PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Rico Verhoeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Brazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazier has chosen Decisions as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Verhoeven
vs
Brazier

196 cm
29
265 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

195 cm
29
265 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Venom Combat Sports

King of Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Verhoeven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conor Brazier!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brazier scores with a nice right hand.
Verhoeven tries to clinch
and Brazier counters with a nice body shot.
Verhoeven misses with a series of wild punches.
Verhoeven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brazier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brazier connects with a leg kick. Verhoeven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Verhoeven on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verhoeven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verhoeven takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brazier throws a looping overhand right but Verhoeven ducks down to avoid it.
Verhoeven misses with a hook.

Brazier has managed to clinch.
Brazier is pushing Verhoeven up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verhoeven misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Verhoeven.
Brazier prevents a body shot from Verhoeven.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Verhoeven misses with the head strike.
Come on Brazier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Verhoeven throws a head punch that misses.
Verhoeven misses with a punch to the body.
Brazier misses with an elbow over the top.
Verhoeven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Brazier manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Brazier lands.
The crowd cheers as Brazier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Verhoeven doesn't seem phased though.
Verhoeven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brazier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Brazier closes the distance and clinches.
Brazier tries to stall but Verhoeven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazier blocks an uppercut.
Verhoeven tries to throw a body punch but Brazier avoids it by throwing Verhoeven back against the ropes.

Brazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Brazier there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brazier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Verhoeven finds it's way round the side to connect with Brazier's head.
Verhoeven darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Verhoeven checks a leg kick.

Brazier closes the distance and pushes Verhoeven back into the ropes.
Verhoeven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brazier prevents a body shot from Verhoeven.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Verhoeven working aggressively here.
Verhoeven lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brazier.
Verhoeven misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Brazier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A big right from Verhoeven misses.
Verhoeven misses with a hook to the body
and Brazier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verhoeven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brazier.
A countering left hand to the body from Brazier misses.
Verhoeven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brazier manages to avoid it.
Verhoeven lands a nice shot to the body.

Verhoeven takes the fight into the clinch.
Verhoeven swings wildly with an uppercut but Brazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verhoeven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier stalling against the ropes.
Brazier tries to stall but Verhoeven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Verhoeven misses with the head strike.
Verhoeven lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verhoeven tries a body shot but Brazier blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.
Verhoeven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brazier looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brazier.
Brazier scores with a hook to the body.
Verhoeven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brazier backwards.
Brazier blocks a body shot from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verhoeven.
Stalling in the clinch from Brazier.
Verhoeven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven working aggressively here.
Rico Verhoeven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Verhoeven scores with a shoulder strike.

It looks like Conor Brazier has been cut.
Verhoeven prevents Brazier from breaking the clinch.
Brazier blocks a body shot from Verhoeven.
Brazier blocks a body shot from Verhoeven.
Brazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brazier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Verhoeven throws a punch but it's blocked by Brazier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brazier.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Brazier pushes Verhoeven back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Verhoeven dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conor Brazier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Verhoeven works the jab nicely.

Brazier closes the distance and clinches.
Verhoeven being controlled against the ropes.
Brazier taking a breather.
Verhoeven throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Brazier breaks the clinch.
Brazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verhoeven.
Brazier has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Verhoeven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Verhoeven moves into range and clinches up with Brazier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier prevents a body shot from Verhoeven.
Brazier blocks an uppercut.
Verhoeven misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brazier stalling the fight.
Verhoeven pushes Brazier back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhoeven working aggressively here.
Brazier is trying to maintain a safe position but Verhoeven gets an underhook and turns Brazier into the ropes.
Brazier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Verhoeven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Braziers head.
Brazier tries to stall but Verhoeven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Verhoeven scores with a shot to the side of Brazier's head.
Verhoeven digs a right hand into Brazier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brazier's gas tank.
Verhoeven misses with the head strike.
Verhoeven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verhoeven.
Verhoeven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brazier can do to turn this around?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven throws a punch but it's blocked by Brazier.
Verhoeven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verhoeven pushes Brazier back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Verhoeven has a couple of punches blocked by Brazier.
Brazier is trying to force a seperation but Verhoeven has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brazier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verhoeven.
Brazier blocks an uppercut.
Brazier is trying to break the clinch but Verhoeven is controlling him.
Brazier is looking to control Verhoeven's arms but Verhoeven gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brazier has his back to the ropes.
A hook to the body from Verhoeven.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Verhoeven scores with a shot to the side of Brazier's head.
Brazier prevents a body shot from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Verhoeven clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Brazier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brazier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Verhoeven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Brazier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brazier is trying to stall.
Verhoeven lands a body punch.
Verhoeven throws a punch but it's blocked by Brazier.
Verhoeven scores with a shot to the side of Brazier's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brazier.
Verhoeven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verhoeven lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven misses with some punches.
Verhoeven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verhoeven throws a head punch that misses.
Verhoeven swings wildly with an uppercut but Brazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verhoeven tries a body shot but Brazier blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazier misses with a punch to the body.
Verhoeven throws a punch but it's blocked by Brazier.
Brazier is trying to push Verhoeven away but Verhoeven has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Verhoeven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verhoeven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brazier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Verhoeven lands with a left to the head.
Verhoeven throws a head punch that misses.

Brazier manages to break the clinch.
Brazier lands a glancing blow to the side of Verhoeven's head.
Brazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brazier looks to throw the jab but Verhoeven is out of range.
A slow jab from Verhoeven misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazier misses with a looping right.
Conor Brazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brazier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brazier lands a slapping body shot.
Verhoeven lands a slapping body shot.
Verhoeven lands a slapping body shot.
Brazier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verhoeven was well out of range. Poor timing from Brazier.
Verhoeven misses the shot to the body.
Verhoeven tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Brazier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven throws a one two combo.
Rico Verhoeven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Verhoeven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verhoeven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brazier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Brazier misses.

Verhoeven catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Brazier stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Brazier walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!

Brazier is rocked!

Brazier clinches.
Brazier is still on wobbly legs! Can Verhoeven finish him?
Verhoeven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brazier backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brazier takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Verhoeven had his way with Conor Brazier in that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Brazier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Brazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conor Brazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brazier seems to have recovered his senses.
Brazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Brazier avoids the body shot from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brazier punishes Verhoeven's body with a nice straight punch.
Verhoeven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verhoeven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Verhoeven as he connects with a hook.
Brazier throws a body punch but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Verhoeven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brazier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brazier is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brazier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verhoeven's calf.
Verhoeven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brazier.
Brazier moves out of range as Verhoeven strikes.
Brazier misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Verhoeven wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Verhoeven instigates a clinch.
Verhoeven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brazier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brazier looking to stall.
Verhoeven throws a head punch that misses.
Verhoeven lands a shoulder strike.
Brazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.
Verhoeven throws a head punch that misses.
Verhoeven is leaning against Brazier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brazier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Verhoeven lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Verhoeven.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verhoeven.
Brazier blocking some punches.
Verhoeven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brazier missing with knees to the body.
Rico Verhoeven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verhoeven gets through Brazier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That has opened up Conor Brazier's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verhoeven lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Brazier is rocked!
Verhoeven breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Brazier with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Brazier looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Brazier get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rico Verhoeven!
Our winner, Rico Verhoeven, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.