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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 200
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Verreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verreira misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Rossi gets caught flat footed, as Verreira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Verreira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Verreira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rossi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Verreira has Rossi in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira managing to control the position.
Rossi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Verreira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rossi stays in close to Verreira's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Verreira has an active guard here but Rossi has managed to pass into half guard.
Verreira is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rossi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Verreira wants to improve his position but Rossi is controlling well.
Verreira is holding on to half guard well.
Verreira wants to improve his position but Rossi is controlling well.
Verreira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Verreira.
Verreira wants to sweep here but Rossi controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Rossi is fighting to break Verreira's control of his arms but Verreira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verreira misses with a takedown
and Rossi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verreira takes one to the chin there.
Verreira with a poor takedown
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Verreira.
Rossi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verreira throws a sloppy body shot
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rossi with a jab.
Verreira misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Verreira.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
Verreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verreira scores with a body shot.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Verreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Verreira with a poor takedown
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verreira shoots and misses
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Verreira throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verreira throws a combination that misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Verreira is rocked!
Verreira with a poor takedown
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Verreira looks winded!
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rossi! Verreira is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marchrius Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Marchrius Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 190
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Verreira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
Verreira throws a right hand that misses
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lester avoids the body shot from Verreira.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verreira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Verreira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lester's half guard.
Lester moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Verreira throwing strikes but missing.
Lester 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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verreira is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Let's hope that Verreira 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.
Verreira tries to get to full guard but Lester has control of the leg.
Verreira is looking to control Lester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verreira avoid being mounted?
Verreira is pressing down on Lester's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Verreira 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verreira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lester has managed to get both his arms back between Verreira's legs - danger averted.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Verreira.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lester looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Verreira holds on and takes a little breather.
Verreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Verreira working a defensive guard here.
Lester preventing the sweep.
Verreira is trying to keep Lester in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lester throwing strikes from guard but Verreira blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Verreira tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target.
Verreira throws a shot to the body.
Verreira misses with a combination
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verreira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verreira throws a combination that misses
and Lester counters with a right hand to the body.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Lester does no damage.
Verreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lester as he avoids it easily.
Lester misses with a looping left.
Lester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lester swings for the body but Verreira moves out of range.
Verreira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lester.
Lester moves out of range of the strikes.
Verreira shoots for a double leg takedown but Lester sprawls well. He's pushed Verreira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Lester's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Verreira.#T4#
Lester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verreira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Verreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Lester misses.
Verreira throws a counter combo.
Verreira throws a big shot that misses.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Lester's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verreira under the eye.
Lester throws a series of punches but Verreira avoids them all with ease.
Lester looks to land a combination but Verreira avoids it well.
A punch combination from Verreira misses.
Verreira throws a combination that misses
and Lester counters with a straight right hand.
Verreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Verreira with a poor takedown
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Verreira is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Verreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester lands with an uppercut that bounces Verreira off the cage and back into range.
Verreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Lester finish him?
Lester misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verreira. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Verreira does it's job there.
Lester darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Verreira's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Lester before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moe Lester!
A relieved looking Moe Lester thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 173
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Lentz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Verreira drives through with a takedown into Lentz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Verreira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Verreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Lentz is retaining full guard.
Verreira is looking to work some ground and pound but Lentz has wrist control.
Lentz 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.
Lentz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lentz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verreira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Verreira working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Lentz keeping moving, preventing Verreira from controlling successfully.
Verreira being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lentz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Verreira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lentz counters with a straight right hand.
Verreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lentz throws a big counter combination but Verreira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Verreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lentz lands a head shot.
Verreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lentz circles away.
Lentz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verreira under the eye.
Verreira tries for a takedown but Lentz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Lentz.
Verreira misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lentz to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Lentz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Verreira misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lentz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Verreira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verreira darts in looking for a takedown but Lentz gets double underhooks and turns Verreira into the cage.
Leon Lentz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Verreira.
A combination from Lentz does no damage.
Lentz slips under a jab.
Verreira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Verreira.
Verreira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lentz finds it's way round the side to connect with Verreira's head.
Verreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Verreira.
A counter left hand to the body from Lentz misses its target.
Verreira misses with a hook
and Lentz counters with a straight right hand.
Leon Lentz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lentz throws a sloppy head kick and Verreira moves out of range easily.
Verreira misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Lentz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Verreira throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck for Verreira with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Verreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verreira throws the left hand but Lentz avoids the punch easily.
Lentz catches Verreira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Verreira lands a two punch combo.
Verreira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Verreira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lentz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It looks like Lentz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Verreira catches Lentz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lentz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verreira misses the shot to the body.
Lentz tries to bum rush Verreira with a series of wild strikes but Verreira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Verreira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lentz counters with a three punch combo that has Verreira backing up. Verreira nods at Lentz to acknowledge the strikes.
Lentz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verreira. That did some damage!#T4#
Lentz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lentz slips under a jab.
Lentz throws a leg kick which misses Verreira's front leg but catches the back leg as Verreira tries to avoid it.
Verreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Lentz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lentz lands a glancing blow to the side of Verreira's head.
Verreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lentz scores with a body shot.
Verreira walks into a stiff left hand from Lentz.
Lentz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Verreira backs up against the cage.
Verreira takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
Lentz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lentz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verreira on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Verreira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lentz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verreira in his tracks.
Verreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Verreira.
Verreira takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Verreira is rocked!
Verreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Verreira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Lentz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Verreira swings widly with a right hand
and Lentz counters with a nice leg kick.
Verreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Lentz finish him?
Verreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lentz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Verreira somewhat.
Verreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lentz.
Verreira seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice sprawl there from Lentz as Verreira shoots in.
Verreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lentz.
Lentz connects with a body shot.
Verreira throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut.
Verreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lentz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lentz's corner calls for a 1-2. Lentz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Lentz clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Lentz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz moves away from the strike by Verreira.
Verreira swings for the body but Lentz moves out of range.
Verreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lentz as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Verreira.#T1##TD2#
Verreira shoots in and bounces Lentz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lentz pushes Verreira off and gets back to his feet.
Verreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lentz as he jumps to the side.
Leon Lentz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Verreira.
Lentz cracks Verreira with an open hand slap.
Verreira darts in looking for a takedown but Lentz gets double underhooks and turns Verreira into the cage.
Verreira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Verreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lentz rather than just go for the knockout.
Lentz wants to clinch up but Verreira keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lentz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lentz tries to clinch up.
Lentz lands with a right hand.
Verreira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lentz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Verreira. #T2#
Lentz slaps away a takedown attempt from Verreira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Verreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verreira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verreira throws a combination that misses
and Lentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verreira is breathing heavily.
Verreira looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lentz lands a right hand from hell, dropping Verreira. Lentz pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Lentz! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 163
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith dodges the punch combination from Verreira.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Verreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Verreira throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Verreira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verreira blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Verreira - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Verreira backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verreira 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.
Verreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Verreira digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Verreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verreira darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Verreira into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Verreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verreira's elbow.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Verreira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Verreira manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Smith kicks Verreira off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verreira misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Verreira throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Verreira misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Verreira misses its intended target.
Verreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verreira staying out of range there.
Verreira fails with the takedown.#T2#
Verreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Verreira lands a head shot.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Verreira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Verreira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Verreira throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Verreira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Verreira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith trying to control here.
#SUB#
Verreira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Smith tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Verreira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinicius Verreira!
Vinicius Verreira made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 155
Date: Jun 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Verreira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Verreira is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Verreira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
River is trying to stand.
Verreira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
River avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Verreira. #ES2#
River manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Verreira keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Verreira misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
River lands a right hand.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Verreira.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Verreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verreira works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Verreira fails to land.
Verreira blocks a body shot from River.
Verreira throws a head punch that misses.
Verreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
Verreira working aggressively here.
Verreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River stalls.
Verreira can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verreira lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Verreira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River tries a body shot but Verreira blocks it.
Verreira lands a hook to the side of the head.
River trying to stall but Verreira improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
River lands an uppercut.
Verreira tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Verreira back against the cage.
River is working Verreira over against the cage.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verreira's elbow.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verreira's elbow.
Verreira has River pressed against the cage, preventing River from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Verreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow. #T2#
Verreira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning River up against the cage.
Verreira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but River is defending well.#BC#
Verreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Verreira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River swings for the body but Verreira moves out of range.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verreira moves away.
A big left from Verreira misses.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Verreira misses with a straight left.
Verreira throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Verreira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3#
Verreira drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Verreira's torso.
Verreira shoots in looking for a takedown. River tries to sprawl out of it but Verreira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. River manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Verreira blocks a head kick by River.
Verreira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but River moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Verreira does no damage.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verreira checks a low kick from River.
River lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Verreira drives through with a takedown into guard.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Verreira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Verreira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
River being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verreira postures up and lands a big shot to River's brow.
Verreira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but River manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Verreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verreira is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Verreira holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy River 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#
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verreira.
Verreira fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Verreira shoots in and bounces River off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. River manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verreira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from River.
River prevents a body shot from Verreira.
Verreira throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verreira. #T1##BC#
Verreira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verreira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verreira.
River feints a counter leg kick.
River moves out of range as Verreira strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
Verreira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verreira lands with a nice body punch.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verreira moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Verreira shoots in and bounces River off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Verreira wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verreira wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #T2#
Verreira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verreira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vinicius Verreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Verreira is controlling him.
Verreira looking to pass the guard.
Verreira scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Verreira tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
River wants to stand and escape but Verreira is having none of it.
Verreira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Verreira fails to land with a series of punches.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verreira.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verreira.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River is looking to slow Verreira down with leg kicks.
River takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Verreira throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Verreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
Verreira tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Verreira misses with a wild body shot.
Verreira throws an off balance right hand
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by River.
Jab by River.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Verreira is rocked!
River drops Verreira with a big left hand! Verreira is injured, injured bad! River jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy River!
Guy River thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Sucker Punch Pro Series 147
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Verreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Mediocre is just out of range.
It seemed like Mediocre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mediocre slips under a jab.
As Verreira backs off Mediocre throws a huge counter combo but Verreira manages to avoid it all.
Verreira 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.
Verreira misses with a few strikes there.
Mediocre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verreira.
Verreira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mediocre counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Verreira has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Verreira manages to break the clinch.
Mediocre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mediocre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Verreira. Verreira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mediocre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verreira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mediocre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Mediocre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Verreira is rocked!
Verreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verreira throws a body punch but Mediocre moves out of range.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Verreira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Verreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mediocre lands a brutal head kick. Verreira looks out on his feet and Mediocre throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mister Mediocre!
A relieved looking Mister Mediocre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Sucker Punch Pro Series 135
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Logan looks to throw a body kick
and Verreira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verreira.
Logan scores with a nice right hand.
Verreira connects with a nice looking jab.
Logan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Logan throws a leg kick but Verreira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been informed that Logan 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.
Verreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Verreira misses with a body shot.
Logan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verreira has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Verreira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verreira is fighting to break Logan's control of his arms but Logan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Verreira 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.
Logan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verreira looking to pass the guard.
Logan wants to sweep here but Verreira controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Verreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Logan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Logan working for a triangle but Verreira defends it easily.
Verreira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Verreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Logan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Logan is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Logan is stalling in the full guard.
Verreira wants to control but Logan passes easily into half guard.
Logan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Verreira is looking for a sweep. Logan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Logan moves nicely into side control.
Verreira tries to improve position but can't.
Logan wants to stand but Verreira has his arm trapped. #T3#
Verreira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Logan trying to control the action but Verreira is working from the bottom.
Verreira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Logan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Logan slows the pace down.
Verreira wants to control but Logan postures up.
Verreira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Logan wants to stand up but Verreira has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Logan tries to pass to full mount but Verreira defends it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Verreira wants to control but Logan is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Logan stands up and beckons Verreira to join him on the feet.
Logan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verreira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Logan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verreira slips a straight right by Logan.
Frankie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan throws a push kick but Verreira slaps the foot to one side.
Verreira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Logan's hands.
Verreira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Logan swivels and escapes.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Verreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Verreira throws a good cross that connects.
Verreira darts in looking for a takedown but Logan gets double underhooks and turns Verreira into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick lands for Logan.
#CL#
Verreira takes the fight into the clinch.
Logan working aggressively here.
Verreira misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Logan breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Logan.
Verreira throws an off balance right hand
and Verreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Verreira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Logan!
Logan wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Verreira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Logan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Logan is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Logan holding on.
Logan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Verreira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Verreira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #ES2#
Logan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Verreira throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Verreira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Verreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.#T2#
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Logan scores with a jab to the head.
Verreira fails with the takedown
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Logan throws a hook but Verreira avoids it easily.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Verreira moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verreira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Verreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks Verreira off balance momentarily.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verreira throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Logan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Verreira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Logan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verreira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verreira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Logan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verreira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Logan's hands.
Verreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Verreira moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Logan.
Logan 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.
Logan tries a low kick but Verreira avoids it.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verreira. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan misses with an uppercut. Verreira saw that one coming.
Verreira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verreira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verreira lands a jab to the head.
Verreira misses with a body shot.
Logan avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Verreira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Verreira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Logan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Logan is looking to escape.
Verreira tries to pass to full mount but Logan defends it.
Verreira is looking to stall here but Logan recovers full guard.
Verreira wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
Verreira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Logan is keeping the position for now.
Verreira is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan 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.#R3#
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Logan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Verreira.
Logan scores with a jab. Verreira acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Verreira clinches up with Logan and pushes him back against the cage.
Verreira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Logan prevents it.
#BC2#
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verreira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Verreira misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Logan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Verreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verreira scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verreira shoots in for a takedown but Logan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Logan misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Verreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan lands a jab to the head.
Logan jabs at Verreira's body.
Verreira ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Logan throws the left hand but Verreira avoids the punch easily.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Verreira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Verreira lands a head shot.
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verreira. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Verreira. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan clobbers Verreira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verreira swings widly with a right hand
and Verreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Logan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Verreira drops his hands momentarily and Logan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Logan throws a good cross that connects.
Verreira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Verreira.
Verreira throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.
Logan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verreira.
Verreira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Verreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
An inside leg kick lands from Logan.
Logan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Verreira momentarily.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Verreira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Logan does it's job there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
A jab from Verreira misses.
Logan moves away from the strike by Verreira. #T3#
Logan is looking to slow Verreira down with leg kicks.
Verreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Logan throws a good cross that connects.
Logan lands a body shot.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Logan.
Verreira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
Verreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Verreira throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Logan, as that shot connected.
Verreira cracks a nice hook into Logan's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Logan.
Verreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Verreira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Logan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verreira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Verreira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Verreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Verreira.
Logan lunges at Verreira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Verreira's hand.
Verreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
Verreira misses with a lunging right hand
and Logan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Verreira misses with a takedown attempt - Logan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Verreira feints and as Logan raises his hands in defense, Verreira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Logan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verreira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Verreira won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Logan can't keep his opponent in guard - Verreira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Verreira wants to clinch but Logan slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Logan swings for the body but Verreira moves out of range.
Verreira misses with a jab to the body
and Logan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
Logan scores with a jab to the body.
Verreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan dips to his left and cracks Verreira with an uppercut!
Logan lands with a straight right. Verreira didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Verreira shoots in and bounces Logan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Logan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verreira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Logan is keeping the position for now.
Logan can't keep his opponent in guard - Verreira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Logan trying to control here.
Logan is looking to escape.
Logan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Verreira manages to mount him!
Verreira landing strikes from the mount and Logan is in trouble!
BOOM! Verreira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Logan is looking to improve his position but Verreira isn't that keen on the idea.
Logan is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
Logan is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Verreira moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Logan has worked his arm free - good work by Logan!
Logan is not content to let Verreira control the position.
You can see the frustration on Logan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Verreira lands an elbow.
Verreira prevents Logan from escaping the position.
Logan struggling a bit here.#T3#
Verreira lands a nice forearm strike.
Verreira throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Verreira 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.
Verreira trying to control the position but Logan is working away.
Logan tries to improve position but can't.
Logan parries the strikes from Verreira easily there. Verreira is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Logan to escape.
Logan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Verreira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Verreira tries to pass to full mount but Logan defends it.
Logan is not content to let Verreira control the position.
Verreira stops Logan from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verreira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Verreira finds it's way round the side to connect with Logan's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Verreira or perhaps it was just good defense by Logan, which made it look bad.
Verreira backing away here, and Logan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verreira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Verreira had his way with Frankie Logan in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Verreira misses with a looping right.
Logan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Logan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Logan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Verreira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice cross by Logan.#TD#
Verreira feints and as Logan raises his hands in defense, Verreira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Verreira stays in close to Logan's body and controls the position.
Verreira looking to sit in guard and control but Logan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Verreira looking to control.
Logan preventing the sweep.
Logan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verreira is keeping the position for now.
Verreira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Logan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Logan wants to get back to his feet but Verreira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Verreira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Verreira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Logan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Verreira presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Verreira misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Verreira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Logan quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Logan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Logan is refusing to be controlled, as Verreira sits in half guard.
Frankie Logan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Logan wants to improve his position but Verreira is controlling well.
Vinicius Verreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verreira lands strikes from half guard.
Logan pushes Verreira off looking to stand but Verreira dives back in and keeps control.
Vinicius Verreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verreira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Logan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Verreira.
Verreira controlling the pace. #T3#
Logan won't allow Verreira to pass to mount. #SUB#
Verreira seems to be looking for submissions.
Verreira is trying to control. Logan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Verreira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Logan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verreira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Verreira as he connects with a hook.
Logan cracks Verreira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Verreira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verreira misses the body punch
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Verreira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Logan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Verreira somewhat.
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.#T4#
Verreira throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verreira. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verreira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Logan. That one must have hurt.
Verreira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
Logan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Verreira momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan scores with a jab to the head.
Logan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Verreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Verreira misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Verreira misses.
Logan defending well as Verreira loads up on a big left hand.
Verreira looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
Logan lands a slapping body shot.
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Logan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Logan!
Frankie Logan is the new lightweight champion!
Frankie Logan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 129
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Maeda looks to land a combination but Verreira avoids it well.
Maeda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verreira has time to react.#TD2#
Verreira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maeda's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Verreira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Verreira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maeda is trying to maintain the position but Verreira is very close to passing his half guard.
Maeda throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Verreira is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda trying to hold on to Verreira's head to control him but Verreira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira working over Maeda with some ground and pound. Maeda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maeda wants to improve his position but Verreira is controlling well.
My spies in Gym inform me that Verreira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Verreira wants to pass the guard but Maeda is defending well. #T1#
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
Verreira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Verreira trying to pass the guard but Maeda defending well.
Maeda is looking for a sweep. Verreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda tries to roll over but Verreira keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Verreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maeda is just riding it out for now. Verreira eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maeda taking some punishment here, with Verreira in his half guard.
Verreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Maeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Verreira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Verreira's back!
Maeda lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maeda punishes Verreira with strikes from the back mount.
Verreira staying busy and making it hard for Maeda to control.
Maeda has the hooks in. Verreira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Verreira trying to control the action but Maeda just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Verreira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The referee is taking a good look at Verreira as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Maeda!
Verreira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Verreira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maeda.
Verreira is trying to break free.
Maeda scores with punches from the back.
Verreira tries to break free.
Maeda has Verreira flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Verreira right now.
Verreira trying to control the position but Maeda manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Verreira right now.
Verreira prevents Maeda from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Maeda is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Maeda lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Verreira trying to control the position but Maeda manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Maeda go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Verreira is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maeda gets his way!
Verreira wants to escape the position.
Verreira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Verreira wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verreira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Verreira is in trouble now - Maeda has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verreira taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Verreira. Those never looked like landing.
Verreira misses with a straight left.
Maeda tries to clinch up but Verreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Verreira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Verreira smiles and moves away.
A jab from Verreira does it's job there.
Verreira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Verreira throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Verreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Verreira circles away.
Verreira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verreira.
Maeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Verreira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verreira can do to turn this around?
Verreira misses with a straight right.
Verreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Verreira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Verreira looks to land a right hand but Maeda moved out of range.
Verreira with a nice cross.#CL2#
Verreira takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Verreira has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maeda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maeda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Verreira lands a shot to the head.
Maeda is in bad spot here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Verreira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maeda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Maeda looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Verreira is looking to control Maeda but Maeda is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
Verreira doesn't have the hooks in and Maeda manages to turn into his guard.
Verreira wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Verreira is still trying to improve position.
Maeda trying to control but Verreira is working from the bottom.
Maeda is pushing down on Verreira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Verreira is fighting to maintain full guard but Maeda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Verreira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Verreira is defending well.
Verreira tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Maeda is looking for a kimura but Verreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maeda to get the leverage.
Verreira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Maeda is thwarting Verreira's attempts to control the position.
Maeda is trying to control the action in half guard but Verreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Verreira wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Verreira gets back to full guard.
Maeda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maeda in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Verreira gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Verreira actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda is keen to just control but Verreira is a slippery customer.
Verreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Verreira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maeda.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maeda is working hard here to advance position.
Maeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Verreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Verreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Verreira jabs Maeda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verreira throws out the jab.
Verreira stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maeda shoots and misses #CL2#
and Verreira counters by clinching up.
Verreira misses with the head strike.
Verreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Maeda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Maeda does it's job there.
Maeda lands with a good body shot.
Verreira ducks under a wild hook from Maeda.
Verreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
It looked like Maeda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maeda.
Maeda throws a hook but Verreira blocks it.
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!
Verreira works Maeda's body with a nice hook.#T1##TD2#
Verreira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Verreira lands in his opponent's guard.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Verreira pushes his legs off easily.
Verreira works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.
Maeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Verreira's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Verreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Verreira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maeda's guard. #T2#
Verreira wants to control but Maeda is keeping him busy.
Verreira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maeda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Verreira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Verreira is nestled in close to Maeda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Verreira throwing shots but Maeda is blocking nicely.
Vinicius Verreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda won't allow Verreira to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Verreira is looking for a kimura but Maeda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Verreira to get the leverage.
Verreira is trying to control. Maeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verreira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Verreira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Verreira stalling.
Maeda tries to get to full guard but Verreira has control of the leg.
Maeda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maeda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Verreira is pressing down on Maeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maeda is holding on for now.
Verreira passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Verreira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maeda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Verreira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Maeda manages to get back to half guard.
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. Verreira connects with a nice short shot to Maeda's temple.
Maeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verreira is one step ahead there.
Verreira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Verreira throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Verreira from controlling successfully.
Maeda controlling Verreira's posture.
Verreira pushing down on Maeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Verreira really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Verreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Verreira throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Verreira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verreira.
Verreira throws a hook to the side of Maeda's head but Maeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verreira connects with a jab.
Verreira throws out a powerful jab.
Maeda sizes up Verreira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maeda throws a jab when Verreira was well out of range.
Maeda throws a body punch but Verreira moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Maeda.
Maeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Verreira circles away.
Maeda looks for a takedown but Verreira sprawls well.
Verreira misses with a straight left. #T1#
Verreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maeda misses the jab.
Maeda takes one to the chin there.
Verreira slips a jab from Maeda.
Verreira misses with an uppercut
letting Maeda counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Verreira throws a combination that misses
and Maeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Maeda gets caught flat footed, as Verreira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Verreira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Maeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verreira 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.
Verreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Verreira trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Verreira pushes his legs off easily.
Verreira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maeda's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Maeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Verreira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Maeda has an active guard here but Verreira has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Verreira moves into full mount! Maeda won't be happy about that!
Maeda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verreira tries to control but Maeda wriggling away.
Verreira lands a couple of good shots and Maeda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maeda is trying to break free.
Maeda is trapped and Verreira is scoring with shots to the head and body.
I would not like to be Maeda right now.
#T4#
Maeda is trying to break free.
Maeda just trying to survive but Verreira is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Verreira tightening his grip on Maeda, looking for the choke.
Maeda tries to escape but Verreira has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Verreira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Verreira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verreira wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
Maeda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Verreira dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Verreira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Verreira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Verreira takes a shot to the head.
Verreira can't find room to land a body shot as Maeda controls the action.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
Verreira lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Verreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Verreira circles away easily#CL2#
and Verreira counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Verreira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verreira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maeda scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maeda throws a series of punches but Verreira avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Maeda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Verreira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.#T1#
Verreira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maeda won't allow Verreira to sweep him here.
Maeda with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Verreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Verreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda looking to sit in guard and control but Verreira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Verreira is working Maeda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verreira defends well.#T2#
Verreira looking to pass the guard.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verreira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maeda has his hands on Verreira's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vinicius Verreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Verreira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Verreira pushes his legs off easily.
Verreira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Verreira stands and throws Maeda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Maeda is looking to reverse the position.
Verreira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Verreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verreira 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Verreira!
Vinicius Verreira is the new lightweight champion!
Vinicius Verreira very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing 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.
Thomas Maeda spoke after the fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 120
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Savage gets tackled into the cage by Verreira. Verreira maintains the clinch. #BC#
Verreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Verreira moves into the clinch successfully.
Verreira tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Verreira back against the cage. #BC#
Verreira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Verreira cracks Savage with a good jab.
Verreira misses with a takedown attempt - Savage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Verreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Verreira slips a jab from Savage.#CL#
Verreira moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Verreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage thuds a left hand into Verreira's body.
Savage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Savage misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage tests Verreira's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Verreira has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
Verreira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verreira tries a body shot but Savage blocks it.
Savage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Verreira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1##TD#
Verreira turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Verreira manages to end up in side control.
Savage being controlled for a moment.
Verreira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savage for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verreira is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage seems a little lost for a moment, as Verreira dominates the positioning.
Savage gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've been hearing that Verreira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Verreira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Verreira content just to control the position here.
Verreira with the ground and pound from mount.
Verreira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Verreira tries to control but Savage wriggling away.
Verreira controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Verreira has control of Savage's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Savage regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Verreira controlling the pace for now.
Verreira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Verreira controlling from the full mount.
Verreira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Verreira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verreira looking to control but Savage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Verreira.
Verreira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savage is looking to escape. #SUB#
Verreira working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Savage turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Verreira off and cradles Savage's limp body as Verreira celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Vinicius Verreira!
Vinicius Verreira very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 110
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Verreira sizes up Cobain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Verreira scores with a nice head shot.
Verreira connects with a body shot.
Cobain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verreira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Verreira has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Cobain breaks from the clinch.
Verreira tries for a takedown but Cobain circles away easily
and Cobain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobain 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.
Verreira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Verreira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cobain to the ground. Verreira is now in Cobain's guard.
We've been hearing that Verreira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Verreira looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Verreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Verreira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cobain has Verreira pulled in close to control his posture.
Cobain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cobain keeping full guard, as Verreira tries to pass.
Verreira throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cobain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cobain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Verreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobain throws out a counter right but Verreira avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verreira, as that shot connected.
Verreira cracks a nice hook into Cobain's ribs.
Cobain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verreira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cobain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Verreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Verreira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice shot by Verreira.
Verreira lands with a good body shot.
Verreira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Verreira throws a body punch but Cobain moves out of range. #TD#
Verreira gets the takedown into side control.
Verreira working the strikes but Cobain uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Verreira trying to mount his opponent but Cobain defends it.
Cobain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Verreira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verreira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Cobain holds on, trying desperately to control.
Cobain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Verreira dominating with strikes here.
Verreira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Verreira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Verreira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobain under the eye.
Vinicius Verreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Verreira misses with a hook to the body
and Cobain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Verreira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verreira misses with a jab to the body
letting Cobain counter with a right hand.
Verreira is looking to wear down Cobain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Verreira misses with a body shot.
Verreira backing away here, and Cobain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Verreira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Verreira working the strikes but Cobain uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verreira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Verreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cobain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Verreira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cobain defending well though. #T1#
Cobain is in trouble now - Verreira has advanced to mount!
Cobain is looking to get to half guard.
Verreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobain can do to turn this around?
Verreira trying to control but Cobain is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobain is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Verreira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cobain is looking to escape. #SUB#
Verreira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cobain is now in Verreira's guard. A big mistake from Verreira there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Verreira working for a triangle but Cobain defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cobain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Verreira looking to control.
Cobain preventing the sweep.
Verreira is working hard here to advance position.
Verreira has a closed guard, preventing Cobain from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Verreira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cobain's guard. #REVR#
Verreira postures up.
Verreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Verreira preventing the sweep.
Cobain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Verreira content to stall in guard here.
Verreira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verreira wants to pass the guard but Cobain is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cobain is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kurt Cobain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Verreira coming out on top.
Verreira lands a nice shot that snaps Cobain's head back.
Verreira sizes up Cobain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cobain walks into a left hand.
Verreira wants to clinch up but Cobain keeps it at a distance.
Verreira looks to land a right hand but Cobain moved out of range.
Cobain flicks out a counter leg kick but Verreira steps away.
Verreira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cobain defends well and Verreira ends up having to push Cobain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobain swings wildly with an uppercut but Verreira uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Verreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verreira punishes Cobain's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Verreira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cobain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Verreira looking to sit in guard and control but Cobain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cobain tries to stand but Verreira is controlling from the bottom.
Verreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Cobain wants to stand and escape but instead Verreira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Verreira is stalling in the full guard.
Verreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Cobain being controlled here, momentarily.
Verreira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cobain's guard.
Verreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobain keeps working.
Verreira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cobain's head.
Verreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Cobain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cobain is looking for a sweep. Verreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cobain keeps trying to improve his position.
Verreira is trying to control. Cobain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cobain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Verreira lands strikes from half guard.
Verreira is thwarting Cobain's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Verreira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cobain is not content to let Verreira control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cobain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Verreira takes a swing at Cobain's ribcage but misses.
Cobain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Verreira misses the body punch
and Cobain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Verreira takes a swing at Cobain's ribcage but misses.
Cobain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobain slips a jab from Verreira.
Verreira connects with a single shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verreira closes the distance and clinches up with Cobain, looking for a takedown. Verreira pushes Cobain against the cage but Cobain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Verreira misses with a hook to the body
and Cobain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Verreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verreira 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Verreira!
After the big win, Vinicius Verreira made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 103
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Verreira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Verreira defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Verreira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Verreira throws out a counter right but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Verreira lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verreira.
Furioto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Verreira gets underhooks to prevent Furioto's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verreira lands a body shot.
Verreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Verreira misses with some punches.
Verreira presses Furioto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Verreira is pressed up against the cage. Furioto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Verreira down to the mat. Verreira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Verreira connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Verreira misses its intended target.
Verreira connects with a body shot.
Furioto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Verreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Verreira's waist but Verreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furioto off to one side.
Furioto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1##TD#
Furioto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Verreira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Verreira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Verreira defending well though.
Furioto prevents Verreira from improving his position.
Furioto scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Verreira is defending well.
#SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Verreira is defending well.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Verreira wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Verreira defends the submission attempt.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Verreira gets back to full guard.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Verreira 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.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verreira is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Verreira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furioto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Verreira trying to control the position.
Verreira 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#
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Verreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Verreira trying to control the position.
Verreira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Furioto won't allow Verreira to get back to his feet.
Verreira 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##SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verreira pulls his head out easily.
Furioto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verreira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Furioto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Furioto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Verreira is pressing down on Furioto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Furioto is holding on for now.
Verreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furioto keeps working. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto is trying to get back to full guard.
Furioto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Verreira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Verreira uses his free foot to push down on Furioto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Furioto.
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furioto 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Verreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Furioto tries to clinch but Verreira is having none of it. #TD2#
Verreira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto tries to roll over but Verreira keeps him under control.#SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verreira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Vinicius Verreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Furioto gets back to full guard.
Verreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verreira defends it easily.
Verreira trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom. #T1#
Verreira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Verreira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Furioto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verreira pulls Furioto in close to prevent any damage.
Verreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Verreira controls Furioto momentarily but Furioto frees himself.
Furioto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Verreira's guard.
Furioto throws a strike but Verreira avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Verreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Verreira looking to control.
Furioto looking to pass the guard.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but Verreira has wrist control.#SUB2#
Verreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furioto defends it easily.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Verreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Verreira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Furioto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Verreira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Furioto 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.
Furioto is fighting to break Verreira's control of his arms but Verreira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Furioto passes Verreira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Verreira wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Verreira manages to get to full guard.
Furioto postures up.
#T4#
Furioto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Verreira is trying to control the position but Furioto postures up.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto throws a strike but Verreira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Furioto working for a triangle but Verreira defends it easily.
Verreira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Furioto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Furioto trying to get back to full guard but Verreira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Furioto is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinicius Verreira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Furioto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verreira as he avoids it easily.
Furioto moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Furioto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verreira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Verreira thuds his right hand into Furioto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verreira is looking to clinch.
Furioto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Furioto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Furioto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Verreira to the mat! Verreira manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Verreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but Verreira has wrist control.#SUB#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Verreira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verreira passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
Verreira is keen to just control but Furioto is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Furioto looking for subs from the bottom but Verreira mounts him!
Verreira landing strikes from the mount.
Furioto tries to reverse the position but Verreira maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verreira controlling the position easily from mount.
Furioto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Verreira moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Verreira wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy.
Verreira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Furioto prevents Verreira from improving position.
Furioto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Furioto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Verreira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The referee warns Furioto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vinicius Verreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Verreira controlling the pace for now.
Furioto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verreira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Furioto is trying to escape the mount.
Verreira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furioto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verreira controlling the pace for now.
Furioto working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Verreira controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Verreira 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.
Furioto is working to get back to half guard.
Furioto is working hard here to advance position.
Verreira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Furioto flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Verreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verreira 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Verreira!
Vinicius Verreira really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 96
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Minister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Minister scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Verreira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minister throws a right hand that misses
enabling Verreira to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Verreira cracks Minister with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Minister looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Verreira finish him?
#ROC#Minister is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verreira misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minister! But no joy.
Minister is still on wobbly legs! Can Verreira finish him?
Minister throws a shot from downtown. Verreira moves away and avoids it.
Minister walks straight into a right hand from Verreira - that's dropped him! Verreira jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Minister from any more punishment! Minister complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vinicius Verreira!
Vinicius Verreira took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Death Minister was interviewed post fight and said 'You have survived the Death Minister, you mortal life has been spared for now.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 89
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Yoshikage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verreira to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Verreira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yoshikage was covering up waiting for the punch and Verreira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Verreira stays in close to Yoshikage's body and controls the position.
Verreira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Verreira wants to control from the top but Yoshikage keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verreira is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshikage.#T1#
Verreira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Verreira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yoshikage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verreira is one step ahead there.
Verreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshikage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshikage keeping moving, preventing Verreira from controlling successfully.
Verreira looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Verreira has closed the distance and engaged Yoshikage in a clinch.
Yoshikage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Verreira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Verreira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verreira scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Verreira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yoshikage tries to score a body lock takedown but Verreira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3##TD2#
Yoshikage gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Verreira is trying to maintain the position but Yoshikage is very close to passing his half guard.
Verreira wants to get back to full guard.
Verreira trying to control here.
Verreira is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Verreira is staying active underneath Yoshikage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yoshikage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Verreira wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Verreira actively working from the bottom here.
Verreira trying to control but Yoshikage postures up.
Verreira tries to get to full guard but Yoshikage has control of the leg. #T4#
Verreira wants to control but Yoshikage is keeping busy.
Yoshikage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verreira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yoshikage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Verreira is trying to control but can't.
Yoshikage trying to mount his opponent but Verreira defends it.
Yoshikage wants to control but Verreira is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yoshikage tries to clinch but Verreira is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Yoshikage clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Verreira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yoshikage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verreira.
Yoshikage tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Verreira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yoshikage's half guard.
Yoshikage manages to get to full guard.
Verreira distracts Yoshikage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yoshikage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Verreira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Verreira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshikage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yoshikage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Verreira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Verreira trying to control but Yoshikage is working from the bottom.
Verreira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Verreira passes into half guard. #SUB#
Verreira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yoshikage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Verreira. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Verreira misses with a head shot. Yoshikage uses the momentum to regain guard.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshikage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshikage 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#
Verreira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yoshikage. #T3##SUB#
Verreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshikage pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Verreira actively working from the bottom here.
Verreira is trying is best to control the position here.
Yoshikage passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Verreira!
Yoshikage fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kira Yoshikage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshikage trying to control but Verreira is having none of it.
Yoshikage lands a big elbow.
Yoshikage avoids the attempt from Verreira to control.
Yoshikage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Verreira looks a forlorn figure.
#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Yoshikage there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Verreira tries to reverse the position but Yoshikage maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Yoshikage.
Verreira wants to hold on but Yoshikage pushes him away.
Yoshikage lands a couple of good shots and Verreira has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verreira tries to roll but Yoshikage sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Yoshikage working for the choke.
Yoshikage gets his hands free as Verreira looks to control.
Yoshikage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Yoshikage avoiding Verreira 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshikage connects with a big shot to the side of Verreira's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Yoshikage 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Yoshikage slips under a jab.
Yoshikage wants to counter the offense by Verreira and move into the clinch position.
Verreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshikage feints the counter takedown.
Verreira looks to land a combination but Yoshikage avoids it well.
Yoshikage feints the counter takedown.
Verreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshikage moves away.
Yoshikage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Verreira defends it well.
Yoshikage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Verreira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yoshikage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Verreira advances position into side control!#T1#
Yoshikage manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Verreira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Verreira is working for a kimura but Yoshikage is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Yoshikage is defending against the submission attempts here by Verreira.
Yoshikage is looking for a sweep. Verreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yoshikage wants to control but Verreira is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Verreira is working for a submission of some sort.
Verreira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Verreira is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Verreira. #T3#
Verreira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yoshikage is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Yoshikage is defending against the submission attempts here by Verreira.
#SUB#
Verreira is looking for submissions but instead, Yoshikage has regained full guard.
Verreira stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshikage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Verreira wants to control from the top but Yoshikage keeps moving.
Yoshikage can't keep his opponent in guard - Verreira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Verreira trying to control from Yoshikage's half guard. Yoshikage has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Verreira cracks Yoshikage with a solid left hand.
Verreira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verreira cracks Yoshikage with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Verreira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Verreira 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Verreira!
After the big win, Vinicius Verreira made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 22
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verreira works the jab nicely.
Giuliani misses with the combination.
Verreira ducks right into an uppercut from Giuliani.
We've been hearing reports that Verreira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Verreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giuliani.
Giuliani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verreira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verreira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Giuliani.
Giuliani slips under a jab from Verreira.
Giuliani throws out a counter right but Verreira avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Verreira has knocked Giuliani down with a huge combo! Verreira steps away and waves a wobbly Giuliani back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Giuliani is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verreira cracks Giuliani with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Verreira!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vinicius Verreira made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 9
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Verreira closes the distance and clinches.
Giuliani misses with some punches.
Giuliani tries to throw a body punch but Verreira avoids it by throwing Giuliani back against the cage.
Giuliani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Verreira has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Verreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giuliani has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Verreira is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Verreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Giuliani misses.
Verreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giuliani.
Verreira misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Verreira has closed the distance and engaged Giuliani in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Verreira.
A head punch on the inside from Verreira fails to land.
Verreira prevents a body shot from Giuliani. #T1#
Verreira tries to throw a body punch but Giuliani avoids it by throwing Verreira back against the cage.
Giuliani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Verreira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Verreira misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Verreira.
Verreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Giuliani.
Giuliani blocking some punches.
Giuliani gets through Verreira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verreira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verreira.
Giuliani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Verreira.
Giuliani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Verreira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Giuliani.
Giuliani tries to work over Verreira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giuliani.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verreira.
Giuliani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giuliani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giuliani swings wildly with an uppercut but Verreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verreira lands a hook that snaps the head of Giuliani backwards.
Verreira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Giuliani tries to break the clinch but Verreira is controlling the position.
Giuliani misses with some punches.
Verreira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Giuliani struggles to land a body shot inside as Verreira controls his hands.
Verreira tries to work over Giuliani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verreira blocks a body shot from Giuliani.
Verreira lands a nice uppercut.
Verreira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verreira is working Giuliani over against the cage.
Giuliani misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Verreira swings wildly with an uppercut but Giuliani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verreira wants to stall.
Verreira misses with some punches.
Verreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verreira effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Verreira.
Verreira throws a head punch that misses.
Verreira wants a takedown but no success here.
Verreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Giuliani.
Giuliani blocking some punches.
Giuliani lands a nice shot to the body.
Verreira is trying to stall.
Verreira working aggressively here.
Giuliani scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Verreira pushes Giuliani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Giuliani.
Verreira tries to throw a body punch but Giuliani avoids it by throwing Verreira back against the cage.
Verreira controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Giuliani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giuliani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verreira.
A quick step to the side and Verreira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giuliani scores with a jab. Verreira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Verreira misses.
Giuliani cracks a nice hook into Verreira's ribs.
Giuliani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Giuliani lands with a cross.
Verreira misses with a shot to the body
and Giuliani counters with a nice uppercut.
Verreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giuliani.
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 Vinicius Verreira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Giuliani throws a right hand that misses
and Verreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verreira misses with a shot to the body
and Giuliani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giuliani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Verreira jabs Giuliani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rudy Giuliani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verreira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giuliani swings away with a body shot that misses
and Verreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giuliani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verreira moves away.
Giuliani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giuliani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Giuliani.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Verreira! Giuliani is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Verreira!
After the big win, Vinicius Verreira made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 155# CSS Finals
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Verreira lands with a hook. Logan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Logan 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.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Verreira 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.
A low kick from Logan is predictable there
and Verreira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
Verreira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
Verreira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Verreira misses with a body shot.
Logan scores with a punch to the head.
Logan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Logan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Logan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verreira. #T1#
Logan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Logan drives through and clinches with Verreira against the cage.
Logan blocking some punches.
Verreira tries to throw a body punch but Logan avoids it by throwing Verreira back against the cage.
Logan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verreira tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Verreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verreira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Logan lands an uppercut.
Logan blocking some punches.
Verreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logan lands with a left to the head.
Verreira struggles to land a body shot inside as Logan controls his hands.
Logan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verreira.
Logan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verreira backwards.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verreira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verreira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Verreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logan blocks a body shot from Verreira.
Logan blocking some punches.
#T2#
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Logan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verreira blocking some punches.
Logan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logan lands a shoulder strike.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verreira lands a shoulder strike.
Verreira looking for a takedown.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Verreira controls his hands.
Logan misses with a punch on the inside.
Verreira lands a hook that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Verreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verreira misses with some punches.
Verreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verreira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Logan or not.
Verreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Verreira breaks from the clinch.
Verreira throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Logan is predictable there
enabling Verreira to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Verreira throws a series of punches but Logan avoids them all with ease.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
Logan tries to clinch there but Verreira circles away.
Verreira looks for a takedown but Logan sprawls well.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verreira throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Logan misses.
Verreira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Logan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verreira checks a low kick from Logan.
Logan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verreira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Logan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick from Logan, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
Verreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verreira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verreira throws out a counter right but Logan avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Verreira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verreira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Verreira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Logan is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Verreira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Verreira throws a big shot that misses.
Verreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verreira slips under a jab from Logan.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Verreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but Verreira manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Logan.
Verreira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verreira can do to turn this around?
Verreira blocks a jab.#T1#
Logan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Verreira manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Logan clinches.
Logan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Logan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Verreira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Logan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Logan throws a punch but it's blocked by Verreira.
Logan throws a head punch that misses.
Logan prevents a body shot from Verreira. #TD2#
Verreira has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Logan regains guard immediately.
Logan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Verreira postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
Verreira 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.
Logan managing to control the position.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Verreira from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Logan working a defensive guard but Verreira passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan is trying to maintain the position but Verreira is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Verreira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Logan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Verreira.
Logan is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Verreira is trying to work for a kimura but Logan is defending well.
Logan is looking to get back to full guard here but Verreira has managed to pass to side control instead.
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Verreira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Logan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan is pushing Verreira's head away, looking to escape. Verreira manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Verreira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Logan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Verreira but great work by Logan.
Verreira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Logan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Logan trying to control the action but Verreira is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Verreira misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Verreira slips a straight right by Logan.
Verreira throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Logan closes the distance and clinches.
Verreira misses with the head strike.
Logan is trying to drag Verreira to the mat but Verreira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Verreira wants the takedown. Logan is fighting it off but Verreira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Logan's guard against the cage.#ES#
Logan pushes Verreira off and scrambles back to his feet.
Verreira throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.
Verreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Logan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Logan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Verreira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Verreira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Logan tries to work over Verreira's front leg with a kick but Verreira checks it.
A nice side step and Verreira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Logan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Verreira goes for a double leg but Logan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Logan continues to drive forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Logan.
Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
Verreira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That kick from Logan tenderised Verreira's leg. Verreira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Logan tries to clinch but Verreira is having none of it.
It seemed like Verreira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Logan scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Verreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Logan as he avoids it easily.
Logan feints and then cracks Verreira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verreira down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Logan.
Verreira misses the jab.
Verreira drops his hands momentarily and Logan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Logan. Those never looked like landing.
Frankie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan with a nice calf kick.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Verreira is just out of range.
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verreira throws a right and a left that Logan avoids nicely. #T3#
Logan misses the body punch
and Verreira counters with a right hand to the body.
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verreira. That did some damage!
Verreira throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
Verreira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Logan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verreira ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verreira.
Logan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking cross lands there for Logan.
Logan throws a leg kick but Verreira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Logan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Logan 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 Verreira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verreira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Logan connects with a looping right hand.
Verreira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan thuds a left hand into Verreira's body.
Logan connects with a jab.
Logan lands a glancing blow to the side of Verreira's head.
Verreira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Logan tests Verreira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Verreira misses.
Logan is looking for a counter combo.
Logan moves out of range as Verreira strikes.
Logan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vinicius Verreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Logan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Logan, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Logan!
Frankie Logan is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Frankie Logan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 155# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Verreira sprawls well. Verreira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves with a poor takedown
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verreira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
Graves glances at the clock... BAM! Verreira nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Graves crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Graves is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Verreira! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 155# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Verreira as he jumps to the side.
Bakocevic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bakocevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bakocevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Verreira. No joy for Bakocevic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Bakocevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakocevic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Verreira counters with a stiff right hand.
Verreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakocevic with a poor takedown
and Verreira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bakocevic is breathing heavily.
Bakocevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verreira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verreira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bakocevic's head.
Verreira drops Bakocevic with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bakocevic! Verreira dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Verreira! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 155# CSS RD1
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verreira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Verreira lands a body shot.
Verreira lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Achilles goes down and covers up as Verreira starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Verreira!
Demi Achilles spoke after the fight, saying 'I was out of shape. The next time I step in the octagon I will not disappoint you guys. Thank you and congratulations to Ken Lee.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Verreira dips to his left and cracks Heed with an uppercut!
Heed throws a shot from downtown. Verreira moves away and avoids it.
Heed lunges at Verreira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Verreira's hand.
Heed works Verreira's body with a nice hook.
Verreira moves out of range of the strikes.
Heed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verreira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Heed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verreira.
Verreira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heed lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Verreira is rocked!
Heed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Verreira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Verreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Heed ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Verreira clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drapton Heed!
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