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QFC Tournament 646 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Boyton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Boyton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Dan Boyton has been cut.
Blaze misses with an uppercut
and Boyton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Boyton out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Blaze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarton McFukur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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294 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarton McFukur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Frost!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFukur looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost walks into a left hand.
It looks like Jacob Frost has been cut.
McFukur feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McFukur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFukur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McFukur is aware though and is defending well.
Frost looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McFukur passes into side control.
McFukur controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFukur trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
McFukur looking to control but instead Frost has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Frost looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFukur.
Frost is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McFukur pulls his head out easily.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
McFukur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frost makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frost.
Frost looks winded!
Frost looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McFukur drops back looking for a leg! Frost is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frost manages to kick McFukur off! McFukur jumps back into Frost's guard.
McFukur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McFukur is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.
Frost keeping moving, preventing McFukur from controlling successfully.
McFukur throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFukur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McFukur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frost is looking for a triangle here but McFukur uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McFukur gets to mount! Frost was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McFukur controlling from mount.
Frost is wriggling around trying to escape.
McFukur looking to control and managing it successfully.
McFukur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frost tries to improve his position but instead McFukur has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFukur has the hooks in. Frost is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Frost preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McFukur.
McFukur misses with punches from the back.
McFukur is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Frost is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Frost breaks McFukur's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFukur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McFukur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McFukur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frost manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFukur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarton McFukur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Frost's cut.
That's time! McFukur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Frost takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McFukur cracks Frost with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Frost misses.
Oooooh!!! McFukur has knocked Frost down with a huge combo! McFukur steps away and waves a wobbly Frost back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Frost is rocked!
Frost misses with a takedown
and McFukur counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Frost badly! He tries to strike back but McFukur puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Frost out cold! Oh man, Frost will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tarton McFukur!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Zero!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zero lands in his opponent's guard.
Zero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benjamin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benjamin tries to get out of the position.
Zero drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Zero seems to have locked his on tight now - Benjamin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Zero, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Travis Zero!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hollyfield Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hollyfield Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcgregor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes gets back to half guard.
Gomes looking for subs from the bottom but Mcgregor mounts him!
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcgregor has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcgregor is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gomes gets caught flat footed, as Mcgregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgregor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcgregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgregor trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes pushes a forearm under Mcgregor's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mcgregor is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hollyfield Gomes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Smit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Raise Your Fist kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Smit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smit wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Smit defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Smit is having none of it.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smit wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jones throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Smit has his hands clasped together but Jones breaks the hold and Smit is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calvin Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Gorshenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silus Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitry Gorshenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silus Kush!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kush lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Dmitry Gorshenin has been cut.
Kush moves in looking to clinch but Gorshenin pushes him off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kush.
Gorshenin tries to buck Kush off but Kush is having none of it.
Gorshenin is working hard here to advance position.
Gorshenin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kush should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gorshenin tries to roll over but Kush keeps him under control.
Kush stops Gorshenin from getting back to his feet.
Kush seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gorshenin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Silus Kush!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petie Mcpot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Vermeulen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vermeulen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Born to be Wild kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petie Mcpot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Vermeulen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeulen tries to clinch up.
Vermeulen dodges the punch combination from Mcpot.
Vermeulen pushes Mcpot up against the cage in a clinch.
Vermeulen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcpot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vermeulen is fending him off so far but Mcpot persists. Nope, Vermeulen circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcpot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vermeulen's half guard.
Mcpot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vermeulen is trying to stand back up but Mcpot is controlling him
Vermeulen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mcpot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcpot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen is trying to stand up here but Mcpot is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vermeulen enables Mcpot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vermeulen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcpot stands up from Vermeulen's guard - Mcpot perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mcpot gets tackled into the cage by Vermeulen. Vermeulen maintains the clinch.
Mcpot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vermeulen after a bit of a struggle.
Vermeulen connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcpot tries to pull guard but Vermeulen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petie Mcpot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Mcpot throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Mcpot.
Mcpot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vermeulen lands a body shot.
Vermeulen lands an elbow that stopped Mcpot in his tracks for a moment.
Mcpot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vermeulen smiles and moves away.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mcpot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcpot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Mcpot is avoiding it.
Vermeulen moves into the clinch successfully.
Vermeulen breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcpot.
Vermeulen wants to clinch.
Mcpot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermeulen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcpot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vermeulen leaves Mcpot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vermeulen instigates a clinch.
Vermeulen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcpot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vermeulen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vermeulen misses with a knee to the head.
Vermeulen breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeulen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcpot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcpot moves in looking to clinch but Vermeulen pushes him off.
Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Mcpot pushes him off.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up.
Dave Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Mcpot pushes him off.
Mcpot is looking for a counter combo.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch but Mcpot is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Mcpot.
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcpot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vermeulen as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Vermeulen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vermeulen moves into the clinch.
Vermeulen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcpot is defending well for now.
Mcpot wants to get back to striking at distance but Vermeulen won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vermeulen misses with a knee strike.
Mcpot goes for a takedown attempt but Vermeulen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcpot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petie Mcpot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vermeulen wants to clinch.
Mcpot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vermeulen wants to get back to his feet.
Vermeulen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vermeulen is looking to escape.
Vermeulen kicks Mcpot off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeulen as Mcpot shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petie Mcpot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcpot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vermeulen did well to prevent Mcpot getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcpot stops Vermeulen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcpot trying to mount his opponent but Vermeulen defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcpot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Mcpot there.
Mcpot moves nicely into side control.
Vermeulen pushes Mcpot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mcpot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vermeulen sneaks out the side door and pushes Mcpot away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen rushes Mcpot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcpot manages to break the clinch.
Dave Vermeulen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeulen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dave Vermeulen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vermeulen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcpot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcpot rushes Vermeulen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen tries a knee to the head but Mcpot blocks it.
Vermeulen connects with a knee to the head.
Mcpot manages to break the clinch.
Mcpot swats away the attempt to clinch by Vermeulen.
Mcpot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcpot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcpot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcpot takes an elbow to the temple.
Vermeulen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mcpot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcpot has Vermeulen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vermeulen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcpot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcpot wants to take the fight to the mat but Vermeulen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mcpot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Mcpot pushes him off.
Mcpot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vermeulen kicks off Mcpot and gets to his feet.
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!
Vermeulen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcpot is trying to pull guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeulen throws a nice head kick!
Vermeulen tries to clinch up.
Vermeulen wants to clinch.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up but Mcpot circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Vermeulen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vermeulen moves into range and clinches up with Mcpot.
Mcpot tries to score a body lock takedown but Vermeulen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vermeulen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vermeulen tries a knee to the head but Mcpot blocks it.
Mcpot 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. Mcpot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vermeulen forces Mcpot back against the cage and clinches.
Mcpot blocks an elbow strike.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow.
Vermeulen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcpot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vermeulen scores a nice knee to the body.
Dave Vermeulen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpot pulls Vermeulen into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vermeulen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vermeulen clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcpot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vermeulen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petie Mcpot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Vermeulen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vermeulen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vermeulen instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Vermeulen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen breaks from the clinch.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Mcpot is having none of it.
Mcpot is looking to counter the offense by Vermeulen and move into the clinch.
Vermeulen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mcpot's head.
Mcpot shoots in looking for a takedown but Vermeulen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcpot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vermeulen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcpot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vermeulen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcpot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vermeulen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vermeulen clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen lands a nice elbow.
Mcpot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen misses with a knee to the head.
Mcpot is looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vermeulen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vermeulen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mcpot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vermeulen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vermeulen.
Mcpot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vermeulen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vermeulen throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen tries a knee to the head but Mcpot blocks it.
Vermeulen misses with a knee strike.
Vermeulen breaks from the clinch.
Vermeulen wants to clinch.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up but Mcpot circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcpot seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mcpot takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mcpot fails with a takedown attempt.
Vermeulen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcpot.
Vermeulen moves into range and clinches up with Mcpot.
Vermeulen with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcpot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vermeulen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mcpot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vermeulen landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcpot is trying to drag Vermeulen to the mat but Vermeulen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vermeulen.
Mcpot takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vermeulen breaks the clinch.
Vermeulen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vermeulen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petie Mcpot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Vermeulen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Vermeulen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vermeulen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Dave Vermeulen!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Dave Vermeulen!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Dave Vermeulen!
Dave Vermeulen wins by unanimous decision!
Dave Vermeulen took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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