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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pat Verbeek (ranked 549 p4p, 65 weight class) and Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 574 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Verbeek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verbeek moves into the clinch.
Zackrisson misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Zackrisson.
A short right from Zackrisson on the inside.
Zackrisson misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Zackrisson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zackrisson.
Verbeek scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Zackrisson.
Nice body punch from Verbeek - that landed with a thud.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Zackrisson controls his hands.
Verbeek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zackrisson or not.
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Verbeek looking for a takedown.
Zackrisson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zackrisson breaks from the clinch.
Zackrisson connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
Verbeek throws a big counter combination but Zackrisson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Verbeek throws a lazy body kick
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbeek 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.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zackrisson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson lands a jab to Verbeek's midsection.
Zackrisson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Verbeek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Verbeek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zackrisson finds it's way round the side to connect with Verbeek's head.
Verbeek cracks Zackrisson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verbeek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range.
Verbeek misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Verbeek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verbeek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zackrissons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson misses with a series of wild punches.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Verbeek throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verbeek thinking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verbeek, right into the meat.
Verbeek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zackrisson swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Verbeek misses the target.
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zackrisson connects with a right hand. Verbeek shakes it off.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick as Verbeek jumps back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zackrisson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verbeek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verbeek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
A low kick from Verbeek misses
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zackrisson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek misses with a two punch combination.
Verbeek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Verbeek.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zackrisson.
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Zackrisson throws out a counter right but Verbeek avoids it with no problem.
Verbeek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zackrisson defends well and Verbeek ends up having to push Zackrisson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verbeek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verbeek misses with a takedown attempt
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Verbeek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson throws a solid leg kick but Verbeek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zackrisson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Verbeek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek slips a straight right by Zackrisson.
Verbeek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek throws the left hand but Zackrisson avoids the punch easily.
Zackrisson stuffs the takedown attempt from Verbeek. Verbeek gets slowly back to his feet.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Verbeek as he checks the leg kick.
Verbeek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a front kick that sends Zackrisson stumbling back into the cage.
Verbeek throws a hook but Zackrisson avoids it easily.
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson connects with a crisp jab.
Verbeek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zackrisson has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Zackrisson.
Verbeek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verbeek tried to score with a low kick but Zackrisson checks it.
Verbeek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Zackrisson 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.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson throws a wild body kick that Verbeek sees coming a mile off.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verbeek throwing a counter right hand but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zackrisson 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.
Verbeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Verbeek checks it well.
Verbeek misses with a kick to the body.
Verbeek dives in and scores a takedown into Zackrisson's guard.
Verbeek postures up in Zackrisson's guard and throws a big left but Zackrisson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek throws a big right hand that misses.
Zackrisson being controlled here, momentarily.
Zackrisson wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbeek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Verbeek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Verbeek checks it well.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Verbeek down with leg kicks.
Verbeek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verbeek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zackrisson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verbeek at a distance.
Verbeek feints and as Zackrisson raises his hands in defense, Verbeek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verbeek is looking to work some ground and pound but Zackrisson has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Verbeek stopping the sweep attempt from Zackrisson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Verbeek is controlling him.
Zackrisson keeping moving, preventing Verbeek from controlling successfully.
Zackrisson wants to stand but Verbeek is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Verbeek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verbeek - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson tries to score with a low kick but Verbeek moves his leg out of the way.
Verbeek throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zackrisson avoids it.
Verbeek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zackrisson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson throws the kick towards the body but Verbeek avoids it.
Verbeek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range and Verbeek settles back down.
Zackrisson flicks out a counter leg kick but Verbeek steps away.
Verbeek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zackrisson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson thows a leg kick but Verbeek checks it
and Verbeek counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verbeek.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut.
Verbeek looks to land a body kick but Zackrisson moved away.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Verbeek off balance momentarily.
Verbeek throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Zackrisson as he checks the leg kick.
Verbeek swings widly with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek's corner calls for a 1-2. Verbeek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson misses with a jab to the body
and Verbeek counters with a nice uppercut.
Verbeek is looking to score with low kicks.
Verbeek lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Verbeek's front leg but catches the back leg as Verbeek tries to avoid it.
Zackrisson tries to bum rush Verbeek with a series of wild strikes but Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Verbeek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verbeek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Verbeek lands a nice hook to Zackrisson's body. Zackrisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zackrisson throws a lazy right hand but Verbeek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Verbeek.
Verbeek appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Verbeek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verbeek throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Verbeek.
Zackrisson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Verbeek. Verbeek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verbeek lands with a good body shot.
Verbeek 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.
Zackrisson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verbeek throws a front kick aimed at Zackrisson's knee but Zackrisson avoids it well.
Verbeek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verbeek lands a jab to the head.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the body kick.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Verbeek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verbeek thows a body kick. Zackrisson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zackrisson.
Zackrisson moves out of range as Verbeek throws a body kick.
Zackrisson flicks out a counter leg kick but Verbeek steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbeek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verbeek moves into range and clinches up with Zackrisson.
Verbeek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Verbeek lands a takedown into guard.
Zackrisson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Verbeek is looking to get back to full guard here but Zackrisson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Verbeek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson decides to stand back up. Zackrisson steps back and let's Verbeek get back to his feet.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verbeek.
Good leg kick by Zackrisson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Zackrisson lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Zackrisson.
Jab by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a two punch combo.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with a straight right. Zackrisson didn't see that one coming.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek scores with a hook to the body. Zackrisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zackrisson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verbeek can pounce on him.
Verbeek misses with a jab to the body
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
Verbeek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Verbeek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verbeek down.
Zackrisson with a hook.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the body kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses.
Zackrisson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Verbeek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zackrisson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verbeek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Verbeek takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson tries a head kick but it misses.
Zackrisson misses with a looping left.
Zackrisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson thows a leg kick but Verbeek checks it
and Verbeek counters with a thumping low kick.
Verbeek lands with a slapping head kick.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a body shot but no joy.
Verbeek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Verbeek misses
and Zackrisson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verbeek is able to avoid easily.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verbeek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zackrisson takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Zackrisson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verbeek with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Zackrisson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zackrisson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!
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