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Event:
WFC 17:Locke vs Paunovic
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Veliki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veliki looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Iceberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Iceberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iceberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iceberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veliki's head.
Iceberg wants to free his trapped foot but Veliki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iceberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veliki's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veliki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iceberg.
Iceberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Iceberg'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.#T1#
Veliki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iceberg.
Veliki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Iceberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Iceberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iceberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Iceberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veliki's head.
Veliki is looking to improve his position.
Iceberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Veliki looks winded!#T2#
Iceberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Veliki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iceberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iceberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Veliki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Iceberg drops an elbow to the side of Veliki's head.
Iceberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Veliki is rocked!
Iceberg lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Veliki quite badly. Veliki pulls Iceberg in close trying to recover. Iceberg postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Veliki on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Veliki doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Tor Iceberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WFC 14:Wolf vs Iceberg
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Veliki misses with a head kick.
Veliki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick from Veliki.#KD#
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A solid body kick from Veliki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Dean is rocked!
Veliki throws a leg kick which misses Dean's front leg but catches the back leg as Dean tries to avoid it. #CL#
Veliki pushes Dean up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dean breaks from the clinch.
Veliki connects with an inside leg kick.
Veliki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Veliki.
Veliki throws a head kick that half lands.
Veliki lands with a slapping head kick. #KD#
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Veliki finish him?
Veliki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dean seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veliki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Veliki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dean looks winded!
Veliki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Veliki lands a head kick!
#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Veliki.
Blek Veliki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Veliki clinches up with Dean and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Veliki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Veliki has Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Veliki breaks from the clinch.
Dean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Veliki. Veliki obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Dean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veliki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veliki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veliki feints and then cracks Dean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dean down. #CL#
Veliki drives through and clinches with Dean against the cage.
Dean trying to stall but Veliki improves his position.
Veliki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dean's face.
Veliki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Dean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Veliki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Veliki stalling the fight.
Veliki is pushing Dean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Veliki seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Veliki with a knee to the head.
Veliki connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veliki lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veliki is pushing Dean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Veliki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blek Veliki 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#
Veliki throws a head kick that half lands.
Blek Veliki is winning the standup battle so far.
Veliki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blek Veliki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Veliki moves into range and clinches up with Dean.#BC#
Veliki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Veliki has Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Veliki breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Veliki lands with a nice body kick.
Veliki lands a high kick!
Veliki throws a sloppy head kick
and Dean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veliki fakes the leg kick and cracks Dean in the body.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Veliki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Veliki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Veliki. Dean shrugs it off though.
Veliki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Veliki has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veliki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Veliki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veliki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veliki lands with a kick to the temple. Dean shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dean takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dean has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Veliki.
Dean walks forward, straight into a front kick from Veliki.#T3#
Veliki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Veliki throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Veliki.
Veliki tries to work over Dean's front leg with a kick but Dean checks it.
Veliki misses with a body kick.
Dean blocks a head kick by Veliki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dean! But no joy.
Veliki lands a front kick.
Veliki throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dean! But no joy.
Veliki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Veliki moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
Dean let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veliki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veliki scores with a nice body kick.
Veliki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Veliki tries to work over Dean's front leg with a kick but Dean checks it.
Veliki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dean.
Dean unleashes a big counter combination but Veliki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Veliki rushes Dean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean tries to pull guard but Veliki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blek Veliki dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Veliki throws a leg kick but Dean sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Veliki manages to break the clinch.
Veliki throws a head kick that Dean semi-blocks.
#CL#
Veliki takes the fight into the clinch.
Veliki just leaning against Dean, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Veliki breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Veliki rushes Dean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veliki lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dean steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veliki. That one must have hurt.
Veliki tries to bum rush Dean with a series of wild strikes but Dean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Dean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veliki throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Dean is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Veliki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dean looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Veliki.
#T2#
Dean avoiding damage as Veliki throws knees to the body.
Veliki avoiding damage as Dean throws knees to the body.
Dean is trying to maintain a safe position but Veliki gets an underhook and turns Dean into the cage.
Veliki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dean being controlled against the cage.
Veliki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3##BC#
Veliki manages to break the clinch.
Veliki scores with a push kick.
Veliki throws a series of punches but Dean avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Dean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veliki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veliki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veliki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Veliki misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Veliki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dean avoids the head kick by Veliki.
It seemed like Dean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veliki tries to land a body kick
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veliki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Veliki backing up. Veliki nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veliki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dean counters with a two punch combo.
Veliki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veliki throws a wild body kick that Dean sees coming a mile off.
Veliki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blek Veliki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veliki 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 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blek Veliki!
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Event:
WFC FN2:Iceberg vs Emelianenko
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Veliki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perkovic.
Perkovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veliki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perkovic misses with a wild combination.
Perkovic throws a head kick that misses
and Veliki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Veliki throws a head kick that misses.
Perkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Veliki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perkovic.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perkovic is defended easily by Veliki.
Veliki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perkovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veliki counters with an inside leg kick.
Veliki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perkovic works over Veliki's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Blek Veliki has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veliki keeps Perkovic at a distance using the push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veliki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Veliki scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Ante Perkovic has been cut.
A jab from Perkovic misses.
Veliki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perkovic.
Perkovic misses with a hook.
Veliki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perkovic.
A solid body kick from Veliki.
Perkovic looks winded!
A slapping leg kick lands for Veliki.
Ante Perkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veliki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Veliki. Perkovic shrugs it off though.
A good leg kick by Veliki.
Perkovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perkovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Veliki! Perkovic is out on his feet! Veliki rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Perkovic is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Perkovic is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blek Veliki!
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Event:
WFC 9:Crusher vs Mumu
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Veliki.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Veliki's shoulder, as Veliki tries to avoid the shot.
Couture cracks Veliki with a good jab.
Couture avoids the head kick by Veliki.
Couture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Veliki sprawls and moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Veliki controls his hands.
#TD#
Couture has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Veliki is trying to keep an underhook but Couture manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veliki defending well though.
Veliki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Veliki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
The fighters are battling for position here. Veliki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Veliki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Veliki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Veliki has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Couture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture throws a strike but Veliki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couture holds on and takes a little breather.
Couture might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couture continues to stall.
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Veliki is looking to stand up but Couture won't let him.
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veliki's guard. #REVR#
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Veliki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Couture postures up in Veliki's guard and throws a big left but Veliki blocks it.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Couture is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Veliki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there. #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.
Couture shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veliki tries a quick counter leg kick but Couture is wise to it.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Couture takes the fight into the clinch.
Couture blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Veliki avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Veliki's head.
Couture managing to block the knees to the body from Veliki.
Couture tries to work over Veliki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veliki backwards. #TD#
Couture has clasped his hands together around Veliki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Couture throws a strike aimed at the side of Veliki's head but Veliki avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jab by Couture.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Veliki scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Veliki.
Couture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture throws a body punch but Veliki moves out of range.
Veliki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Veliki slips under a jab from Couture.
Veliki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Couture has managed to clinch.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veliki can do to turn this around?
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veliki lands a knee to the head.
Veliki is looking to control Couture's arms but Couture gets an underhook and turns him. Now Veliki has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
A short right from Couture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Veliki breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Couture getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Couture scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Couture works Veliki's body with a nice hook.
Veliki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veliki is breathing heavily.
Veliki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blek Veliki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veliki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Couture.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Couture.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veliki looking to stall.
Randall Couture has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Couture lands an uppercut.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Veliki avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Veliki controls his hands.
Couture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Veliki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Couture seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veliki can turn it around.#TD#
Couture turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Couture manages to end up in side control.
Couture working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Couture throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Veliki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Couture's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Couture controlling the pace.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veliki defending well though.
Couture seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #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.
Couture slips a nice elbow through Veliki's hands, connecting with Veliki's forehead.
Veliki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Couture lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Veliki misses with a head kick.
Veliki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Veliki throws a sloppy head kick
and Veliki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Veliki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Couture.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veliki looking to throw knees to the head but Couture is blocking nicely.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Couture.
Veliki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veliki backwards. #T1#
Couture pushes Veliki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture gets through Veliki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Couture.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Couture is working for takedown but Veliki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couture gets through Veliki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veliki blocks a body shot from Couture. #TD#
Couture has clasped his hands together around Veliki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Couture tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Couture in side control lands a decent elbow.
Veliki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Couture.
Randall Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Couture stalls from top position.
Veliki taking a bit of punishment here - Couture scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture lands some shots froms side control.
Couture lands a few punches from side control.
Veliki seems a little lost for a moment, as Couture dominates the positioning.
Couture is putting a hurting on Veliki here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Veliki is being controlled here.
Couture scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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.
Couture working the body and head with strikes.
Couture just content to control the position.
Couture scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Veliki to see if he's OK.
Couture tries to score with some ground and pound. Veliki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Veliki prevents Couture from improving position.
Couture misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Couture is staying tight to Veliki's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Couture fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Veliki seems a little lost for a moment, as Couture dominates the positioning.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veliki circles away quickly and effectively.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veliki has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture clearly takes that round.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4##CL#
Couture rushes Veliki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Couture is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Veliki can't fight it off and eventually Couture manages to take the fight to the floor. Veliki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Couture throws a strike but Veliki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couture holds on and takes a little breather.
Couture 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.
Veliki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Couture has Veliki pulled in close to control his posture.
Veliki preventing the sweep.
Couture pulls Veliki in close to his closed guard and prevents Veliki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Veliki stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Couture has Veliki pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Veliki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Couture here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Veliki tries to stall but Couture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Couture throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couture avoiding damage as Veliki throws knees to the body.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short left from Couture.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture. #TD#
Couture tightens his grip and picks Veliki up, before dumping him to the ground. Veliki manages to land in guard. #SU#
Couture decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Veliki, up you get! #CL#
Couture pushes Veliki up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture scores with a hook to the body.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veliki's elbow. #T4#
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veliki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Couture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veliki backwards.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Couture has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Veliki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Couture.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Couture had his way with Blek Veliki in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Couture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veliki at a distance.
#CL#
Couture closes the distance and pushes Veliki back into the cage.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Veliki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veliki missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Couture.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veliki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Couture stalls. #T1#
Veliki blocks a body shot from Couture.
Veliki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Veliki prevents a body shot from Couture.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veliki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Couture lands a body punch. #TD#
Couture works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veliki's head.
Couture landing with the ground and pound.
Couture pushes down on Veliki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Couture drops an elbow to the side of Veliki's head. #T3#
Couture not doing much here.
Couture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Couture working Veliki over with strikes.
Couture landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Couture is controlling the pace.
#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 two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Veliki's temple.
Couture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Couture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Couture is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Couture 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Couture!
Randall Couture is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
WFC FN:Couture vs Prosto
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Perkovic with a poor takedown
and Veliki counters with a body kick that stops Perkovic in his tracks momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Veliki.
Perkovic looks for a takedown but Veliki sprawls well.
Veliki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Perkovic looks for a takedown but Veliki sprawls well.
Blek Veliki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Perkovic.
Veliki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perkovic looks winded!
Veliki keeps Perkovic at a distance using the push kick.
Veliki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Ante Perkovic has been cut.
A head kick from Veliki lands but Perkovic takes it in his stride. #KD#
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Perkovic tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Perkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Perkovic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Veliki! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blek Veliki!
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