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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Eremeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Verbeek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Eremeev has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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167 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Eremeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Verbeek!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eremeev loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
Nice cross by Eremeev.
We've been hearing reports that Eremeev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Verbeek pinned against the cage. Verbeek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Eremeev misses.
Verbeek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown but Verbeek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Verbeek misses with a looping left.
Eremeev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verbeek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Verbeek lands.
Verbeek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Eremeev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eremeev thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek moves out of range as Eremeev strikes.
Eremeev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Verbeek's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbeek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eremeev.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but Verbeek won't allow it.
Eremeev is thwarting Verbeek's attempts to control the position.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Verbeek dodges it nicely.
Eremeev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eremeev moves into full mount! Verbeek won't be happy about that!
Eremeev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verbeek is looking to escape.
Verbeek is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Eremeev.
Eremeev looking to finish with strikes here!
Verbeek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Verbeek is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Eremeev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Verbeek is now in Eremeev's guard. A big mistake from Eremeev there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev seems to be looking for submissions.
Verbeek wants to control but Eremeev is keeping busy.
Eremeev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eremeev seems to be working for a kimura but Verbeek defends the submission attempt.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura but Verbeek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eremeev to get the leverage.
Eremeev is working for an americana but Verbeek has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Eremeev was thinking about the submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eremeev has gone for a leg lock! Verbeek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eremeev's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev wants to sweep here but Verbeek controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev working for submissions but it's allowed Verbeek to get to half guard.
Eremeev moves into full guard.
Eremeev controlling the position.
Eremeev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Verbeek passes into half guard.
Eremeev is pressing down on Verbeek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with a combination
enabling Verbeek to counter with a crisp jab.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eremeev.
Eremeev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verbeek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eremeev's knee momentarily.
Verbeek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verbeek lands a leg kick that knocks Eremeev off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek connects with a body shot.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eremeev throwing a counter right hand but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Eremeev checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Verbeek. No joy for Eremeev on that attempt.
Verbeek takes one to the chin there.
Eremeev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Eremeev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eremeev ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verbeek is looking to land body kicks.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Eremeev ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eremeev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verbeek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Verbeek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verbeek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eremeev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Verbeek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eremeev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremeev lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Andrey Eremeev has been cut.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Eremeev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verbeek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Verbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eremeev.
No luck for Eremeev with that takedown attempt.
Verbeek thows a leg kick but Eremeev checks it
and Eremeev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eremeev misses the body punch
and Verbeek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eremeev is rocked!
Verbeek lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Verbeek!
During a confident post fight interview, Pat Verbeek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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