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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divock Origi (ranked 71 p4p, 11 weight class) and Hector Verama (ranked 82 p4p, 13 weight class). Origi comes to the cage accompanied by Run this town tonight . Verama has chosen Swing It Away as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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207 lbs
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207 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Divock Origi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Verama!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verama looks to land a body kick but Origi moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verama.
Origi misses with a right hand
and Verama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Verama trying to control the position from guard on top but Origi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verama wants to pass the guard but Origi is keeping the position.
Verama pushes down on Origi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Verama is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Verama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Origi defends it well.
Origi is pressing down on Verama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Verama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Origi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Verama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Verama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Origi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Verama tries to advance to mount but Origi denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verama trying to control the position but Origi is working away.
Origi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Verama on the ground.
Verama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Verama prevents Origi from escaping the position.
Verama wants to control but Origi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Verama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Origi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Verama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Origi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Verama but great work by Origi.
Verama tries to bench press Origi off him but Origi keeps the position.
Verama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verama trying to hold on to Origi's head to control him but Origi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Verama cracks a nice hook into Origi's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Origi there.
Verama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Origi on the side of the head.
Origi throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
Origi lands a right hook to the body.
Verama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Origi.
Verama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Origi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Origi misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Verama.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Origi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Origi moves out of range of the body kick from Verama.
Verama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Origi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Origi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Verama fakes the leg kick and cracks Origi in the body.
Origi moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
Origi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Origi.
Hector Verama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Origi tenderised Verama's leg. Verama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Origi scores with a one two! Verama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Divock Origi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama fails to land the takedown.
Verama wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Verama misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Origi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi misses with a straight left.
Verama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Origi throws out the jab.
And Verama responds with a good body kick, but Origi manages to step out the way in time.
Origi looks to clinch
and Verama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Origi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Verama dives in and grabs Origi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Origi pushes down on Verama's head and hops out.
Origi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
A little feinted left hand from Origi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Origi scores with a four punch combination!
Origi lands an overhand right.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Origi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Verama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Origi rather than just go for the knockout.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Origi avoids it.
Origi misses with a double jab
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Origi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Origi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama.
Origi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Origi throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Origi lands a jab.
Origi throws out a powerful jab.
Origi misses the jab.
Verama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Origi but Origi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Divock Origi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Verama.
Origi moves forwards but Verama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
Origi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Origi does no damage.
Verama thuds a left hand into Origi's body.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama lands the left hand.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
Origi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
Verama misses the jab.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
Origi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Verama connects with a solid leg kick.
Origi throws a jab when Verama was well out of range.
Origi throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
Verama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Verama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Origi misses.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Origi throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama tests Origi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verama lands a nice shot that snaps Origi's head back.
Nice body kick from Verama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Origi throws a right hand that misses
and Verama counters with an outside leg kick.
Verama connects with a crisp jab.
Origi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Verama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Verama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verama thumps Origi with a low kick.
Verama throws the left hand but Origi avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verama, as that shot connected.
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Origi checks the leg kick.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
Origi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Origi is looking to score with low kicks.
Verama misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Origi slips a straight right by Verama.
Origi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Verama staying out of range there.
Origi throws out a leg kick but Verama moves out of range and Origi only half commits.
Verama scores with a hook.
Origi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Origi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Origi misses with a straight right.
Verama lands with a hook. Origi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Verama throws a lazy uppercut
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
Origi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Verama just manages to avoid it.
Origi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Verama throws out a counter right but Origi avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Origi throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Verama lands with a shot to the body.
Verama swings for the body but Origi moves out of range.
Verama looks to land a body kick but Origi moved away.
Verama tries a low kick but Origi avoids it.
Origi misses with a hook.
Origi misses with a looping right.
And Verama responds with a good body kick, but Origi manages to step out the way in time.
Verama throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
A jab from Verama misses.
Verama throws a hook but Origi blocks it.
Verama throws an off balance right hand
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Verama avoids the head kick by Origi.
Origi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verama lands with a slapping head kick.
Origi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verama. Verama obviously looking to wear him down.
Origi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Origi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Origi avoids the body shot from Verama.
As Verama looks to move away, Origi throws a big counter combo but Verama just gets out of the way.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Verama to counter with a crisp jab.
Origi misses the jab.
Origi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Origi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Origi clobbers Verama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Verama is looking to clinch.
Verama lands a nice shot that snaps Origi's head back.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Verama moves out of range of the strikes.
Verama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Origi tries to bum rush Verama with a series of wild strikes but Verama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Verama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Verama moves out of range as Origi strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Verama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Origi tries to move into range but Verama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Origi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Origi needs to keep his hands up - Verama had a free shot at his head there.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Origi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verama slips under a jab from Origi.
Origi throws a head kick but Verama moves out of range.
Verama slips a jab and a cross from Origi.
Verama connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Origi throws out the jab.
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Origi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Origi misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Verama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Verama!
Hector Verama made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Divock, I just wanna say, you are a great warrior. If you retire after this the Tycoon world will miss seeing such a power beast tearing up the cage. Thanks for the fight tonight though. Good luck to you and your manager Bjorn for the future whatever you decide.'.
In defeat, Divock Origi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hanging my gloves up for now. Lost my faith in the sport and the big boss.'.
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