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Event:
HFC 34:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Vermeulen moves into the clinch successfully.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2# Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range. Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Oliveira motions for Vermeulen to come forward. Oliveira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Oliveira unleashes a big counter combination but Vermeulen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Vermeulen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Vermeulen moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira. With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Oliveira avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Oliveira avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Vermeulen won't allow it.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Vermeulen is controlling him. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Oliveira is trying to force a seperation but Vermeulen has the dominant position. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2# Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1# Jab from Oliveira.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Vermeulen has double underhooks. Oliveira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oliveira's brow. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Oliveira blocks the elbow strike.
Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Vermeulen won't allow it.
Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oliveira blocks an elbow strike. Vermeulen lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Vincenzo Oliveira has been cut. Oliveira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage. Come on Oliveira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage. Oliveira has had enough of the clinch but Vermeulen keeps him there for the moment. Oliveira wants to break free but Vermeulen has control.
A frustrated look appears on Oliveira's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2# Oliveira is looking to control Vermeulen's arms but Vermeulen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliveira has his back to the cage. Oliveira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vermeulen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oliveira can turn it around. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Oliveira avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Oliveira dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Oliveira avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.#BC2# Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
Vermeulen tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vermeulen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Oliveira wants to land a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range. Vermeulen tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range. Oliveira 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.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range. A jab from Oliveira finds it's way through Vermeulen's defenses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off. The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeulen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside. Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Oliveira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vermeulen momentarily.
Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Oliveira thows a body kick. Vermeulen tries to catch it but that hurt him. Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vermeulen on the side of the head. Oliveira lands the left hand. Vermeulen tries to clinch and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand. Oliveira lands the left hand.#CL# Vermeulen closes the distance and pushes Oliveira back into the cage. Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oliveira blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.#BC2# Oliveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside. Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.#T4# Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center. Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Oliveira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vermeulen closes the distance but Oliveira moves to the side and Oliveira counters with a low kick, right behind Vermeulen 's knee. Donk. Oliveira catches Vermeulen right on the button with a cross. Oliveira is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vermeulen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Vermeulen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away. A nice side step and Oliveira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL# Vermeulen takes the fight into the clinch. Oliveira dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Oliveira is trying to break free. Vermeulen prevents Oliveira from breaking the clinch. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Oliveira avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Oliveira dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Oliveira is trying to push Vermeulen away but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Oliveira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Oliveira dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vincenzo Oliveira'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# Vermeulen defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand. Vermeulen is looking to counter the offense by Oliveira and move into the clinch. Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Vermeulen clinches up against the cage. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Vermeulen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Nice elbow from Vermeulen. Oliveira blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oliveira avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Oliveira takes an elbow to the forehead. Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Vermeulen is controlling him. Oliveira blocks the elbow strike.
Oliveira wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Vermeulen prevents Oliveira from breaking the clinch. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Oliveira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1# Oliveira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Oliveira has had enough of the clinch but Vermeulen keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Oliveira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Vermeulen tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Oliveira counter with a right hand. Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.#CL# Vermeulen moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliveira blocks the elbow strike.
Oliveira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeulen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Vincenzo Oliveira's cut even more. Oliveira blocks an elbow strike. Oliveira lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Oliveira breaks the clinch.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Oliveira connects with an inside leg kick. Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here. A lazy left from Oliveira finds it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oliveira scores with a hook.#T2# Vermeulen wants to clinch. Vermeulen looks to clinch and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Oliveira looks to land a combination. Vermeulen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off. Vermeulen walks into a left hand. Vermeulen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Vermeulen doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it. Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by Oliveira. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vermeulen wants to clinch and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Oliveira tests Vermeulen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira. Oliveira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.#T3# Oliveira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head. Vermeulen doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch. Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen. Vermeulen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Vermeulen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vermeulen doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vermeulen. Vermeulen circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside. Sloppy strikes from Oliveira. Those never looked like landing. Vermeulen is looking to clinch. Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off. Oliveira is looking to score with low kicks. Vermeulen tries to move into range but Oliveira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Vermeulen tries to clinch and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Oliveira.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oliveira lands a head shot. Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeulen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vermeulen wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside. Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Vermeulen moved out of range. Vermeulen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vermeulen doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermeulen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oliveira. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oliveira tests Vermeulen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab. Vermeulen looks to clinch and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vincenzo Oliveira's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Oliveira misses with a looping right. Oliveira cracks Vermeulen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Vermeulen darts in trying to clinch and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kegomoditswe Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Vermeulen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliveira to score with a decent uppercut. Vermeulen darts in trying to clinch and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it. Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here. Oliveira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira digs a good body shot into Vermeulen's ribs. Vermeulen tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it. Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside. Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermeulen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Oliveira works the jab nicely.#T1# Oliveira cracks a nice hook into Vermeulen's ribs. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away. The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Oliveira 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.
Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off. Oliveira scores with a body shot.
Vermeulen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vermeulen closes the distance looking to clinch and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Vermeulen has managed to clinch.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Oliveira blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Oliveira tries to break free but Vermeulen pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Oliveira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A big right from Oliveira misses. Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Vermeulen.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vermeulen takes one on the button. Vermeulen tries to clinch up letting Oliveira counter with a right hand. Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vermeulen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range. Oliveira lands with a good body shot.#CL# Vermeulen gets a clinch. Vermeulen lands a nice elbow. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Oliveira dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Vermeulen prevents Oliveira from breaking the clinch. Oliveira blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oliveira's brow. #T3# Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Vermeulen is controlling him. Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oliveira's defenses. #BC2# Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Vermeulen takes one to the side of the head.
Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Oliveira looks to land a combination. Vermeulen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center. It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Oliveira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Vermeulen moves out of range of the strikes. Vermeulen tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range. Oliveira steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliveira. Vermeulen staying out of range there.#CL# Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Vermeulen has taken the fight into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oliveira blocks the elbow strike.
Oliveira takes an elbow to the forehead. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oliveira's brow. #T4# With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Vermeulen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away. Oliveira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
Vermeulen slips a straight right by Oliveira. Oliveira scores with a jab to the body. Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Oliveira misses. Vermeulen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Vermeulen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Oliveira tries to circle away but Vermeulen has him pinned against the cage. Vermeulen lands an elbow inside. #BC2# Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vermeulen on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from Vermeulen.
And that's the end of the fight! Vincenzo Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Oliveira 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Oliveira! Vincenzo Oliveira took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1# Khamag works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Khamag lands with an overhand left.#CL2# Khamag instigates a clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khamag's brow. Khamag blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khamag throws a head punch that misses. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Khamag lands a left hand.
Khamag misses with a hook from the clinch. Vermeulen lands a nice elbow. A head punch on the inside from Khamag fails to land. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khamag. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Khamag lands an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Khamag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Khamag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khamag throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Khamag scores with a nice hook to the head. A short uppercut from Khamag. #T1# Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Khamag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Khamag lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khamag is leaning against Vermeulen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Khamag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vermeulen is breathing heavily. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khamag. Khamag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Good body shot from Khamag.
Khamag lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Khamag. Khamag lands a nice uppercut. Khamag lands with a right to the head. Khamag is working Vermeulen over against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Khamag. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Khamag on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen. Khamag lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Vermeulen is rocked! Khamag lands an uppercut. Oh Vermeulen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Khamag lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Khamag. Khamag lands a big right hand that drops Vermeulen! The killer instinct kicks in and Khamag finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Khamag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khuyag Khamag! A relieved looking Khuyag Khamag 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:
HFC 20:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Vermeulen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike. Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# Zuev breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Zuev. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Zuev scores with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Vermeulen 's head but he takes it in his stride. Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Vermeulen moves into the clinch. Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands an elbow inside that Zuev shrugs off. Zuev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Zuev is looking to break free of the clinch but Vermeulen has double underhooks. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top.#T1# Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch. Zuev wants to break free but Vermeulen has control.
Zuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Vermeulen is blocking nicely.
Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Vermeulen lands an elbow that stopped Zuev in his tracks for a moment. Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev lands a nice uppercut. Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Our sources have told us that Zuev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. #BC# Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vermeulen closes the distance looking to clinch and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Vermeulen tries to clinch up.#CL2# Vermeulen pushes Zuev up against the cage in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zuev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Zuev keeps it at a distance. A good leg kick by Zuev. #CL2# Vermeulen has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow. Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Zuev is trying to force a seperation but Vermeulen has the dominant position. Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch. Zuev tries to break the clinch but Vermeulen is controlling the position. Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
#T3# Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zuev landing knees to the head.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Vermeulen. #CUT2#Aleksandr Zuev's cut is getting worse. Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jab, jab by Zuev - just one landing. Vermeulen slips under a jab. Vermeulen wants to counter the offense by Zuev and move into the clinch position. Vermeulen tries to clinch but Zuev is having none of it. Zuev throwing a counter right hand but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.#CL2# Vermeulen has closed the distance and engaged Zuev in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
#T4# Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow. Zuev taking a breather. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuev's defenses. Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.#BC# Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Zuev keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Vermeulen closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Zuev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vermeulen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Zuev works the jab nicely.#CL2# Vermeulen pushes Zuev up against the cage in a clinch. Vermeulen has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Zuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kegomoditswe Vermeulen will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Aleksandr Zuev's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2# Vermeulen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Zuev is trying to force a seperation but Vermeulen has the dominant position. Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Zuev can't break the clinch.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Zuev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC# Zuev breaks the clinch.
Zuev lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2# Vermeulen closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC# Zuev breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Zuev - just one landing. Zuev misses with the combination.
#T1# Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Vermeulen gets a clinch. Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Vermeulen has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Zuev is trying to break free. Zuev blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Zuev takes an elbow to the forehead. We've been informed that Vermeulen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Zuev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage. Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zuev takes an elbow to the temple. Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Zuev avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.#T2# Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch. Zuev is trying to stall.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head. #BC# Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
#CL2# Vermeulen darts in and clinches Zuev up against the cage. Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch. Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zuev lands with a short head shot on the inside. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuev's defenses. #BC# Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Zuev - just one landing. Good shot there by Zuev. Aleksandr Zuev is winning the standup battle so far. Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kegomoditswe Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zuev scores with a head kick.
Vermeulen closes the distance looking to clinch letting Zuev counter with a right hand. #T3# Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vermeulen is looking to clinch. Vermeulen is looking to clinch. Zuev connects with a jab. Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vermeulen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Vermeulen takes the fight into the clinch. Zuev blocks an elbow strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Zuev. Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Aleksandr Zuev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. #T4# Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Zuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Vermeulen won't allow it.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch. Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Zuev wants to break free but Vermeulen has control.
#BC# Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Vermeulen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice uppercut lands for Zuev. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Zuev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2# Vermeulen moves into range and clinches up with Zuev. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Aleksandr Zuev's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Vermeulen clinches with his opponent.
Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
#BC# Zuev manages to break the clinch.
Zuev scores with a nice right hand.
Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuev swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kegomoditswe Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zuev looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range. Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuev is looking to counter punch. The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeulen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zuev cracks Vermeulen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Vermeulen has closed the distance and engaged Zuev in a clinch.
Zuev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vermeulen moves to clinch but Zuev breaks away and Zuev counters with a two punch combo. #T1# Vermeulen fails in his attempt to clinch. Zuev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Vermeulen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zuev. Zuev with a nice cross. Vermeulen tries to clinch but Zuev is having none of it. Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Zuev moves away and Zuev counters with a stiff right hand. Vermeulen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev.#CL2# Vermeulen has managed to clinch.
Zuev is trying to break free. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Zuev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Vermeulen blocks with his arms.
Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# Zuev breaks from the clinch.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up and Zuev counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch. Vermeulen doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuev circles away.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vermeulen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Zuev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Zuev.
Jab by Zuev.#CL2# Vermeulen clinches up with Zuev and pushes him back against the cage. Zuev working hard to break the clinch. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Vermeulen prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.#BC# Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zuev scores with a jab. Zuev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Zuev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3# Zuev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Zuev throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Vermeulen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Vermeulen has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow. Zuev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Zuev blocks the elbow strike.
#BC# Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Vermeulen has managed to clinch.
Zuev avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
#BC# Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermeulen looks to clinch and Zuev counters with a low kick, right behind Vermeulen 's knee. Zuev lands a nice hook to Vermeulen's body. Vermeulen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Zuev looks to land a combination but Vermeulen avoids it well. Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Zuev circles away.
Zuev is looking to counter punch. Vermeulen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4# Zuev digs a good body shot into Vermeulen's ribs. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Vermeulen rushes Zuev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
#BC# Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeulen closes the distance but Zuev moves to the side and Zuev counters with a big head kick but Vermeulen shrugs it off. Vermeulen tries to clinch up. Vermeulen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Zuev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Zuev keeps it at a distance. Zuev pushes Vermeulen away with a front kick. Zuev throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeulen moves out of range easily. Vermeulen wants to clinch and Zuev counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vermeulen tries to clinch but Zuev moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Aleksandr Zuev showed his dominance in that final round. I think Zuev 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aleksandr Zuev! Aleksandr Zuev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC17:Peramaki vs Tight
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1# Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Krabutov is avoiding it.
Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Krabutov circles away.
Krabutov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vermeulen defends well and Krabutov ends up having to push Vermeulen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Vermeulen tries to clinch but Krabutov moves away #TD2# and Krabutov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vermeulen's guard. Krabutov works a leg free and moves into half guard. Krabutov moves into full mount! Vermeulen won't be happy about that! Krabutov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Krabutov wants to finish this one by submission but Vermeulen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Krabutov. #SUB2# Krabutov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vermeulen is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2# Krabutov looking for a guillotine from mount but Vermeulen is having none of it. #SUB2# Krabutov quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Krabutov but it's paid off an Vermeulen is forced to tap! Nice work by Krabutov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aslan Krabutov! |
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Event:
TR87: Here’s to the Rock
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vermeulen is defending well for now. Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.#BC2# Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Vermeulen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hall lands a knee to the body.
#BC2# Hall manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Hall drives through and clinches with Vermeulen against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Hall misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Hall gets through Vermeulen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Hall breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Vermeulen rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow. #T1# Hall is looking to control Vermeulen's arms but Vermeulen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hall has his back to the cage. Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall tries a knee to the head but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike. Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hall lands a nice uppercut. Hall tries a knee to the head but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Hall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vermeulen's face.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hall dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Hall lands a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen lands an elbow inside. #T2# Hall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vermeulen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hall slows down the pace here.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Vermeulen takes a knee to the side of the body. Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Hall misses with a knee strike.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hall misses with a knee strike.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Hall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vermeulen blocks it with crossed arms. Hall takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Izzy Hall has been cut. Hall misses with a knee to the head. Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
#T3# A nice glancing elbow lands by Vermeulen. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall. Vermeulen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards. Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Vermeulen avoiding damage as Hall throws knees to the body.
Hall dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Hall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vermeulen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Vermeulen is breathing heavily. Hall with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Hall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hall crunches a lovely knee into Vermeulen's ribcage.#BC2# Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hall lands a lovely overhand right.#T4##CL2# Hall moves into the clinch. Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow. Hall pushes Vermeulen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Vermeulen lands an elbow inside. Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Hall taking a breather. Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow. Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Hall dominated that round. The cut man is working on Izzy Hall'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##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hall lands a knee to the head.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hall scores with a shoulder strike. Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Hall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head. Hall tries to land a knee to the head but Vermeulen blocks with his arms.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hall 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. Hall dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Hall lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Hall drives through and clinches with Vermeulen against the cage.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Hall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hall blocks an elbow strike. Hall lands a right hand. #T1# Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards. Hall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut. Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hall blocks an elbow strike. Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2# Hall breaks from the clinch.
Hall works the jab nicely.#CL2# Hall has closed the distance and engaged Vermeulen in a clinch.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Izzy Hall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside. Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hall misses with some punches.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Hall misses with a knee strike.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Hall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Vermeulen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Vermeulen lands an elbow just above Hall 's eye. Hall lands a shoulder strike. Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3# Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hall tries to land knees in the clinch but Vermeulen avoids the damage to the body. Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Hall misses with a knee to the head. Hall tries to break free but Vermeulen pushes him back against the cage. Hall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. Hall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hall trying to land knees to the body.
Vermeulen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Izzy Hall's cut even more. Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Hall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hall trying to land knees to the body.
Hall tries a knee to the head but Vermeulen blocks it.
Hall is breathing heavily. Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Hall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vermeulen blocks it with crossed arms. #T4# Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Vermeulen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Izzy Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hall blocks an elbow strike. Hall tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage. Hall is trying to force a seperation but Vermeulen has the dominant position. Hall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vermeulen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land. Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall looking to throw knees to the head but Vermeulen is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Hall. Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Izzy Hall's cut. 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##CL2# Hall closes the distance and clinches. Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow. Hall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow. Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Hall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vermeulen as Hall tries to tie him up. Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hall misses with a knee to the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow. Hall avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen lands an elbow inside. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Hall scores with a knee to the head.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall. Hall avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Hall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Hall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Izzy Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Hall lands a body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards. Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Hall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
#T3# A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hall's defenses. #CUT#Izzy Hall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Izzy Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen! |
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Event:
TR80
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Vermeulen has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rawlins's brow. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen avoids the elbow strike from Rawlins, against the ropes.
Rawlins stalling in the clinch but Vermeulen improves position. Vermeulen prevents Rawlins from breaking the clinch. Rawlins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow. Rawlins avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rawlins's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Rawlins has been cut. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rawlins's brow. Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Rawlins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow. Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Vermeulen lands a nice elbow. Rawlins avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
#T1# Rawlins pushes off an throws an elbow but Vermeulen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rawlins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeulens head. Rawlins takes an elbow to the temple. Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rawlins's defenses. #ROC#Rawlins is rocked! Rawlins is pressed against the ropes. Vermeulen pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Rawlins! Two more big strikes from Vermeulen and Rawlins crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen! |
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Event:
TR75
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1# Andulusian scores with a nice head shot.#CL# Andulusian gets tackled into the cage by Vermeulen. Vermeulen maintains the clinch. Andulusian gets through Vermeulen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andulusian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeulens head. Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow. Andulusian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards. Andulusian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Andulusian tries a knee to the head but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Andulusian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Andulusian avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Andulusian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. 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 head punch on the inside from Andulusian fails to land. Andulusian scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head. Andulusian lands a left hand.
Andulusian scores with a shoulder strike. Vermeulen lands a nice elbow. Andulusian dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Andulusian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Andulusian lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Andulusian. #T1# A short right from Andulusian on the inside. Andulusian tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Andulusian back against the cage. Andulusian scores with a nice hook to the head. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Andulusian scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Vermeulen is rocked! Andulusian scores with a shoulder strike. Oh Vermeulen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Andulusian lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Vermeulen out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Andy Andulusian! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Vermeulen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vermeulen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Rickson Silva has been cut. Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vermeulen is defending well. Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Silva blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment. Vermeulen stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Silva. Silva blocks an elbow strike. Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vermeulen walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Vermeulen clinches. #TD2# Silva successfully pulls guard.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Silva is trying to control the position but Vermeulen postures up. Vermeulen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vermeulen has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Vermeulen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva! Rickson Silva really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Highland Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TR69
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1# Perez circles away from the clinch attempt and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Vermeulen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL# Vermeulen instigates a clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Perez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Perez tries to score a body lock takedown but Vermeulen shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Perez blocks an elbow strike. Vermeulen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Enzo Perez has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Perez fails to pull guard.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Perez. Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perez's defenses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perez's brow. With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perez avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Perez tries for a takedown but Vermeulen manages to get underhooks.
#T1# Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Vermeulen has double underhooks. Vermeulen lands an elbow just above Perez 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Enzo Perez's cut even more. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perez's brow. Perez takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Enzo Perez's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Vermeulen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Perez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vermeulen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vermeulen just stands there and leans against the cage. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen is defending well against a takedown attempt. Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Perez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2# Perez jumps guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Perez tries to pull guard but Vermeulen holds him up against the cage and eventually Perez drops back down to his feet.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vermeulen smiles and moves away.
#CL# Vermeulen moves into range and clinches up with Perez. 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! Perez blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Perez avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Perez tries to circle away but Vermeulen has him pinned against the cage. Perez avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Perez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Perez looking to slow down the pace here.#T3# Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Perez dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Vermeulen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Perez blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Perez dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Perez takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Enzo Perez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Enzo Perez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Vermeulen pushes Harden up against the cage in a clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Vermeulen. #CUT2#It looks like Nathaniel Harden has been cut. Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Harden takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Nathaniel Harden's cut is getting worse. Harden wants to break free but Vermeulen has control.
Vermeulen lands a nice elbow. Harden takes an elbow to the forehead. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vermeulen's brow. Vermeulen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Nathaniel Harden's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Vermeulen lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Nathaniel Harden's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nathaniel Harden's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1# Kibz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vermeulen sprawls well. Vermeulen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kibz gets slowly back to his feet. Kegomoditswe Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vermeulen dodges the punch combination from Kibz.
#CL# Vermeulen clinches. Kibz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage. Nice elbow from Vermeulen. #CUT#It looks like Alpha Kibz has been cut. With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kibz's brow. Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Kibz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Vermeulen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kibz taking a breather. Kibz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vermeulen to keep the fight standing. Our sources have told us that Vermeulen has been working on his elbows in the gym. Nice elbow from Vermeulen. Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Alpha Kibz's cut even more. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. #T1# Nice elbow from Vermeulen. Vermeulen lands a nice elbow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Vermeulen. #CUT#The cut above Alpha Kibz's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kibz's defenses. Kibz has had enough of the clinch but Vermeulen keeps him there for the moment. Vermeulen creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kibz! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Vermeulen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Vermeulen takes the fight into the clinch. Holloway drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vermeulen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holloway is trying to force a seperation but Vermeulen has the dominant position. Holloway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vermeulen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Harvey Holloway has been cut. Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow. Vermeulen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Holloway takes an elbow to the forehead. Holloway wants to take the fight to the mat but Vermeulen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Holloway has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vermeulen uses from the top position. #SUB# Vermeulen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2# Vermeulen stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Vermeulen moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Vermeulen. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Holloway manages to pull guard.
#SU2# Vermeulen gets to his feet - Holloway follows without any prompting. #CL2# Vermeulen has closed the distance and engaged Holloway in a clinch.
#T1# Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Vermeulen lands an elbow that stopped Holloway in his tracks for a moment. Holloway is looking for a takedown. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holloway's brow. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Holloway takes an elbow to the temple. Holloway is looking for a takedown. Holloway takes an elbow to the temple. Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holloway's defenses. Holloway is breathing heavily. Vermeulen pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Holloway! Vermeulen unloads with more strikes and Holloway sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Loco clinches up with Vermeulen and pushes him back against the cage. Nice elbow from Vermeulen. #CUT#It looks like Poco Loco has been cut. Our sources have told us that Vermeulen has been working on his elbows in the gym. Nice elbow from Vermeulen. Loco blocks the elbow strike.
Loco throws an elbow that misses.
Loco blocks an elbow strike. Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Loco blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Loco avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Loco avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Poco Loco's cut even more. Loco avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Loco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen avoids the elbow strike from Loco, against the cage.
Vermeulen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1# Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Poco Loco's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Loco throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Loco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen blocks an elbow strike from Loco.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Loco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen lands an elbow inside that Loco shrugs off. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. With the fighters up against the cage, Loco throws an elbow but misses. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
#T2# Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Loco's defenses. #CUT#Poco Loco's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Loco avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Loco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Loco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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! Loco throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Loco's brow. Loco throws an elbow that misses.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Loco lands a damaging elbow. Vermeulen lands an elbow just above Loco 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Poco Loco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1# Vermeulen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Real manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Real swats away the attempt to clinch by Vermeulen. Real tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Real. Real swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Real keeps it at a distance. Real misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Real lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeulen circles away quickly and effectively. Vermeulen is looking to clinch. It seemed like Real was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Real pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Real fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Real swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vermeulen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Real manages to circle out of the way. Real fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Real circles away from the clinch attempt.
Real lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Vermeulen tries to clinch up. Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Real pushes him off. Some wild striking there from Real.
Vermeulen tries to counter by clinching up but Real breaks away and moves out of range. Real cracks Vermeulen with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1# Vermeulen tries to clinch up but Real circles away and keeps his distance. Real unleashes a big counter combination but Vermeulen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Real keeps it at a distance. Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Real keeps it at a distance. Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Real is avoiding it.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Real is avoiding it.
Real throws a nice looking combination but Vermeulen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Real avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Real throws a right hand that Vermeulen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermeulen also avoids with ease.#CL# Vermeulen moves into the clinch. Real blocks an elbow strike. Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Real's brow. Real tries to break the clinch but Vermeulen is controlling the position. A short left from Real. #BC2# Real breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Vermeulen moves into the clinch. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Real leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2# Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2# Real pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Real swats him away and circles back towards the center. Despite the aggression on Real's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Real. Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Real keeps it at a distance. Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Real pushes him off. Vermeulen tries to clinch up. Vermeulen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Real manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vermeulen dodges the punch combination from Real.
Real looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Real misses with a wild combination.
Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Real circles away.
Real pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vermeulen back to the cage. Real follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Vermeulen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Real keeps the fight on the outside. Real misses with a few strikes there.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Real manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3# The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeulen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Vermeulen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Real swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Real throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot. Real throws a series of punches but Vermeulen moves out of range. Vermeulen tries to clinch but Real is having none of it. It seemed like Real was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Real circles away.
We've been informed that Real has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Real lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeulen circles away quickly and effectively. Real moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL# Vermeulen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Real, pushing him back against the cage. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Real wants to break the clinch but can't.
Real is trying to stall.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4##BC2# Real's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Real keeps it at a distance. Vermeulen tries to clinch but Real is having none of it. Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vermeulen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vermeulen tries to clinch up but Real circles away and keeps his distance. Real misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Vermeulen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A combination from Real does no damage. No joy there for Real, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vermeulen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Real. Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Real pushes him off. Vermeulen tries to clinch up but Real circles away and keeps his distance. Real swats away the attempt to clinch by Vermeulen. Real lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vermeulen wants to clinch and Real counters with a right hand to the body. A combination from Real does no damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maw Real 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# Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Real keeps it at a distance. Real stalks Vermeulen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vermeulen's face. Vermeulen staggers backwards, shaken. Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Real.
Real moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Vermeulen wants to clinch up but Real keeps it at a distance. Real keeps the fight on the outside. Vermeulen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Real misses with the combination.
Real misses with a series of wild punches.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Real swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vermeulen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vermeulen tries to clinch but Real is having none of it. Real lands a right hook to the body.
#CL# Vermeulen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vermeulen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Real leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Real's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vermeulen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Real swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Real paws at him with a jab and circles away. Real throws a big shot that misses. Real keeps the fight on the outside. Real misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up but Real circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Vermeulen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Real wants to get back to striking at distance but Vermeulen won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Real.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Real dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Real's defenses. Real avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Real blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
#T2##BC2# Real manages to break the clinch.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Real looks to land a combination but Vermeulen avoids it well. Vermeulen fails in his attempt to clinch. Maw Real seems to be getting the better of the standup. Real swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vermeulen is looking to clinch. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Real swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Real swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Real both land. Nice combination. Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Real swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Real keeps the fight on the outside. Real keeps the fight on the outside. Real has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Vermeulen closes the distance and pushes Real back into the cage. Real blocks an elbow strike. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Vermeulen. #CUT#It looks like Maw Real has been cut. Real tries to circle away but Vermeulen has him pinned against the cage. A short uppercut from Real. #T3# Real looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Vermeulen lands an elbow just above Real 's eye. Real tries to break the clinch but Vermeulen is controlling the position. Real tries to circle away but Vermeulen has him pinned against the cage. Real looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Real blocks an elbow strike. Real wants to get back to striking at distance but Vermeulen won't allow it.
Real lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow. #BC2# Real escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Real misses with a few strikes there.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Real swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Vermeulen has managed to clinch.
Real wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage.#T4##BC2# Real manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Real, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Real throws a series of punches but Vermeulen moves out of range. Vermeulen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Real. Real avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Real throws a right and a left that both miss. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Real goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Vermeulen fails in his attempt to clinch. Vermeulen wants to clinch. Real misses with a body shot.
As Real tries to get set, Vermeulen tries to push him back and clinch up but Real manages to avoid the attempt. Vermeulen wants to clinch. A big left from Real misses. Real keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Vermeulen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Real, pushing him back against the cage. Real lands with a left to the head. Real tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maw Real showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Maw Real's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Real throws a series of punches but Vermeulen avoids them all with ease. #CL# Vermeulen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Real, pushing him back against the cage. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Real blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Real creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Real has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Vermeulen lands an elbow inside. Nice elbow from Vermeulen. Vermeulen lands a nice elbow. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Real's brow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vermeulen lands an elbow just above Real 's eye. Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen lands an elbow inside that Real shrugs off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Vermeulen lands an elbow inside that Real shrugs off. Real blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
#T1# Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Real leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Vermeulen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Real blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Real's brow. Real looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Real. Real lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards. Real is trying to break free. With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Real tries to break the clinch but Vermeulen is controlling the position. #T2# Real is looking to break free of the clinch but Vermeulen has double underhooks. #BC2# Real's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeulen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Vermeulen wants to clinch. Real scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Vermeulen tries to clinch up. Real lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Real circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Real to counter with a crisp jab. Real throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Real misses. Real throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.#T3# Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Real swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vermeulen closes the distance but Real moves to the side and Real counters with a straight right hand. The fighters circling - Real throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeulen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Real is avoiding it.
Vermeulen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Vermeulen takes the fight into the clinch. Real is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kegomoditswe Vermeulen has scored more points in the clinch so far. Vermeulen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Real's efforts to push away. Real scores with a nice hook to the head. Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Real leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Real lands an uppercut. Real is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4# Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Real blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Real blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands an elbow just above Real 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Maw Real's cut even more. Real avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Real digs a right hand into Vermeulen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vermeulen's gas tank. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Real leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Real avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen. Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top. Real wants to break free but Vermeulen has control.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Real is trying to force a seperation but Vermeulen has the dominant position. Kegomoditswe Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Real scores with a hook to the body.
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 Kegomoditswe Vermeulen. I think Real 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maw Real! Maw Real spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Vermeulen pushes Gustav up against the cage in a clinch. Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Narcissus Gustav has been cut. Vermeulen lands an elbow that stopped Gustav in his tracks for a moment. Vermeulen lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Narcissus Gustav's cut is getting worse. Vermeulen lands an elbow that stopped Gustav in his tracks for a moment. Gustav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gustav's defenses. #CUT2#Narcissus Gustav's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gustav's defenses. #ROC2#Gustav is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Narcissus Gustav's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Narcissus Gustav's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen! |
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