Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#794 Steel v Tua
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Ricard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verbeek. Verbeek obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verbeek.
Ricard misses with a body punch
and Verbeek counters with an inside leg kick.
Verbeek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Ricard forces Verbeek back against the cage and clinches.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricard.
Ricard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricard throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Ricard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ricard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
Ricard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ricard lands a left hand.
Ricard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ricard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ricard has picked Verbeek up - he's going for a ride! Ricard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek controlling the position for now.
Ricard wants to free his trapped foot but Verbeek is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Ricard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Verbeek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but Verbeek defending well.
Verbeek is controlling Ricard's trapped leg to prevent Ricard from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ricard wants to work for an arm triangle but Verbeek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ricard is looking for a kimura but Verbeek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ricard to get the leverage.
Ricard prevents Verbeek from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verbeek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ricard wants to control but Verbeek is keeping him busy.
Ricard is thwarting Verbeek's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ricard is working for a kimura but Verbeek is defending it quite comfortably.
Ricard sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Ricard is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verbeek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Ricard trying to control the action but Verbeek is working from the bottom.
Ricard is looking to advance position but Verbeek won't allow it.
Ricard moves nicely into side control.
Ricard wants to control but Verbeek is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Ricard are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A lull in the action here as Ricard stalls from top position.#SUB#
Ricard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Verbeek rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ricard's guard! Nice work there by Verbeek! #SUB#
Verbeek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ricard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Verbeek has managed to get both his arms back between Ricard's legs - danger averted.
Ricard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ricard trying to keep a closed guard but Verbeek is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ricard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verbeek defends it easily.
Verbeek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ricard working a defensive guard but Verbeek passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ricard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Verbeeks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Verbeek misses with a straight left.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek counters with a body kick.
Verbeek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Ricard moved out of range nicely.
Verbeek blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Verbeek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Verbeek throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard tries to clinch but Verbeek moves away
and Verbeek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Ricard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Verbeek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ricard - the referee stops the clock and Verbeek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ricard. Verbeek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ricard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verbeek. That did some damage!
Ricard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.#T1#
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Verbeek tries to keep at a distance but Ricard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ricard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verbeek can do to turn this around?
Ricard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verbeek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ricard backwards.
Ricard throws an elbow that misses.
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek throws a head punch that misses.
Ricard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricard pushes Verbeek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Verbeek lands with a light punch inside.
Verbeek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ricard blocks an uppercut.
Ricard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ricard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ricard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Verbeek lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ricard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verbeek walks away with a smile on his face. Ricard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Ricard. That snapped Verbeek's head back.
Verbeek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ricard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verbeek thinking.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard wants to clinch up but Verbeek keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Verbeek misses the target.
Ricard lands a glancing blow to the side of Verbeek's head.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
Ricard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verbeek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ricard misses with a head kick. #T3#
Ricard scores with a nice strike.
Ricard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verbeek is out of range.
Ricard connects with a single shot there.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricard swings widly with a right hand
and Verbeek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verbeek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ricard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verbeek! But no joy.
Ricard moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricard scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek checks a low kick from Ricard.#T4#
Verbeek scores with a jab.
Verbeek misses with a looping right.
Verbeek throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Ricard lands with a nice body punch.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Verbeek. #CL#
Ricard closes the distance and clinches.
Ricard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Ricard blocks a body shot from Verbeek.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Ricard controls the action.
Ricard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Verbeek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek misses with a punch on the inside.
Verbeek blocks a body shot from Ricard.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Verbeek.
Ricard working aggressively here.
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 Farboleous Ricard 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.
#R3#
Ricard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ricard 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.
Verbeek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ricard tests Verbeek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek throws a head kick but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verbeek under the eye.
Ricard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verbeek.
Ricard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek takes one to the side of the head.
Ricard throws a sloppy body shot
and Verbeek counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Verbeek blocks the leg kick.
Ricard connects with a single shot there.
Ricard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Verbeek if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricard.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricard feints and then cracks Verbeek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verbeek down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ricard.
Verbeek misses with a hook.
Ricard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Verbeek just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ricard darts in and clinches Verbeek up against the cage.
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Verbeek.
Verbeek gets underhooks to prevent Ricard's takedown attempt.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Ricard controls the action.
Verbeek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verbeek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ricard takes a shot to the head.
Verbeek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricard's elbow.
Ricard tries to stall but Verbeek uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Ricard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the side of Ricard's head.
Verbeek prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard blocks an uppercut.
Ricard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ricard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ricard lands a hook that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Good body shot from Verbeek.
A short right from Verbeek on the inside.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Verbeek.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricard controls his hands.
Verbeek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ricard or not.
Ricard tries to throw a body punch but Verbeek avoids it by throwing Ricard back against the cage.
Verbeek works on Ricard's body with a couple of short punches.
Verbeek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Verbeek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Ricard shoots in for a double leg but Verbeek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Verbeek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricard slips under a jab from Verbeek.
As Verbeek backs away, Ricard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ricard lands with a right hand.
Ricard throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Verbeek to counter with a crisp jab.
Ricard throws a body kick that misses.
Ricard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Verbeek.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Verbeek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verbeek lands a jab to the nose.
Ricard wants to slow Verbeek down by chopping away at his legs.
Verbeek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ricard with a body shot.
Verbeek scores with a body shot.
Verbeek takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek misses with a hook.
No luck for Ricard with that takedown attempt.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verbeek catches Ricard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard throws a lazy uppercut
and Verbeek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek throws a low kick, looking for Ricard's leg but Ricard calmly moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses.
Verbeek tests Ricard's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Ricard is rocked!
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Ricard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pat Verbeek just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricard.
Ricard seems to have got his legs back now.
Ricard swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Ricard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A leg kick checked by Verbeek.
Verbeek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Verbeek slaps away a takedown attempt from Ricard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ricard tries to work over Verbeek's front leg with a kick but Verbeek checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Verbeek. No joy for Ricard on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard looks for the body kick but Verbeek saw that one coming.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard.
Ricard takes a swing at Verbeek's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Verbeek misses.
Ricard throws a sloppy head kick
and Verbeek counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ricard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Verbeek moves out of range as Ricard strikes.#TD#
Verbeek gets caught flat footed, as Ricard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ricard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Verbeek is looking to reverse the position.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verbeek keeps working.
Verbeek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Verbeek is not content to let Ricard control the position.
Verbeek is letting Ricard control him for a moment. #T2#
Verbeek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ricard is looking to take a break and control but Verbeek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ricard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ricard wants to control but Verbeek is keeping him busy.
Ricard working away.#T3#
Ricard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Ricard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ricard trying to control the action but Verbeek is working from the bottom.
Verbeek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ricard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Verbeek is not content to let Ricard control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ricard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Verbeek, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ricard tries for a kimura but Verbeek is defending well.
Verbeek is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verbeek prevents Ricard from moving into mount.
Verbeek tries to buck Ricard off but Ricard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard had his way with Pat Verbeek in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Nice cross by Ricard.
Verbeek defending well as Ricard loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek tries a quick counter leg kick but Ricard is wise to it.
Ricard lands a glancing blow to the side of Verbeek's head.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the body.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard throws a front kick aimed at Verbeek's knee but Verbeek avoids it well.
A jab from Ricard misses.
Ricard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Ricard darts in and clinches Verbeek up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Verbeek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ricard misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verbeek. #T1#
Verbeek takes a shot to the head.
Farboleous Ricard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Ricard avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Ricard blocks it.
Ricard works on Verbeek's body with a couple of short punches.
Ricard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verbeek's elbow. #BC2#
Verbeek breaks from the clinch.
Ricard moves out of range of the leg kick from Verbeek.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Ricard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ricard controlling the pace.
Ricard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verbeek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pat Verbeek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farboleous Ricard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Ricard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Verbeek sees it coming and defends easily.
Ricard trying to advance position but Verbeek counters by regaining guard.
Ricard passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Ricard swings around for an armbar but Verbeek sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ricard's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard wants to sweep but no luck.
Ricard working a defensive guard here.
Ricard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Ricard trying to control the position.
Verbeek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Verbeek preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ricard looking for a guillotine here but Verbeek defends easily.
Ricard trying to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ricard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Verbeek passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ricard actively working from the bottom here.
Verbeek prevents Ricard from improving his position.#SUB#
Ricard looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verbeek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ricard defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Farboleous Ricard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ricard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Farboleous Ricard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#791 Jernit v Ricard
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Verbeek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Verbeek tries to land a front kick but Kane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verbeek, right into the meat.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Verbeek.
Kane lands with an overhand left.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kane misses with a looping left.
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek checks a leg kick nicely.
Kane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verbeek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kane sizes up Verbeek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek throws a low kick but Kane moves out of range easily.
Verbeek throws a wild body kick that Kane sees coming a mile off.
Verbeek slips under a jab from Kane.
Kane connects with a leg kick. Verbeek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Verbeek.
Kane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Verbeek checks a low kick from Kane.
Verbeek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
It looked like Kane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verbeek is looking to slow Kane down with leg kicks.
Kane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kane lands a lovely overhand right.
Verbeek lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the cage and back into range.
Kane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Verbeek counters with a good low kick that Kane was not able to check.
Kane misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Verbeek lands a nice looking body kick.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
That kick from Kane tenderised Verbeek's leg. Verbeek is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Kane blocks the leg kick.
Kane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verbeek checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane.
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane takes one to the chin there.
Kane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Kane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Verbeek moves out of range as Kane strikes.
Kane checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Kane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verbeek scores with a punch to the head.
Verbeek throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Verbeek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbeek takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Verbeek swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane lunges at Verbeek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Verbeek's hand.
Kane scores with a nice head shot.
Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A leg kick checked by Verbeek.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kane.
Kane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verbeek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kane throws a jab when Verbeek was well out of range.
Kane slips under a jab.
Verbeek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kane connects with a jab.#T3#
Kane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Verbeek throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane scores with a hook to the body. Verbeek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Verbeek motions for Kane to come forward. Verbeek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Kane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Verbeek blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Verbeek is out of range.
It seemed like Verbeek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kane blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane.
Verbeek throws a leg kick but Kane moved away.
Verbeek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verbeek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Verbeek throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Kane scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Kane.#T4#
Kane throws a nice head kick!
Verbeek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Kane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Kane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verbeek's calf.
Verbeek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Verbeek throws a chopping leg kick but Kane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Verbeek lands a slapping body shot.
Verbeek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verbeek swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane lands a really nice looking cross but Verbeek seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Verbeek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kane thumps Verbeek with a low kick.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verbeek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
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#
Kane throws a low kick, looking for Verbeek's leg but Verbeek calmly moves out of range.
Kane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kane.
Verbeek with a nice cross.
Kane misses with a shot to the body
and Verbeek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Kane appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kane throws a right hand that misses
and Verbeek counters with a low kick, right behind Kane 's knee.
Some bone on bone action there as Kane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kane throwing a counter right hand but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Verbeek scoring well with a low kick there.
Verbeek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verbeek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Verbeek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kane jabs at Verbeek's body.
Kane throws the left hand but Verbeek avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kane looks to throw the jab but Verbeek is out of range.
It seemed like Verbeek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Verbeek.
Nice uppercut lands for Kane. That snapped Verbeek's head back.
Verbeek feints and then cracks Kane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kane down.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Kane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kane staying out of range there.
Verbeek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kane on the side of the head.
Verbeek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Kane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Verbeek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Verbeek moves out of range as Kane strikes.
Verbeek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kane swings widly with a right hand
and Verbeek counters with a nice body shot.
Verbeek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verbeek. #T2#
Kane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Verbeek is out of range and Kane settles back down.
Verbeek swinging wildly here.
Verbeek lands a lovely overhand right.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Kane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kane.
Verbeek scores with a nice right hand.
Verbeek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Kane is looking to slow Verbeek down with leg kicks.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Verbeek saw that one coming.
Verbeek moves out of range of the body kick from Kane.
Verbeek scores with a jab.
Kane connects with an inside leg kick.
Kane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verbeek can pounce on him.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Verbeek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Verbeek throws a wild body kick that Kane sees coming a mile off.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
Verbeek misses with a hook.
Kane scores with a decent looking hook.
Kane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kane throws a sloppy body shot
and Verbeek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Kane.
Kane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Verbeek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Verbeek has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Verbeek swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Verbeek. #T4#
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Kane blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verbeek scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kane throws an elbow but misses.
Verbeek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verbeek.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Verbeek avoids the elbow strike from Kane, against the cage.
Verbeek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Kane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
Kane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Verbeek controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Kane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Verbeek counters with a nice body shot.
Verbeek lands a nice shot to the body.
Kane throws a combination that misses
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Verbeek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verbeek stuns Kane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Verbeek throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Verbeek moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Kane misses.
Verbeek moves away from the strike by Kane.
Verbeek appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kane checks a low kick from Verbeek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Kane.
Kane slips under a jab.
Verbeek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane misses with a head kick.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Verbeek circles away. #T1#
Kane misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Kane has Verbeek up against the cage in a clinch.
Kane blocks a body shot from Verbeek.
Kane working hard to break the clinch.
Kane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Verbeek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verbeek scores with a shoulder strike.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Verbeek controls his hands.
Kane lands with a light punch inside.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Verbeek avoids it by throwing Kane back against the cage.
Verbeek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kane presses Verbeek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Verbeek.
Verbeek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harry Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kane lands a right hand.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pat Verbeek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Kane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kane throws out a powerful jab.
Verbeek throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Kane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verbeek's calf.
Kane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kane motions for Verbeek to come forward. Kane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Verbeek.
A big right from Kane misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kane as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verbeek keeps the fight on the outside.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Kane misses with the combination.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick.
Verbeek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verbeek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane misses the jab.
Verbeek throws out a counter right but Kane avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Kane.
A solid body kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kane takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verbeek throws a counter combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Verbeek.
Kane throws a combination that misses
and Verbeek counters with a left to the body.
Kane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kane throws a leg kick
and Verbeek counters with a straight right hand.
Verbeek cracks Kane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verbeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Kane misses.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verbeek thows a body kick. Kane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the cage and back into range.
Verbeek swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verbeek - that will leave a mark!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verbeek 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 Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
A relieved looking Pat Verbeek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#788 Ricard v Kane
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Tepes throws a leg kick which misses Verbeek's front leg but catches the back leg as Verbeek tries to avoid it.
Verbeek motions for Tepes to come forward. Verbeek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verbeek moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Verbeek sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Verbeek 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Verbeek clinches up with Tepes and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes.
Verbeek lands a nice uppercut.
Tepes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tepes working aggressively here.
Verbeek presses Tepes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verbeek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verbeek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Tepes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tepes presses Verbeek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verbeek's elbow.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes works on Verbeek's body with a couple of short punches.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes struggles to land a body shot inside as Verbeek controls his hands.
Tepes struggles to land a body shot inside as Verbeek controls his hands.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verbeek's elbow.
Verbeek works on Tepes's body with a couple of short punches.
Verbeek lands a right hand.
Tepes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verbeek's elbow.
Tepes blocking some punches.
Tepes can't find room to land a body shot as Verbeek controls the action.
Tepes pushes Verbeek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Verbeek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tepes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Verbeek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tepes misses with some punches.
Tepes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verbeek swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes misses with some punches.
Tepes tries to work over Verbeek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes controls the action.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the side of Tepes's head.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Verbeek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
A short left from Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tepes.
Tepes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Tepes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tepes or not.
Tepes prevents a body shot from Verbeek.
Tepes has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the side of Tepes's head.
Tepes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes lands an uppercut.
Tepes pushes Verbeek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Verbeek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Verbeek avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Verbeek misses with some punches. #T4#
Tepes prevents a body shot from Verbeek.
Tepes prevents a body shot from Verbeek.
Good body shot from Tepes.
Tepes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Tepes.
Tepes lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tepes.
Verbeek swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes fails to land.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tepes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Verbeek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tepes can turn it around.
Verbeek blocks a body shot from Tepes.
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verbeek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tepes dips to his left and cracks Verbeek with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes.
Verbeek throws out a leg kick but Tepes moves out of range and Verbeek only half commits.
Tepes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tepes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Verbeek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tepes lands a hook that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes fails to land.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes controls his hands.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes tries a body shot but Verbeek blocks it.
Pat Verbeek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes throws a head punch that misses.
Verbeek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tepes.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the side of Tepes's head.
Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tepes.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tepes misses with a body punch.
Verbeek digs a right hand into Tepes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tepes's gas tank.
Verbeek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tepes.
Tepes lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes.
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes.
Tepes scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Tepes. #T2#
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes misses with a body punch.
Verbeek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes misses with a body punch.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
Verbeek lands a hook that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Tepes has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verbeek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Tepes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes.
Tepes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Verbeek as the two fighters clinch.
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Verbeek scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Verbeek.
Tepes lands a nice uppercut.
Verbeek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Tepes lands with a short shot to the head.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes controls the action.
Tepes pushes Verbeek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tepes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tepes blocks a body shot from Verbeek.
Verbeek swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek digs a right hand into Tepes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tepes's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verbeek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes backwards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the side of Tepes's head.
Tepes working aggressively here.
Tepes working aggressively here.
Tepes misses with the head strike.
Tepes takes a shot to the head.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verbeek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes misses with a body punch.
Verbeek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Verbeek on the inside.
Tepes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tepes misses with some punches.
Tepes misses with the head strike.
Verbeek lands with a right to the head.
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.
That's time! Verbeek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tepes defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tepes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
Verbeek connects with a jab.
Verbeek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Verbeek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verbeek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tepes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Verbeek sizes up Tepes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Verbeek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
Verbeek looks to throw the jab but Tepes is out of range.
Tepes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verbeek's calf.
Tepes lands a leg kick that knocks Verbeek off balance momentarily.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes scores with a hook to the body. Verbeek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Verbeek tries to clinch there but Tepes circles away. #T1#
Tepes misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Verbeek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tepes walks into a left hand.
Verbeek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes.
Tepes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Verbeek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tepes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Tepes.
Bruno Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek throws a head kick but Tepes moves out of range.
Verbeek throws the left hand but Tepes avoids the punch easily.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tepes throws a head kick that misses
and Verbeek counters with a straight right hand.
Verbeek looks to land a right hand but Tepes moved out of range.
Tepes throws a hook but Verbeek blocks it.
Bruno Tepes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Verbeek swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes checks it well.
Verbeek throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes's shoulder, as Tepes tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tepes.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tepes tries a quick counter leg kick but Verbeek is wise to it.#CL#
Verbeek moves into the clinch successfully.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verbeek.
Tepes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek digs a right hand underneath Tepes's ribcage. Tepes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Verbeek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tepes throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Verbeek as the two fighters clinch.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside.
Verbeek is working Tepes over against the cage.
Tepes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tepes throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes tries a body shot but Verbeek blocks it.
Verbeek blocks an uppercut.
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes tries a body shot but Verbeek blocks it.
Tepes lands an uppercut.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Tepes lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Verbeek.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Verbeek avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Verbeek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Verbeek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tepes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verbeek lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes lands a shoulder strike.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verbeek's elbow.
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
Verbeek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verbeek.
Tepes misses with some punches.
Verbeek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verbeek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tepes has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek works on Tepes's body with a couple of short punches.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Verbeek, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
After winning the bout, Pat Verbeek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#785 Verbeek v Ricard
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Ricard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verbeek's sensitive parts.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricard throws a front kick that sends Verbeek stumbling back into the cage.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verbeek as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ricard, as that shot connected.
Verbeek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Verbeek throws a body shot but no joy.
Verbeek throws a lazy right hand but Ricard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Verbeek lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Ricard scores with a takedown into Verbeek's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ricard controls the pace.
Verbeek keeping full guard, as Ricard tries to pass.
Ricard trying to control but Verbeek is working from the bottom. #T1#
Verbeek is trying to control the position but Ricard postures up.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Verbeek keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ricard looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Verbeek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Verbeek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ricard.
Verbeek fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ricard just manages to avoid it.
Ricard drops his hands momentarily and Verbeek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Verbeek swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Verbeek lands a nice hook to Ricard's body. Ricard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Verbeek throws the kick towards the body but Ricard avoids it.
A nice side step and Ricard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Ricard scores with a leg kick.
Ricard avoids the body shot from Verbeek.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricard.
A shot to the liver by Verbeek. Beautiful body shot.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verbeek - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricard fails with a takedown attempt.
Pat Verbeek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farboleous Ricard.
Verbeek stuffs the takedown.
Verbeek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ricard tries to move into range but Verbeek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verbeek connects with a leg kick. Ricard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.#TD2#
Verbeek tries to sprawl but Ricard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Verbeek is in trouble now - Ricard has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Ricard looking to secure an arm triangle but Verbeek defends it well.
Ricard punching from mount but Verbeek doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Verbeek tries to lock up and control but Ricard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Verbeek is desperately trying to improve his position but Ricard has a good base and remains in mount.
Ricard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Verbeek stops Ricard from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4##SUB2#
Ricard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Verbeek is surviving well by controlling Ricard's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ricard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Verbeek is surviving well by controlling Ricard's body position as best he can.
Verbeek tries to hold on but Ricard pushes him away.
Ricard fails to advance to Verbeek's back.
Ricard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Verbeek prevents Ricard from taking his back.
Ricard content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Ricard moves into the clinch successfully.
Verbeek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricard prevents a body shot from Verbeek. #BC2#
Ricard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
Ricard misses with a wild combination.
Ricard feints and then cracks Verbeek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verbeek down.
Ricard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verbeek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ricard checks a low kick from Verbeek.
Nice uppercut lands for Ricard. That snapped Verbeek's head back.
Ricard connects with a body shot that sends Verbeek's belly button to the back.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Verbeek blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Ricard is looking to score with low kicks.
Ricard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Verbeek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Ricard.
Ricard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verbeek is out of range.
Ricard throws a leg kick which misses Verbeek's front leg but catches the back leg as Verbeek tries to avoid it.
Ricard stuns Verbeek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Verbeek's shoulder, as Verbeek tries to avoid the shot.
Ricard misses with an uppercut. Verbeek saw that one coming.
Ricard cracks Verbeek with an open hand slap.
Verbeek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ricard connects with a single shot there.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
We've been told by Verbeek's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Ricard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verbeek throws a lazy body kick
and Ricard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verbeek, right into the meat.
Ricard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
A little jabbing left from Ricard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Ricard coming out on top.
Verbeek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Verbeek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
Ricard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek misses with a two punch combination.
Verbeek throws out a loose jab but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard jabs at Verbeek's body.
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Ricard counters with a nice uppercut.
Ricard throws an off balance right hand
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ricard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verbeek.
Verbeek takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
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 is looking to wear down Ricard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ricard throws the left hand but Verbeek avoids the punch easily.
Verbeek walks into a jab.
Ricard scores with a leg kick.
Verbeek connects with a crisp jab.
Ricard tests Verbeek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Ricard misses.
Ricard throws a leg kick which misses Verbeek's front leg but catches the back leg as Verbeek tries to avoid it.
Verbeek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ricard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verbeek.
Ricard takes a swing at Verbeek's ribcage but misses.
Verbeek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Ricard works the jab nicely.
Verbeek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ricard 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.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Verbeek.
Verbeek throws out a loose jab but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Verbeek seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Verbeek cracks Ricard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ricard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricard connects with a leg kick. Verbeek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Verbeek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricard cracks Verbeek with an open hand slap.
Ricard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Verbeek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Verbeek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Verbeek misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek thuds a left hand into Ricard's body.
Verbeek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ricard moves to clinch but Verbeek breaks away
letting Verbeek counter with a right hand.
Ricard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Ricard moves out of range of the body kick.
Verbeek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ricard's head.
Verbeek misses with a hook.
Ricard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Verbeek counter with a right hand.
Ricard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Ricard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Verbeek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Verbeek.
Jab, jab by Verbeek - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Ricard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Verbeek's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Verbeek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ricard is one step ahead there. #T1#
Verbeek can't keep his opponent in guard - Ricard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ricard passes into side control, despite Verbeek's attempt to control the position.
Verbeek gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ricard avoids the attempt from Verbeek to control.
Verbeek tries to reverse the position but Ricard maintains control.#SUB2#
Ricard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ricard looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Verbeek prevents Ricard from taking his back.
Verbeek has given up his back. Will we see Ricard going for some submissions? #SUB2#
Verbeek fending off the submission attempt from Ricard. #SUB2#
Ricard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Ricard is trying to stick to Verbeek's back but Verbeek is turning into Ricard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ricard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Verbeek.#SUB2#
Ricard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Verbeek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Verbeek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ricard looking to control.
Verbeek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ricard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ricard keeping moving, preventing Verbeek from controlling successfully. #T4#
Verbeek won't allow Ricard to sweep him here.
Ricard looking to control.
Verbeek won't allow Ricard to sweep him here.
Ricard trying to keep a closed guard but Verbeek is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Ricard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ricard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verbeek defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verbeek sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Farboleous Ricard just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Ricard throws a front kick aimed at Verbeek's knee but Verbeek avoids it well.
Verbeek throws a counter high kick but Ricard was just alert enough to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ricard.
Verbeek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ricard missing with a left hand there. Verbeek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verbeek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricard can pounce on him. #TD2#
Ricard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Verbeek did well to prevent Ricard getting side control.#SUB2#
Ricard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ricard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verbeek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard trying to control from half guard but Verbeek is working away. #SUB2#
Ricard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Verbeek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricard. #T1##SUB2#
Ricard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard wants to free his trapped foot but Verbeek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ricard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Ricard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Verbeek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farboleous Ricard has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Verbeek is trying to control but can't.
Ricard wants to control but Verbeek is keeping him busy.
Ricard wants to free his trapped foot but Verbeek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Verbeek is looking for a sweep. Ricard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ricard wants to take a breather but Verbeek is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ricard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Verbeek.
Ricard throws a shot from downtown. Verbeek moves away and avoids it.
Ricard swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range. #T3#
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricard tries to clinch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Verbeek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Verbeek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verbeek throws a leg kick that misses.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
Verbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Ricard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verbeek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricard throws a hook but Verbeek blocks it.
Verbeek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Ricard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Verbeek misses.
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!
Verbeek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Verbeek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Verbeek checks the leg kick.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard 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. #CL2#
Ricard moves into the clinch successfully.
Ricard misses with the head strike.
Ricard has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Ricard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Verbeek.
Ricard jumps guard but Verbeek stands there with Ricard around his waist. Ricard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ricard lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Verbeek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ricard is looking to score with low kicks.
Ricard throws an off balance right hand
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Ricard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Verbeek counters with a nice uppercut.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Ricard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ricard slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Ricard follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ricard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Verbeek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verbeek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Ricard forces Verbeek back against the cage and clinches.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Verbeek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricard cracks Verbeek with a nice body shot.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Ricard avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Ricard tries a body shot but Verbeek blocks it.
Ricard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Ricard jumps guard and drags Verbeek to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ricard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Verbeek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ricard is looking to sweep but instead, Verbeek has passed into half guard.
Ricard is pressing down on Verbeek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Verbeek has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ricard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Verbeek is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ricard pulls down on the head and he's put Verbeek to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard is the new lightweight champion!
Farboleous Ricard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 668
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Verbeek lands with an overhand left.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verbeek - that will leave a mark!
Verbeek moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Verbeek misses with a hook.
Verbeek throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arendse. Verbeek shrugs it off though.
Verbeek tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Verbeek scores with a sloppy right hand. Arendse should have avoided that one.
Verbeek misses with the combination.
Arendse lands a leg kick that knocks Verbeek off balance momentarily.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Verbeek with a nice cross.#CL2#
Arendse instigates a clinch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Arendse takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
Verbeek blocking some punches.
Verbeek gets through Arendse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse tries a body shot but Verbeek blocks it. #BC#
Verbeek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verbeek throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Arendse tries a quick counter leg kick but Verbeek is wise to it.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse throws a leg kick
and Verbeek counters with a head kick.
Verbeek tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verbeek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Verbeek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek lands a front kick.
Verbeek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse lands a jab to Verbeek's midsection.#CL2#
Arendse has closed the distance and engaged Verbeek in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verbeek.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Verbeek avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verbeek.
Verbeek moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick. #T3#
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verbeek connects with an inside leg kick.
Verbeek throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse throws a low kick but Verbeek moves out of range easily.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verbeek in his tracks.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Verbeek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verbeek wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Verbeek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Verbeek's belly button to the back.
Arendse stuns Verbeek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse doesn't manage to clinch there - Verbeek circles away.
Verbeek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Verbeek checks a leg kick.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Verbeek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Verbeek connects with the punch.
Verbeek blocks the body kick.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse misses the body punch
and Verbeek counters with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Verbeek's torso.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A right-left combo lands from Verbeek.
Jab from Verbeek.
Arendse swings widly with a right hand
and Verbeek counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Verbeek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse.
Verbeek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Verbeek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arendse's calf.
Verbeek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arendse back to the cage. Verbeek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close 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!
#R2#
Verbeek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Verbeek tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verbeek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arendse misses with the combination.
Arendse throws a push kick but Verbeek slaps the foot to one side.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verbeek looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Verbeek misses its intended target.
Verbeek tries to bum rush Arendse with a series of wild strikes but Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
Verbeek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Verbeek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verbeek under the eye.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tries to work over Verbeek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Verbeek lands a body punch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Verbeek controls the action.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Verbeek.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Verbeek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pat Verbeek is winning the standup battle so far.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verbeek connects with a solid leg kick.
Verbeek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arendse's sensitive parts. #T2#
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Verbeek didn't see that one coming.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek scores with a jab to the head.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Verbeek with a jab.
Verbeek lands a slapping body shot.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arendse takes a swing at Verbeek's ribcage but misses.
Arendse defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Arendse moves out of range as Verbeek strikes.
Verbeek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verbeek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verbeek tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse. #T3#
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Verbeek digs a good body shot into Arendse's ribs.
Verbeek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse slips a jab and a cross from Verbeek.
Verbeek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Verbeek moved away.
Verbeek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arendse throws an off balance right hand
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Arendse misses.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Verbeek will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Verbeek looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Verbeek's front leg but catches the back leg as Verbeek tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Verbeek thinks about countering with a head kick.
Arendse throws a push kick but Verbeek slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Arendse swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verbeek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse throws a head kick but Verbeek moves out of range.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arendse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Verbeek stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Arendse instigates a clinch.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Verbeek controls his hands.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verbeek can't break the clinch.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Arendse misses with a body shot
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verbeek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Verbeek lands a really nice looking cross but Arendse seems unphased.
Verbeek lunges at Arendse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arendse's hand.
Verbeek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Verbeek's ribs.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Verbeek blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Verbeek's torso.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Verbeek's leg. Verbeek is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Verbeek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verbeek.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verbeek looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Verbeek takes one on the button.
Verbeek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Verbeek's defenses.
Arendse moves out of range as Verbeek strikes.
Arendse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Verbeek tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arendse walks forward, straight into a front kick from Verbeek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse throws a nice looking combination but Verbeek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verbeek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Verbeek swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse 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 moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Verbeek moved out of range.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body.
Verbeek throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Verbeek gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Arendse forces Verbeek back against the cage and clinches.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verbeeks head.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Arendse. #BC#
Verbeek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Verbeek momentarily.
Arendse slips under a jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Verbeek there.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Verbeek is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse wants to clinch but Verbeek slips to the side
and Verbeek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verbeek.
Arendse slips a jab from Verbeek.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Arendse misses with a lunging right hand
and Verbeek counters with a straight right hand.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Arendse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Verbeek looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy.
Verbeek is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Arendse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek throws a shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a hook to the body
and Verbeek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse scores with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Verbeek blocks the low kick.
Verbeek blocks a jab.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Enitan Arendse just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Verbeek slips under a jab.
Verbeek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verbeek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verbeek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verbeek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arendse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verbeek blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Verbeek moved out of range.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.#T1#
Arendse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Verbeek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Arendse.
Arendse misses with the body kick
and Verbeek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Verbeek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Arendse. That snapped Verbeek's head back.
Verbeek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Verbeek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Verbeek there as he acknowledges the shot.
A clash of legs there as Arendse blocks the low kick.
Verbeek misses with a kick to the body.
Verbeek looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Verbeek saw that one coming.#T2#
Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Verbeek scores with the left hand. Arendse knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse walks into a straight right hand from Verbeek.
Verbeek slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Verbeek misses the target.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
Arendse tries to clinch but Verbeek is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Verbeek. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Verbeek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verbeek.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Arendse.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Verbeek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Verbeek misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Verbeek.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Verbeek takes one to the chin there.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Arendse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arendse thows a body kick. Verbeek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arendse defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Verbeek tries to work over Arendse's front leg with a kick but Arendse checks it.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a straight left. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arendse counters with a thumping low kick.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Verbeek's body. Verbeek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Arendse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verbeek throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Verbeek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arendse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Verbeek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
Verbeek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Verbeek jabs at Arendse's body.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
Arendse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
Verbeek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Verbeek swats away the attempt to clinch by Arendse.
Verbeek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Verbeek cracks Arendse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.#T1#
Verbeek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arendse doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse slips a jab from Verbeek.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Arendse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Verbeek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Verbeek connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Verbeek misses the jab.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Verbeek tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
As Arendse backs away, Verbeek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Verbeek moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Verbeek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pat Verbeek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Verbeek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Arendse.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verbeek moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Verbeek looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Verbeek avoids it.
Verbeek throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verbeek, right into the meat.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Verbeek's body. Verbeek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Verbeek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verbeek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Arendse has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Verbeek lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Arendse.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verbeek misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Verbeek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Verbeek jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Verbeek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Arendse tries to clinch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Verbeek throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
A big right from Verbeek misses.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse scores with the left hand. Verbeek knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse jabs Verbeek right on the nose. Verbeek blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek tries to work over Arendse's front leg with a kick but Arendse checks it.
Verbeek moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arendse thows a body kick. Verbeek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Verbeek's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arendse 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Event: GAMMA#779 Curry v Steel
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Verbeek.
Kane scores with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Verbeek - the referee stops the clock and Kane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Verbeek. Kane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Verbeek digs a good hook to Kane's body.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbeek throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane tries to clinch up.
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 kick by Kane misses
and Verbeek counters with a low kick, right behind Kane 's knee.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verbeek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Verbeek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Kane.
Kane misses with a body punch
and Verbeek counters with a two punch combo.
Kane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verbeek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kane.
Verbeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danga de danga de dang - Kane scores with a four punch combination!
Kane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verbeek.
Kane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Verbeek misses with an uppercut.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the head.
Verbeek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kane throws a series of punches but Verbeek moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Verbeek 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 Kane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verbeek misses with a wild combination.
Kane wants to counter with a clinch but Verbeek pushes him away.
Kane digs a good hook to Verbeek's body.
Verbeek scores with a head kick.
Kane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Verbeek finds it's way round the side to connect with Kane's head.
Verbeek with a jab.
Verbeek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verbeek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kane swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Verbeek lands a body shot.
Verbeek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donk. Verbeek catches Kane right on the button with a cross.
Kane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Verbeeks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A solid body kick from Verbeek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Verbeek misses with a looping right.#T4#
Kane wants to clinch up but Verbeek keeps it at a distance.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Verbeek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Verbeek.
Kane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Verbeek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab.
Kane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verbeek throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kane 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 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kane's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a lazy head kick
and Kane counters with a right hand to the body.
Verbeek wants to land a leg kick but Kane is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Verbeek keeps Kane at a distance using the push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Verbeek misses the target.
Kane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with a two punch combination.
Verbeek connects with a jab.
Verbeek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane moves forwards but Verbeek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kane jabs Verbeek right on the nose. Verbeek blinks but takes it well.
Kane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
A swing and a miss from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Verbeek. Kane shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek misses the jab.
Kane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Verbeek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Verbeek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Verbeek throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pat Verbeek is winning the standup battle so far.
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 connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses
and Kane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verbeek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Verbeek.
Jab by Verbeek.
Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane.
Kane lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Verbeek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kane momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Verbeek 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 Kane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verbeek misses the jab.
Kane throws the left hand but Verbeek avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Verbeek.
Verbeek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verbeek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane tries to work over Verbeek's front leg with a kick but Verbeek checks it.
Verbeek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Verbeek misses with a lunging right hand
and Kane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kane throws a push kick but Verbeek slaps the foot to one side.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Verbeek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Verbeek connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy.
Verbeek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Verbeek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
No joy there for Verbeek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kane steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verbeek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane throws out a counter right but Verbeek avoids it with no problem.
Verbeek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Verbeek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kane. That did some damage!
Verbeek lands a jab to the head.
Kane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.#T4#
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Verbeek throws a body shot but no joy.
Verbeek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane moves out of range as Verbeek strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kane! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verbeek moves into range and connects with a jab.
A combination from Kane does no damage.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Verbeek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Verbeek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A solid body kick from Verbeek.
Kane throws a front kick aimed at Verbeek's knee but Verbeek avoids it well.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Verbeek scores with a nice right hand.
Kane digs a good hook to Verbeek's body.
Kane blocks a head kick by Verbeek.
Verbeek cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
Verbeek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Verbeek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kane might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Verbeek has got the better of the exchanges.
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Verbeek tries a low kick but Kane avoids it.
Kane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Kane scores with a leg kick.
Verbeek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verbeek is looking to counter with a body kick.
Verbeek tries to land a front kick but Kane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Verbeek is looking to land body kicks.
Verbeek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Verbeek misses.
Kane misses with a looping left.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Kane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Kane's leg. Kane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verbeek throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
Verbeek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kane's head.#T2#
Nice cross by Verbeek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane is looking to chop away at Verbeek's legs.
Kane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Verbeek counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kane defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verbeek misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kane! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Kane. That snapped Verbeek's head back.
Kane thows a leg kick but Verbeek checks it
and Verbeek counters with a thumping low kick.
Verbeek thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Kane wants to land a leg kick but Verbeek is out of range.
A left lands for Verbeek.
A decent looking cross lands there for Verbeek.
Kane misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verbeek swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Verbeek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab.
Kane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kane 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.
A swing and a miss from Kane.
Verbeek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kane throws a solid leg kick but Verbeek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kane.#T4#
Kane wants to slow Verbeek down by chopping away at his legs.
Kane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Verbeek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verbeek.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Kane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Kane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Kane misses
and Verbeek counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verbeek cracks Kane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kane misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verbeek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verbeek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
Verbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Verbeek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verbeek - that will leave a mark!
Kane throws a hook but Verbeek blocks it.
Verbeek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Kane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek misses with a left hand
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kane works over Verbeek's head and body with a nice combination.
Kane tries to bum rush Verbeek with a series of wild strikes but Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Verbeek.
Verbeek lunges at Kane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kane's hand.
Verbeek lands a slapping body shot.
Verbeek connects with an inside leg kick.
Verbeek throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Verbeek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Verbeek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Verbeek counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Kane missing with a left hand there. Verbeek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verbeek's sensitive parts.
A combination from Verbeek does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Kane.
Verbeek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kane momentarily.
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
Kane unleashes a big counter combination but Verbeek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Verbeek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Verbeek swings widly with a right hand
and Kane counters with a body kick that stops Verbeek in his tracks momentarily.
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
Verbeek checks a leg kick.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane throws a push kick but Verbeek slaps the foot to one side.
Verbeek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane. #T3#
Verbeek takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane takes one on the button.
Verbeek lands the left hand.
Verbeek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kane missing with a left hand there. Verbeek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Verbeek.
A nice side step and Kane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Verbeek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Verbeek lands a high kick!
Nice straight punches there by Kane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kane.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Verbeek throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kane to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Kane's leg. Kane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Kane. Those never looked like landing.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick from Verbeek.
A nice combination there by Verbeek.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Verbeek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kane throws the left hand but Verbeek avoids the punch easily.
Kane connects with a body shot that sends Verbeek's belly button to the back.
Verbeek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane connects with a leg kick. Verbeek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek had his way with Harry Kane in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verbeek - that will leave a mark!
Kane cracks a nice hook into Verbeek's ribs.
Verbeek tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verbeek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kane misses with a hook to the body
and Verbeek counters with a solid body kick.
Kane throws a wild body kick that Verbeek sees coming a mile off.
Kane walks into a jab.
Verbeek throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Kane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Verbeek swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Kane slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Kane throws a series of punches but Verbeek moves out of range.
It looked like Verbeek was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kane.#T1#
Kane avoids the head kick by Verbeek.
Verbeek fakes the leg kick and cracks Kane in the body.
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Kane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verbeek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kane.
Verbeek swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Kane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verbeek can pounce on him.
Verbeek throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kane blocks the low kick.
Kane swings widly with a right hand
enabling Verbeek to counter with a crisp jab.
Harry Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
The crowd cheers as Kane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Verbeek doesn't seem phased though.
Verbeek misses with a few strikes there.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verbeek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kane throws a solid leg kick but Verbeek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Verbeek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Verbeek throws a leg kick which misses Kane's front leg but catches the back leg as Kane tries to avoid it.
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane connects with a high kick.
Verbeek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Verbeek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kane's head backwards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verbeek, as that shot connected.
Kane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Verbeek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kane scores with a jab to the body.
Verbeek misses with a body shot
and Verbeek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane wants to slow Verbeek down by chopping away at his legs.
Verbeek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Verbeek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Verbeek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verbeek lands a head kick! #T4#
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!
Kane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verbeek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kane.
Kane blocks a jab.
Verbeek moves out of range of the body kick from Kane.
Kane walks into a left hand.
Kane avoids the head kick by Verbeek.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verbeek circles away quickly and effectively.
Verbeek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good work by Kane as he checks the leg kick.
As Verbeek backs off Kane throws a huge counter combo but Verbeek manages to avoid it all.
Verbeek is looking to slow Kane down with leg kicks.
Kane throws a right hand that Verbeek ducks under and follows up with a left that Verbeek also avoids with ease.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verbeek sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verbeek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Pat Verbeek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#777 Verbeek v Mumu
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Mumu lands a jab to the nose.
Verbeek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Verbeek slips a jab from Mumu.
An attempted straight right counter from Verbeek misses the target.
Mumu tries to clinch there but Verbeek circles away.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu.
Verbeek slips under a jab.
Mumu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Abdel Mumu has been cut.
Verbeek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu.
Verbeek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mumu looks to land a left hand but Verbeek moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Mumu lands.
Mumu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verbeek. That did some damage!
Verbeek misses with a looping right.
Verbeek misses with a hook.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Abdel Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verbeek on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Verbeek blocks the low kick.
Verbeek lands a leg kick that knocks Mumu off balance momentarily.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mumu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verbeek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Mumu scoring well with a low kick there.
Verbeek slips under a jab.
Verbeek cracks Mumu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verbeek.
Verbeek looks to land a body kick but Mumu moved away.
Mumu flicks out a counter leg kick but Verbeek steps away.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mumu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Mumu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mumu slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.
Verbeek connects with a high kick.
Mumu slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Mumu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mumu throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Mumu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mumu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Verbeek throws a series of punches but Mumu avoids them all with ease.
Mumu 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.
Mumu swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Mumu cracks Verbeek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the head.
Verbeek lands a nice hook to Mumu's body. Mumu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verbeek throws a front kick that sends Mumu stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mumu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mumu connects with a leg kick. Verbeek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mumu scores with a nice strike.
Verbeek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mumu blocks a jab.
Mumu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Verbeek is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Verbeek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verbeek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Mumu clinches up with Verbeek and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumu.
Verbeek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
Verbeek prevents a body shot from Mumu. #T3#
Verbeek lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands a left hand.
Mumu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mumu tries to break the clinch but Verbeek is controlling the position. #BC2#
Mumu manages to break the clinch.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verbeek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verbeek connects with an inside leg kick.
Verbeek is looking to slow Mumu down with leg kicks.
Mumu misses with a jab to the body
and Verbeek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumu tries to clinch up but Verbeek circles away and keeps his distance.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek checks a low kick from Mumu.
A clash of legs there as Mumu blocks the low kick.
Mumu scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verbeek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu.#T4#
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumu loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
Verbeek works over Mumu's head and body with a nice combination.
Verbeek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verbeek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Mumu drops his hands momentarily and Verbeek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Mumu misses
enabling Verbeek to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu throws a body punch but Verbeek moves out of range.
It looked like Verbeek was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mumu.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verbeek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumu connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Verbeek misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mumu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verbeek is able to avoid easily.
Verbeek is looking to chop away at Mumu's legs.
Verbeek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mumu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mumu misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Verbeek checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
Verbeek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu.
A little feinted left hand from Verbeek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mumu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verbeek. Verbeek obviously looking to wear him down.
Verbeek throws a front kick aimed at Mumu's knee but Mumu avoids it well.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu.
Mumu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Verbeek counters with a straight right hand.
Mumu slips a jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verbeek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verbeek takes one to the side of the head.
Verbeek throws a series of punches but Mumu moves out of range.
A left lands for Mumu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Mumu takes a swing at Verbeek's ribcage but misses.
Verbeek staying out of range there.
Verbeek misses with a looping left.
Mumu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Verbeek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Verbeek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Verbeek.
Mumu throws out a counter right but Verbeek avoids it with no problem.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verbeek moves out of range of the leg kick from Mumu.
Mumu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mumu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mumu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Verbeek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mumu can do to turn this around?
Verbeek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mumu lands a slapping body shot.
Mumu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Verbeek throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verbeek on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.#T2#
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Mumu thuds his right hand into Verbeek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mumu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Verbeek finds it's way through Mumu's defenses.
A left lands for Verbeek.
Mumu lands a lovely overhand right.
Verbeek throws a head kick that Mumu semi-blocks.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Verbeek backs off Mumu throws a huge counter combo but Verbeek manages to avoid it all.
Mumu slips under a jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Mumu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Mumu finds it's way through Verbeek's defenses.
Mumu throws a low kick, looking for Verbeek's leg but Verbeek calmly moves out of range.
Mumu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verbeek doesn't seem bothered though.
Verbeek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Verbeek staying out of range there.
Verbeek looks to land a body kick but Mumu moved away.#T3#
Verbeek throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mumu.
Mumu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verbeek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pat Verbeek is winning the standup battle so far.
Verbeek cracks a nice hook into Mumu's ribs.
Verbeek tries to land a front kick but Mumu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mumu scoring well with a low kick there.
Mumu checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Mumu misses.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Mumu's leg. Mumu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mumu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Mumu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Verbeek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Mumu scoring well with a low kick there.
Verbeek throws a low kick, looking for Mumu's leg but Mumu calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Mumu misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Mumu lands.
Verbeek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Verbeek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu.
Verbeek walks into a straight right hand from Mumu.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu is looking to score with low kicks.
Verbeek slips under a jab.
Verbeek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Mumu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Verbeek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Verbeek throws a hook but Mumu avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek lands a jab.
Mumu moves out of range of the body kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
An attempted straight right counter from Verbeek misses the target.
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.
Verbeek throws the kick towards the body but Mumu avoids it.
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 cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
That's time! Verbeek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Verbeek defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek lands a jab.
Verbeek misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verbeek scoring well with a low kick there.
Mumu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verbeek.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Verbeek checks a leg kick.
Mumu is looking to score with low kicks.
Verbeek thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mumu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Verbeek tests Mumu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek swinging wildly here.
Mumu scores with a nice body kick.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Mumu misses its intended target. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Verbeek.
Verbeek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Verbeek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Mumu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Verbeek is out of range.
Verbeek is looking to chop away at Mumu's legs.
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Verbeek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Verbeek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Verbeek scores with a nice body kick.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu throws a sloppy head kick and Verbeek moves out of range easily.
Mumu throws an overhand right that lands on Verbeek's shoulder, as Verbeek tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Mumu scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mumu feints and then cracks Verbeek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verbeek down.
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with a cross.
Verbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
Mumu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Mumu lands a really nice looking cross but Verbeek seems unphased.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu throws out a counter right but Verbeek avoids it with no problem.
Verbeek walks into a jab.
Verbeek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Verbeek walks into a left hand.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verbeek misses with a double jab.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Verbeek misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Verbeek throws out a leg kick but Mumu moves out of range and Verbeek only half commits.
Verbeek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mumu counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mumu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mumu throws a chopping leg kick but Verbeek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mumu tries to land a leg kick but Verbeek saw it coming and moves away.
Mumu throws a hook but Verbeek avoids it easily.
Verbeek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu.
Verbeek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mumu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verbeek's sensitive parts.
Verbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
An inside leg kick from Mumu misses.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a solid leg kick but Mumu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verbeek.#T4#
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Verbeek misses its target.
Verbeek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mumu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mumu throws a leg kick that misses.
Verbeek staying out of range there.
Mumu misses with a body shot.
Mumu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verbeek's sensitive parts.
Mumu looks to land a left hand but Verbeek moved out of range nicely.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
And Verbeek counters with a quick kick to the body but Mumu blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Verbeek misses the target.
Verbeek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu misses with a body shot
and Verbeek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verbeek.
Verbeek checks a leg kick.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verbeek scores with a jab. Mumu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pat Verbeek did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Mumu misses with a leg kick.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mumu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Verbeek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mumu tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verbeek.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verbeek.
A jab from Mumu misses.
Mumu scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Verbeek. Those never looked like landing.
Mumu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Verbeek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mumu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
Mumu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Verbeek throws a push kick but Mumu slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Verbeek.
Mumu defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Mumu tenderised Verbeek's leg. Verbeek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mumu scores with the left hand. Verbeek knows he should have avoided that one.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Mumu.
Mumu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verbeek throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Mumu throws a fast counter high kick but Verbeek manages to duck under it in time.
Mumu misses with a looping left.
Mumu throws a low kick, looking for Verbeek's leg but Verbeek calmly moves out of range.
Mumu connects with a nice looking jab.
Mumu thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verbeek - that will leave a mark!
Verbeek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Verbeek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumu throws a counter combo.
Verbeek drops his hands momentarily and Mumu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Verbeek cracks Mumu with a good jab.#T2#
Verbeek throws a sloppy head kick and Mumu moves out of range easily.
Mumu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Mumu misses.
Mumu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mumu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verbeek.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mumu 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.
It looked like Verbeek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Mumu blocks the leg kick.
Mumu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mumu defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Abdel Mumu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumu sizes up Verbeek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Mumu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mumu scores with a body shot.
Mumu slips a jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Verbeek as he connects with a hook.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Mumu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Mumu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Verbeek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Verbeek misses its intended target.
Verbeek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mumu is looking to slow Verbeek down with leg kicks.
Verbeek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mumu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mumu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Verbeek.
Mumu wants to land a leg kick but Verbeek is out of range.
Crunch! Verbeek slams his shin into Mumu's torso.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Verbeek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verbeek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mumu misses with a body shot. #T4#
Verbeek cracks the inside of Mumu's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Verbeek checks it.
Verbeek throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu throws a leg kick that misses.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Verbeek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Mumu thows a leg kick but Verbeek checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mumu misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Verbeek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verbeek throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mumu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Mumu.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Mumu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Mumu defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Mumu misses.
Mumu takes a swing at Verbeek's ribcage but misses.
Mumu looks to land a left hand but Verbeek moved out of range nicely.
Verbeek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Mumu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Verbeek scores with the left hand. Mumu knows he should have avoided that one.
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Verbeek throws the kick towards the body but Mumu avoids it.
Mumu throws a shot from downtown. Verbeek moves away and avoids it.
Mumu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verbeek doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Mumu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verbeek.
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu.
Verbeek throws a chopping leg kick but Mumu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mumu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mumu slips under a jab from Verbeek.#T1#
A big left from Mumu misses.
Verbeek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verbeek lands a jab to Mumu's midsection.
A cross from Mumu lands.
Mumu throws a head kick but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek tests Mumu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Mumu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verbeek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mumu misses with a straight right.
That kick from Mumu tenderised Verbeek's leg. Verbeek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mumu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mumu is looking to score with low kicks.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verbeek.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Verbeek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Verbeek avoids the head kick by Mumu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mumu.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verbeek.
Mumu throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu.
Mumu throws a nice looking combination but Verbeek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mumu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
Mumu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Verbeek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Verbeek pushes Mumu away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by Verbeek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verbeek lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Mumu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crunch! Verbeek slams his shin into Mumu's torso.
Mumu misses with a leg kick
and Verbeek counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumu throws a leg kick
and Verbeek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mumu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verbeek can pounce on him.
Mumu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Verbeek will feel that in the morning.
Verbeek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mumu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Verbeek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verbeek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mumu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Verbeek takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mumu tries to bum rush Verbeek with a series of wild strikes but Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mumu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Verbeek catches Mumu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Verbeek cracks Mumu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mumu scores with the left hand. Verbeek knows he should have avoided that one.
Verbeek bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verbeek throws a right and a left that Mumu avoids nicely.
Mumu misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Verbeek walks into a straight right hand from Mumu.
Mumu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Verbeek staying out of range there.
Verbeek works the jab nicely.
Verbeek misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu lands a lovely overhand right.
Verbeek walks into a straight right hand from Mumu.
Verbeek pushes Mumu away with a front kick.
Mumu misses with an uppercut.

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 Pat Verbeek.
Well Verbeek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
A relieved looking Pat Verbeek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#774 Delsarte v Vee
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Hoppe jabs at Verbeek's body.
Verbeek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hoppe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoppe slips under a jab.
Hoppe tries to land a front kick but Verbeek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoppe slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Verbeek scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been told by Verbeek's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
Hoppe looks for a takedown but Verbeek sprawls well.
Verbeek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek lands a lovely overhand right.
Verbeek misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Hoppe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Hoppe.#T1#
Verbeek wants to control but Hoppe postures up.
Verbeek manages to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hoppe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Verbeek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoppe is looking to advance position but Verbeek won't allow it.
Hoppe looks to land a strike but Verbeek avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Verbeek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoppe.
Hoppe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoppe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoppe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoppe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Hoppe tries to free his leg and advance position but Verbeek is retaining full guard.
Hoppe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Verbeek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but Verbeek is keeping the position.
Verbeek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hoppe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Verbeek is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hoppe.#T3#
Hoppe tries to bench press Verbeek off him but Verbeek keeps the position.
Verbeek controlling the position from side mount.
Hoppe is trying to control Verbeek's posture but Verbeek avoids it.
Hoppe is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoppe sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Hoppe actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Verbeek controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Hoppe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoppe is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close 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!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Verbeek as Hoppe shoots in.
Verbeek throws a low kick but Hoppe moves out of range easily.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verbeek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verbeek scores with a body shot.
Hoppe dives in and grabs Verbeek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Verbeek pushes down on Hoppe's head and hops out.
Verbeek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe lands a two punch combo.
Hans Hermann Hoppe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verbeek looks to land a combination but Hoppe avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Verbeek misses.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Pat Verbeek is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoppe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verbeek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoppe's calf.
Verbeek misses with a straight left.
Hoppe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verbeek blocks a head kick by Hoppe. #CL2#
Hoppe moves into range and clinches up with Verbeek.
Hoppe controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoppe tries to stall but Verbeek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Verbeek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoppe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Verbeek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pat Verbeek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Verbeek scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Verbeek pushes Hoppe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verbeek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoppe's elbow.
Hoppe wants a takedown.
Verbeek throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Verbeek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verbeek but Verbeek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verbeek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Verbeek!
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoppe.
And Hoppe tries to counter it with a takedown but Verbeek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoppe fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek jabs Hoppe right on the nose. Hoppe blinks but takes it well.
Hoppe blocks a jab.
Verbeek lands the left hand.#T3#
Verbeek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoppe blocks a leg kick.
Hoppe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verbeek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verbeek misses with a straight left.
Hoppe is looking to clinch.
Verbeek takes a swing at Hoppe's ribcage but misses.
Verbeek works the jab nicely.
Verbeek lands a leg kick that knocks Hoppe off balance momentarily.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Verbeek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoppe moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoppe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoppe can do to turn this around?
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.#T4#
Hoppe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek misses with a hook.
Hoppe takes one to the side of the head.
Verbeek leaves Hoppe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Verbeek thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hoppe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Verbeek!
Hoppe in side control, throwing shots but Verbeek defends.
The strikes coming from Hoppe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hoppe tries to advance to mount but Verbeek denies him.
Verbeek sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Verbeek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hoppe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Verbeek rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoppe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verbeek.
Hoppe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Verbeek defends it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoppe blocks the leg kick.
Hoppe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Verbeek's waist but Verbeek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoppe off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe wants to clinch but Verbeek slips to the side
and Verbeek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoppe's calf.
Verbeek swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Hoppe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hoppe trying to control but Verbeek is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hoppe with a nice head shot there.
Hoppe wants to control from the top but Verbeek keeps moving.
Verbeek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoppe is one step ahead there.
Hoppe throwing strikes but missing.
Hoppe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hoppe drops back looking for a leg! Verbeek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verbeek manages to kick Hoppe off! Hoppe jumps back into Verbeek's guard.
Verbeek trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Verbeek has his hands on Hoppe's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoppe throws a big shot that misses.
Verbeek thinks about countering with a body kick.
Verbeek feints and then cracks Hoppe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoppe down.
Verbeek takes a swing at Hoppe's ribcage but misses.
And Hoppe tries to counter it with a takedown but Verbeek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoppe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Hoppe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verbeek tries to avoid it but Hoppe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verbeek to the ground. Verbeek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pat Verbeek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Verbeek tries a low kick but Hoppe avoids it.
Hoppe tries to clinch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Hoppe ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hoppe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Verbeek wants to control but Hoppe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Verbeek is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
Hoppe misses with a head shot. Verbeek uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Verbeek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hoppe throws a strike but Verbeek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hoppe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoppe looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hoppe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Hoppe has an active guard here but Verbeek has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pat Verbeek did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Verbeek throws a push kick but Hoppe slaps the foot to one side.
Verbeek scores with a nice head shot.
Verbeek blocks a head kick by Hoppe.
A little feinted left hand from Verbeek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoppe checks a leg kick.
Verbeek feints and then cracks Hoppe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoppe down.
Hoppe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Verbeek. #CL2#
Hoppe has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Verbeek breaks the clinch.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoppe is just out of range.
Verbeek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoppe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoppe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Verbeek.#T1#
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with a hook. Hoppe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoppe darts in looking for a takedown but Verbeek gets double underhooks and turns Hoppe into the cage.
Verbeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verbeek 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.
Hoppe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verbeek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoppe somewhat.
Verbeek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pat Verbeek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Verbeek throws out a loose jab but Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek punishes Hoppe's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
Verbeek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoppe can pounce on him. #T2#
Verbeek misses with a straight left.
Hoppe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoppe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Verbeek is fending him off so far but Hoppe persists. Nope, Verbeek circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoppe dives in and grabs Verbeek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Verbeek pushes down on Hoppe's head and hops out.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verbeek throws a hook but Hoppe avoids it easily.
Verbeek cracks the inside of Hoppe's front leg.
Hoppe blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
Hoppe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Verbeek works the jab nicely.
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Hoppe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Verbeek tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Hoppe counters with a shoot takedown. Verbeek fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoppe wants to control from the top but Verbeek keeps moving.
Hoppe throwing strikes but missing.
Hoppe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hoppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Hoppe throws a strike but Verbeek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hoppe working for a triangle but Verbeek defends it easily. #SUB2#
Verbeek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hoppe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verbeek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Verbeek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoppe is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek had his way with Hans Hermann Hoppe in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Hoppe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verbeek tries to avoid it but Hoppe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verbeek to the ground. Verbeek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hoppe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hoppe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hoppe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Verbeek is looking to regain half guard here but Hoppe keeps moving and retains side control.
Hoppe lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hoppe tries for a kimura but Verbeek is defending well. #SUB2#
Hoppe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Hoppe wants to control but Verbeek is keeping him busy.
Verbeek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hoppe.
The ground and pound from Hoppe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hoppe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hoppe trying to control the position but Verbeek is working away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoppe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Verbeek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoppe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoppe working the ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hoppe has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hoppe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hoppe looking to control but Verbeek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Hoppe sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Hoppe working for a submission but Verbeek is keeping him at bay.
Hoppe trying to control but Verbeek is having none of it.
Hoppe thowing shots but they're missing.
Hoppe looking to control but Verbeek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoppe misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Hoppe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hoppe trying to control but Verbeek is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verbeek holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hoppe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Hermann Hoppe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Verbeek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Pat Verbeek, 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.

Event: CEC 654
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Dall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verbeek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Verbeek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verbeek scores with a nice strike.
Verbeek lands with an overhand left.
Verbeek misses with a left hand
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.
Verbeek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verbeek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dall fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
Verbeek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verbeek throws out a powerful jab.
Dall lands a jab.#T1##TD#
Dall dives in and scores a takedown into Verbeek's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verbeek wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall wants to control from the top but Verbeek keeps moving.
Dall controlling from the top position.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verbeek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Dall wants to control from the top but Verbeek keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Verbeek scores with a hook.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
Good exchange - Verbeek coming out on top.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbeek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Verbeek.
Dall throws a lazy head kick
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Verbeek.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.#TD#
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Verbeek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but Verbeek is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Verbeek is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Dall is keen to just control but Verbeek is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Verbeek slips a jab from Dall.
Verbeek tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dall scores with a push kick.
Verbeek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Dall misses its target.
Verbeek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verbeek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verbeek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verbeek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Verbeek's head backwards.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Verbeek scores with a hook.
Dall fails to land the takedown.
Dall lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Verbeek.
It looked like Dall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verbeek.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Verbeek's head back.
Dall misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good work by Verbeek as he checks the leg kick.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Dall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verbeek scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Verbeek finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Verbeek cracks Dall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Verbeek works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Verbeek connects with a single shot there.
Verbeek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Verbeek misses the jab.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Verbeek as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Verbeek blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verbeek! But no joy.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and Verbeek counters with an inside leg kick.
Verbeek jabs Dall right on the nose. Dall blinks but takes it well.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Verbeek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Verbeek is quick to defend against it.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Verbeek stalks Dall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dall's face. Dall staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Dall misses.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Verbeek moves out of range easily.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Verbeek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
A big left from Verbeek misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall dives in and grabs Verbeek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Verbeek pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verbeek connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Verbeek tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verbeek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Verbeek with a hook.
Verbeek cracks Dall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verbeek throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Verbeek blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Verbeek - just one landing.
Dall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A lazy left from Verbeek finds it's target.
Verbeek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall checks a low kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the body.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Verbeek saw that one coming.
Dall blocks the body kick.
Verbeek lands a glancing blow to the side of Dall's head.
Verbeek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot by Dall.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Verbeek with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Verbeek scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Verbeek. That one must have hurt.
Verbeek throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verbeek.
Verbeek scores with a body shot.
Verbeek slips under a jab.
Verbeek throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Verbeek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Verbeek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Verbeek tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
Good shot there by Verbeek.
Verbeek catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Verbeek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Verbeek fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Dall thinks about countering with a head kick.
Verbeek throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
Jab from Verbeek.
A chopping leg kick lands by Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range. #T3#
Verbeek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Verbeek scores with a spinning back kick!
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verbeek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verbeek checks a leg kick nicely.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verbeek scores with a nice right hand.
Verbeek with a jab.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Dall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
Verbeek misses with a left hand
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Verbeek tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Dall throws a body punch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Dall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Verbeek. That one must have hurt.
Verbeek thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek really 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.
#R4#
A leg kick checked by Dall.
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Verbeek is quick to defend against it.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Verbeek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek tries a low kick but Dall avoids it.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Verbeek avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Verbeek.
A combination from Verbeek does no damage.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.#T1#
Verbeek stuffs the takedown.
Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Verbeek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Verbeek lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Verbeek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
Verbeek is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verbeek.
Verbeek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verbeek looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
A low kick from Verbeek is predictable there #TD#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall trying to control from half guard but Verbeek is working away. #T2##SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Verbeek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Verbeek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Verbeek is staying active underneath Dall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Verbeek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dall wants to control from the top but Verbeek keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Verbeek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Verbeek. That snapped Dall's head back.
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verbeek scores with a jab.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Verbeek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verbeek throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab. #T4#
Verbeek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall throws a jab when Verbeek was well out of range.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall throws a head kick but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verbeek, right into the meat.
Verbeek connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Verbeek lands.
Dall avoids the body shot from Verbeek.
Dall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Verbeek keeps Dall at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Verbeek lands a jab to the head.
Verbeek lands a nice looking body kick.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall slips a jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek misses with a few strikes there.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Verbeek thinks about the counter body kick.
Verbeek throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall slips under a jab.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verbeek lands a right hook to the body.
Dall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Verbeek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
A big left from Verbeek misses.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verbeek lands a lovely overhand right.
Verbeek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Verbeek counters with an outside leg kick.
Verbeek scores with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Verbeek.
Verbeek stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verbeek! But no joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Verbeek gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Verbeek connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verbeek.
Dall slips under a jab.
Verbeek jabs at Dall's body.
Dall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Verbeek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Verbeek.
Dall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Verbeek looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Verbeek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Verbeek.
Verbeek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Dall scores with a shoulder strike.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the side of Dall's head.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Verbeek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
A relieved looking Pat Verbeek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Galen Dall stepped up to the mic, saying 'This means WAR!'.

Event: GAMMA#766 Yeboah v Legions
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Kenway moves out of range as Verbeek strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kenway.
A nice side step and Verbeek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kenway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
Verbeek lands with a cross.
Verbeek throws out a leg kick but Kenway moves out of range and Verbeek only half commits.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kenway - that will leave a mark!
Kenway throws a head kick but Verbeek moves out of range.
Kenway misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kenway counters with a low kick, right behind Verbeek 's knee.
A big right from Verbeek misses.
Kenway scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenway 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 has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verbeek scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Kenway.#T1#
Kenway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verbeek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verbeek lands with a nice body punch.
Kenway connects with a looping right hand.
Verbeek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenway throws a solid leg kick but Verbeek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kenway.
Verbeek avoids the head kick by Kenway.
Kenway jabs Verbeek right on the nose. Verbeek blinks but takes it well.
Kenway checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenway scores with a body shot.
Kenway cracks Verbeek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy body kick from Kenway
and Verbeek counters with a leg kick.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Kenway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Verbeek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Verbeek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verbeek lands the left hand.#T2#
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenway misses the target.
Verbeek is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kenway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verbeek.
Kenway checks the leg kick.
Kenway scores with a hook to the body. Verbeek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kenway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Verbeek slips under a jab from Kenway.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Kenway checks a leg kick.
Verbeek misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenway counters with a good low kick that Verbeek was not able to check.
Verbeek lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenway's head.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Verbeek lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Verbeek finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verbeek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Verbeek moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Kenway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenway misses with a hook.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
Kenway looks to land a body kick but Verbeek moved away.
Kenway tries to score with a low kick but Verbeek moves his leg out of the way.
Verbeek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Kenway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenway lands a nice shot to the body.
Verbeek misses with a straight left.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verbeek.
Verbeek walks into a jab.#T4#
Kenway blocks a head kick by Verbeek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway throws out a loose jab but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway throws a head kick but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kenway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verbeek is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Verbeek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Verbeek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenway's calf.
Kenway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verbeek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kenway throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kenway moves into the clinch.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Verbeek.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Verbeek misses with some punches.
Kenway is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kenway lands a slapping body shot.
Kenway defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway throws a jab when Verbeek was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verbeek.
Verbeek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Verbeek scores with a hook.
Verbeek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Verbeek misses with a straight left.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway throws a chopping leg kick but Verbeek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Verbeek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verbeek throws a head kick but Kenway moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenway misses the target.
Nice body kick from Kenway.
Verbeek lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kenway takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Verbeek 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 Kenway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kenway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verbeek clobbers Kenway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Verbeek clinches with his opponent.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
Verbeek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kenway or not.
Kenway lands a body punch.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway lands with a left to the head.
Verbeek lands a nice uppercut.
Verbeek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pat Verbeek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway cracks Verbeek with a nice body shot.#T2#
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Verbeek avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kenway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verbeek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
A short left from Verbeek.
A short right from Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
Verbeek lands with a left to the head.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verbeek lands a right hand.
Verbeek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Verbeek misses with some punches.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
I was talking to Kenway's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kenway lands a hook that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Verbeek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Kenway tries a body shot but Verbeek blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kenway wants to stall.
Verbeek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Verbeek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verbeek.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verbeek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Verbeek controls the action.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike.
Kenway is trying to force a seperation but Verbeek has the dominant position.#BC#
Kenway breaks the clinch.
Verbeek tests Kenway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Danga de danga de dang - Kenway scores with a four punch combination!
Kenway scores with a spinning back kick!
Kenway lands a nice hook to Verbeek's body. Verbeek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Verbeek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kenway's sensitive parts.
Verbeek lands a really nice looking cross but Kenway seems unphased.
Kenway misses with a head kick.
Kenway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verbeek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
Kenway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kenway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenway connects with an inside leg kick.
Verbeek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Kenway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Verbeek throws a leg kick which misses Kenway's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek throws out a loose jab but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Verbeek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Kenway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verbeek blocks a jab.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Verbeek.
Verbeek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Kenway.
Verbeek tries to move into range but Kenway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verbeek tries to score with a low kick but Kenway moves his leg out of the way.
Kenway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verbeek.
Kenway throws a leg kick but Verbeek checks it.
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 lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range.
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Kenway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Verbeek, pushing him back against the cage.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action. #BC#
Kenway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verbeek misses with a leg kick.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Verbeek connects with a crisp jab.
Verbeek keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway throws a hook but Verbeek blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
And Kenway counters with a quick kick to the body but Verbeek blocks it.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verbeek's calf.
Verbeek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kenway is fending him off so far but Verbeek persists. Nope, Kenway circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Verbeek.
Verbeek scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
Verbeek thuds his shin into the meat of Kenway's side.
Kenway misses with a jab to the body
and Verbeek counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Verbeek missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenway will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Verbeek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verbeek lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Verbeek scores with a jab. Kenway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Verbeek finds it's target.
Verbeek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenway thumps Verbeek with a low kick.
Kenway tries to clinch there but Verbeek circles away.
Verbeek feints a counter leg kick.
Verbeek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenway.
Kenway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verbeek cracks Kenway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenway looks to land a left hand but Verbeek moved out of range nicely.
Kenway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verbeek to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Kenway.#T4#
Verbeek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenway's head.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
Verbeek throws a front kick that sends Kenway stumbling back into the cage.
Verbeek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenway.
Verbeek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verbeek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kenway misses with a straight left.
Verbeek misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verbeek.
Kenway lands a jab to the nose.
Verbeek wants to clinch up but Kenway keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenway tries to clinch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek avoids the head kick by Kenway.
Kenway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Verbeek's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek really 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.
#R4##CL#
Kenway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Verbeek blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Verbeek controls the action.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kenway.
Kenway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kenway taking a breather.
Verbeek blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway is trying to maintain a safe position but Verbeek gets an underhook and turns Kenway into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verbeek works on Kenway's body with a couple of short punches.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
Verbeek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kenway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verbeeks head.
Kenway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Verbeek.
Verbeek has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Verbeek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verbeek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kenway.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Kenway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kenway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Verbeek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the side of Kenway's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Verbeek.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verbeek's elbow.
Verbeek lands with a right to the head.
Verbeek lands a right hand.
Verbeek cracks Kenway with a nice body shot.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Verbeek up against the cage.
Verbeek lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Verbeek lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
A short right from Verbeek.
A short body shot lands from Verbeek as the two fighters clinch.
Verbeek has Kenway pressed against the cage, preventing Kenway from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Verbeek lands with a left to the head.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenway looking to stall.
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway is trying to maintain a safe position but Verbeek gets an underhook and turns Kenway into the cage.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Kenway is looking to clinch but Verbeek is avoiding it. #CL#
Kenway gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Verbeek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway tries a body shot but Verbeek blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Verbeek.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verbeek tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Verbeek misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verbeek pushes Kenway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek works on Kenway's body with a couple of short punches.
Verbeek is leaning against Kenway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Verbeek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verbeek lands a jab to Kenway's midsection.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Kenway throws the left hand but Verbeek avoids the punch easily.
Verbeek closes the distance and clinches up with Kenway, looking for a takedown. Verbeek pushes Kenway against the cage but Kenway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Verbeek throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway moves out of range of the leg kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kenway is able to avoid easily.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
Verbeek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Verbeek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Kenway walks into a stiff left hand from Verbeek.
Verbeek blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Kenway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kenway.
Kenway scores with a nice right hand.
Verbeek misses with a straight left.
Verbeek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Verbeek.
Kenway lands an overhand right.
A big left from Kenway misses.
Kenway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Verbeek takes a step back to recover.
Verbeek throws a low kick but Kenway avoids it.
Kenway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Kenway closes the distance but Verbeek moves to the side
and Kenway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Verbeek blocks the body kick.
Kenway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verbeek staying out of range there.
Kenway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verbeek.
Verbeek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verbeek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Verbeek connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verbeek.
Verbeek moves away from the strike by Kenway.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Kenway throws a one two combo.
Edward Kenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenway tries to land a leg kick but Verbeek saw it coming and moves away.
Verbeek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenway scores with a nice body kick.
Kenway takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kenway lands a lovely overhand right.
Kenway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Verbeek counters with a good low kick that Kenway was not able to check.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verbeek's calf.
Kenway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the body.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek misses with a kick to the body.
And Kenway counters with a quick kick to the body but Verbeek blocks it.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Verbeek scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Kenway is looking to clinch. #T4#
A big left from Kenway misses.
Verbeek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kenway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verbeek throws out a counter right but Kenway avoids it with no problem.
Kenway throws an overhand right that lands on Verbeek's shoulder, as Verbeek tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Kenway misses.
Kenway misses with a low kick as Verbeek jumps back.
Kenway throws a solid leg kick but Verbeek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kenway.
An inside leg kick lands from Verbeek.
Verbeek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenway as he jumps to the side.
Verbeek jabs at Kenway's body.
Kenway tries to clinch up but Verbeek circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Kenway finds it's way through Verbeek's defenses.
Verbeek slips under a jab.

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 Edward Kenway.
Well Verbeek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek is the new lightweight champion!
Pat Verbeek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#762 SissyPants v Curry
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Barbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verbeek throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
Verbeek cracks Barbo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verbeek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbo. Barbo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verbeek, as that shot connected.
Barbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verbeek.
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a left to the body.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
Verbeek thuds his shin into the meat of Barbo's side.
Verbeek avoids a kick to the body.
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!
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek lands a two punch combo.
Verbeek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Barbo avoids the body shot from Verbeek.
Verbeek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verbeek misses with a body shot
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Verbeek scores with a jab. Barbo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbo's head.
Verbeek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Verbeek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verbeek. That's going to slow Barbo down.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Verbeek tries to land a body kick
and Barbo counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo cracks the inside of Verbeek's front leg.
Barbo connects with the punch.
Barbo lands with a good body shot.
Verbeek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Verbeek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Barbo counters with a quick kick to the body but Verbeek blocks it.
Verbeek swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Verbeek misses with a straight left. #T3#
Barbo misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Barbo scores with a hook.
Verbeek is looking to slow Barbo down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Verbeek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verbeek.
A head kick by Verbeek misses
and Barbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Barbo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Verbeek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verbeek throws a leg kick
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek misses with a low kick as Barbo jumps back.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
It looks like Barbo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Barbo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Verbeek misses with a looping right.
Barbo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barbo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verbeek under the eye.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.#T4#
Verbeek moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Verbeek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo slips under a jab from Verbeek.
A big left from Verbeek misses.
Barbo moves out of range as Verbeek throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Verbeek.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
Verbeek throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Verbeek there.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Verbeek lands.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Verbeek lands a body shot.
Barbo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Verbeek scores with a kick to the body.
Verbeek misses with a kick to the body
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek throws a hook but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Verbeek throws out a powerful jab.
Barbo with a hook.
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Barbo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Verbeek missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.#T1#
Verbeek jabs Barbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Verbeek lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verbeek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Verbeek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Verbeek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Verbeek misses with a double jab
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verbeek cracks a nice hook into Barbo's ribs.
Verbeek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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.
Barbo connects with a nice looking jab.
Verbeek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Verbeek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Verbeek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Barbo misses its intended target.
Verbeek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Verbeek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Verbeek scores with a spinning back kick!
Verbeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Verbeek sizes up Barbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbo slips under a jab.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the body
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Verbeek drives through and clinches with Barbo against the cage.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Verbeek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verbeek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Verbeek connects with a body shot that sends Barbo's belly button to the back.#T4#
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!
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbo moves out of range as Verbeek strikes.
Barbo slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Verbeek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Verbeek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick from Verbeek.
Barbo fakes the leg kick and cracks Verbeek in the body.
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Barbo as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Verbeek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verbeek throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Barbo staying out of range there.
Verbeek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
A leg kick checked by Barbo.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Verbeek scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek lands a nice shot to the body.
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Verbeek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbo back to the cage. Verbeek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Verbeek connects with a crisp jab.
Verbeek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Verbeek lands a nice shot to the body.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbo. That's going to slow Verbeek down.
Barbo slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Barbo tries to clinch up but Verbeek circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbo swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbo at a distance.
Barbo checks a low kick from Verbeek.#T2#
Verbeek works the jab nicely.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Verbeek walks into a left hand.
Verbeek throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo moves in looking to clinch but Verbeek pushes him off.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verbeek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verbeek throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Verbeek counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo 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. #T3#
Verbeek misses with a looping left.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Verbeek.
A low kick from Verbeek is predictable there
enabling Barbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbo is looking to slow Verbeek down with leg kicks.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Verbeek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verbeek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verbeek throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo tries to work over Verbeek's front leg with a kick but Verbeek checks it.
Verbeek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verbeek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbo. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Barbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verbeek cracks Barbo with an open hand slap.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo thinks about countering with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verbeek 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
A victorious Pat Verbeek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#757 DeNeville v Dassler
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Verbeek slips a jab from Kenway.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kenway.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenway misses with a hook.
Kenway is looking to clinch but Verbeek is avoiding it.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway misses with a combination
and Verbeek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verbeek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kenway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Verbeek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenway scores with a body shot.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verbeek's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kenway blocks the leg kick.
Verbeek scores with a hook.
Verbeek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kenway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A jab lands there for Kenway.
Kenway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Verbeek lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range.
Kenway tries to work over Verbeek's front leg with a kick but Verbeek checks it.
Verbeek is looking to land body kicks.
Verbeek lands with a nice body punch.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Verbeek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kenway checks a leg kick.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
A little feinted left hand from Kenway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenway throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenway swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Verbeek. Beautiful body shot.
Verbeek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Kenway misses.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Verbeek lands.
Kenway lands with a hook. Verbeek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verbeek thuds his right hand into Kenway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verbeek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kenway throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenway throws out the jab.
Kenway scores with a punch to the head.
Kenway lets loose with a powerful body kick. Verbeek will feel that in the morning.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Verbeek moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Verbeek is predictable there
and Kenway counters with a good low kick that Verbeek was not able to check.
Verbeek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenway.#CL#
Kenway closes the distance and clinches.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Verbeek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Kenway scores with a hook to the body.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
Kenway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Verbeek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kenway.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Verbeek tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Verbeek.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action. #BC#
Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Verbeek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kenway's sensitive parts.
Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Verbeek misses with a kick to the body
and Kenway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Kenway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kenway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenway tries to clinch up but Verbeek circles away and keeps his distance.
Verbeek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Verbeek.
Verbeek slips a jab from Kenway.
Kenway delivers a nice body kick.
Kenway fakes the leg kick and cracks Verbeek in the body.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
Verbeek motions for Kenway to come forward. Verbeek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verbeek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verbeek swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verbeek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verbeek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Verbeek moves out of range of the leg kick from Kenway.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verbeek.
Kenway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kenway with a hook.
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Kenway's leg. Kenway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Kenway wants to slow Verbeek down by chopping away at his legs.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kenway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verbeek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Kenway has managed to clinch.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Verbeek.
Verbeek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Kenway lands with a light punch inside.
Verbeek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway effectively controlling the action here.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
Verbeek wants to take the fight to the mat but Kenway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Verbeek blocking some punches.
Kenway lands a body shot. #T2#
A short right from Kenway on the inside.
Verbeek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Verbeek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Verbeek blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Verbeek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenway takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Verbeek has clasped his hands together around Kenway's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Verbeek wants to control but Kenway is keeping him busy.
Kenway struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kenway is trying to get back to half guard.
Verbeek working away.
Verbeek happy to just control the position for now.
Kenway is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kenway wants to control but Verbeek postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Verbeek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kenway checks the leg kick.
Kenway connects with a solid leg kick.
Verbeek slips under a jab.
Verbeek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Kenway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verbeek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Verbeek clinches up with Kenway and pushes him back against the cage.
Kenway trying to control the position but instead, Verbeek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenway into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verbeek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Kenway throws a right and a left that Verbeek avoids nicely.
Verbeek steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kenway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Kenway coming out on top.
Kenway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verbeek's sensitive parts.
Kenway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verbeek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Verbeek thuds a left hand into Kenway's body.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the body.
Kenway with a nice cross.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek throws out a counter right but Kenway avoids it with no problem.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Kenway stuns Verbeek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kenway. Verbeek shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.#CL#
Kenway clinches with his opponent. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verbeek.
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Verbeek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verbeek.
Verbeek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Verbeek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway. #BC#
Kenway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway moves out of range of the leg kick from Verbeek.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
Verbeek misses with a leg kick.
Kenway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Edward Kenway is winning the standup battle so far.
Verbeek throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway counters with a nice kick to the body.
Verbeek fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenway throws a jab when Verbeek was well out of range.
Verbeek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verbeek has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kenway.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Verbeek gets tackled into the cage by Kenway. Kenway maintains the clinch.
Kenway is looking to control Verbeek's arms but Verbeek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kenway has his back to the cage.
Edward Kenway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenway gets through Verbeek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verbeek gets through Kenway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway stalling against the cage.
Verbeek tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verbeek working aggressively here. #T3#
Kenway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Kenway lands a left hand.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verbeek.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verbeek's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verbeek.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verbeek prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway avoiding damage. #BC2#
Verbeek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenway blocks a head kick by Verbeek.
Verbeek cracks Kenway with a right hand to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kenway checks a leg kick.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely.
Kenway lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick from Kenway misses. #T4#
Kenway lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kenway avoids the head kick by Verbeek.
Kenway wants to slow Verbeek down by chopping away at his legs.
Kenway lands a right hook to the body.
Kenway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verbeek can do to turn this around?
Verbeek scores with a nice right hand.
Verbeek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenway.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek throws out a loose jab but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Verbeek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Kenway lands with a straight right. Verbeek didn't see that one coming.
Kenway swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenway moves out of range as Verbeek throws a body kick.
Verbeek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verbeek misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Kenway slips a jab from Verbeek.
Kenway tried to counter with a leg kick but Verbeek avoided it.
Jab by Verbeek.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kenway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Verbeek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
Verbeek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenway stalks Verbeek and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Verbeek's face. Verbeek staggers backwards, shaken.
Kenway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Verbeek. #T1#
Kenway throws a right hand that misses
enabling Verbeek to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kenway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenway lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kenway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Verbeek swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenway.
Verbeek presses Kenway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verbeek has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Verbeek presses Kenway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verbeek has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Kenway trying to control the position but instead, Verbeek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenway into the cage.
Verbeek blocks a body shot from Kenway. #T2#
A body shot lands from Kenway.
A short right from Verbeek on the inside.
Verbeek blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Verbeek.
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!
Kenway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway working aggressively here.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it. #BC2#
Verbeek manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Kenway throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Verbeek throws an off balance right hand
and Kenway makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Verbeek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Verbeek lands.
A big left from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Kenway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kenway slips a jab and a cross from Verbeek.
Verbeek takes one to the side of the head.
Verbeek misses with a two punch combination.
Kenway scores with a hook to the body. Verbeek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kenway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kenway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Kenway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verbeek paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Jab, jab by Kenway - just one landing.
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!
Kenway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Kenway misses. #CL#
Kenway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Verbeek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Kenway misses the body punch
and Verbeek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kenway thinking.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verbeek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Verbeek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Verbeek lands a leg kick that knocks Kenway off balance momentarily.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verbeek. Verbeek obviously looking to wear him down.
Verbeek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Verbeek checks the leg kick nicely there.
Verbeek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Kenway is looking to clinch.
Verbeek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kenway looks to land a body kick but Verbeek moved away.
Verbeek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenway with a body shot.
Verbeek lands with a nice body punch.
Verbeek misses with the body kick
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kenway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Verbeek breaks from the clinch.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verbeek. Verbeek obviously looking to wear him down.
Verbeek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verbeek. Verbeek obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenway tries to clinch but Verbeek is having none of it.
Verbeek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenway with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenway tests Verbeek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verbeek lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Kenway looks to throw a body kick
letting Verbeek counter with a right hand.
Kenway looks to land a left hand but Verbeek moved out of range nicely.
Verbeek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Verbeek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verbeek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kenway throws a poor cross that misses
and Verbeek counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenway scores with a jab.
Kenway tries to clinch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenway checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
Kenway connects with a nice looking jab.
Verbeek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kenway pinned against the cage. Kenway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pat Verbeek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kenway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verbeek. That did some damage!
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Kenway wants to land a leg kick but Verbeek is out of range.
Verbeek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Verbeek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Verbeek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenway 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.
Kenway is looking to land body kicks.
Kenway looks to land a body kick but Verbeek moved away.
Verbeek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenway.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Kenway is looking to clinch but Verbeek is avoiding it.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
It looked like Kenway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kenway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Kenway throws a body kick that misses
and Verbeek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kenway connects with a right hand. Verbeek shakes it off.#CL#
Kenway has closed the distance and engaged Verbeek in a clinch.
Verbeek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenway.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Kenway has had enough of the clinch but Verbeek keeps him there for the moment.
Kenway blocks a body shot from Verbeek.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Kenway tries to stall but Verbeek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
Verbeek wants a takedown.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Kenway pushes Verbeek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Verbeek.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kenway is trying to stall.
Kenway stalling against the cage.

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 Edward Kenway.
I think Kenway 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
Edward Kenway retains his lightweight title!
Edward Kenway seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#753 DeNeville v Okah 2
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verbeek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Verbeek thows a body kick. Partio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Verbeek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Partio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verbeek.
Partio tries to land a body kick
and Verbeek counters with a left and a right that stings Partio.
Partio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Verbeek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek avoids a kick to the body.
Verbeek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Partio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verbeek throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek thuds his right hand into Partio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verbeek misses with a low kick as Partio jumps back.
Partio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verbeek takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD#
Partio gets a double leg takedown into Verbeek's guard.
Verbeek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Partio throws a big right hand that misses.
Partio throwing strikes but missing.
Verbeek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Verbeek pulls Partio in close to prevent any damage.
Verbeek keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully. #T2#
Partio advances to half guard.
Partio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Verbeek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Partio.
Partio throwing shots but Verbeek is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Partio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Verbeek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Partio.
Partio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Verbeek defending well though.
Partio thows a huge punch but Verbeek dodges it nicely. #T3#
Verbeek keeping control of the position.
Partio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Partio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verbeek keeps working.
Partio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Partio trying to mount his opponent but Verbeek defends it.
Partio wants to take a breather but Verbeek is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek throws a lazy head kick
and Partio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Verbeek misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Verbeek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Partio throws a shot to the body.
Partio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Verbeek gets a clinch.
Verbeek throws a head punch that misses.
Partio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verbeek prevents a body shot from Partio.
Verbeek tries to work over Partio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Partio lands with a left to the head.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Verbeek controls his hands.
Verbeek presses Partio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Verbeek is working Partio over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Verbeek.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katu Partio 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.
#R2#
Partio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verbeek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Partio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Partio laying and praying for a moment but Verbeek takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Partio is working for a kimura but Verbeek is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio lands with a punch from half guard.
Partio is thwarting Verbeek's attempts to control the position.
Partio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verbeek can do to turn this around?#T1#
Verbeek is staying active underneath Partio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Partio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Verbeek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Verbeek controlling the position for now.
Partio wants to control but Verbeek is keeping him busy.
Partio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Katu Partio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Partio working over Verbeek with some ground and pound. Verbeek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Verbeek is positioning himself well to prevent Partio advancing to mount.
Partio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Partio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Partio drops an elbow to the side of Verbeek's head.
Partio is stalling here. Verbeek is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Partio seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Verbeek has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio tries to improve position but can't.
Verbeek working away.
Partio is trying to get back to half guard.
Partio is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Verbeek is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Partio is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Partio is squirming around, avoiding Verbeek's attempts to control the action.
Partio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Partio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Partio is on top in guard. #REVR#
Verbeek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Partio.
Verbeek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verbeek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Verbeek has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Verbeek holds on and takes a little breather.
Partio trying to control but Verbeek is working from the bottom.
Verbeek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verbeek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Verbeek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Verbeek has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katu Partio dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Partio throws an off balance right hand
and Partio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verbeek scores with a leg kick.
Verbeek throws a combination that misses
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verbeek.
Verbeek stuffs the takedown attempt from Partio. Partio gets slowly back to his feet.
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
Verbeek missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verbeek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verbeek pushes Partio away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Partio.
Partio keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Verbeek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verbeek tries to score with a low kick but Partio moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Partio fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Partio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Verbeek - the referee stops the clock and Partio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Verbeek. Partio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Partio connects with a nice looking jab.
Partio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verbeek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Partio if he has to take too many more of those.
Partio throws a leg kick but Verbeek moved away.
It seemed like Verbeek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verbeek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Partio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verbeek throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Verbeek sprawls and moves away.
Verbeek slips under a jab.
Partio misses the jab.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
Partio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verbeek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Partio.
Pat Verbeek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Partio's head backwards.
Verbeek misses the body punch
and Partio counters with a low kick, right behind Verbeek 's knee.
Verbeek 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. #CUT2#
It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Verbeek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Verbeek punishes Partio's body with a nice straight punch.
Partio jabs at Verbeek's body.
Partio throws a hook but Verbeek avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verbeek! But no joy.
Verbeek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Partio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verbeek misses with a wild combination.
Verbeek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Partio to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Verbeek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head.
Verbeek is looking to land body kicks.
Verbeek moves out of range of the body kick.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Verbeek misses the body punch
and Partio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Verbeek.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body.
Partio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Partio scores with a jab.
Verbeek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Partio's head.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek jabs Partio right on the nose. Partio blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Partio is rocked!#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Partio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oh Partio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Partio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Partio cracks Verbeek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Partio seems to have got his legs back now.
Partio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Verbeek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partio lands with a nice body kick.
Partio shoots in but Verbeek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Partio misses with a hook
and Verbeek counters with a leg kick.
Verbeek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partio drops his hands momentarily. Verbeek doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Partio staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Partio doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#749 Heimendahl v Kruger
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Verbeek misses with a combination
and Kent counters with a stiff right hand.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Kent misses.
Verbeek misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Verbeek has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Verbeek looks to throw the jab but Kent is out of range.
Kent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verbeek.
Kent scores with a hook to the body. Verbeek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Kent.#TD2#
Verbeek shoots in and gets a takedown into Kent's guard.#SUB#
Kent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verbeek defends it easily.
Kent managing to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Kent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Verbeek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kent looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent is pulling down on Verbeek's head to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kent being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kent is out of range.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kent.
A low kick from Kent misses
and Verbeek counters with a good low kick that Kent was not able to check.
Verbeek connects with an inside leg kick.
Verbeek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kent.
A countering left hand to the body from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Kent misses with a straight left.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from Verbeek.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
Clark Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kent throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Kent ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kent slips under a jab.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Verbeek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kent's sensitive parts.
Verbeek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kent looks to throw the jab but Verbeek is out of range.
Verbeek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Verbeek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Verbeek.
Verbeek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Kent misses its intended target.
Verbeek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kent scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kent misses with a looping right.
Verbeek cracks Kent with a good jab.
Kent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verbeek.
Kent is looking to counter punch.
Verbeek slips under a jab from Kent.
Verbeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Kent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kent checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Kent.
Verbeek throws a jab when Kent was well out of range.
Kent feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kent connects with a crisp jab.
Kent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kent throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verbeek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek throws a front kick aimed at Kent's knee but Kent avoids it well.
Verbeek works Kent's body with a nice hook.
Kent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verbeek can pounce on him.
Kent connects with a jab.
Kent takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Kent misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Kent. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Verbeek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kent is trying to maintain the position but Verbeek is very close to passing his half guard.
Kent is trying to get back to full guard.
Kent trying to control from the bottom.
Kent is doing well to control the position and prevent Verbeek from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent is trying to maintain the position but Verbeek is very close to passing his half guard.
Kent wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Verbeek slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Verbeek with a hook.
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Kent slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kent misses the target.
Verbeek slips a jab and a cross from Kent.
Verbeek looks to land a combination but Kent avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kent.
Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.
A left and a right from Verbeek both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Kent is just out of range.
Verbeek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Verbeek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Verbeek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kent throws a big shot that misses.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut
enabling Kent to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kent.
Verbeek slips under a jab from Kent.
Kent misses with an uppercut.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Kent looks to land a combination but Verbeek avoids it well.
Kent misses with a body punch
and Verbeek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kent ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kent lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kent takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kent avoids the head kick by Verbeek.
A counter left hand to the body from Kent misses its target.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.#T3#
Kent jabs Verbeek right on the nose. Verbeek blinks but takes it well.
Kent misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Kent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kent.
Kent moves out of range as Verbeek strikes.
Kent throws a low kick but Verbeek avoids it.
Kent throws the left hand but Verbeek avoids the punch easily.
Kent connects with the punch.
Verbeek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verbeek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Verbeek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Kent throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verbeek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Verbeek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verbeek lands a body shot.
Verbeek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kent doesn't seem bothered though.
Verbeek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Verbeek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Verbeek connects with a nice looking jab.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Kent swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Verbeek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kent.
Verbeek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kent takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Verbeek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Kent.
Kent has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Verbeek.
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kent jabs at Verbeek's body.
Kent takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clark Kent'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#
Verbeek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kent swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verbeek.
Kent throws a jab when Verbeek was well out of range.
Verbeek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the body
and Verbeek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Verbeek goes for a double leg but Kent avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kent continues to drive forward.
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Kent's leg. Kent is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kent will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kent is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verbeek - that will leave a mark!
Verbeek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kent ducks right into an uppercut from Verbeek.
Verbeek tried to score with a low kick but Kent checks it.
Kent misses with a looping left.
Verbeek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kent misses with an uppercut
and Verbeek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kent throws a lazy uppercut
and Verbeek finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verbeek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Kent.
Verbeek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kent on the side of the head.
Verbeek missing with a left hand there. Kent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kent throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verbeek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kent looks to land a left hand but Verbeek moved out of range nicely.
Kent throws a right hand that misses
and Verbeek counters with a right hand to the body.
Kent misses with an uppercut. Verbeek saw that one coming.
Kent throws a body shot but no joy.
Verbeek swings for the body but Kent moves out of range.
Kent throwing a counter right hand but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Clark Kent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Verbeek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Kent misses its intended target.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kent throws a lazy uppercut
and Verbeek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kent thinking.
Verbeek misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Verbeek misses its intended target.
Verbeek connects with a body shot that sends Kent's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verbeek. That's going to slow Kent down.
Kent misses with an uppercut. Verbeek saw that one coming.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Kent moved out of range nicely.
Kent misses with a looping right.
Verbeek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Kent pushes Verbeek away with a front kick.
Verbeek throws a leg kick which misses Kent's front leg but catches the back leg as Kent tries to avoid it.
Verbeek moves away from the strike by Kent. #T3#
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kent misses with a straight right.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Kent is just out of range.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verbeek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verbeek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verbeek lands a leg kick that knocks Kent off balance momentarily.
Kent swinging wildly here.
Kent's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verbeek under the eye.
Verbeek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Verbeek throws a leg kick which misses Kent's front leg but catches the back leg as Kent tries to avoid it.
Verbeek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4##TD2#
Verbeek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Verbeek wants to take a breather but Kent is having none of it. #SUB#
Kent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verbeek controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verbeek 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
During a confident post fight interview, Pat Verbeek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Clark Kent stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must have had kryptonite! How else could you have bested Superman? Maybe you were taught by Batman himself...'.

Event: GAMMA#744 Asai v Imbula
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Verbeek misses the body punch
and Kent counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verbeek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Kent misses with an uppercut. Verbeek saw that one coming.
Kent loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
Kent misses with an uppercut
and Verbeek counters with a stiff right hand.
Verbeek walks into a straight right hand from Kent.
Verbeek misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Kent - just one landing.
Verbeek shoots for a double leg takedown but Kent sprawls well. He's pushed Verbeek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Verbeek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Verbeek duly obliges.
Kent takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek misses the jab.
Kent throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kent throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verbeek thinks about the counter body kick.
Verbeek thumps Kent with a low kick.
Verbeek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Verbeek digs a good body shot into Kent's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Verbeek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kent.
Kent punishes Verbeek's body with a nice straight punch.
Verbeek slips a jab and a cross from Kent.
Verbeek replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kent blocks it well.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kent scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kent has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Kent slips the punch.
Verbeek ducks right into an uppercut from Kent.
Clark Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kent misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kent stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kent lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verbeek slips under a jab from Kent.
Verbeek lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Verbeek scores with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Verbeek. Kent shrugs it off though.
Verbeek scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Verbeek gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kent sneaks back into half guard.
Kent is trying to maintain the position but Verbeek is very close to passing his half guard.
Kent is looking for a sweep. Verbeek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Kent is trying to maintain the position but Verbeek is very close to passing his half guard.
Kent wants to get back to full guard.
Verbeek stalling.
Kent wants to control but Verbeek is keeping busy.
Verbeek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
Kent throws an overhand right that lands on Verbeek's shoulder, as Verbeek tries to avoid the shot.
Kent misses with a body punch
and Verbeek counters with a nice body shot.
Verbeek throws out a loose jab but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kent.
Verbeek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kent.
Kent throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verbeek defending well as Kent loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Kent gets caught flat footed, as Verbeek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kent managing to control the position.
Kent trying to keep a closed guard but Verbeek is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clark Kent's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kent jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Verbeek moves away and avoids it.
Kent throws a leg kick that misses.
Verbeek appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Verbeek lands with a hook. Kent tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kent throws an overhand right that lands on Verbeek's shoulder, as Verbeek tries to avoid the shot.
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Kent counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kent misses with a straight left.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Kent just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent blocks a head kick by Verbeek.
A head kick misses from Verbeek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kent lands with a shot to the body.
Verbeek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kent. That did some damage!
Verbeek thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kent misses its intended target.
Kent misses with a looping left.#T1#
Verbeek throws a lazy right hand but Kent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kent checks the leg kick.
Kent misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Verbeek.
Kent uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verbeek has time to react.
Verbeek walks into a left hand.
Clark Kent is winning the standup battle so far.
Verbeek tries to move into range but Kent moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verbeek, right into the meat.
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Kent's leg. Kent is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Verbeek moves away and avoids it.
Verbeek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Kent misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kent.
Kent misses with the combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek scores with a body shot.
Verbeek throws a wild body kick that Kent sees coming a mile off.
Kent fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kent swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kent has time to react.
Verbeek lands a lovely overhand right.
Kent swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek throws a low kick but Kent avoids it.
Verbeek fails to land the takedown.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Kent checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kent misses the target.
A punch combination from Kent misses.
Verbeek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Verbeek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verbeek throws a head kick that Kent semi-blocks.
Kent is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kent throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Verbeek staying out of range there.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kent circles away quickly and effectively.
Verbeek misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
Verbeek sizes up Kent with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Verbeek misses the jab.
Kent throws a shot to the body.
Verbeek moves away from the strike by Kent.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kent's head backwards.
Verbeek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Kent catches Verbeek right on the button with a cross.
Verbeek misses with a looping left.
Kent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verbeek.
Good standup being displayed there by Kent as he connects with a hook.
Kent moves forwards but Verbeek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verbeek scores with a head kick.
Verbeek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kent doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Kent. No joy for Verbeek on that attempt.
Kent leaves Verbeek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kent throwing a counter right hand but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Clark Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Verbeek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Verbeek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verbeek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Verbeek thinks about the counter body kick.
Verbeek feints and then cracks Kent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kent down.
Kent cracks a nice hook into Verbeek's ribs.
Verbeek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clark Kent's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with an uppercut that bounces Kent off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Verbeek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verbeek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kent throws out a powerful jab.
Verbeek throws a leg kick that misses.
Verbeek lands a head kick. Kent smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Verbeek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kent misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kent throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Verbeek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verbeek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kent misses with a low kick.
Kent with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent lands with an uppercut that bounces Verbeek off the cage and back into range.
Verbeek throws a sloppy head kick and Kent moves out of range easily. #T1#
Kent throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kent throws a body punch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut. Kent saw that one coming.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Verbeek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Kent fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kent tries to move into range but Verbeek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kent avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kent clobbers Verbeek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kent just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent throws out a loose jab but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Verbeek thows a leg kick but Kent checks it
and Kent counters with a straight right hand.
Clark Kent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Verbeek looks to land a right hand but Kent moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Kent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verbeek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Verbeek moves away and avoids it.
Kent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kent throws a body kick that misses.
Kent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with a good body shot.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Verbeek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kent throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kent.
Kent blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Verbeek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kent connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verbeek scrambles back to his feet.
Verbeek lands with a good body shot.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Verbeek.
Kent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
Verbeek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kent with a body shot.
Kent takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kent throws a leg kick but Verbeek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kent throws out a loose jab but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Verbeek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verbeek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kent drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kent throws the left hand but Verbeek avoids the punch easily.
Verbeek throws a body shot but no joy.
Verbeek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kent jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kent.#T4#
Kent throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Verbeek.
Kent loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Verbeek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Verbeek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Kent pushes Verbeek off and gets back to his feet.
Kent is looking to chop away at Verbeek's legs.
Verbeek was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek lands a nice hook to Kent's body. Kent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Kent misses.
Kent looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verbeek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pat Verbeek.
I've got Verbeek 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pat Verbeek!
A relieved looking Pat Verbeek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Clark Kent was interviewed post fight and said 'You must have had kryptonite! How else could you have bested Superman? Maybe you were taught by Batman himself...'.

Event: GAMMA#739 Keenan v Legions
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Verbeek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arcuri has time to react.
Arcuri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Verbeek sprawls and moves away.
Arcuri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Arcuri throws a low kick but Verbeek moves out of range easily. #TD#
Arcuri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Verbeek's guard.
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Verbeek keeps moving.
Arcuri throws an elbow that misses. Verbeek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arcuri's guard. Nice move by Verbeek!#REVB#
Verbeek trying to control but Arcuri is working from the bottom.
Verbeek is stalling in the full guard.
Arcuri looking to control. #T1##SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verbeek is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Arcuri looking for a guillotine here but Verbeek defends easily.
Arcuri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Arcuri is looking for a triangle but Verbeek pushes his legs off easily.
Arcuri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verbeek is aware though and is defending well.
Verbeek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Verbeek advances position into side control!
Arcuri tries to improve position but can't.
Verbeek working away.
Arcuri is looking to regain half guard here but Verbeek keeps moving and retains side control.
Arcuri is being controlled here. #T3#
Arcuri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Verbeek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Verbeek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Verbeek is thwarting Arcuri's attempts to control the position.
Verbeek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arcuri wants to slow Verbeek down by chopping away at his legs.
Verbeek looks for the body kick but Arcuri saw that one coming.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arcuri throws out a loose jab but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A shot to the body from Verbeek misses
and Arcuri counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Arcuri misses its intended target.
Verbeek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arcuri has time to react.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arcuri. Verbeek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arcuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri misses with a straight left.
Verbeek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Verbeek.
Jab, jab by Verbeek - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcuri misses with a body shot
and Verbeek makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Arcuri really felt that one!
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arcuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verbeek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arcuri.
Verbeek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Arcuri.
Verbeek misses with a left hand
and Arcuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arcuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri throws a shot from downtown. Verbeek moves away and avoids it.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses
and Arcuri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri has a takedown stuffed.
Verbeek swings for the body but Arcuri moves out of range.
Arcuri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arcuri stuns Verbeek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verbeek tries to clinch but Arcuri moves out of range. #T1#
Arcuri lands with a nice body punch.
Verbeek clobbers Arcuri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Verbeek finds it's target.
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbeek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Verbeek blocks a jab.
Verbeek misses with a lunging right hand
and Arcuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verbeek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arcuri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri slips a jab from Verbeek.
Arcuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arcuri blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
Arcuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Arcuri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Verbeek defending well as Arcuri loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arcuri in his tracks.
Verbeek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri thuds his right hand into Verbeek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verbeek throws a hook but Arcuri blocks it.
Arcuri checks a low kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek throws out a loose jab but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arcuri can pounce on him.
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.
Verbeek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Verbeek moves out of range. #T3##TD#
Arcuri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arcuri showed some decent athleticism there.
Arcuri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Verbeek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arcuri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Verbeek defending well though.
Verbeek is trying to get back to full guard.
Arcuri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arcuri trying to control from half guard but Verbeek is working away.
Arcuri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Arcuri prevents Verbeek from improving his position.
Arcuri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verbeek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri slips a nice elbow through Verbeek's hands, connecting with Verbeek's forehead.
Arcuri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Verbeek defending well though.
Arcuri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arcuri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Verbeek tries to get to full guard but Arcuri has control of the leg.
Arcuri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 Phil Arcuri 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!
#R3#
Verbeek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arcuri is looking to chop away at Verbeek's legs.
Arcuri thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body.
Verbeek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verbeek thumps Arcuri with a low kick.
Verbeek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arcuri.
Arcuri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verbeek. That's going to slow Arcuri down.
Arcuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Verbeek.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arcuri is out of range.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
As Verbeek backs away, Arcuri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arcuri looks to land a left hand but Verbeek moved out of range nicely.
Verbeek was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1##CL2#
Verbeek rushes Arcuri and presses him up against the cage.
Arcuri prevents a body shot from Verbeek.
Arcuri prevents a body shot from Verbeek.
Arcuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arcuri working aggressively here.
Verbeek tries to work over Arcuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Verbeek. #TD#
Arcuri jumps into guard, dragging Verbeek to the mat.
Verbeek stands and throws Arcuri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Verbeek working away.
Arcuri is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcuri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phil Arcuri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Arcuri is trying to control but can't.
Verbeek trying to control from half guard but Arcuri is working away.
Arcuri trying to control here.
Arcuri is trying to get back to full guard.
Arcuri wants to control but Verbeek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arcuri is looking for a sweep. Verbeek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arcuri is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Verbeek controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Arcuri is looking to control Verbeek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arcuri avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verbeek scores with a jab. Arcuri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arcuri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Verbeek lands a leg kick that knocks Arcuri off balance momentarily.
Arcuri cracks the inside of Verbeek's front leg.
Arcuri throws a hook but Verbeek blocks it.
Arcuri scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Verbeek 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arcuri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Verbeek - the referee stops the clock and Arcuri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Verbeek. Arcuri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Verbeek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arcuri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verbeek. Verbeek obviously looking to wear him down.
Verbeek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arcuri at a distance.
Verbeek 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek stuns Arcuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Verbeek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Verbeek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Verbeek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arcuri's sensitive parts.
Verbeek thuds a left hand into Arcuri's body.
Arcuri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Verbeek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arcuri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Verbeek as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Verbeek 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Phil Arcuri was interviewed post fight and said 'IQ 132'.

Event: GAMMA#733 Lord v Yeboah
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Malenko moves forwards but Verbeek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malenko goes for a double leg but Verbeek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Verbeek continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Malenko.
Malenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Malenko gets tackled into the cage by Verbeek. Verbeek maintains the clinch.
Verbeek is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Verbeek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verbeek.
A short left from Verbeek.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Malenko controls the action.
Verbeek blocking some punches.
A short right from Malenko on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Malenko on the inside.
Verbeek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verbeek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Verbeek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Verbeek.
Malenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Malenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenko.
Verbeek is pressed up against the cage. Malenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Verbeek down to the mat. Verbeek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pat Verbeek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Malenko.
Malenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verbeek.
Malenko swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Verbeek misses the target.
Malenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verbeek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Verbeek was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malenko.
Verbeek looks to land a combination. Malenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malenko looks to land a left hand but Verbeek moved out of range nicely.
Verbeek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Verbeek lands a slapping body shot.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Verbeek avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Malenko closes the distance and clinches up with Verbeek, looking for a takedown. Malenko pushes Verbeek against the cage but Verbeek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Verbeek misses with a hook. Malenko ducked under it nicely.
Malenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verbeek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Verbeek swinging wildly here.
Malenko throws out a counter right but Verbeek avoids it with no problem.
Verbeek lands the left hand.#TD2#
Verbeek gets caught flat footed, as Malenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Verbeek has control of Malenko's left arm, preventing Malenko from doing any damage.
Malenko stopping the sweep attempt from Verbeek.
Verbeek keeping moving, preventing Malenko from controlling successfully. #T3#
Malenko postures up in Verbeek's guard and throws a big left but Verbeek blocks it.
Malenko forces his way into half guard.
Malenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Verbeek is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verbeek trying to hold on to Malenko's head to control him but Malenko postures up.
Malenko sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malenko is keen to just control but Verbeek is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Verbeek does no damage.
Verbeek connects with a body shot.
Malenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Verbeek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verbeek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Verbeek tries to land a body kick
and Malenko counters with a series of strikes. Verbeek will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek dominated that round.
That's time! Verbeek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Malenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verbeek, right into the meat.
Malenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verbeek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malenko can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Malenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Verbeek throws a head punch that misses.
Malenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malenko avoiding damage.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Malenko blocks it.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Malenko controls his hands.
Verbeek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Malenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verbeeks head.
Verbeek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malenko's elbow.
Verbeek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Malenko blocking some punches.
Verbeek misses with some punches.
Malenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verbeek lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenko.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Malenko controls the action.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
Malenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Pat Verbeek has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Malenko wants the takedown. Verbeek is fighting it off but Malenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Verbeek's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Verbeek keeps moving.
Verbeek looking to control. #T2#
Malenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malenko trying to control but Verbeek is working from the bottom.
Verbeek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malenko is in close to Verbeek's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Malenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Verbeek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A left lands for Malenko.
Jab by Verbeek.
Good leg kick by Verbeek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verbeek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verbeek. That's going to slow Malenko down.
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko.
Malenko jabs Verbeek to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Verbeek looks for the body kick but Malenko saw that one coming.
Malenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Verbeek connects with an inside leg kick.
Verbeek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Malenko.
Verbeek swings widly with a right hand
and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body.
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek throws the kick towards the body but Malenko avoids it.
Malenko thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body.
Verbeek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Malenko.
Malenko swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verbeek. That's going to slow Malenko down.
Verbeek defending well as Malenko loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Malenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Malenko missing with a left hand there. Verbeek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Malenko.
Malenko works Verbeek's body with a nice hook.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek tries to land a leg kick but Malenko saw it coming and moves away.
Verbeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verbeek connects with a solid leg kick.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Malenko.
A punch combination from Verbeek misses.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
A jab from Malenko finds it's way through Verbeek's defenses.
Malenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
Verbeek lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Verbeek misses with a body punch
and Malenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verbeek misses with a kick to the body.
Malenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verbeek doesn't seem bothered though.
Malenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verbeek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pat Verbeek is winning the standup battle so far.
Verbeek is looking to land body kicks.
Malenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Verbeek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malenko scrambles back to his feet.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verbeek as he avoids it easily.
Malenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verbeek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malenko somewhat.
Malenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Verbeek lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Verbeek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek throws an off balance right hand
and Malenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verbeek thinking.
Malenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pat Verbeek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Malenko.
Malenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verbeek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malenko on the side of the head.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Verbeek throws a head kick but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Malenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Verbeek counters with a straight right hand.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Malenko moves out of range.
Verbeek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Verbeek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
An inside leg kick lands from Verbeek.
Malenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verbeek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verbeek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malenko misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Malenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verbeek. Verbeek obviously looking to wear him down.
Verbeek thuds a left hand into Malenko's body.
Malenko throws a big shot that misses.
Verbeek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verbeek. Verbeek obviously looking to wear him down.
Malenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verbeek with a jab.
Verbeek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verbeek doesn't manage to clinch there - Malenko circles away. #T4#
Malenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verbeek throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verbeek lands the left hand.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown but Verbeek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verbeek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Malenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verbeek catches Malenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Verbeek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malenko. That did some damage!
Malenko fails with the takedown
and Verbeek counters with a stiff right hand.
Malenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Verbeek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verbeek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verbeek connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Verbeek 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
After winning the bout, Pat Verbeek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 609
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Verbeek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verbeek.
A cross from Dall lands.
Verbeek throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall tries a low kick but Verbeek avoids it.
A big left from Dall misses.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Dall scores with a spinning back kick!
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verbeek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
Verbeek replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dall blocks it well.
Verbeek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Verbeek misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dall misses the jab.
Dall is looking to slow Verbeek down with leg kicks.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verbeek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.#T1#
Dall cracks Verbeek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dall lands with a shot to the body.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
Verbeek doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dall tries to work over Verbeek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verbeek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Verbeek works on Dall's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Verbeek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Verbeek prevents a body shot from Dall.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Dall.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall can't get the takedown.
Dall is trying to break free.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall lands with a short shot to the head.
Verbeek prevents a body shot from Dall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall. #TD#
Dall successfully pulls guard.
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verbeek defends well.#T3##SUB#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verbeek defends well.#SUB#
Dall has an active guard here but Verbeek has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verbeek pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Verbeek trying to control the pace.
Verbeek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Verbeek is working away from the top position though.
Dall is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sweat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Verbeek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dall is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with an overhand left.
Verbeek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Dall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Dall coming out on top.
Wykyd Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Verbeek.#CUT2#
It looks like Wykyd Dall has been cut.
Verbeek scores with a nice body kick.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Verbeek.
Dall throws a body punch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Dall throws a series of punches but Verbeek avoids them all with ease.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with an uppercut that bounces Dall off the cage and back into range.
Dall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Dall.
Verbeek only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dall thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body.#T1##CL2#
Verbeek clinches up against the cage.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
Verbeek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Verbeek scores with a shoulder strike.
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek blocks a body shot from Dall.
Dall tries to throw a body punch but Verbeek avoids it by throwing Dall back against the cage.
Verbeek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dall wants a takedown but no success here.
Verbeek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dall is trying to break free.
Verbeek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
Verbeek lands a nice shot to the body.
Dall is working for takedown but Verbeek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Verbeek lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Dall is rocked!
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Oh Dall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall controls his hands.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Verbeek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verbeek lands a big right hand that drops Dall! The killer instinct kicks in and Verbeek finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Verbeek!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 605
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Verbeek misses with a left hand #TD#
and Seok counters with a takedown into side control.
Seok cracks Verbeek with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Seok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Seok controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Seok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok is looking to take a break and control but Verbeek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Verbeek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Verbeek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Verbeek is looking for a sweep.
Seok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verbeek keeps working.
Verbeek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Verbeek can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Seok tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Verbeek is not content to let Seok control the position. #SUB#
Seok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Verbeek sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Seok is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Seok trying to control from half guard but Verbeek is working away. #SUB#
Seok looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seok in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek connects with a single shot there.
Seok tests Verbeek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seok scores with a jab to the body.
Seok tests Verbeek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verbeek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seok looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek throws out a counter right but Seok avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sang Seok dominated that round.
That's time! Seok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Seok cracks Verbeek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verbeek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seok.
Seok displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Seok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Seok walks into a jab.
Seok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verbeek can pounce on him.
Seok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Seok.
Good work by Seok as he checks the leg kick.
Seok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Seok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Seok.
Seok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verbeek can do to turn this around?
Seok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seok there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Seok throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verbeek.
Seok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seok misses with a looping right.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Seok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seok misses with a straight right.
Seok throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Verbeek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek tries to work over Seok's front leg with a kick but Seok checks it.
Seok throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Verbeek misses its intended target. #T2#
Verbeek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Verbeek.
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbeek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Seok connects with a single shot there.
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!
Verbeek staying out of range there.
Verbeek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seok. That did some damage!
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
Verbeek throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Seok - just one landing.
Verbeek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Seok moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verbeek, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Verbeek.#T3#
Seok misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Verbeek is predictable there #TD#
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into side control. Verbeek won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Seok is trying to get an arm triangle but Verbeek is defending well.
Seok fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Verbeek tries to bench press Seok off him but Seok keeps the position. #SUB#
Seok is trying to get an arm triangle but Verbeek is defending well.
Verbeek tries to bench press Seok off him but Seok keeps the position. #T4#
Seok trying to control the action but Verbeek is working from the bottom.
Lee Sang Seok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verbeek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seok scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Verbeek to see if he's OK.
Seok wants to control but Verbeek is keeping him busy.
Seok tries to advance to mount but can't.
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 Lee Sang Seok will probably get the nod.
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!
#R3#
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Verbeek moves away from the strike by Seok.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verbeek.
Seok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Verbeek moves out of range as Seok strikes.
Verbeek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Verbeek looks to land a combination but Seok avoids it well.
Seok cracks Verbeek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Verbeek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Verbeek finds it's way round the side to connect with Seok's head.
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.
A low kick from Seok misses
and Verbeek counters with a straight right hand.
Verbeek moves forwards but Seok connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Seok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Verbeek doesn't seem phased though.
Verbeek throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Seok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seok looking to pass the guard.
Seok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Seok throws an elbow that misses. Verbeek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seok's guard. Nice move by Verbeek!#REVB#
Seok looking to control.
Verbeek stays in close to Seok's body and controls the position.
Pat Verbeek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Sang Seok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Seok pulls Verbeek in close to prevent any damage.
Seok looking to control.
Seok controlling Verbeek's posture.
Verbeek throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Seok keeping full guard, as Verbeek tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Verbeek throws a right hand that Seok ducks under and follows up with a left that Seok also avoids with ease.
Seok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Seok misses with a hook.
Seok misses with a leg kick
and Verbeek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Seok throws a hook but Verbeek avoids it easily.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Verbeek misses #TD#
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Seok content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Seok is pushing down on Verbeek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Verbeek is fighting to maintain full guard but Seok has managed to sneak the leg through.
Seok slows the pace down in half guard.
Seok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Verbeek for as long as he can get away with.

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 Lee Sang Seok.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seok, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sang Seok!
Our winner, Lee Sang Seok, 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.

Event: CEC 596
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1##CL#
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. #BC2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#TD#
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.
#R2#
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. #TD#
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. #ES2#
Zackrisson wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
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. #TD#
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.#T2#
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. #REF3#
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! #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
Verbeek moves into range and clinches up with Zackrisson.
Verbeek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
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. #REVB#
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.#T2##SU2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!

Event: CEC 587
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Verbeek lands a body shot.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Daghammar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verbeek to score with a decent uppercut.
Daghammar connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
Daghammar defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verbeek with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Verbeek has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Verbeek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Verbeek throws a front kick that sends Daghammar stumbling back into the cage.
Verbeek slips a jab and a cross from Daghammar.
Verbeek jabs Daghammar right on the nose. Daghammar blinks but takes it well.
Verbeek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daghammar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verbeek doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Verbeek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Daghammar quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek is controlling the pace. #T2#
Verbeek stops Daghammar from getting back to his feet.
Verbeek is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Verbeek seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Daghammar for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verbeek lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Daghammar misses with a straight right.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Verbeek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daghammar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Verbeek content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Verbeek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Verbeek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Daghammar lands a jab to the head.
Verbeek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daghammar throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a combination that misses
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbeek throws a wild body kick that Daghammar sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Verbeek misses the target.
Verbeek cracks Daghammar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pat Verbeek is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Verbeek with a poor takedown
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verbeek thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Daghammar lands with a good body shot.
Verbeek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Verbeek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Verbeek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verbeek.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verbeek.
Daghammar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verbeek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daghammar circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Verbeek with a nice cross.
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!#TD#
Verbeek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Daghammar quickly recovers to half guard.
Verbeek wants to take a breather but Daghammar is having none of it.
Daghammar pushes Verbeek off looking to stand but Verbeek dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Verbeek trying to control the action but Daghammar is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daghammar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daghammar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daghammar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to clinch up but Daghammar circles away and keeps his distance.
Verbeek throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Daghammar counters with a crisp one two that drops Verbeek! Daghammar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Verbeek to his feet! Verbeek is in big trouble!
Daghammar swats away the attempt to clinch by Verbeek.
Nice straight punches there by Verbeek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verbeek.#T4#
Verbeek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Daghammar. No joy for Verbeek on that attempt. #TD2#
Daghammar shoots in and bounces Verbeek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Daghammar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verbeek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Verbeek keeping full guard, as Daghammar tries to pass.
Verbeek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Verbeek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daghammar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daghammar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Verbeek.
Daghammar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range.
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the head.
Verbeek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daghammar scores with a jab.#TD#
Verbeek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar is staying active underneath Verbeek, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Verbeek prevents Daghammar from standing back up.
Verbeek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daghammar is trying to stand back up but Verbeek is controlling him #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daghammar ducks right into an uppercut from Verbeek.
Daghammar throws a nice looking combination but Verbeek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verbeek lands a right hook to the body.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
Verbeek works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Verbeek throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Verbeek goes for a double leg but Daghammar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daghammar continues to drive forward.
Daghammar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Verbeek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verbeek feints and then cracks Daghammar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daghammar down.
Verbeek is looking to land body kicks.
Verbeek closes the distance but Daghammar moves to the side
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Daghammar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Verbeek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Verbeek misses with a hook.
Verbeek lands with a good body shot.
Daghammar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Verbeek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daghammar's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Daghammar scores with a four punch combination!
Daghammar defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar lands a jab to the nose.
Verbeek tries to clinch there but Daghammar circles away.
Daghammar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verbeek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
A very excited looking Pat Verbeek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 580
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
Verbeek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Durden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Verbeek checks a leg kick.
Durden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Verbeek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verbeek scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden is looking to counter with a body kick.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
Verbeek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Verbeek has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Verbeek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Verbeek works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Verbeek's head backwards.
Verbeek tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
Verbeek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden punishes Verbeek's body with a nice straight punch.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Verbeek misses with a left hand
and Durden counters with a body kick that stops Verbeek in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Verbeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Verbeek off the cage and back into range.
Verbeek lands with a nice body punch.
Verbeek slips a jab from Durden.
Verbeek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
Verbeek misses the jab.
Verbeek tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Verbeek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Verbeek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verbeek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durden.
Verbeek missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verbeek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Durden.
The fighters circling - Verbeek throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Durden moves into the clinch.
Verbeek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
Verbeek blocking some punches.
Durden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden is working Verbeek over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Durden.
Durden cracks Verbeek with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Durden has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek misses with some punches.
Durden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Verbeek controls his hands. #T3#
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Durden.
Durden pushes Verbeek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Verbeek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Verbeek lands a hook that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
Durden working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
Durden lands a left hand.
Verbeek blocking some punches.
Durden tries to work over Verbeek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden working aggressively here.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durden takes a shot to the head.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durden lands a right hand.
Verbeek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Durden.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden trying to control the position but instead, Verbeek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Durden into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Durden after a bit of a struggle.
Durden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Verbeek blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Durden 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.
#R2#
Verbeek checks the leg kick.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Verbeek sees coming a mile off.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verbeek swings widly with a right hand
and Verbeek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Verbeek looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Durden cracks Verbeek with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Durden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Verbeek motions for Durden to come forward. Verbeek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden throws a quick counter kick to the body but Verbeek avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Durden clinches.
Durden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Verbeek blocking some punches.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden presses Verbeek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durden lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Verbeek as Durden tries to tie him up.
Durden misses with a punch to the body.
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verbeek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden. #TD2#
Verbeek gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Durden tries to roll over but Verbeek keeps him under control.
Verbeek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verbeek can do to turn this around?
Durden is looking for a sweep. Verbeek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Durden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Verbeek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verbeek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Durden trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Verbeek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durden cracks Verbeek with a good jab.
Durden slips under a jab from Verbeek.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Verbeek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Verbeek down.
Durden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verbeek's calf.
Verbeek thows a leg kick but Durden checks it
and Durden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durden tries to clinch but Verbeek is having none of it.
Verbeek lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy body kick from Verbeek
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Verbeek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verbeek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Verbeek scores with a body shot.
Verbeek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Verbeek slips under a jab.
Durden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Verbeek takes a step back to recover.
Verbeek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyler Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Verbeek is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden with a jab.
Verbeek checks a leg kick.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
Durden catches Verbeek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Verbeek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verbeek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
Verbeek is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Durden dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Verbeek scores with a jab.
Verbeek throws a lazy uppercut
and Durden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verbeek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Verbeek moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Durden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verbeek misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Verbeek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Durden.
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!
Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land. #T1#
Durden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durden misses with the head strike.
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
A right hook to the body lands for Verbeek.
Durden has Verbeek pressed against the cage.
Durden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verbeek's elbow.
Verbeek blocking some punches.
Verbeek misses with a punch on the inside.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Verbeek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Durden.
Verbeek blocks an uppercut.
Verbeek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durden.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Pat Verbeek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verbeeks head.
Durden lands a hook that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Verbeek misses with some punches.
Verbeek wants a takedown but no success here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden blocks a body shot from Verbeek.
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Durden.
A hook to the body from Verbeek.
Durden blocking some punches.
Durden misses with some punches.
Durden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Durden lands a shot to the body.
Verbeek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durden lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Durden gets through Verbeek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verbeek wants a takedown.
Durden misses with some punches.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verbeek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler Durden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
Durden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
A nice left hand lands by Durden.
Verbeek pushes Durden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durden tries a body shot but Verbeek blocks it.
Verbeek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Verbeek blocks an uppercut.
Verbeek lands a hook that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Durden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verbeeks head.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden tries a body shot but Verbeek blocks it.
Verbeek lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Durden.
A short uppercut from Durden.
Durden slows down the pace here.
Verbeek misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verbeek.
Verbeek works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden blocking some punches.
Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden scores with a hook to the body.
Verbeek prevents a body shot from Durden.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durden stalling in the clinch but Verbeek improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durden.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Durden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC 280
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
A shot to the body from Karter misses
and Verbeek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karter misses with a looping left.
Karter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verbeek lands an overhand right.
Karter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Karter has been cut.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Karter.
Karter lands with a kick to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Verbeek throws a push kick but Karter slaps the foot to one side.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verbeek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter walks into a left hand.
Verbeek throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Karter backs away, Verbeek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Verbeek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Karter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Karter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Verbeek has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verbeek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verbeek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Verbeek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Karter blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Verbeek.
Nice sprawl there from Karter as Verbeek shoots in.
Verbeek tries to move into range but Karter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Verbeek.
Karter checks a leg kick.
Verbeek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter staying out of range there.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Verbeek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Verbeek scores with a takedown into Karter's guard.
Verbeek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Karter wants to sweep here but Verbeek controlling him for the moment.
Verbeek postures up.
Karter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Karter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karter is pressing down on Verbeek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Verbeek is holding on for now.
Karter wants to control but Verbeek is keeping him busy.
Karter throwing shots but Verbeek is blocking nicely.
Karter is thwarting Verbeek's attempts to control the position.
Karter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Verbeek's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut.
That's time! Verbeek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Verbeek drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karter trying to control the position.
Karter trying to control the position here.
Verbeek trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verbeek is one step ahead there. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Karter trying to keep a closed guard but Verbeek is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Verbeek coming out on top.
Verbeek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karter's calf.
Pat Verbeek is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verbeek is looking to counter punch.
Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verbeek.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verbeek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verbeek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Verbeek thumps Karter with a low kick.#T2#
Karter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a leg kick
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Karter.
Karter throws out a counter right but Verbeek avoids it with no problem.
Verbeek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Verbeek blocks a jab.
Karter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verbeek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Karter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Verbeek throws a lazy uppercut
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verbeek throws a front kick aimed at Karter's knee but Karter avoids it well.
Verbeek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Verbeek does it's job there.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Verbeek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karter doesn't seem phased though.
Verbeek misses with a looping right.
Karter looks to throw the jab but Verbeek is out of range.
Karter takes one to the side of the head.
Verbeek scores with a decent looking hook.
Karter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek cracks Karter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verbeek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Verbeek shoots in for a double leg but Karter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verbeek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Verbeek lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter throws the left hand but Verbeek avoids the punch easily.
Karter looks to throw the jab but Verbeek is out of range. #T4#
Karter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
Verbeek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Verbeek catches Karter right on the button with a cross.
Karter loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
Verbeek lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Karter.
Karter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karter tries to clinch up.
It looked like Verbeek was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karter.
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Verbeek's shoulder, as Verbeek tries to avoid the shot.
Karter blocks a head kick by Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Verbeek misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Karter counters by moving into the clinch.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
Verbeek tries to work over Karter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter. #BC2#
Karter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verbeek throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verbeek. That's going to slow Karter down.
Karter lands a body shot.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karter.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Karter.
Karter throws a leg kick but Verbeek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Verbeek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verbeek throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Karter scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verbeek closes the distance and clinches up with Karter, looking for a takedown. Verbeek pushes Karter against the cage but Karter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Verbeek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter motions for Verbeek to come forward. Karter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verbeek throws a hook but Karter blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Verbeek.
Karter avoids a kick to the body.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek shoots for a takedown but Karter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Verbeek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verbeek misses with a lunging right hand
and Karter counters with a big head kick but Verbeek shrugs it off.
Verbeek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karter missing with a left hand there. Verbeek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Verbeek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Verbeek!
Karter with a jab.
Karter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands with a right hand.
Verbeek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice cross by Karter.
Verbeek lands with a cross.
A big left from Karter misses.
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Karter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Verbeek really felt that one!
Verbeek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Verbeek tries to move into range but Karter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Karter cracks a nice hook into Verbeek's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karter misses with a low kick.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Karter! Verbeek is backing up but he can't get away as Karter lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Verbeek and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Karter!
Chris Karter is the new lightweight champion!
Chris Karter took some time post fight to say the following; 'I piss excellence! Open your mouth Harris and drink my excellence. I want Brophy.'.

Event: CEFC 278
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Shipman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Shipman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verbeek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verbeek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shipman on the side of the head.
Verbeek throws out a leg kick but Shipman moves out of range and Verbeek only half commits. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Verbeek enables Shipman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Verbeek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shipman is in close to Verbeek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shipman throws a big right hand that misses.
Verbeek is adopting a defensive guard.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shipman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Shipman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verbeek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses.
Shipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verbeek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verbeek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shipman on the ground.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Verbeek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shipman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shipman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shipman throwing strikes from guard but Verbeek blocks nicely.
Shipman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Shipman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Verbeek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shipman has Verbeek in his guard.#REVR#
Verbeek showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Verbeek wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Shipman trying to control the position.
Verbeek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Shipman is looking for a triangle but Verbeek pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Shipman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verbeek is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Shipman looking for a guillotine here but Verbeek defends easily.
Verbeek trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shipman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Shipman won't allow Verbeek to sweep him here.
Shipman connects with a couple of short punches.
Shipman landing with the ground and pound.
Shipman distracts Verbeek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but Verbeek has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shipman stopping the sweep attempt from Verbeek.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman postures up in Verbeek's guard and throws a big left but Verbeek blocks it.
Shipman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verbeek has momentary wrist control but Shipman slips an elbow through the middle.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shipman with a nice head shot there.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shipman drops back looking for a leg! Verbeek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verbeek manages to kick Shipman off! Shipman jumps back into Verbeek's guard.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman'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#
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shipman.
Shipman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shipman checks a leg kick nicely.
Shipman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipman.
We've been told by Verbeek's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shipman moves in looking to clinch but Verbeek pushes him off.
Verbeek is looking to chop away at Shipman's legs.
Shipman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shipman catches Verbeek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shipman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Verbeek is fending him off so far but Shipman persists. Nope, Verbeek circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek lands a slapping body shot.
Shipman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Verbeek fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Verbeek moves into the clinch.
Verbeek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verbeek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shipman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pat Verbeek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.#T1#
Shipman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the side of Shipman's head.
Shipman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Verbeek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Verbeek lands a hook that stumbles Shipman back into the cage. Verbeek follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Shipman to the canvas! Verbeek pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Shipman has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek retains his lightweight title!
Pat Verbeek thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC 276
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Verbeek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Verbeek lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Verbeek punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Verbeek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Verbeek to the mat! Verbeek manages to get full guard.
Verbeek is adopting a defensive guard.
Verbeek keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Verbeek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson won't allow Verbeek to sweep him here. #T1#
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson won't allow Verbeek to sweep him here.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Verbeek is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pat Verbeek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Anderson sizes up Verbeek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Verbeek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Verbeek lands a jab.#T2#
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Verbeek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Verbeek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Verbeek checks a leg kick.
Verbeek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Verbeek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.#TD#
Anderson gets the takedown into side control.
Verbeek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Verbeek dodges the ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson working the ground and pound but Verbeek is defending the strikes.
Anderson tries to score with some ground and pound. Verbeek controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Anderson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Verbeek manages to get back to half guard.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Verbeek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Verbeek is trying to control but can't.
Anderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Verbeek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verbeek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Verbeek is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Verbeek still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Verbeek has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Verbeek taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Verbeek throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek with a hook.
A left lands for Verbeek.
Verbeek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Verbeek. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Verbeek. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Verbeek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Verbeek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verbeek.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verbeek. #T1#
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verbeek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Verbeek lands a nice looking body shot.
Verbeek scores with a body shot.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson is looking to wear down Verbeek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Verbeek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Verbeek tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Verbeek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
A jab from Anderson misses. #CL#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Verbeek against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Verbeek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.#CL2#
Verbeek has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Anderson is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verbeek.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Verbeek stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Verbeek cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Verbeek has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Anderson is trying to push Verbeek away but Verbeek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Verbeek prevents it.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Verbeek won't allow it.
Verbeek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Verbeek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verbeek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Verbeek.
Verbeek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Verbeek improves position.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Verbeek. #T4#
Verbeek creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Anderson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Anderson drops to his knees and Verbeek pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Pat Verbeek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC Live 48
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
McKregor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verbeek connects with a leg kick. McKregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice straight punches there by Verbeek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verbeek.
Verbeek checks the leg kick nicely there.
McKregor tries to move into range but Verbeek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Verbeek has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McKregor misses with a head kick.
Verbeek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Verbeek lands a jab to McKregor's midsection.
McKregor thows a body kick. Verbeek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Verbeek walks forward, straight into a front kick from McKregor.
Konner McKregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from McKregor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from McKregor misses
and Verbeek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No joy there for McKregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verbeek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McKregor lands a nice shot that snaps Verbeek's head back.
McKregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
Verbeek lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKregor's sensitive parts.
Verbeek moves out of range as McKregor strikes.#TD2#
Verbeek scores with a takedown into McKregor's guard.#ES#
McKregor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Verbeek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Verbeek misses with a punch on the inside.
Verbeek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKregor working hard to break the clinch.
McKregor is trying to break the clinch but Verbeek is controlling him.
Verbeek lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKregor blocks an uppercut.
Verbeek swings wildly with an uppercut but McKregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
McKregor is rocked!#T2#
Verbeek creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McKregor's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McKregor drops to his knees and Verbeek pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 406
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
A big left from Verbeek misses.
Machado misses with a body kick.
Verbeek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Machado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado misses with a body shot
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Verbeek checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Good work by Verbeek as he checks the leg kick.
Machado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verbeek wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Verbeek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verbeek scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Verbeek tries to keep at a distance but Machado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Machado wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verbeek.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Verbeek throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Verbeek lands a right hand.
Machado takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Verbeek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verbeek lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Verbeek breaks from the clinch.
Machado's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machado's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verbeek throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Machado.#T3#
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verbeek connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Machado thuds his right hand into Verbeek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verbeek moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verbeek.
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Machado 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Machado moves into the clinch.
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Machado rushes Verbeek and presses him up against the cage.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verbeek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards. #BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Crunch! Verbeek slams his shin into Machado's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
That's time! Verbeek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Verbeek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verbeek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verbeek misses with a low kick as Machado jumps back.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Verbeek throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verbeek.
Verbeek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machado wants to clinch up but Verbeek keeps it at a distance.
Machado checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Verbeek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verbeek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Verbeek throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machado stuns Verbeek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machado.
Machado closes the distance looking to clinch
and Verbeek counters with an outside leg kick.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado throws a hook but Verbeek avoids it easily.
Verbeek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado swings widly with a right hand
and Verbeek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verbeek feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Verbeek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Machado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 slow jab from Verbeek misses its intended target.
Verbeek keeps Machado at a distance using the push kick.
Machado checks a leg kick. #CL#
Verbeek clinches up against the cage.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machado stalling against the cage.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
Machado wants to break free but Verbeek has control.
Verbeek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Pat Verbeek has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
Machado is pushing Verbeek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Verbeek throws a head punch that misses.
Machado stalls.
Machado looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Manny Machado.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado throws a body punch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Verbeek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
Machado tries a quick counter leg kick but Verbeek is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Verbeek feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado scores with a jab to the head.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado takes a swing at Verbeek's ribcage but misses.
Verbeek tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Verbeek. Verbeek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verbeek throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verbeek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verbeek throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Verbeek walks into a left hand.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Verbeek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machado wants to clinch up but Verbeek keeps it at a distance.
Verbeek needs to keep his hands up - Machado had a free shot at his head there.
Machado throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Verbeek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machado.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Verbeek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verbeek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verbeek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verbeek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verbeek counters with a straight right hand.
Machado cracks Verbeek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Machado misses
enabling Verbeek to counter with a crisp jab.
Verbeek looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
A swing and a miss from Verbeek.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Verbeek tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado is looking to clinch but Verbeek is avoiding it.
Verbeek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machado wants to clinch up but Verbeek keeps it at a distance.
Verbeek tried to counter with a leg kick but Machado avoided it.
Decent striking displayed by Verbeek there.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Verbeek misses with a looping right.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Machado.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Machado wants to get back to striking at distance but Verbeek won't allow it.
A short right from Verbeek on the inside. #T3#
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verbeek blocks an uppercut.
Verbeek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machado wants to stall.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verbeek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machado's efforts to push away.
Verbeek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Verbeek scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Verbeek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado throws a series of punches but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Verbeek lands with a good body shot.
Verbeek checks a low kick from Machado.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Verbeek moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado is trying to push Verbeek away but Verbeek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado throws a chopping leg kick but Verbeek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Verbeek is looking to counter punch.
Machado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Machado.
I think Verbeek 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 397
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
Atlantis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Verbeek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Verbeek avoids the head kick by Atlantis.
Atlantis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verbeek throws a combination. Atlantis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Verbeek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atlantis under the eye.
Atlantis misses with a low kick as Verbeek jumps back.
Atlantis blocks a jab.
A jab from Atlantis finds it's way through Verbeek's defenses.
Atlantis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Verbeek checks it well.
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. #ROC#
Atlantis is rocked!
Verbeek lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Atlantis up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Verbeek from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Atlantis's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Delphino Atlantis spoke after the fight, saying 'He slippery dolphinned me me, I need to see a doctor and a therapist in no particular order.'.

Event: CFC REBIRTH
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Eremeev loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
Nice cross by Eremeev.
We've been hearing reports that Eremeev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Verbeek pinned against the cage. Verbeek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Eremeev misses.
Verbeek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown but Verbeek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Verbeek misses with a looping left.
Eremeev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verbeek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Verbeek lands.
Verbeek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Eremeev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eremeev thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek moves out of range as Eremeev strikes.#TD#
Eremeev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Verbeek's half guard.#T1#
Verbeek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eremeev.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but Verbeek won't allow it.
Eremeev is thwarting Verbeek's attempts to control the position.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Verbeek dodges it nicely.
Eremeev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eremeev moves into full mount! Verbeek won't be happy about that!
Eremeev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verbeek is looking to escape.
Verbeek is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Verbeek wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Eremeev.
Eremeev looking to finish with strikes here!
Verbeek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verbeek is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB#
Eremeev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Verbeek is now in Eremeev's guard. A big mistake from Eremeev there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3##SUB#
Eremeev seems to be looking for submissions.
Verbeek wants to control but Eremeev is keeping busy.
Eremeev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Eremeev seems to be working for a kimura but Verbeek defends the submission attempt.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Eremeev is looking for a kimura but Verbeek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eremeev to get the leverage. #SUB#
Eremeev is working for an americana but Verbeek has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Eremeev was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eremeev has gone for a leg lock! Verbeek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eremeev's guard.#REVB##T4#
Eremeev wants to sweep here but Verbeek controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Eremeev working for submissions but it's allowed Verbeek to get to half guard.
Eremeev moves into full guard.
Eremeev controlling the position.#SUB#
Eremeev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Verbeek passes into half guard.
Eremeev is pressing down on Verbeek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with a combination
enabling Verbeek to counter with a crisp jab.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eremeev.
Eremeev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verbeek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eremeev's knee momentarily.
Verbeek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verbeek lands a leg kick that knocks Eremeev off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek connects with a body shot.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eremeev throwing a counter right hand but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Eremeev checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Eremeev throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Verbeek. No joy for Eremeev on that attempt.
Verbeek takes one to the chin there.
Eremeev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Eremeev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eremeev ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verbeek is looking to land body kicks.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Eremeev ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eremeev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verbeek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Verbeek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verbeek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eremeev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Verbeek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eremeev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremeev lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Eremeev misses with an uppercut
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Eremeev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verbeek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Verbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eremeev.
No luck for Eremeev with that takedown attempt.
Verbeek thows a leg kick but Eremeev checks it
and Eremeev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eremeev misses the body punch
and Verbeek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Eremeev is rocked!
Verbeek lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Verbeek!
During a confident post fight interview, Pat Verbeek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LEGACY! 74
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Verbeek moves out of range as Eremeev strikes.
As Eremeev backs away, Verbeek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body. Verbeek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Verbeek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eremeev's calf.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Eremeev's head but Eremeev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eremeev misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eremeev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verbeek.
Eremeev tests Verbeek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eremeev lands with an uppercut that bounces Verbeek off the cage and back into range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eremeev, as that shot connected.
Eremeev throws a shot from downtown. Verbeek moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Eremeev coming out on top.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek moves away from the strike by Eremeev.
A little feinted left hand from Verbeek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Eremeev misses with a left hand
and Verbeek counters with a straight right hand.
Eremeev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Eremeev stuns Verbeek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Verbeek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eremeev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verbeek on the side of the head.
Eremeev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Eremeev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eremeev throws an off balance right hand
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremeev throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Verbeek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Verbeek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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.
Eremeev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eremeev avoids the body shot from Verbeek.
Eremeev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Eremeev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eremeev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verbeek.
Verbeek scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Verbeek does it's job there.#ROC#
Eremeev is rocked!
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev throws a right hand that misses
and Verbeek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Eremeev is still on wobbly legs! Can Verbeek finish him?
Eremeev looks winded!
Verbeek cracks Eremeev with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Verbeek!
During a confident post fight interview, Pat Verbeek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Causing Havoc 66
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Verbeek throws a hook but Bestarsson avoids it easily.
Bestarsson checks a leg kick.
Bestarsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Verbeek throws an overhand right that lands on Bestarsson's shoulder, as Bestarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Verbeek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bestarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bestarsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Verbeek in the body.
Good work by Bestarsson as he checks the leg kick.
Bestarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Bestarsson moved out of range nicely.
Bestarsson is looking to counter punch.
Verbeek throws a low kick but Bestarsson avoids it.
Verbeek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bestarsson loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bestarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verbeek steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bestarsson. That one must have hurt.
Bestarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bestarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verbeek misses with a low kick as Bestarsson jumps back.
Bestarsson misses with a low kick.#T1#
Bestarsson blocks a leg kick.
Bestarsson connects with a right hand. Verbeek shakes it off.
Bestarsson connects with a single shot there.
Bestarsson jabs Verbeek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bestarsson moves out of range as Verbeek throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Bestarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bestarsson jabs Verbeek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Verbeek takes one to the chin there.
Bestarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
Good shot there by Verbeek.
Bestarsson throws a body punch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Bestarsson scores with a hook to the body. Verbeek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bestarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bestarsson lands with a nice body kick.
Bestarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bestarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Verbeek scores with a hook.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Bestarsson moves out of range.
Bestarsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bestarsson throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a leg kick
and Bestarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bestarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verbeek can pounce on him.
Bestarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Verbeek throws a chopping leg kick but Bestarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bestarsson checks the leg kick.
Verbeek sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bestarsson slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Verbeek slips a jab from Bestarsson.#T3#
Bestarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Verbeek cracks Bestarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Verbeek scores with a hook.
Bestarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verbeek on the side of the head.
Bestarsson slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Bestarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Verbeek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bestarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Bestarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bestarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Verbeek moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verbeek. Bestarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verbeek lands with a kick to the temple. Bestarsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Verbeek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Verbeek has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson cracks Verbeek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bestarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Bestarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Bestarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Bestarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Bestarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Verbeek moves out of range easily.
Bestarsson thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body.
Verbeek moves out of range of the body kick.
Bestarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bestarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Verbeek avoids the head kick by Bestarsson.
Verbeek blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Verbeek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut.
Bestarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Verbeek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bestarsson swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a nice looking combination but Bestarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bestarsson checks a leg kick.
Verbeek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Bestarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Verbeek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verbeek avoids a kick to the body.
Verbeek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bestarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Verbeek.
Bestarsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Verbeek's head.
Bestarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Bestarsson instigates a clinch.
Bestarsson misses with the head strike.
Verbeek tries to work over Bestarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bestarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bestarsson. #T1#
Verbeek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Verbeek lands a shoulder strike.
Bestarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bestarsson scores with a shot to the side of Verbeek's head.
Bestarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verbeek can do to turn this around?
Verbeek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bestarsson tries to work over Verbeek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verbeek lands with a short shot to the head.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verbeek avoids it.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Bestarsson blocks it.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bestarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Viktor Bestarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek lands with a short shot to the head.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Bestarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Verbeek blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verbeek lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Bestarsson manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Verbeek misses its intended target.
Verbeek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A leg kick checked by Bestarsson.
Verbeek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bestarsson is out of range and Verbeek settles back down.
Verbeek tests Bestarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verbeek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bestarsson.#T3#
Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Verbeek counters with a thumping low kick.
Bestarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Verbeek lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Bestarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Verbeek, pushing him back against the cage.
Bestarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bestarsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Verbeek lands with a short shot to the head.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bestarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Verbeek controls his hands.
Bestarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Bestarsson blocking some punches.
Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bestarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verbeek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bestarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verbeek connects with an inside leg kick.
Bestarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid body kick from Verbeek.
Verbeek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verbeek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bestarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Verbeek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verbeek.
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 Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Verbeek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bestarsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Verbeek fakes the leg kick and cracks Bestarsson in the body.
An inside leg kick from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bestarsson looks to throw the jab but Verbeek is out of range.
Verbeek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bestarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verbeek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bestarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Verbeek's shoulder, as Verbeek tries to avoid the shot.
Verbeek throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bestarsson 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 takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bestarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bestarsson takes one to the chin there.
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!
Bestarsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Verbeek is looking to slow Bestarsson down with leg kicks.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Bestarsson.
Verbeek lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bestarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bestarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Bestarsson throws out a leg kick but Verbeek moves out of range and Bestarsson only half commits.
Bestarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Verbeek moves out of range easily.
Bestarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bestarsson cracks the inside of Verbeek's front leg.
Verbeek misses with the body kick
and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bestarsson throws a lazy right hand but Verbeek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pat Verbeek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Verbeek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Verbeek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bestarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek tries to score with a low kick but Bestarsson moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Bestarsson.
Verbeek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Bestarsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verbeek.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verbeek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Bestarsson.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bestarsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Verbeek jabs Bestarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bestarsson checks the leg kick.
Bestarsson lands a nice hook to Verbeek's body. Verbeek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verbeek is looking to chop away at Bestarsson's legs. #CL#
Bestarsson clinches up against the cage.
Viktor Bestarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verbeek scores with a hook to the body.
Verbeek lands a hook that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Verbeek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek prevents a body shot from Bestarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
Bestarsson scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Verbeek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek misses with some punches.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Bestarsson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
Verbeek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verbeek tries to break free but Bestarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Verbeek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bestarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Verbeek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.

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 Viktor Bestarsson.
Well Bestarsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Viktor Bestarsson!
A very excited looking Viktor Bestarsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Havoc Midweek Madness 7
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1#
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kissel moves away.
Kissel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Verbeek has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Verbeek takes one to the side of the head.
Kissel misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Kissel. Beautiful body shot.
Kissel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Verbeek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kissel scores with a decent looking hook.
Darren Kissel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbeek throws the kick towards the body but Kissel avoids it.
A head kick misses from Verbeek.
Verbeek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kissel finds it's way round the side to connect with Verbeek's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kissel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verbeek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kissel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kissel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kissel is out of range.
It looked like Kissel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verbeek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Verbeek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kissel misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Kissel clinches up with Verbeek and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verbeek lands a left hand.
Verbeek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kissel backwards.
Kissel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verbeek works on Kissel's body with a couple of short punches.
Kissel digs a right hand into Verbeek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Verbeek's gas tank.
Verbeek prevents a body shot from Kissel.
Verbeek blocks a body shot from Kissel.
Kissel tries to throw a body punch but Verbeek avoids it by throwing Kissel back against the cage.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Kissel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Verbeek misses with a punch on the inside.
Kissel misses with the head strike.
Kissel has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Kissel presses Verbeek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Verbeek. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Verbeek scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kissel pushes Verbeek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kissel misses with some punches.
Verbeek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verbeek lands a body punch.
Kissel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kissel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Verbeek.
Verbeek blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Verbeek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kissel throws a nice looking combination but Verbeek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verbeek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kissels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body kick there by Verbeek.
A punch combination from Kissel misses.
Verbeek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kissel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kissel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verbeek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Verbeek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Verbeek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verbeek.
Kissel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kissel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kissel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kissel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kissel cracks Verbeek with a good jab.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Kissel throws a series of punches but Verbeek avoids them all with ease.
Verbeek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kissel wants to clinch up but Verbeek keeps it at a distance.
Kissel misses with a looping left.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kissel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Verbeek back to the cage. Kissel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kissel, as that shot connected.
Kissel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kissel misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Kissel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Verbeek counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kissel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kissel tries to close the distance and clinch but Verbeek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Verbeek scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Verbeek. That snapped Kissel's head back.
Kissel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Kissel catches Verbeek right on the button with a cross.
Kissel checks a low kick from Verbeek.
Kissel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
Kissel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kissel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Kissel ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Verbeek looks to move away, Kissel throws a big counter combo but Verbeek just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kissel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Verbeek eats them both and turns towards Kissel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kissel takes a swing at Verbeek's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Verbeek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verbeek jabs Kissel right on the nose. Kissel blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
Kissel swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek defending well as Kissel loads up on a big left hand.
Kissel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kissel throws a nice looking combination but Verbeek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verbeek tries a quick counter leg kick but Kissel is wise to it.
Verbeek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kissel checks a leg kick nicely.
Kissel checks a leg kick.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kissel walks into a stiff left hand from Verbeek.
Kissel throws a series of punches but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kissel.
Kissel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verbeek lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Kissel.
Kissel misses with a wild combination.
Kissel throws a series of punches but Verbeek avoids them all with ease.
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!
Verbeek slips under a jab.
Verbeek blocks a jab.#T1##CL#
Kissel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kissel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kissel.
A frustrated look appears on Kissel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
Kissel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verbeek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kissel.
Kissel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Verbeek lands with a short shot to the head.
Kissel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verbeek swings wildly with an uppercut but Kissel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pat Verbeek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kissel working aggressively here.
Kissel scores with a shot to the side of Verbeek's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kissel.
Kissel lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verbeek digs a right hand underneath Kissel's ribcage. Kissel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kissel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek tries to work over Kissel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verbeek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kissel's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Verbeek.
A nice left hand lands by Verbeek.
Kissel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verbeek is working Kissel over against the cage.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the side of Kissel's head.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Kissel controls the action.
Kissel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Verbeek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Verbeek breaks from the clinch.
Kissel looks to land a right hand but Verbeek moved out of range.
Verbeek stuns Kissel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kissel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Verbeek.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verbeek.
Verbeek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kissel momentarily.
Verbeek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kissel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kissel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kissel misses with a straight left.
Kissel tries to clinch but Verbeek is having none of it.
Kissel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kissel throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kissel throws the left hand but Verbeek avoids the punch easily.
Verbeek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kissel throws out the jab.
Kissel misses with a right hand
and Verbeek counters with a good low kick that Kissel was not able to check.
Kissel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kissel wants to clinch
and Verbeek finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek throws a front kick that sends Kissel stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Verbeek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Verbeek slips a jab and a cross from Kissel.
Kissel walks into a stiff left hand from Verbeek.#ROC2#
Kissel is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verbeek.
Oh Kissel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Verbeek lands a big uppercut and Kissel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kissel looks OK. Verbeek waves Kissel back to his feet!
Kissel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verbeek.
Kissel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verbeek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Verbeek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kissel manages to avoid it.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verbeek scores with a jab. Kissel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kissel swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kissel misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Kissel misses.
Kissel seems to have got his legs back now.
Verbeek wants to slow Kissel down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek 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!
#R3#
Kissel throws a right hand that Verbeek ducks under and follows up with a left that Verbeek also avoids with ease.
Kissel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kissel throwing a counter right hand but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut. Kissel saw that one coming.
Kissel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verbeek.
Kissel cracks Verbeek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Verbeek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kissel is able to avoid easily.
Verbeek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kissel scores with a jab to the head.
Kissel scores with the left hand. Verbeek knows he should have avoided that one.
Verbeek keeps the fight on the outside.
Verbeek throws a chopping leg kick but Kissel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kissel closes the distance but Verbeek moves to the side
enabling Verbeek to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verbeek misses with a head kick.
Kissel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verbeek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Verbeek lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Verbeek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kissel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kissel misses the shot to the body.
Kissel throws a shot from downtown. Verbeek moves away and avoids it.
Verbeek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kissel.
Kissel blocks the body kick.
Kissel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kissel misses with an uppercut. Verbeek saw that one coming.
Verbeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Kissel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kissel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Verbeek misses with a body kick.
Kissel moves out of range as Verbeek throws a body kick.
A jab from Kissel misses.
Kissel throws a right and a left that Verbeek avoids nicely.
Kissel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Verbeek avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Verbeek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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.
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!
Verbeek checks a leg kick nicely.
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Kissel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kissel misses with the combination.
Kissel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verbeek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verbeek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kissel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Verbeek - the referee stops the clock and Kissel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Verbeek. Kissel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Kissel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Verbeek scores with a leg kick.
Verbeek looks to throw the jab but Kissel is out of range. #T3#
Kissel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Verbeek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verbeek lands with a cross.
Kissel misses with a wild body shot.
Kissel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verbeek is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kissel tries to move into range but Verbeek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verbeek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Verbeek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kissel wants to clinch
and Verbeek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek throws a push kick but Kissel slaps the foot to one side.
Verbeek scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissel misses with a straight right.
Verbeek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kissel throws a jab but it's blocked by Verbeek. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Verbeek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kissel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verbeek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kissel cracks Verbeek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kissel misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Kissel.
Verbeek scores with a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kissel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kissel throws a combination. Verbeek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Kissel slips the punch.
Kissel just misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verbeek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kissel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verbeek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kissel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darren Kissel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kissel takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verbeek 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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