice looking kick to the body. Verama takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Verama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BatzCastelmore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
BatzCastelmore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Verama.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Verama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verama throws a jab but it's blocked by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
BatzCastelmore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from BatzCastelmore misses.
Verama with a nice cross.
Verama thuds a left hand into BatzCastelmore's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Verama scores with a head kick.
Verama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
BatzCastelmore blocks a jab.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Verama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verama throws a shot from downtown. BatzCastelmore moves away and avoids it.
Verama lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
BatzCastelmore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Verama, pushing him back against the cage.
Verama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from BatzCastelmore.
Verama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BatzCastelmore tries a knee to the head but Verama blocks it.
Verama gets through BatzCastelmore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verama misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Verama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verama throws a hook but BatzCastelmore blocks it.#T1#
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches BatzCastelmore on the side of the head.
Verama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
BatzCastelmore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama misses with an uppercut.
Verama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BatzCastelmore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
BatzCastelmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verama tries to land a leg kick but BatzCastelmore saw it coming and moves away.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BatzCastelmore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Verama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and BatzCastelmore finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Verama jabs BatzCastelmore right on the nose. BatzCastelmore blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Verama.
Verama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BatzCastelmore throws a sloppy head kick
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore misses the body punch
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it.
Verama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verama throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
Verama looks to land a body kick but BatzCastelmore moved away.
Verama looks to land a left hand but BatzCastelmore moved out of range nicely.
Verama moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBatzCastelmore.
Verama throws a hook but BatzCastelmore blocks it.
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BatzCastelmore avoids the body shot from Verama.
Verama throws a front kick aimed at BatzCastelmore's knee but BatzCastelmore avoids it well.
BatzCastelmore misses with a low kick.
BatzCastelmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
BatzCastelmore throws a big counter head kick but Verama avoids it with no problem.
BatzCastelmore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Nice body kick from Verama.
A shot to the liver by Verama. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Verama misses.
Verama tries to land a front kick but BatzCastelmore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
BatzCastelmore tries to clinch but Verama moves away
and Verama counters with a straight right hand.
BatzCastelmore walks into a straight right hand from Verama.
BatzCastelmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Verama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
BatzCastelmore jabs at Verama's body.
Jab by Verama.
The fight stays on the outside here - BatzCastelmore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BatzCastelmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charles BatzCastelmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BatzCastelmore ducks right into an uppercut from Verama.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
BatzCastelmore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Verama.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the body kick.
BatzCastelmore throws a nice head kick!
Verama throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but Verama checks it.
Verama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and BatzCastelmore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verama scrambles back to his feet.
BatzCastelmore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Verama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! BatzCastelmore scrambles back to his feet.
Verama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps BatzCastelmore's head backwards.
Verama steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from BatzCastelmore. That one must have hurt.
Hector Verama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Verama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verama 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Verama!
Our winner, Hector Verama, 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.
Charles BatzCastelmore spoke after the fight, saying 'Merde!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#639 Bryant v Hika
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
McKenzie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKenzie misses with a looping left.
Verama throws a shot to the body.
McKenzie tries to clinch up but Verama circles away and keeps his distance.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Verama cracks McKenzie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been informed that Verama 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.
McKenzie misses with a wild body shot.
Verama 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.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McKenzie tries a low kick but Verama avoids it.
McKenzie misses with a hook
and Verama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKenzie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenzie defending well as Verama loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
McKenzie clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Verama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Verama throws a push kick but McKenzie slaps the foot to one side.
Verama throws a hook to the side of McKenzie's head but McKenzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Verama.
McKenzie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verama on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the liver by McKenzie. Beautiful body shot.
Verama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Verama scores with a hook to the body. McKenzie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Verama misses
and McKenzie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Verama.
Verama lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenzie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy left from McKenzie finds it's target.
McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.#T2#
Verama thuds his right hand into McKenzie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verama lands with an uppercut that bounces McKenzie off the cage and back into range.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenzie slips under a jab from Verama.
Verama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Verama lunges at McKenzie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McKenzie's hand.
Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McKenzies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McKenzie avoids the body shot from Verama.
McKenzie throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Verama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verama slips a straight right by McKenzie.
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.
McKenzie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McKenzie tries to clinch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Verama cracks the inside of McKenzie's front leg.
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verama missing with a left hand there. McKenzie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKenzie.
Verama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
McKenzie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McKenzie cracks Verama with an open hand slap.
McKenzie throws a series of punches but Verama avoids them all with ease.
Verama connects with a jab.
McKenzie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Verama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verama lands a nice looking body shot.
McKenzie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Verama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McKenzie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Verama avoids the body shot from McKenzie.
Verama misses with an uppercut
and McKenzie counters with a three punch combo that has Verama backing up. Verama nods at McKenzie to acknowledge the strikes.
Verama connects with a right hand. McKenzie shakes it off.
McKenzie checks a leg kick nicely.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Verama tenderised McKenzie's leg. McKenzie is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Verama manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McKenzie on his heels. He'll look to pass McKenzie's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Verama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McKenzie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Verama has McKenzie in his guard.#REVR#
Verama keeping moving, preventing McKenzie from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
That's time! McKenzie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McKenzie has time to react.
Verama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKenzie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab.
McKenzie tries to clinch but Verama is having none of it.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McKenzie misses with a low kick.
McKenzie takes a jab right on the kisser.
McKenzie moves out of range of the body kick.
McKenzie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verama misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of McKenzie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Verama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama works the jab nicely.#T1#
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verama connects with an inside leg kick.
Verama throws out a powerful jab.
McKenzie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKenzie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McKenzie throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verama misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from McKenzie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKenzie throws out a loose jab but Verama uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
McKenzie throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
McKenzie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verama on the side of the head.
Verama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McKenzie closes the distance and pushes Verama back into the cage.
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a shoulder strike.
McKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Verama controls his hands.
Verama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McKenzie working aggressively here.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Verama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Verama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKenzie takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Verama. #T3#
McKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verama.
Verama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKenzies head.
McKenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verama backwards.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie blocks a body shot from Verama.
McKenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Verama uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
Verama tries to pull guard but McKenzie holds him up against the cage and eventually Verama drops back down to his feet.
McKenzie lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Verama jumps guard and drags McKenzie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Verama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McKenzie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Verama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKenzie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Verama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Verama is trying to control the position but McKenzie postures up. #SUB2#
Verama looking for a triangle here. McKenzie is fighting it but it looks tight! Verama pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McKenzie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hector Verama!
A relieved looking Hector Verama 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:
GAMMA#633 Junior v Hoshino 2
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Lodbrok tries to score with a low kick but Verama moves his leg out of the way.
Verama throws out a counter right but Lodbrok avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Verama 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.
Lodbrok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verama. That did some damage!
Lodbrok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lodbrok throws a push kick but Verama slaps the foot to one side.
Verama swats away the attempt to clinch by Lodbrok.
Verama throws a sloppy head kick and Lodbrok moves out of range easily.
Lodbrok appears to be looking for a big counter.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok throws a shot from downtown. Verama moves away and avoids it.
Lodbrok works the jab nicely.
Verama slips under a jab from Lodbrok.
Verama throws the left hand but Lodbrok avoids the punch easily.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Verama misses with a hook.
Verama lands a jab to Lodbrok's midsection.
Verama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Verama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lodbrok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodbrok is looking to clinch but Verama is avoiding it.
Lodbrok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodbrok drops his hands momentarily and Verama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Verama throws an off balance right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok misses with a leg kick.
Verama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from Verama.
Lodbrok moves out of range of the leg kick from Verama.#T2#
Lodbrok misses with a hook
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lodbrok tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama throws a wild body kick that Lodbrok sees coming a mile off.
Verama throws a body punch but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Verama
and Lodbrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Lodbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lodbrok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut
and Verama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Lodbrok.
Verama connects with a leg kick. Lodbrok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Verama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Verama scores with a jab to the body.
Verama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Verama.
Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Verama misses
and Lodbrok counters with a solid body kick.
Verama looks for the body kick but Lodbrok saw that one coming.
Lodbrok moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lodbrok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Verama cracks a nice hook into Lodbrok's ribs.
Verama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama lands with an overhand left.
Verama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lodbrok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Lodbrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
Lodbrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Verama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lodbrok moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
Verama scores with a nice strike.
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verama throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lodbrok to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama is looking to chop away at Lodbrok's legs.
Lodbrok is looking to counter punch.
Lodbrok lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Lodbrok. That snapped Verama's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok tries to land a leg kick but Verama saw it coming and moves away.
Lodbrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lodbrok throws a jab when Verama was well out of range.#T1#
Lodbrok throws a big shot that misses.
Lodbrok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Verama tries to get set, Lodbrok tries to push him back and clinch up but Verama manages to avoid the attempt.
Lodbrok is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lodbrok counters with a nice body shot.
Verama blocks a head kick by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut. Verama saw that one coming.
Lodbrok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lodbrok's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lodbrok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Lodbrok with a jab.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lodbrok.
Verama throws a lazy body kick
and Lodbrok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lodbrok.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lodbrok blocks a head kick by Verama.
Lodbrok blocks the body kick.
Lodbrok looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Verama misses with a jab to the body
and Lodbrok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Verama's knee momentarily.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Verama throws a right hand that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a two punch combo.
Verama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Verama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Lodbrok misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Verama counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lodbrok!
You can see the frustration on Lodbrok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Verama throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verama wants to control but Lodbrok is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Verama is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lodbrok looks calm but he's in trouble here. Verama gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lodbrok is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Verama lets go of the hold and Lodbrok can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector Verama!
Our winner, Hector Verama, 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:
GAMMA#629 Defoe v LeBlanc
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Verama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funk was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
Verama swings widly with a right hand
and Funk counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Funk.
Verama throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Verama lands a really nice looking cross but Funk seems unphased.
Verama misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk tries a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Funk scores with a spinning back kick!
Funk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Funk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Funk thumps Verama with a low kick.
Funk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Verama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Funk. Verama shrugs it off though. #CL#
Funk closes the distance and clinches.
Funk misses with a punch to the body.
Verama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Funk controls the action.
Funk works on Verama's body with a couple of short punches.
Verama tries a body shot but Funk blocks it.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Funk.
Nice body punch from Funk - that landed with a thud.
Funk blocks a body shot from Verama. #T2#
Verama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verama.
Funk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Verama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funk.
Verama blocks an uppercut.
Funk working aggressively here.
Verama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Funk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Verama is keeping busy.
Verama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
Funk misses with a body punch.
Verama tries a body shot but Funk blocks it.
Funk misses with some punches.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funk's elbow.
Funk working aggressively here.
Verama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Funk - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Funk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Funk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verama misses with a left hand
and Funk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Funk scores with a leg kick.
Funk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama misses with an uppercut. Funk saw that one coming.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funk.
Funk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Funk.
Funk tries to clinch there but Verama circles away.
Verama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Funk lands with a nice body punch.
Funk's corner calls for a 1-2. Funk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Verama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Funk digs a good hook to Verama's body.
A low kick from Verama misses
and Funk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verama thinking.
Funk throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Funk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Verama motions for Funk to come forward. Verama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Funk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk 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#
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Funk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Funk is just out of range.
Funk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Funk. Funk obviously looking to wear him down.
Verama throws a low kick, looking for Funk's leg but Funk calmly moves out of range.
Funk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Funk looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
Verama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Funk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Verama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Funk's hands.
Funk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Verama counters with a single leg into guard. Funk didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Verama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funk is keeping the position for now.
Verama content to stall in guard here.
Verama stands and throws Funk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funk is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Verama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
An elbow from Verama crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Verama are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Verama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Verama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Verama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Funk holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Verama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Verama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Verama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Verama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Verama wants to control but Funk is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Verama swings around for an armbar but Funk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Verama's guard.
Verama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Funk wants to control from the top but Verama keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verama is trying to control the position but Funk postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Verama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Funk checks it well.
Verama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Funk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verama raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Verama moves out of range as Funk strikes.
Funk jabs Verama right on the nose. Verama blinks but takes it well.
Verama checks a low kick from Funk.
Verama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Funk's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama throws a head kick that Funk semi-blocks.
A big left from Funk misses.
Verama looks for the body kick but Funk saw that one coming.
Funk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Verama throws a low kick but Funk moves out of range easily.
Anders Funk is winning the standup battle so far.
Verama misses with a right hand
and Funk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Verama feints and as Funk raises his hands in defense, Verama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Verama trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom.
Funk controls Verama momentarily but Verama frees himself.
Hector Verama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Verama trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom. #T2#
Funk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Verama.
Verama wants to control from the top but Funk keeps moving.
Verama pushes down on Funk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Verama passes to side control. #SUB2#
Verama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Funk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Verama but great work by Funk.
Verama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Verama is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Verama looking for a sweep but Funk has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Verama is looking to improve his position but Funk isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Verama is trying to reverse the position but instead Funk has taken his back - oops!
Funk controlling well, preventing Verama from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verama trying to control the action but Funk just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector Verama.
I think Verama 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hector Verama!
Our winner, Hector Verama, 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:
GAMMA#623 Bryant v Rutten
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Shaw scores with a head kick. Verama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verama misses with a straight left.
Verama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama lands with an overhand left.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
Shaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Verama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick from Verama misses.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw punishes Verama's body with a nice straight punch.
Shaw defending well as Verama loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verama 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.#T1#
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaw as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Verama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaw tests Verama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shaw.
Shaw throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Verama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Verama avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw lands with a hook. Verama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shaw misses with a straight left. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Shaw has knocked Verama down with a huge combo! Shaw steps away and waves a wobbly Verama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Verama is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hector Verama has been cut.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Shaw!
Jack Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#618 Bryant v Gymer
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hardon avoids a kick to the body.
Hardon tries to clinch up.
Verama stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardon. Hardon gets slowly back to his feet.
Verama wants to land a leg kick but Hardon is out of range.
Hardon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardon looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardon moves away.
Hardon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hardon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardon misses with a wild body shot.
Verama is looking to counter the offense by Hardon and move into the clinch.
Hardon misses with a left hand
and Verama counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Hardon 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.
Verama digs a good body shot into Hardon's ribs.#CL#
Verama closes the distance and pushes Hardon back into the cage.
Verama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
Hardon stalling in the clinch but Verama improves position. #T1##TD2#
Hardon has Verama pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hardon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Verama tumbling to the mat - Hardon dives into Verama's guard.
Verama is trying to control the position but Hardon postures up.
Verama is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Verama'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.
Verama working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Verama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verama keeping moving, preventing Hardon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Verama 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##SUB#
Verama is looking for a kimura here.
Hardon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Verama sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Verama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardon regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB2#
Hardon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verama defends it easily.
Hardon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Verama's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Verama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardon defends it easily.
Hardon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verama is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hardon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Verama has locked up a guillotine! Verama's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hardon is holding on here and Verama must be using up a lot of energy. Hardon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Verama gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hector Verama!
Hector Verama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#615 Belliveau v Steam
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Verama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pagnozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Verama seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Verama connects with a body shot that sends Pagnozzi's belly button to the back.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick.
Verama scores with a jab to the body.
Verama throws out a leg kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range and Verama only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pagnozzi. That's going to slow Verama down.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut.
Pagnozzi cracks the inside of Verama's front leg.
Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
Pagnozzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick which misses Verama's front leg but catches the back leg as Verama tries to avoid it.
Pagnozzi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verama lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Verama throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Verama.
Pagnozzi swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Pagnozzi staying out of range there.
Pagnozzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verama circles away quickly and effectively.
Pagnozzi 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.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Pagnozzi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pagnozzi tries to score with a low kick but Verama moves his leg out of the way.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it.
Pagnozzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verama counters with a nice uppercut.
Verama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pagnozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Verama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Verama misses the target.#T2#
Pagnozzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pagnozzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pagnozzi tries to land a leg kick but Verama saw it coming and moves away.
Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Pagnozzi misses with a low kick.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Verama fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pagnozzi just manages to avoid it.
Pagnozzi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Verama rather than just go for the knockout.
Verama scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Verama blocks the leg kick.
Pagnozzi cracks a nice hook into Verama's ribs.
Pagnozzi feints and then cracks Verama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verama down.
Verama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.#T3#
Verama 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.
Verama throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pagnozzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verama throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Pagnozzi misses with a left hand #CL#
and Verama counters by clinching up.
Verama tries a body shot but Pagnozzi blocks it.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pagnozzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Pagnozzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Verama.
Pagnozzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Verama off the cage and back into range.
Pagnozzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verama swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pagnozzi connects with a single shot there.
Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pagnozzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Verama's head backwards.
Pagnozzi lands a nice hook to Verama's body. Verama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pagnozzi checks a low kick from Verama.
Verama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pagnozzi misses with a leg kick.
Pagnozzi thuds his right hand into Verama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pagnozzi jabs at Verama's body.
Verama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Verama throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi slips a straight right by Verama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick from Verama.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Verama.
Pagnozzi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pagnozzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verama looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range.
Pagnozzi feints and then cracks Verama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verama down.
A big left from Verama misses.
Pagnozzi misses with a low kick.
Verama appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Verama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pagnozzi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi wants to land a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Pagnozzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verama. That's going to slow Pagnozzi down. #T1#
Verama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pagnozzi. That did some damage!
Pagnozzi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama lands a nice looking body kick.
Pagnozzi is looking to score with low kicks.
Pagnozzi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Callum Pagnozzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pagnozzi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pagnozzi, as that shot connected.
Pagnozzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama.
Verama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pagnozzi checks a low kick from Verama.
Verama lands with an overhand left.
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!
Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama throws the left hand but Pagnozzi avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Verama slips a jab from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with a left hand
letting Verama counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a front kick that sends Verama stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Pagnozzi misses
and Verama makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pagnozzi really felt that one!
Pagnozzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick
and Verama counters with a stiff right hand.
Pagnozzi takes one on the button.
Verama ducks right into an uppercut from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut
and Verama counters with a good low kick that Pagnozzi was not able to check.
Pagnozzi throws a solid leg kick but Verama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pagnozzi.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Verama stuns Pagnozzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pagnozzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pagnozzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Verama throws a chopping leg kick but Pagnozzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pagnozzi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pagnozzi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama tries to counter by clinching up but Pagnozzi breaks away and moves out of range.
Verama throws a solid leg kick but Pagnozzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verama.
Verama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pagnozzi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Verama tried to counter with a leg kick but Pagnozzi avoided it.
A punch combination from Verama misses.
Pagnozzi misses with a wild body shot.
Verama lands a jab to Pagnozzi's midsection.
Pagnozzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pagnozzi cracks Verama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pagnozzi scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pagnozzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pagnozzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Pagnozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verama counters with a left to the body.
Pagnozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Verama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pagnozzi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pagnozzi walks into a straight right hand from Verama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Verama misses with a low kick.
Verama connects with a jab.
Verama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pagnozzi misses with the body kick
and Verama counters with a thumping low kick.
Pagnozzi is looking to slow Verama down with leg kicks.
Verama throws a front kick aimed at Pagnozzi's knee but Pagnozzi avoids it well.
Verama throws a sloppy head kick and Pagnozzi moves out of range easily.
Pagnozzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pagnozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pagnozzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Verama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Verama is predictable there
and Pagnozzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verama misses with a body kick.#T1#
Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab.
Verama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pagnozzi thumps Verama with a low kick.
Pagnozzi misses with a kick to the body.
Pagnozzi throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Verama.
Verama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Pagnozzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnozzi's calf.
Verama lands with an overhand left.
Verama connects with the punch.
Verama lands with a hook. Pagnozzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama tried to score with a low kick but Pagnozzi checks it.
Hector Verama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verama throws out a leg kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range and Verama only half commits.
Verama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pagnozzi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verama misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi misses with a low kick.
Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verama moves out of range as Pagnozzi strikes.
Verama appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pagnozzi throws a big shot that misses.
Pagnozzi slips under a jab.
Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verama.
Verama checks a leg kick.
As Pagnozzi backs away, Verama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Verama moves away from the strike by Pagnozzi. #T3#
Pagnozzi scores with a shot to the body.
Verama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Verama connects with a nice looking jab.
Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Verama.
It seemed like Pagnozzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pagnozzi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick
and Verama counters with a thumping low kick.
Pagnozzi works the jab nicely.
Verama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
Verama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pagnozzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pagnozzi tries a low kick but Verama avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Verama misses the target.
Verama looks for the body kick but Pagnozzi saw that one coming.
Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Pagnozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pagnozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama dips to his left and cracks Pagnozzi with an uppercut!
Pagnozzi lands with a nice combination. Verama backs away looking to recover.
Pagnozzi dodges the punch combination from Verama.
Callum Pagnozzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
Pagnozzi walks into a stiff left hand from Verama.
Verama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verama tests Pagnozzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama cracks Pagnozzi with a good jab.
Pagnozzi fails with the takedown.
Verama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Verama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pagnozzi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Callum Pagnozzi!
Callum Pagnozzi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#610 Rutten v Fjera
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Verama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Verama 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verama. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Verama shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Hector Verama has been cut.
Murphy punishes Verama's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Verama counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
Verama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Verama tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
Murphy throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Verama blocks a jab.
Murphy misses with a hook
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Verama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Verama defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Verama follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Verama circles away.
Joe Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Verama counters with a nice kick to the body.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verama has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Verama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Verama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.#T3#
Verama digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Verama throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Verama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verama.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Verama avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Verama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Verama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Verama catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Verama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verama cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Verama counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verama connects with a single shot there.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Verama scores with a hook.
Verama moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Verama staying out of range there.
Verama is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Verama lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Both fighters circling a little - Verama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verama misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Verama cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Verama backs up against the cage.
Verama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range. #CL#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Verama.
Verama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Verama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Verama breaks the clinch.
Verama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Verama.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Verama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A slow jab from Verama misses its intended target.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Verama throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Verama 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 Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verama throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama jabs at Murphy's body.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Verama counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Verama connects with a nice looking jab.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Verama moves away and avoids it.
Verama lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
Joe Murphy's cut is getting worse.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama misses with a hook
and Verama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Verama.#T4#
Verama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
and Verama counters with a nice body kick.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Verama.
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Verama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Verama connects with a high kick.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Verama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Verama.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Verama lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Murphy moves out of range as Verama strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
And Verama responds with a good body kick, but Murphy manages to step out the way in time.
Murphy misses with a hook
letting Verama counter with a right hand. #CL#
Murphy clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy looking to stall.
Verama misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Verama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Verama.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Verama circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Verama scores with a spinning back kick!
Joe Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Verama. Murphy shrugs it off though.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verama to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verama paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD2#
Verama drops Murphy with a beautiful combination! Murphy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Verama is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
Joe Murphy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Verama keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Verama throws an overhand right that drops Murphy like a sack of potatoes! Verama dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Verama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CFC 412
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Gruzinsky ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Verama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruzinsky thumps Verama with a low kick.
Verama throws the left hand but Gruzinsky avoids the punch easily.
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Verama takes a swing at Gruzinsky's ribcage but misses.
Verama misses with a body shot
and Gruzinsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky lands with a shot to the body.
Gruzinsky tries to land a leg kick but Verama saw it coming and moves away.
Gruzinsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Verama looks to throw a body kick
and Gruzinsky counters with a leg kick.
Roman Gruzinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verama throws an overhand right that lands on Gruzinsky's shoulder, as Gruzinsky tries to avoid the shot.
Verama slips a jab and a cross from Gruzinsky.
Verama feints and then cracks Gruzinsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gruzinsky down.
Gruzinsky throws a big shot that misses.
Verama scores with a nice right hand.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a good cross that connects.
Verama lands a high kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Verama checks a leg kick.
Gruzinsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Gruzinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
#T2#
Verama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Verama is looking to clinch.
Verama looks to land a body kick but Gruzinsky moved away.
Gruzinsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Verama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Verama throws a lazy body kick
and Gruzinsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Gruzinsky misses with a few strikes there.
Verama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gruzinsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gruzinsky throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verama swings for the body but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Gruzinsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verama.
#T3#
Gruzinsky walks into a straight right hand from Verama.
Verama feints and then cracks Gruzinsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gruzinsky down. #TD2#
Verama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Gruzinsky has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Verama is on him like a limpet, forcing Gruzinsky back against the cage.
Gruzinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzinsky tries to work over Verama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gruzinsky prevents a body shot from Verama.
Gruzinsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Gruzinsky controls the action.
Verama tries to work over Gruzinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gruzinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verama pushes Gruzinsky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Verama stalling in the clinch but Gruzinsky improves position.
Gruzinsky lands with a right to the head.
Gruzinsky gets underhooks to prevent Verama's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Gruzinsky breaks from the clinch.
Verama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verama throws a leg kick but Gruzinsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gruzinsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Gruzinsky scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Gruzinsky lands.
Verama throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Verama looks for the body kick but Gruzinsky saw that one coming.
It looked like Gruzinsky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Gruzinsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Verama connects with a body shot.
Verama lands a jab to the head.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook to the body
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Verama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gruzinsky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Verama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Verama postures up in Gruzinsky's guard and throws a big left but Gruzinsky blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gruzinsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in The Wild Beasts Zoo inform me that Verama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gruzinsky's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Verama trying to control but Gruzinsky is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Verama takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gruzinsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gruzinsky takes one on the button.
Gruzinsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verama jabs Gruzinsky right on the nose. Gruzinsky blinks but takes it well.
Gruzinsky throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Gruzinsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruzinsky.
It looks like Gruzinsky has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gruzinsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verama counters with a left to the body.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut. Verama saw that one coming.
Gruzinsky looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
Verama throws out a loose jab but Gruzinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Gruzinsky ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
A quick step to the side and Gruzinsky tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gruzinsky throws out a leg kick but Verama moves out of range and Gruzinsky only half commits. #T3#
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gruzinsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzinsky scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Verama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzinsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gruzinsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzinsky is just out of range.
Gruzinsky is looking to counter punch.
Verama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gruzinsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verama misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gruzinsky misses the target.
Verama cracks the inside of Gruzinsky's front leg.
Nice jab there from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verama sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Verama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roman Gruzinsky is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruzinsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Verama counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Roman Gruzinsky's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Verama.
Verama throws a lazy uppercut
and Gruzinsky counters with a two punch combo.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Gruzinsky's head back.
Gruzinsky thumps Verama with a low kick.
Verama's corner calls for a 1-2. Verama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gruzinsky lands a right hook to the body.
Gruzinsky blocks a jab.
Gruzinsky was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gruzinsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama wants to land a leg kick but Gruzinsky is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Verama defending well as Gruzinsky loads up on a big left hand.
Verama staying out of range there.
Gruzinsky looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
Gruzinsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verama throws a jab when Gruzinsky was well out of range.
Gruzinsky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Verama misses with a kick to the body
and Gruzinsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gruzinsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verama thuds his shin into the meat of Gruzinsky's side.
A good leg kick by Verama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Verama is out of range and Gruzinsky settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Gruzinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzinsky thows a leg kick but Verama checks it
letting Verama counter with a right hand.
Verama swings for the body but Gruzinsky moves out of range.
Gruzinsky misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Gruzinsky 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.
Verama lands a glancing blow to the side of Gruzinsky's head.
Gruzinsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Verama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gruzinsky scrambles back to his feet.
Gruzinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama cracks Gruzinsky with a good jab.
Verama slips a straight right by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky jabs Verama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gruzinsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Verama throws a jab when Gruzinsky was well out of range.
Gruzinsky scores with a hook.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Verama just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzinsky scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gruzinsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gruzinsky throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Verama throws a leg kick but Gruzinsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Gruzinsky throws a combination that misses
and Verama counters with a body kick that stops Gruzinsky in his tracks momentarily.
Verama thows a leg kick but Gruzinsky checks it
and Gruzinsky counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Gruzinsky misses.
Verama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Verama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gruzinsky. That did some damage!
Verama throws a solid leg kick but Gruzinsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verama.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama misses the jab.
Gruzinsky lands with a slapping head kick.
Verama tries to bum rush Gruzinsky with a series of wild strikes but Gruzinsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verama throws a poor cross that misses
and Gruzinsky counters with a straight right hand.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruzinsky moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Gruzinsky misses the target.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gruzinsky is able to avoid easily.
Verama throws a low kick but Gruzinsky moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Gruzinsky is predictable there
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verama misses with a right hand
and Gruzinsky counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gruzinsky lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gruzinsky catches Verama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gruzinsky tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it.
Verama tries to land a front kick but Gruzinsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
Verama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gruzinsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Verama misses
and Gruzinsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Gruzinsky connects with a body shot.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gruzinsky.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roman Gruzinsky.
Well Gruzinsky 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roman Gruzinsky!
Our winner, Roman Gruzinsky, 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:
CFC 405
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Verama looking to score a takedown here. White is defending well but Verama drives through and ends up in White's guard.
Verama wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Verama tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verama trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Verama throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
White is controlling Verama's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Verama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well. #T1#
White is holding on to half guard well.
Verama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White!
My spies in The Zoo inform me that Verama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
White is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verama fails to move to back control.
Verama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Verama tries to control but White wriggling away.
White is trying to escape the mount.
White tries to lock up and control but Verama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Verama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Verama wants to take his opponent's back but White doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Verama jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… White is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by White and Verama has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
White manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Verama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Verama.
Verama trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Verama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Verama tries to pass to full mount but White defends it. #SUB2#
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Verama.
White wants to get back to full guard.
White is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Unicorn Powered Fighting, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Verama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Verama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
White misses with a kick to the body
and Verama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White looks to throw a body kick
and Verama counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Verama.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Verama.
White loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Verama. White shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama throws a hook but White blocks it.
White moves out of range as Verama strikes.
White swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Verama throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Verama lands with a nice body punch.
Verama looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Cruz White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White slips a jab and a cross from Verama.
White throws a low kick, looking for Verama's leg but Verama calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Verama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Verama blocks the leg kick.
Verama throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Verama misses its intended target.
White lands a leg kick that knocks Verama off balance momentarily.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
Verama needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
White throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verama tried to score with a low kick but White checks it.
White throws the left hand but Verama avoids the punch easily.
Verama looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White slips under a jab.
Verama fakes the leg kick and cracks White in the body.
Verama cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White wants to land a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Cruz White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verama avoids the body shot from White.
White cracks Verama with a good jab.#T3#
Verama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
White lands a slapping body shot.
Verama throws a half hearted mid kick.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama moves out of range as White strikes.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
Verama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White looks to throw a body kick
and Verama counters with a straight right hand.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from White. #T4#
Verama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White looks for the body kick but Verama saw that one coming.
A big right from White misses.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
Verama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verama tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Verama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Verama checks a leg kick.
Verama unleashes a big counter combination but White bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Verama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Verama clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White tries to circle away but Verama has him pinned against the cage.
Verama blocking some punches.
Verama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Verama misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verama.
A short left from White.
Verama misses with some punches.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Verama misses with a body punch.
Verama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to work over Verama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Verama controls his hands.
Verama lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verama.
Verama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Verama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Verama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Verama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama tries a quick counter leg kick but White is wise to it.
Verama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Verama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White throws a low kick but Verama moves out of range easily.
Verama is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Verama wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
Verama throws a leg kick
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White throws a lazy head kick
and Verama counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from White.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Verama misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cruz White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Verama thows a left - swing and a miss!
White throws the left hand but Verama avoids the punch easily.
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.#T3#
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
White throws a leg kick
and Verama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verama misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Verama misses its intended target.
White drops his hands momentarily and Verama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verama.
Verama throws a lazy uppercut
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
White throws a body kick that misses
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Verama responds with a good body kick, but White manages to step out the way in time.#TD2#
Verama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging White to the ground. Verama is now in White's guard.
Hector Verama has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Verama postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it. #SUB#
White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Verama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Verama tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Verama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verama 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Verama!
Hector Verama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Cruz White had this to say: 'Rematch?'.
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Event:
CFC 400
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Romanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Verama counters with a single leg into guard. Romanov didn't expect that.
Verama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Verama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verama wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Verama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Verama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Romanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Verama, into his guard. #REVR##T1##SU#
Romanov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Verama, up you get!
Verama's corner calls for a 1-2. Verama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Verama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanov.
Verama looks to land a body kick but Romanov moved away.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Romanov throws a series of punches but Verama avoids them all with ease.
Verama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Verama moves out of range.
Verama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Romanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses
letting Verama counter with a right hand.
Romanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses.
Verama flicks out a counter leg kick but Romanov steps away.
Romanov misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verama.
Romanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Verama scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Verama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Verama closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Verama as the two fighters clinch.
Verama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Romanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romanov avoids the head kick by Verama.
The fighters circling - Verama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Romanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Romanov misses #KD2#
and Verama counters with a crisp one two that drops Romanov! Verama thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Romanov to his feet! Romanov is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Romanov is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Verama.
Oh Romanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Verama has managed to clinch.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but Verama is controlling him.
Verama lands a body punch.
Verama gets through Romanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verama stalling.
#BC2#
Verama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Romanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Verama throws a monster overhand right that drops Romanov! Verama follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
In his post fight interview, Hector Verama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CFC 394
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Verama looks for the body kick but Andersson saw that one coming.
Verama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verama moves out of range of the leg kick from Andersson.
Verama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've been told by Andersson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Verama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verama looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
A low kick from Verama misses
and Andersson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Andersson tenderised Verama's leg. Verama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andersson clobbers Verama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama throws a nice looking combination but Andersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andersson lands with a shot to the body.
Verama misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Andersson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andersson with a hook.
Andersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Andersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Verama throws a hook but Andersson blocks it.
Verama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verama thows a leg kick but Andersson checks it
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Verama slams his shin into Andersson's torso.
Verama lands a leg kick that knocks Andersson off balance momentarily.
Andersson misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Andersson does it's job there.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Andersson checks the leg kick.
Verama tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andersson connects with a nice looking jab.
Verama slips under a jab from Andersson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verama, right into the meat.
Verama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verama misses with an uppercut
and Verama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verama at a distance.
Andersson drops Verama with a naaaaasty hook - Verama is in real trouble here! Andersson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Andersson!
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Event:
CFC 388
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Verama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Un appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Verama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jong Un checks it well.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Un misses with a hook
and Verama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Un moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Jong Un was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Verama throws a lazy body kick
letting Jong Un counter with a right hand.
Verama cracks Jong Un with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Verama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama misses with a double jab
and Jong Un makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Verama thows a leg kick but Jong Un checks it
and Jong Un counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim Jong Un is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Crunch! Verama slams his shin into Jong Un's torso.
Verama thows a body kick. Jong Un tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jong Un walks into a straight right hand from Verama.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Un checks a leg kick.
Jong Un tries to counter by clinching up but Verama breaks away and moves out of range.
Jong Un misses with a body shot.
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Un misses with an uppercut
and Verama counters with a nice body kick.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Un is just out of range.#T2#
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Un manages to avoid it.
Verama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama misses with a left hand #CL#
and Jong Un counters by clinching up.
Jong Un prevents a body shot from Verama.
Verama throws a head punch that misses.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Un's elbow.
Jong Un goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Un.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Un doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verama scores with a shoulder strike.
Verama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Un lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verama backwards.
Verama tries to throw a body punch but Jong Un avoids it by throwing Verama back against the cage. #T3#
Jong Un misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Un misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verama lands with a left to the head.
Jong Un has a couple of punches blocked by Verama.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
Verama lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Verama pulls guard. #SUB2#
Verama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jong Un can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jong Un stopping the sweep attempt from Verama.#SUB2#
Verama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jong Un being controlled here momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Verama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jong Un can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jong Un is stalling in the full guard.
Jong Un won't allow Verama to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Verama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jong Un throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Un motions for Verama to come forward. Jong Un throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Un tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Verama counters with a nice body shot.
Verama throws a push kick but Jong Un slaps the foot to one side.
Verama misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Jong Un holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama tries to work over Jong Un's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verama throws a head punch that misses.
Verama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jong Un blocks a body shot from Verama.
Verama swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Un uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Jong Un working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Jong Un.
#BC2#
Verama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verama walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Un.
Verama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jong Un.
Jong Un thumps Verama with a low kick.
Jong Un takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Un manages to avoid it.
Verama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Jong Un cracks Verama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama misses with a jab to the body
and Jong Un counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verama thinking.
Verama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jong Un connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verama throws a poor cross that misses
and Jong Un counters with a straight right hand.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jong Un.
Verama tries for a takedown but Jong Un circles away easily
and Jong Un counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim Jong Un is winning the standup battle so far.
Jong Un pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Un drops Verama with a big left hand! Verama is injured, injured bad! Jong Un jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Un!
Our winner, Kim Jong Un, 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:
LEGACY! 77
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Dassler moves away from the strike by Verama.
Dassler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Verama sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Verama. No joy for Dassler on that attempt.
Dassler misses with a takedown attempt - Verama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Verama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dassler moves away.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dassler.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Verama as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dassler is defended easily by Verama.#T1##CL2#
Verama closes the distance and clinches.
Verama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dassler.#TD#
Dassler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Verama uses from the top position. #SUB#
Dassler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Verama has passed into half guard!
Verama controlling the action here.
Dassler's coaches at Fight Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Verama uses his free foot to push down on Dassler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dassler.
Verama controlling from mount.
Dassler is looking to get to half guard.
Verama controlling the position easily from mount.
Dassler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Verama content just to control the position here.
Verama fails to advance to Dassler's back.
Verama controlling from the full mount.
Dassler is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Dassler tries to improve his position but instead Verama has taken his back!
Dassler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Dassler has hold of Verama's leg, trying to break free but it's let Verama lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Dassler is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Verama throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector Verama!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Verama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LEGACY! 71
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Coulson misses with a lunging right hand
and Coulson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coulson lands with a nice body punch.
Phil Coulson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coulson.
Coulson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Verama is out of range and Coulson settles back down.
Verama tried to score with a low kick but Coulson checks it.
Coulson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Coulson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Coulson.
A swing and a miss from Coulson.
Verama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coulson.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Coulson slams his shin into Verama's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coulson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Verama. Verama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coulson misses with a series of wild punches.
Coulson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madness MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Coulson lands a jab to Verama's midsection.
Coulson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verama under the eye.
Verama misses with a shot to the body
and Coulson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coulson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coulson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Verama's head.
Coulson lands with a shot to the body.
Good work by Verama as he checks the leg kick.
Verama lands a body shot.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Coulson is just out of range.
Coulson throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Verama misses.
Verama misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Verama swings for the body but Coulson moves out of range.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coulson avoids the head kick by Verama.
Coulson throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coulson shoots for a takedown but Verama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coulson.
It looked like Coulson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Coulson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coulson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
A countering left hand to the body from Verama misses.
Coulson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verama counters with a body kick.
Verama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coulson rather than just go for the knockout.
Coulson misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Verama misses.
Verama loads up on a big right hand but Coulson slips the punch.
Coulson takes a swing at Verama's ribcage but misses.
Coulson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
Verama throws a looping overhand right but Coulson ducks down to avoid it.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coulson is looking to slow Verama down with leg kicks.
Verama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coulson's head backwards.
Verama scores with a decent looking hook.
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coulson looks to throw a body kick
and Verama counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Verama looks at the referee who does nothing so Verama lands a crushing right that sends Coulson to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
Hector Verama 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:
Causing Havoc 63
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Verama missing with a left hand there. Bizarria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Bizarria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Verama tries to work over Bizarria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama tries a body shot but Bizarria blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Verama fails to land. #BC2#
Bizarria manages to break the clinch.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizarria.
Verama swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Bizarria counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Verama.
#BC2#
Bizarria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A slow jab from Verama misses its intended target.
Verama misses with a body shot.
Bizarria is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Verama misses the body punch #CL2#
and Bizarria moves into the clinch.
Verama pushes Bizarria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut.#BC#
Verama breaks the clinch.
Bizarria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verama thows a body kick. Bizarria tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizarria was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
Bizarria tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bizarria avoids the body shot from Verama.
#T2#
Bizarria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Bizarria wants to counter the offense by Verama and move into the clinch position.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Bizarria wants to counter the offense by Verama and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Verama misses its intended target.
Verama throws out a loose jab but Bizarria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizarria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Verama scores with a jab to the head.
Bizarria darts in trying to clinch
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##CL2#
Bizarria clinches.
Verama has a couple of punches blocked by Bizarria.
Bizarria is trying to force a seperation but Verama has the dominant position.#BC2#
Bizarria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Bizarria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizarria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Verama throws a body punch but Bizarria moves out of range.
Verama is looking to chop away at Bizarria's legs. #T4#
Verama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verama feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Verama just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizarria wants to counter with a clinch but Verama pushes him away.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizarria tries to counter with a clinch but Verama shakes him off and moves away.
Bizarria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verama throws a body punch but Bizarria moves out of range.
Bizarria is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bizarria wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bizarria on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verama. Verama obviously looking to wear him down.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Verama takes a swing at Bizarria's ribcage but misses.
Bizarria wants to counter with a clinch but Verama pushes him away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bizarria in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL2#
Bizarria closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verama lands a left hand.
Verama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Bizarria manages to break the clinch.
Bizarria tries to close the distance and clinch but Verama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizarria moves away.
Bizarria tries to clinch there but Verama circles away.
#CL#
Verama clinches with his opponent.
Verama swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizarria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
Verama misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verama. #BC2#
Bizarria breaks from the clinch.
Bizarria doesn't manage to clinch there - Verama circles away.
Verama throwing a counter right hand but Bizarria manages to avoid it.
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Bizarria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizarria tries to counter with a clinch but Verama shakes him off and moves away.
Verama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bizarria checks it well.
Bizarria wants to counter with a clinch but Verama pushes him away.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizarria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizarria takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Verama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Bizarria is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Bizarria blocks the leg kick.
#T3##CL2#
Bizarria moves into the clinch.
Bizarria has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Verama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bizarria can turn it around.
Bizarria tries to break the clinch but Verama is controlling the position.
Bizarria is trying to force a seperation but Verama has the dominant position.#BC2#
Bizarria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verama misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Bizarria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Bizarria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bizarria moves into the clinch.
Verama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizarria can do to turn this around?
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Bizarria controls the action.
Bizarria has had enough of the clinch but Verama keeps him there for the moment.
Verama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizarria is trying to push Verama away but Verama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bizarria can't break the clinch.
Verama tries a body shot but Bizarria blocks it.
Verama keeps control of Bizarria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Verama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizarria's efforts to push away.
Bizarria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Bizarria breaks the clinch.
Verama misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Bizarria moves into the clinch.
Luciano Bizarria seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Verama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizarria tries to break the clinch but Verama is controlling the position.
Verama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Verama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizarria backwards.
Bizarria wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bizarria tries to break the clinch but Verama is controlling the position. #BC2#
Bizarria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bizarria steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Verama.
Verama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut.
That's time! Verama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bizarria tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bizarria wants to clinch.
It looked like Verama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bizarria.#CL2#
Bizarria forces Verama back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bizarria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bizarria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Verama is looking to wear down Bizarria with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Bizarria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Bizarria has Verama up against the cage in a clinch.
Verama digs a right hand underneath Bizarria's ribcage. Bizarria let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizarria is trying to push Verama away but Verama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Verama tries a body shot but Bizarria blocks it.
Verama tries to work over Bizarria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verama lands with a left to the head.
Verama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizarria backwards.
Bizarria has had enough of the clinch but Verama keeps him there for the moment.
Verama misses with a punch on the inside.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizarria controls his hands.
Bizarria is trying to push Verama away but Verama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Verama lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Bizarria's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Verama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Verama scores with a shot to the side of Bizarria's head. #CUT#
That has opened up Luciano Bizarria's cut even more.
Verama lands with a right to the head.
Verama swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizarria uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Bizarria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verama scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizarria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.#CL2#
Bizarria pushes Verama up against the cage in a clinch.
Verama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizarria's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Verama.
Bizarria working hard to break the clinch.
Verama misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Verama.
#T3#
Bizarria wants to get back to striking at distance but Verama won't allow it.
#BC2#
Bizarria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizarria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizarria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizarria wants to counter with a clinch but Verama pushes him away.#CL2#
Bizarria clinches with his opponent.
Bizarria working hard to break the clinch.
Bizarria is trying to break free.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizarria's elbow.
Verama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verama has Bizarria pressed against the cage, preventing Bizarria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bizarria tries to circle away but Verama has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Bizarria breaks the clinch.
Verama throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizarria.
Bizarria wants to counter the offense by Verama and move into the clinch position.
Luciano Bizarria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've been told by Verama's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Bizarria wants to clinch
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizarria tries to clinch up
letting Verama counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Verama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizarria wants to counter with a clinch but Verama pushes him away.
Hector Verama is winning the standup battle so far.
Verama lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Verama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verama 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Verama!
A very excited looking Hector Verama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Madness 7
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Oneil swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Oneil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama lands a high kick!
Verama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Verama misses with a shot to the body
and Oneil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Oneil misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oneil.
Oneil throws a head kick that misses
and Verama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oneil thinking.
Verama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oneil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Verama walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama avoids the head kick by Oneil.
Verama jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Oneil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
A jab lands there for Oneil.
Oneil takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oneil looks winded!
Verama lands with a hook. Oneil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Verama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Verama sends Oneil crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Verama is motioning to the referee to let Oneil up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Oneil is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oneil doesn't seem bothered though.
Verama misses with a head kick.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oneil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verama tries to counter with a takedown but Oneil is quick to defend against it.
Oneil is looking to score with low kicks.
Oneil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Verama scores with a nice body kick.
Verama throws out a loose jab but Oneil uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Oneil throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Verama blocks the leg kick.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Verama is looking to counter with a body kick.
Verama misses with the combination.
Oneil looks to throw the jab but Verama is out of range.
Verama is looking to counter with a body kick.
Oneil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Oneil rushes Verama and presses him up against the cage.
Verama has a couple of punches blocked by Oneil.
Verama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oneil's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Verama.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Verama lands a nice elbow.
Verama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Verama tries to throw a body punch but Oneil avoids it by throwing Verama back against the cage.
Verama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verama lands a shot to the body.
Verama tries to work over Oneil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verama lands a left hand.
Verama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oneil's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Verama.
Verama lands a left hand.
Verama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oneil backwards.
Oneil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verama's elbow.
Oneil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Oneil controls his hands.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oneil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Verama scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Verama has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Oneil clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oneil is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Verama off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Oneil preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Verama. #T4##SUB#
Verama looking for the RNC.
Verama just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Verama trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Verama looking for the RNC.
Verama is looking to control Oneil but Oneil is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Oneil wants to escape the position.
Oneil is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Verama tightening his grip on Oneil, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Verama looking to break Oneil's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oneil remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Verama will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Oneil instigates a clinch.
Verama works on Oneil's body with a couple of short punches.
Verama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verama lands a left hand.
Verama lands with a left to the head.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Oneil controls the action.
Verama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Verama blocks a body shot from Oneil.
Oneil lands a hook that snaps the head of Verama backwards.
Oneil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oneil lands with a short shot to the head.
Oneil lands an uppercut.
Verama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oneil misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oneil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verama.
A right hand to the body from Verama.
#T1#
Verama lands a body shot.
Oneil is breathing heavily.
Verama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verama cracks Oneil with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Verama.
Verama lands a shoulder strike.
Verama lands a shoulder strike.
Oneil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oneil is still on wobbly legs! Can Verama finish him?
Verama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oneil seems to have recovered his senses.
Verama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verama pushes Oneil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Verama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oneil is defending well for now.
Verama tries to throw a body punch but Oneil avoids it by throwing Verama back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verama pushes Oneil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verama.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama lands a nice uppercut.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
Oneil prevents a body shot from Verama. #T2#
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oneil's elbow.
Oneil tries to circle away but Verama has him pinned against the cage.
Oneil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verama digs a right hand into Oneil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oneil's gas tank.
Oneil tries to work over Verama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verama digs a right hand underneath Oneil's ribcage. Oneil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Verama lands a nice shot to the body.
Verama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Verama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oneil prevents a body shot from Verama.
Verama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Verama misses with a body punch.
Verama tries to throw a body punch but Oneil avoids it by throwing Verama back against the cage.
Verama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verama throws a punch but it's blocked by Oneil.
Verama jumps guard but Oneil turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Verama.
#T3#
Verama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oneil after a bit of a struggle.
Verama works on Oneil's body with a couple of short punches.
Oneil managing to block the knees to the body from Verama.
Verama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oneil's elbow.
Oneil avoiding damage as Verama throws knees to the body.
Hector Verama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Verama.
Oneil tries to throw a body punch but Verama avoids it by throwing Oneil back against the cage. #BC#
Verama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hector Verama is winning the standup battle so far.
Oneil cracks Verama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Verama throws a push kick but Oneil slaps the foot to one side.
Verama throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Oneil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oneil throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Verama feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Verama connects with a right hand. Oneil shakes it off.#T4#
Oneil misses with a low kick.
Verama tries to land a front kick but Oneil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oneil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oneil misses with a wild body shot.
Verama is looking to counter punch.
Verama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oneil.
Verama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Oneil does it's job there.
Decent striking displayed by Verama there.
Verama blocks a jab.
Verama appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oneil scores with the left hand. Verama knows he should have avoided that one.
Oneil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Oneil.
Oneil throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Verama.
Oneil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Verama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oneil can do to turn this around?
Oneil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oneil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Verama momentarily.
Verama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oneil tries to avoid it but Verama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oneil to the ground. Oneil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oneil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verama misses with a shot to the body
and Oneil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Oneil has closed the distance and engaged Verama in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Oneil - that landed with a thud.
Oneil scores with a shot to the side of Verama's head.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Oneil controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oneil. #T1#
Oneil lands with a light punch inside.
Verama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oneil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oneil tries to throw a body punch but Verama avoids it by throwing Oneil back against the cage.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oneil's elbow.
Oneil blocks an uppercut.
Oneil lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verama.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Verama pulls guard effortlessly.
Verama working a defensive guard here.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Verama keeps moving. #SUB#
Verama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hector Verama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oneil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kevin Oneil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Verama is looking for a triangle but Oneil pushes his legs off easily.
Oneil throws a strike but Verama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Verama trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oneil pulls Verama in close to prevent any damage.
Oneil keeping moving, preventing Verama from controlling successfully.
Oneil looking to control.
#T3#
Verama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oneil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verama is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Oneil has his foot on Verama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Verama works his way back into a safe position though.
Verama wants to control from the top but Oneil keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oneil controlling Verama's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verama defending well as Oneil loads up on a big left hand.
Verama seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oneil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Verama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Verama trying to control but Oneil is working from the bottom.
Oneil wants to stand and escape but Verama is having none of it.
Oneil pulls Verama in close to his closed guard and prevents Verama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Verama trying to control but Oneil is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oneil wants to stand up but Verama is controlling him.
Verama stays in close to Oneil's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Verama.
Well Verama 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Verama!
Hector Verama 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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