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Event:
FWC 21: Kindmark vs. Verra
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kindmark has Verra up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Kindmark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verra throws the left hand but Kindmark avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Kindmark has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Kindmark closes the distance and clinches.
Kindmark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verra backwards.
Kindmark just leaning against Verra, taking a breather. #TD#
Kindmark has Verra pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kindmark pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Verra tumbling to the mat - Kindmark dives into Verra's guard.
Kindmark throwing strikes but missing.
Kindmark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kindmark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Kindmark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kindmark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Verra's head.
Kindmark sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Verra misses.
Verra throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Kindmark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Verra!
Kindmark tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Kindmark slows the pace down. #SUB#
Kindmark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Verra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kindmark happy to just control the position for now.
Kindmark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Verra tries to buck Kindmark off but Kindmark is having none of it.
Verra is being controlled here.
Kindmark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Verra for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Kindmark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Verra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kindmark taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Verra connects with a nice looking jab.
Eric Verra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kindmark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Verra misses with a hook
and Kindmark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Kindmark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Verra is defending against the submission attempts here by Kindmark.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SUB#
Kindmark is working for a kimura but Verra is defending it quite comfortably.
Kindmark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kindmark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kindmark is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Kindmark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kindmark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kindmark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Kindmark is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Kindmark content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kindmark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Verra defends it well.
Kindmark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Verra stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Kindmark has managed to clinch.
Kindmark lands a body shot.
Verra prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Kindmark.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kindmark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Verra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Kindmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kindmark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark 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#
Kindmark shoots in but Verra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Verra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Verra throws a combination that misses
and Kindmark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kindmark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Verra misses with a body shot.
Kindmark throws a big counter combination but Verra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kindmark clinches up with Verra and pushes him back against the cage.
Kindmark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Verra scores with a shot to the side of Kindmark's head. #T1#
Kindmark wants to take the fight to the mat but Verra manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Kindmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kindmark.
Kindmark wants to take the fight to the mat but Verra manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kindmark scores with a shoulder strike.
Kindmark gets through Verra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verra misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Kindmark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kindmark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Verra throws a right and a left that Kindmark avoids nicely.
Kindmark throwing a counter right hand but Verra manages to avoid it.
Kindmark on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Kindmark pushes Verra up against the cage in a clinch.
Verra working aggressively here.
#BC#
Kindmark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verra misses with a body shot.
Kindmark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Verra finds it's way round the side to connect with Kindmark's head.
Kindmark goes for a double leg but Verra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Verra continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verra! But no joy.
Verra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kindmark has time to react.#T3#
Kindmark fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Kindmark drives through and clinches with Verra against the cage.
Kindmark tries to score a body lock takedown but Verra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kindmark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Verra prevents it.
Verra stops a takedown attempt from Kindmark.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kindmark takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Verra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kindmark seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Verra can turn it around.
Kindmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Kindmark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verra throws a body punch but Kindmark moves out of range.
Kindmark moves out of range of the leg kick from Verra.
Verra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verra misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verra 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 third round but Eric Verra 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#
Kindmark moves away from the strike by Verra.
Kindmark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Verra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Verra. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Kindmark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Verra manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kindmark is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB#
Kindmark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kindmark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kindmark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pekka Kindmark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kindmark controls the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kindmark.
Kindmark's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Verra misses the shot to the body.
Kindmark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kindmark has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kindmark has picked Verra up - he's going for a ride! Kindmark dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kindmark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Kindmark is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kindmark controlling from the full mount.
Kindmark breaks from Verra's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kindmark raining down shots from the mount!
Kindmark looking to ground and pound but Verra is blocking nicely. #T4#
Kindmark landing strikes from the mount and Verra is in trouble!
Verra is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kindmark controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Kindmark looking to secure an arm triangle but Verra defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kindmark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark had his way with Eric Verra in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kindmark fails with a takedown attempt.
Kindmark misses with a two punch combination.
Verra thuds a left hand into Kindmark's body.
Kindmark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verra tries to avoid it but Kindmark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verra to the ground. Verra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Verra misses.
Verra looks to land a combination but Kindmark avoids it well.
Kindmark shoots for a double leg takedown but Verra sprawls well. He's pushed Kindmark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Kindmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Verra loads up on a big right hand but Kindmark slips the punch.
Eric Verra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kindmark feints and as Verra raises his hands in defense, Kindmark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kindmark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Further stalling from Kindmark.#SU#
Verra is working an open guard so Kindmark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Kindmark drives through and clinches with Verra against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verra.
Kindmark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verra can do to turn this around?
Kindmark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Verra prevents the takedown attempt.
Kindmark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Verra gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Verra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kindmark wants a takedown but no success here.
Kindmark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kindmark scores with a shoulder strike.
Kindmark tries to score a body lock takedown but Verra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Verra misses with the head strike.
Kindmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verra lands a left hand.
Verra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verra misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Kindmark has picked Verra up - he's going for a ride! Kindmark dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Eric Verra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pekka Kindmark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kindmark continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Verra.
I think Kindmark 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 William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Kindmark!
Pekka Kindmark retains his welterweight title!
Pekka Kindmark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FWC 19: Hug vs. Uvol 2
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Verra tests Gomaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Gomaz gets tackled into the cage by Verra. Verra maintains the clinch.
Verra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomaz tries to break the clinch but Verra is controlling the position.
Verra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Verra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomazs head.
Verra prevents Gomaz from breaking the clinch.
Gomaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Verra won't allow it.
Verra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards.
Verra's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gomaz is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomaz can't break the clinch.
Verra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Verra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomaz's efforts to push away.#T1#
Verra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Verra to work.
#BC2#
Verra manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verra.
#CL2#
Verra clinches up against the cage.
Verra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gomaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Verra can turn it around.
Gomaz can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Verra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verra throws the left hand but Gomaz avoids the punch easily.
Gomaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verra.
Verra lands with a right hand.
Verra throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomaz.
Gomaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gomaz staying out of range there.
It looked like Gomaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Verra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verra misses with a hook.
It looked like Gomaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Verra throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomaz counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Verra moves into the clinch successfully.
Verra controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Verra on the inside. #BC2#
Verra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Verra clinches up with Gomaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Verra stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Verra as the two fighters clinch.
Gomaz has had enough of the clinch but Verra keeps him there for the moment.
Verra lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Verra keeps control of Gomaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Verra slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Gomaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Verra has Gomaz pressed against the cage, preventing Gomaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Verra leaning against his opponent.
Verra avoiding damage.
Verra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Verra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Verra on the inside.
Gomaz letting Verra take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Verra's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Verra.
Gomaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Verra lands a leg kick that knocks Gomaz off balance momentarily.
Verra scores with the left hand. Gomaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Verra misses with a looping right.
Verra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Verra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomaz's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomaz.
Verra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Verra dominated 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.
#R2#
Verra with a hook.
Gomaz tries to bum rush Verra with a series of wild strikes but Verra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verra misses with a two punch combination.
Verra digs a good body shot into Gomaz's ribs.
Verra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomaz moves forwards but Verra connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Verra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gomaz tries to circle away but Verra has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomaz can't break the clinch.
Gomaz tries to circle away but Verra has him pinned against the cage.
Gomaz tries to break the clinch but Verra is controlling the position.
Gomaz tries to circle away but Verra has him pinned against the cage.
Gomaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomazs head. #T1#
Verra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomaz is defending well for now.
Verra keeps control of Gomaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Verra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gomaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Verra.
#BC2#
Verra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Verra instigates a clinch.
Verra lands a right hand. #T2#
Verra lands an uppercut.
Verra pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Verra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verra works Gomaz's body with a nice hook.
Verra lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Verra moves into the clinch.
Gomaz can't break the clinch.
Gomaz is trying to break free.
Verra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards. #BC2#
Verra breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Verra drives through and clinches with Gomaz against the cage.
#BC2#
Verra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Gomaz misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Verra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Verra.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verra.
Gomaz is trying to break the clinch but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
Gomaz is trying to break free.
Gomaz tries to break free but Verra pushes him back against the cage.
Gomaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Verra has double underhooks.
Gomaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
Gomaz takes a shot to the head.
Gomaz can't break the clinch.
Gomaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Verra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Verra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomaz, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Verra.
Verra prevents Gomaz from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Verra just leaning against Gomaz, taking a breather.
Gomaz being controlled against the cage.
Verra crunches a lovely knee into Gomaz's ribcage.
Gomaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
Gomaz being controlled against the cage.
Verra pushes Gomaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomaz tries to break the clinch but Verra is controlling the position.
Gomaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomaz can't break the clinch.
Gomaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verra prevents Gomaz from breaking the clinch.
Verra gets through Gomaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Verra 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Verra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Verra lands a lovely overhand right.
Gomaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eric Verra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Verra scores with a four punch combination!
Verra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gomaz takes one on the button.
Verra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verra connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Gomaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Verra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eric Verra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Verra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verra connects with a right hand. Gomaz shakes it off.#CL2#
Verra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Verra pushes Gomaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gomaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Verra won't allow it.
Gomaz is trying to push Verra away but Verra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomaz is trying to break the clinch but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
Gomaz tries to break free but Verra pushes him back against the cage.
Gomaz tries to break free but Verra pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Verra just leaning against Gomaz, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Verra.
#BC2#
Verra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verra connects with a crisp jab.
Verra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verra.
Gomaz throws a big counter combination but Verra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Verra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Verra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomaz takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyler Gomaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Verra cracks Gomaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verra throws an overhand right that lands on Gomaz's shoulder, as Gomaz tries to avoid the shot.
Gomaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Verra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Verra scores with a jab to the body.
Gomaz throws a series of punches but Verra avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Verra clinches.
Gomaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Verra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Verra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards.
Verra keeps control of Gomaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
Gomaz has had enough of the clinch but Verra keeps him there for the moment.
Gomaz is trying to break the clinch but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
Verra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards.
Gomaz is trying to force a seperation but Verra has the dominant position.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Gomaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Verra.
Gomaz wants to break free but Verra has control.
Verra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Verra gets through Gomaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verra stalls.
Verra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomaz's efforts to push away.
Tyler Gomaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Verra.
Verra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verra pushes Gomaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Verra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verra 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Verra!
Eric Verra very nearly forgot to thank Namunamu Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
VTFC Final Battle
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Verra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killjoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killjoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Verra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verra lands with a right hand.
Killjoy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verra has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Killjoy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Verra lands with an uppercut that bounces Killjoy off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Killjoy is rocked!
Killjoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Verra is just out of range.
Killjoy needs to keep his hands up - Verra had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Killjoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verra throws an overhand right that drops Killjoy like a sack of potatoes! Verra dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Verra!
Eric Verra is the new welterweight champion!
Eric Verra made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
VTFC 7: Battleground
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvario throws a lazy right hand but Verra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvario has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Verra finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvario's head.
Alvario misses with a right hand
and Verra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verra lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Alvario misses
and Verra counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jon Alvario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvario jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvario on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvario moves forwards but Verra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verra connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verra with a nice cross.
Alvario throws a head kick that misses
and Verra counters with a leg kick.
Alvario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvario fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verra connects with a crisp jab.
Verra tests Alvario's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvario doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Verra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvario gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verra.#T1#
Alvario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verra.
Verra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Verra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Alvario is rocked!
Alvario takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvario is still on wobbly legs! Can Verra finish him?
Alvario is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Verra doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Alvario crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Alvario's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Verra!
After the big win, Eric Verra made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
VTFC: Proving Grounds 3
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvario shoots for a takedown but Verra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Verra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvario.
Some wild striking there from Verra.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvario! But no joy.
Verra's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Verra duly obliges.
Eric Verra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verra misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Verra. Those never looked like landing.
Verra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Verra swinging wildly here.
Verra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Verra.
Verra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvario swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Verra. #T1#
Verra misses with the combination.
Alvario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verra.
Verra backing away here, and Alvario unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some wild striking there from Alvario.
Verra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verra throws a series of punches but Alvario moves out of range.
A combination from Verra does no damage.
It seemed like Alvario was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verra is breathing heavily.
Verra misses with a series of wild punches.
Verra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvario's head backwards.
Verra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvario appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Alvario misses with a low kick.
Alvario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Verra swivels and escapes.
Eric Verra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Alvario.#TD2#
Alvario changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Verra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvario landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Alvario is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Verra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alvario working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Alvario thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvario lands an elbow. #T3#
Alvario working the ground and pound.
Alvario in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alvario lands a nice forearm strike.
Verra taking a bit of punishment here - Alvario scoring with strikes.
Alvario taking a breather here.
Alvario lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verra is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alvario connects with a decent elbow.
Alvario takes a little break here. Verra wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Verra taking punishment in the form of punches.
Verra takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alvario is staying tight to Verra's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Verra dodges the ground and pound from Alvario.
Alvario in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alvario lands a nice forearm strike.
Alvario landing a few strikes.
Verra defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Verra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Alvario fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Verra sprawls well initially but Alvario persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alvario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvario missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvario scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alvario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvario looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvario is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Verra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvario on the ground.
Alvario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvario winds up and cracks Verra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvario looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Verra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alvario is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Let's hope that Alvario has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Alvario working over Verra with some ground and pound. Verra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Verra has hold of Alvario's hands but Alvario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvario passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Verra!
Alvario working the ground and pound effectively.
Jon Alvario has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Alvario raining down shots from the mount!
Alvario lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alvario lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Verra hang on?
Alvario in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Alvario is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Verra to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Verra shrugs it off.
Alvario landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvario landing strikes from the mount.
Verra is in a horrible position here. Alvario smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Alvario landing punches.
Alvario is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Verra can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alvario has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Verra's face.
Alvario controlling his opponent.
Verra is bucking up trying to escape but Alvario cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alvario lands a big elbow.
Alvario lands a big shot there that rocks Verra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Verra is rocked!
Verra taking shots to the head.
Oh Verra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvario controlling the position easily from mount.
Verra seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Alvario fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Alvario.
Alvario scoring with strikes but Verra is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvario in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alvario has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvario scoring with strikes but Verra is staying in there.
Alvario loads up with a big shot that hurts Verra! He's pulled Alvario in close but Alvario has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Verra survive? More strikes from Alvario and Verra is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Alvario!
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Event:
VTFC 3: Art of War
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Verra closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Alvario has been cut.
Verra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvario throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvario seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Verra shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Alvario is backing up but Verra catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Alvario covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Verra Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Verra!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Eric Verra made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
VTFC: Proving Grounds 1
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Bennett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Bennett has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bennett has eaten all the pies!
Verra connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Bennett covering up! Verra comes in with a big uppercut and Bennett goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Verra!
Our winner, Eric Verra, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Verra throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Verra.
#CUT#
It looks like Tom Bennett has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Verra's head but Verra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Verra's head but Verra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennett just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVerra.
Verra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Bennett is rocked!
Verra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Bennett is still on wobbly legs! Can Verra finish him?
Verra goes for a small jab and connects. Now Verra goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Bennett stumbles back but Verra runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Bennett to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Bennett will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Verra!
A victorious Eric Verra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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