Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#55 Esposito vs Bartlet
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
Matwijenko lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Veron lands an overhand right.
Veron misses the shot to the body.
Veron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matwijenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veron.
Matwijenko loads up on a big right hand but Veron slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veron! But no joy.
A jab from Matwijenko misses.
Matwijenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veron.
Matwijenko looks to land a left hand but Veron moved out of range nicely.
Veron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matwijenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some bone on bone action there as Veron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut there from Veron.
Matwijenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veron moves away.
Matwijenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Veron is just out of range.
Matwijenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matwijenko takes a swing at Veron's ribcage but misses.
Veron flicks out a counter leg kick but Matwijenko steps away.#T1#
Veron scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Veron misses its intended target.
Matwijenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veron tests Matwijenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veron chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Veron throws the left hand but Matwijenko avoids the punch easily.
Veron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matwijenko throws a big shot that misses.
Veron flicks out a counter leg kick but Matwijenko steps away.
Veron throws a body shot but no joy.
Veron throws a looping overhand right but Matwijenko ducks down to avoid it.
Matwijenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veron misses with a body kick.
Veron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Veron sizes up Matwijenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matwijenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veron moves out of range as Matwijenko strikes.
Veron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Veron misses with a hook.
Matwijenko lands with a right hand.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matwijenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matwijenko slips a jab from Veron.
Matwijenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
Matwijenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Veron.
Matwijenko throws out a powerful jab.
Veron throws the left hand but Matwijenko avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Matwijenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veron tests Matwijenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matwijenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veron is able to avoid easily.
Veron throws a low kick but Matwijenko moves out of range easily.
Matwijenko tests Veron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veron is looking to slow Matwijenko down with leg kicks.
Veron connects with a body shot.
Matwijenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Veron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veron connects with the punch.
Matwijenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Matwijenko is rocked!
Veron slips a straight right by Matwijenko.
Oh Matwijenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Matwijenko cracks Veron with an open hand slap.
Matwijenko missing with a left hand there. Veron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veron is stalking Matwijenko. Matwijenko circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Veron, and it's lights out! Matwijenko really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Sebastien Veron!
Juan Sebastien Veron seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DUEL#35 Riccuito vs Heidegger
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Veron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.
Veron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Veron 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.
Veron lands a leg kick that knocks Kidd off balance momentarily.
Veron scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kidd misses with a jab to the body
and Veron counters with a thumping low kick.
Veron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Veron, right into the meat.
Kidd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kidd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Veron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Veron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Donk. Kidd catches Veron right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Kidd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kidd scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends Veron's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Kidd jabs Veron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Kidd throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Kidd misses. #T2#
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Veron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd cracks a nice hook into Veron's ribs.
Kidd misses with a double jab
and Veron counters with a straight right hand.
Kidd misses with the combination.
Kidd throws a body punch but Veron moves out of range.
Veron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Veron.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Veron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kidd throws a shot to the body.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Veron moves out of range.
Kidd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veron misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.#T3#
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veron circles away quickly and effectively.
Veron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kidd throws a right hand that misses
and Kidd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kidd scrambles back to his feet.
Woo Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Veron avoids them all with ease.
Veron throws out a counter right but Kidd avoids it with no problem.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veron.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Veron moves out of range.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Veron tries a quick counter leg kick but Kidd is wise to it.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Veron only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Veron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veron feints a counter leg kick.
Kidd misses with a double jab
and Veron counters with an inside leg kick.
Veron avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd throws a right hand that Veron ducks under and follows up with a left that Veron also avoids with ease.
Veron lands with a cross.
Kidd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veron counters with a nice leg kick.
Veron lands a right hook to the body.
Veron connects with a right hand. Kidd shakes it off.
Veron moves forwards but Kidd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Veron moves out of range.
Crunch! Veron slams his shin into Kidd's torso.
Veron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kidd swings widly with a right hand
and Veron counters with a stiff right hand.
Kidd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Veron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veron misses with a looping left.
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 Woo Kidd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kidd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Veron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kidd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veron.
Veron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Veron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Woo Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Veron slips a jab from Kidd.
Veron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Veron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veron counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd takes one to the side of the head.
Kidd throws a right hand that Veron ducks under and follows up with a left that Veron also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Veron. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Kidd misses. #T1#
Veron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Veron jabs Kidd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kidd is looking to wear down Veron with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kidd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Veron with a jab.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Veron tries a quick counter leg kick but Kidd is wise to it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd works Veron's body with a nice hook.
Kidd throws a right and a left that Veron avoids nicely.
Veron scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veron slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kidd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Veron counters with a good low kick that Kidd was not able to check.
Kidd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kidd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veron lands with an uppercut that bounces Kidd off the cage and back into range.
Veron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Veron jabs at Kidd's body.
Kidd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veron scoring well with a low kick there.
Veron throws a leg kick which misses Kidd's front leg but catches the back leg as Kidd tries to avoid it.
Veron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kidd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Veron is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Veron.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veron.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
A quick step to the side and Kidd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kidd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kidd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Veron.
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kidd defending well as Veron loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd misses with a jab to the body
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veron with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veron looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Veron connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Veron catches Kidd right on the button with a cross.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veron counters with a slapping leg kick.
Veron on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Veron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Veron scores with a sloppy right hand. Kidd should have avoided that one.
Kidd tries to move into range but Veron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sebastien Veron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kidd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veron throws out a powerful jab.
Kidd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Veron's corner calls for a 1-2. Veron obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kidd misses with a combination
and Veron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kidd misses with a hook to the body
and Veron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veron thuds a left hand into Kidd's body.
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd throws an off balance right hand
and Veron counters with a stiff right hand.
Veron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kidd's calf.
Kidd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veron finds it's way round the side to connect with Kidd's head.
That kick from Veron tenderised Kidd's leg. Kidd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Veron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kidd on the side of the head.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Veron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veron lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Kidd is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Veron.
Oh Kidd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veron lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kidd falls backwards - clearly groggy! Veron dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Sebastien Veron!
A very excited looking Juan Sebastien Veron made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL#29 Riccuito vs Kuzmenko
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Pick lands a nice shot to the body.
Veron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pick.
Pick misses with a straight left.
Pick tries to clinch but Veron moves out of range.
Pick 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.
Pick slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Veron 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.
Pick drops his hands momentarily and Veron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pick throws a combination that misses
enabling Veron to counter with a crisp jab.
Pick missing with a left hand there. Veron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veron throws a jab but it's blocked by Pick.
Veron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veron was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Veron throws a head kick that misses.
Pick wants to clinch up but Veron keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Pick. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Veron motions for Pick to come forward. Veron throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Veron defending well as Pick loads up on a big left hand.
Veron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Pick misses with an uppercut. Veron saw that one coming.
Pick tests Veron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pick misses with an uppercut
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pick misses the jab.
Pick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veron counters with a nice uppercut.
Pick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pick moves out of range as Veron strikes.
The fighters circling - Veron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veron misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Veron.
A jab from Pick misses.
Veron swats away the attempt to clinch by Pick.
Veron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veron misses with a straight left. #CL#
Pick clinches. #BC2#
Veron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Veron lands with a nice body punch.
Pick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veron. #T3#
Pick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veron loads up on a big right hand but Pick slips the punch.
Pick wants to clinch but Veron slips to the side
and Veron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pick throws a hook but Veron avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Veron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veron was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Pick takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pick.
Pick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pick lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Pick misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Veron manages to break the clinch.
Pick misses the jab.
Pick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veron throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pick throws a right hand that misses
letting Veron counter with a right hand.
Veron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pick finds it's way round the side to connect with Veron's head.
Pick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Veron's head.
Veron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pick.
Veron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pick throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Pick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Veron moves forwards but Pick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pick misses with a looping left.
Pick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Pick as he connects with a hook.
Veron slips a straight right by Pick.
Pick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve Pick is winning the standup battle so far.
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veron tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick tries to clinch but Veron is having none of it.
Pick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pick connects with the punch.
Pick closes the distance but Veron moves to the side
and Veron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Pick connects with a nice looking jab.
Veron moves away from the strike by Pick.
Pick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veron.
Veron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Veron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pick throws a big counter combination but Veron scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Veron throws a leg kick
and Pick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pick throws out the jab.
Veron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pick missing with a left hand there. Veron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veron was well out of range. Poor timing from Pick.#CL#
Pick has closed the distance and engaged Veron in a clinch. #T2#
Pick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veron's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pick.
Pick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Pick.
Veron is breathing heavily.
Veron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Veron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Pick has Veron up against the cage in a clinch.
Pick swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Veron breaks from the clinch.
Pick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veron.
Pick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veron is able to avoid easily.
Veron moves away from the strike by Pick.
Pick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Veron counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Pick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Veron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pick. Pick obviously looking to wear him down.
Pick misses with a looping left.
Pick scores with a jab.
Veron misses with a hook.
Pick tries to clinch there but Veron circles away.
Pick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pick swings widly with a right hand
and Veron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veron gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#
That has opened up Juan Sebastien Veron's cut even more.
A punch lands to the side of Veron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
A head kick misses from Pick.
Veron takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron looks to land a left hand but Pick moved out of range nicely.
Pick scores with a sloppy right hand. Veron should have avoided that one.
Pick lands a glancing blow to the side of Veron's head.
Veron thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Pick misses.
Pick darts in trying to clinch
and Veron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pick.
Veron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Veron misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Pick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veron avoids the body shot from Pick.
Veron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veron throws a jab when Pick was well out of range.
Pick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veron's hands.
Juan Sebastien Veron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veron misses with a leg kick.
Steve Pick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron slips a jab from Pick.
A big left from Veron misses.
Pick tries to clinch up.
Veron feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch but Veron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veron tried to score with a low kick but Pick checks it.
Pick doesn't manage to clinch there - Veron circles away.
Veron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1##CL#
Pick moves into range and clinches up with Veron.
Pick swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Pick breaks the clinch.
Pick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pick throws an off balance right hand
and Veron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pick scores with a jab. Veron acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
The cut above Juan Sebastien Veron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pick throws an off balance right hand
and Veron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Veron.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pick struggles to land a body shot inside as Veron controls his hands. #BC#
Pick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Pick coming out on top.
Steve Pick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pick wants to clinch up but Veron keeps it at a distance.
Pick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veron throws a poor cross that misses
and Veron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veron flicks out a counter leg kick but Pick steps away.
Pick scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Pick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pick checks a low kick from Veron.
Pick connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pick. That's going to slow Veron down.
Pick swings widly with a right hand
and Veron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Pick has been cut.
Veron throws a right hand that misses
and Pick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Veron stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
A big left from Veron misses.
Nice straight punches there by Pick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pick.
Veron throws a hook but Pick blocks it.
Pick cracks a nice hook into Veron's ribs.
Pick misses the shot to the body.
Veron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pick.
Veron misses with a hook.#CL#
Pick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veron can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Veron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pick scores with a jab to the head.
Pick moves out of range as Veron strikes.
Veron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Pick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veron doesn't seem phased though.
Pick is looking to clinch but Veron is avoiding it.
Pick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veron fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pick is out of range.
Veron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Veron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pick slips a jab from Veron.
Pick lands a right hook to the body.
Pick tries to clinch up.
Veron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy left from Pick finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Pick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pick 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Pick!
Steve Pick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#24 Lopez vs Matthews
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persecutioned looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veron.
Persecutioned tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veron is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Veron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persecutioned takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Persecutioned on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veron on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Persecutioned explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A bone on bone clash there as Veron blocks the leg kick.
Veron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Persecutioned misses with a looping right.
Persecutioned misses with a straight right.
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!
Persecutioned misses with a straight right.
Persecutioned lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Persecutioned lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Persecutioned moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Persecutioned throws a hook but Veron blocks it.
Persecutioned misses with a leg kick
and Veron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Persecutioned waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veron.
Persecutioned throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Veron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Persecutioned, right into the meat.
Persecutioned throws a low kick but Veron avoids it.#CL#
Persecutioned has managed to clinch.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veron is trying to break the clinch but Persecutioned is controlling him.#BC2#
Veron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Persecutioned moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veron avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Veron tries a quick counter leg kick but Persecutioned is wise to it.#T2#
Veron throws a hook but Persecutioned blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron slips a jab from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned throws the kick towards the body but Veron avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Veron 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.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Veron is avoiding it.
Persecutioned walks forward, straight into a front kick from Veron.
Veron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Persecutioned throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Persecutioned takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veron misses with a left hand
and Persecutioned counters with a stiff right hand.
Persecutioned lands a jab to Veron's midsection.
Veron takes one on the button.
Persecutioned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veron misses with a low kick.
Persecutioned punishes Veron's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Persecutioned connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Persecutioned lands a jab to Veron's midsection.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Veron does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Veron.
Good shot there by Persecutioned.
A jab from Persecutioned misses.
Veron lands a lovely overhand right.
Persecutioned tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Persecutioned checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Veron ducks right into an uppercut from Persecutioned.
Veron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persecutioned throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Persecutioned misses with a left hand
and Veron counters with a nice body shot.
Veron is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Persecutioned.#T4#
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Persecutioned.
Veron only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Persecutioned fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Veron checks it well.
Veron scores with a sloppy right hand. Persecutioned should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Persecutioned. That's going to slow Veron down.
Veron throws a body kick that misses.
Persecutioned tried to counter with a leg kick but Veron avoided it.
Veron scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Veron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up but Veron circles away and keeps his distance.
Persecutioned scores with a head kick. Veron tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Persecutioned is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Persecutioned has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Persecutioned walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Persecutioned is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Persecutioned looks to score with a jab to the body but Veron is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veron.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Persecutioned here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Veron lands with a nice body punch.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Veron moves away
and Veron counters with a stiff right hand.
Persecutioned misses with a two punch combination.
Veron staying out of range there.
Persecutioned on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Veron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Persecutioned connects with a jab.
Veron throws a head kick but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned is looking to counter punch.
Persecutioned thumps Veron with a low kick.
Persecutioned misses the shot to the body.
Veron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Veron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned takes a swing at Veron's ribcage but misses.
Persecutioned digs a good hook to Veron's body. #T1#
Persecutioned tries to score with a low kick but Veron moves his leg out of the way.
Veron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persecutioned misses with an attempted mid kick.
Veron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veron.
Veron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Persecutioned checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Persecutioned works the jab nicely.
Persecutioned pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Veron throws a hook to the side of Persecutioned's head but Persecutioned sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Persecutioned cracks Veron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Persecutioned throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Persecutioned there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veron missing with a left hand there. Persecutioned was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Persecutioned connects with an inside leg kick.
Persecutioned with a hook.
Persecutioned throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persecutioned throws the kick towards the body but Veron avoids it.
Veron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Persecutioned misses.
Veron scores with a push kick.#CL#
Veron tries to keep at a distance but Persecutioned has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Veron breaks the clinch.
Persecutioned lands a two punch combo.
Veron wants to slow Persecutioned down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Persecutioned wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Persecutioned bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Persecutioned thinks about countering with a body kick.
Veron connects with a leg kick. Persecutioned looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Veron misses.
Persecutioned is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veron can do to turn this around?#T3#
A lazy left from Veron finds it's target.
Veron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Persecutioned scores with the left hand. Veron knows he should have avoided that one.
Veron connects with a right hand. Persecutioned shakes it off.
Persecutioned tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Veron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persecutioned circles away quickly and effectively.
Persecutioned keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johny Persecutioned is winning the standup battle so far.
Persecutioned listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veron connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Persecutioned misses.
Veron swats away the attempt to clinch by Persecutioned.
Veron takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Persecutioned ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veron moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron throws a head kick but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned throws a body punch but Veron moves out of range.
Persecutioned attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Persecutioned swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persecutioned takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Veron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Veron takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Persecutioned.
Both fighters circling a little - Persecutioned finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Veron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persecutioned.
Sloppy strikes from Persecutioned. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Veron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned looks to land a body kick but Veron moved away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Persecutioned misses with an uppercut.
Persecutioned moves forwards but Veron connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veron takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juan Sebastien Veron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Persecutioned is looking to slow Veron down with leg kicks.
Persecutioned's corner calls for a 1-2. Persecutioned obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Persecutioned swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veron.
Veron avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot.
Persecutioned lands with a cross.
Persecutioned misses with a straight left.
Persecutioned takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persecutioned swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Veron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot that snaps Veron's head back.
Veron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Persecutioned listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Persecutioned
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Persecutioned gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Veron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Persecutioned turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Persecutioned throws a quick inside leg kick.
Persecutioned moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Persecutioned shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Persecutioned is rocked!
Veron takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron motions for Persecutioned to come forward. Veron throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A punch combination from Persecutioned misses.
Veron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Persecutioned sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veron let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persecutioned manages to avoid it.
Veron throws a shot to the body.
Persecutioned ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Persecutioned tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Persecutioned throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Persecutioned swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persecutioned misses with an uppercut. Veron saw that one coming.
It seemed like Veron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Persecutioned.
A big left from Veron misses.
Persecutioned thumps Veron with a low kick.#T3#
Persecutioned's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veron under the eye.
Persecutioned lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Persecutioned fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Veron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries a low kick but Veron avoids it.
Persecutioned lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Veron slams his shin into Persecutioned's torso.
Persecutioned looks to land a body kick but Veron moved away.
Persecutioned lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Persecutioned throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Veron lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veron loads up on a big right hand but Persecutioned slips the punch.#T4#
Veron throws a head kick but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veron.
Persecutioned doesn't manage to clinch there - Veron circles away.
Persecutioned scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Veron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johny Persecutioned is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Persecutioned tests Veron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Persecutioned misses with an uppercut.
Veron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Persecutioned there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
Persecutioned is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Persecutioned.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Persecutioned 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Ascension 1017
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1#
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Veron circles away and keeps his distance.
Konstantin Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Veron throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Veron moves his leg out of the way.
Veron feints a counter leg kick.
Veron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Veron.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Veron counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Veron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veron was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Veron connects with a leg kick. Magomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Magomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Veron connects with a solid leg kick.
Veron misses with an uppercut.
Veron throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veron.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Veron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Veron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Veron enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Veron manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Veron wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov distracts Veron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov distracts Veron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Veron keeps moving.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Veron's brow.
Magomedov prevents Veron from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Veron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veron is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Veron wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Veron is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Veron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Veron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov works over Veron with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Veron keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Veron wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov won't allow Veron to get back to his feet.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Veron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Veron is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Good work by Magomedov as he checks the leg kick.
Veron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veron there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Magomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Veron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magomedov is in Veron's guard.
Veron wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Veron is retaining full guard.
Magomedov prevents Veron from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Veron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Veron keeps moving.
Magomedov stops Veron from standing up.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov stops Veron from standing up.
Veron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov won't allow Veron to get back to his feet.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veron swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov postures up in Veron's guard and throws a big left but Veron blocks it.
Veron wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov lands a front kick.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veron's head backwards.#CUT#
The cut above Juan Sebastien Veron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Magomedov swings for the body but Veron moves out of range.
Juan Sebastien Veron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Magomedov slips a jab from Veron.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Veron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Veron continues to drive forward.
Veron slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Veron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Veron sprawls well.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Veron.
Veron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Veron cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Veron takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Konstantin Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov looks to land a combination. Veron sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Veron scores with a jab.
Veron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Veron leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron keeps the fight on the outside.
Veron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Veron is looking to break free of the clinch but Magomedov has double underhooks.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov has Veron pressed against the cage, preventing Veron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veron is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov prevents Veron from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Veron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
Veron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veron scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Veron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Veron pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Veron slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Veron lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Veron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veron looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Veron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Veron slips a straight right by Magomedov.#T1#
Veron lands a slapping body shot.
Veron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Veron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Veron scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Veron tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Veron counters with a thumping low kick.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magomedov throws a push kick but Veron slaps the foot to one side.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veron as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Veron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Veron, right into the meat.
Veron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magomedov can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Veron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Veron moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Veron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veron tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Veron slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veron slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a kick to the temple. Veron shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Veron throws a leg kick #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov trying to control but Veron is working from the bottom.
Magomedov stops Veron from standing up.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Veron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov working over Veron with some ground and pound. Veron looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#
Juan Sebastien Veron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juan Sebastien Veron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantin Magomedov!
Konstantin Magomedov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Konstantin Magomedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The time has come for me to retire. I thank all my fans who have made my career possible. Thank you.'.

Event: Ascension 921
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Kaspov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Kaspov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaspov somewhat.
A head kick misses from Kaspov.
Kaspov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Veron misses.
Kaspov walks into a jab.
Kaspov connects with a single shot there.
Kaspov closes the distance and clinches up with Veron, looking for a takedown. Kaspov pushes Veron against the cage but Veron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sergei Kaspov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
Kaspov tries for a takedown but Veron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kaspov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron cracks a nice hook into Kaspov's ribs.
Veron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaspov moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron ducks under a wild hook from Kaspov.
Veron takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Kaspov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veron bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Kaspov misses with a looping right.
Kaspov avoids the head kick by Veron.
Veron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaspov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaspov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Veron works the jab nicely.
Kaspov fails to land the takedown.
Veron connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaspov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Veron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veron throws a nice looking combination but Kaspov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Kaspov misses its intended target.
A big left from Veron misses.
Kaspov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaspov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Veron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Kaspov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaspov on the side of the head.
Veron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaspov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Juan Sebastien Veron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaspov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Veron lands with a hook. Kaspov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaspov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Veron tries to avoid it but Kaspov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Veron to the ground. Veron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Veron blocks a head kick by Kaspov.
Kaspov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veron lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaspov's head.
Veron connects with a leg kick. Kaspov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaspov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veron in his tracks. #CUT#
That has opened up Juan Sebastien Veron's cut even more.
Kaspov moves forwards but Veron connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Kaspov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaspov throws a right hand that misses
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veron lands a jab to Kaspov's midsection.
Jab, jab by Veron - just one landing.
Veron jabs Kaspov right on the nose. Kaspov blinks but takes it well.
Veron connects with a body shot.
Kaspov throws a shot from downtown. Veron moves away and avoids it.
Kaspov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veron moves out of range as Kaspov strikes.
Kaspov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Veron to counter with a crisp jab.
Veron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veron slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaspov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veron jabs Kaspov right on the nose. Kaspov blinks but takes it well.
Kaspov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaspov looks to land a left hand but Veron moved out of range nicely.
Kaspov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veron throws a shot to the body.
Veron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaspov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaspov.
Kaspov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veron feints and then cracks Kaspov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaspov down.
Veron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaspov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Veron counters with a thumping low kick.
Veron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Veron wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaspov backing away here, and Veron unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kaspov is breathing heavily.
Veron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sebastien Veron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kaspov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veron scores with a shot to the body.
Kaspov avoids the head kick by Veron.
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Veron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veron.
Veron moves away from the strike by Kaspov.
Kaspov misses with a takedown attempt
and Veron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Veron.
Kaspov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Veron cracks a nice hook into Kaspov's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaspov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veron.
Veron lands a jab to the head.
Juan Sebastien Veron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaspov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kaspov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Veron - that will leave a mark!
Veron lands a slapping body shot.
Veron throws a leg kick which misses Kaspov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaspov tries to avoid it.
Veron thumps Kaspov with a low kick.
Veron avoids the head kick by Kaspov.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kaspov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veron.
Veron lands a really nice looking cross but Kaspov seems unphased.
Veron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaspov doesn't seem bothered though.
Veron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Veron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaspov throws a head kick but Veron moves out of range.
Veron now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veron lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaspov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Veron counters with a right hand to the body.
Veron scores with a leg kick.
Veron lands a nice hook to Kaspov's body. Kaspov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Veron cracks Kaspov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaspov misses with a looping right.
Veron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaspov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kaspov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron is looking to land body kicks.
Veron 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.
Veron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaspov's head backwards.
Veron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaspov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veron scores with a jab to the head.
Kaspov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaspov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaspov throws an off balance right hand
and Veron counters with a good low kick that Kaspov was not able to check. #T3#
Kaspov shoots for a double leg takedown but Veron sprawls well. He's pushed Kaspov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Veron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaspov's calf.
Kaspov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaspov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaspov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veron ducks under a wild hook from Kaspov.
Kaspov throws a body kick that misses.
Veron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaspov.
Nice uppercut there from Veron.
Kaspov needs to keep his hands up - Veron had a free shot at his head there.
Kaspov has his takedown stuffed
and Veron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Veron. That's going to slow Kaspov down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Veron.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veron lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaspov off the cage and back into range.#T4##TD#
Kaspov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaspov lands in his opponent's guard.
Veron wants to stand but Kaspov is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sebastien Veron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Veron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaspov manages to avoid it.
Kaspov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaspov with a body shot.
Veron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Veron.
Veron throws a sloppy head kick and Kaspov moves out of range easily.
Kaspov misses the jab.
Kaspov throws an off balance right hand
and Veron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaspov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Veron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspov is looking to land body kicks.
Veron blocks a head kick by Kaspov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veron connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Veron scores with a nice strike.
Veron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaspov throws a right hand that Veron ducks under and follows up with a left that Veron also avoids with ease.
Kaspov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaspov misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Veron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaspov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kaspov throws a lazy head kick
and Kaspov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaspov looks to land a combination but Veron avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veron! But no joy.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Veron lands with a straight right. Kaspov didn't see that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Veron, right into the meat.
Kaspov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Veron counters with a good low kick that Kaspov was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron cracks the inside of Kaspov's front leg. #T2#
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaspov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaspov throws an overhand right that lands on Veron's shoulder, as Veron tries to avoid the shot.
Veron blocks a head kick by Kaspov.
Veron scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaspov should have avoided that one.
Veron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Veron pushes Kaspov away with a front kick.
Kaspov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice shot by Veron.
Sergei Kaspov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaspov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veron connects with an inside leg kick.
Veron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaspov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Veron.
Kaspov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veron manages to avoid it.
Veron slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaspov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Kaspov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veron clobbers Kaspov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veron scores with a punch to the head.
Veron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaspovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kaspov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaspov.
Kaspov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veron defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kaspov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaspov. That did some damage!
Kaspov throws the left hand but Veron avoids the punch easily.
Veron throws a big counter head kick but Kaspov avoids it with no problem.
Veron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Kaspov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Veron to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaspov tries to bum rush Veron with a series of wild strikes but Veron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Kaspov misses with a straight right.
Veron sizes up Kaspov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaspov ducks right into an uppercut from Veron.
Veron lands a head shot.
Veron connects with a body shot.
Veron connects with a nice looking jab.
Juan Sebastien Veron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaspov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veron slips a jab from Kaspov.
A nice side step and Veron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Veron.
Veron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Sebastien Veron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Veron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Ascension -1
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but Veron ducks down to avoid it.
Veron doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away. #CL#
Veron rushes Michaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Veron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michaels misses with some punches.
Michaels's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Michaels's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Michaels wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Veron - that landed with a thud.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Veron's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Veron lands with a short shot to the head.
Michaels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Veron keeps control of Michaels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
A big left from Michaels misses. #CL#
Veron gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Michaels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Veron has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Michaels regains guard immediately.
Veron is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Veron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Veron trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Veron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Veron landing with the ground and pound.
Michaels pulls Veron in close to prevent any damage.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veron. #T2#
Veron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michaels wants to hit a switch here but Veron passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Michaels there!
Michaels taking shots to the head.
Veron wants to control but Michaels has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Veron working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veron working Michaels over with strikes. #T3#
Michaels regains full guard. Nicely done.
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
Michaels looking to control.
Veron postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.
Veron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
Michaels has momentary wrist control but Veron slips an elbow through the middle.
Veron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Michaels can't keep his opponent in guard - Veron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Michaels controlling the position for now.#T4#
Veron landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Veron takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Veron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veron wants to control but Michaels is keeping him busy.
Veron takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Veron takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Veron lands with a punch from half guard.
Veron wants to pass to mount but Michaels is defending the position.
Veron is trying to control the action in half guard but Michaels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sebastien Veron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Michaels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Veron.
Michaels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Verons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karl Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels throws a body punch but Veron moves out of range.
Michaels swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veron misses with a looping right.
Jab by Veron.
Michaels misses with a lunging right hand
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michaels misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Veron counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Juan Sebastien Veron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Michaels being controlled here, momentarily.
Veron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#
Michaels is rocked!#T1#
Veron arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Michaels's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan Sebastien Veron!
Juan Sebastien Veron seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Ascension 356
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Veron has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bomb.
Veron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bomb on the side of the head.
Bomb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veron doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bomb lands a head shot.
Bomb takes one to the side of the head.
Veron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bomb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bomb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veron.
Bomb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Veron will feel that in the morning.
Veron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bomb scores with a push kick.
Veron looks winded!
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!
Veron takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.#CL#
Bomb rushes Veron and presses him up against the cage.
Veron tries to stall but Bomb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bomb lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Bomb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bomb lands a high kick! #T1#
Bomb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bomb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Veron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bomb.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bomb. Veron shrugs it off though.
Crunch! Veron slams his shin into Bomb's torso.
Veron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bomb at a distance.
Veron 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.
Bomb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Veron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bomb.
Bomb lands a slapping body shot.
Bomb throws out a loose jab but Veron uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Veron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veron throws the left hand but Bomb avoids the punch easily.
James Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Veron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bomb.
Bomb throws a push kick but Veron slaps the foot to one side.
Bomb throws out a leg kick but Veron moves out of range and Bomb only half commits.
Veron takes a swing at Bomb's ribcage but misses.
As Veron looks to move away, Bomb throws a big counter combo but Veron just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomb throws a leg kick but Veron moved away.
Veron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Veron throws a big shot that misses.
Bomb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bomb takes a swing at Veron's ribcage but misses.
Veron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bomb with a body shot.
Bomb scores with a nice head shot.
Bomb walks into a left hand.
Veron avoids the head kick by Bomb.
Bomb misses with a lunging right hand
and Veron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Bomb throws a nice head kick!
Bomb throws a head kick that misses.
Veron doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bomb throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Veron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donk. Bomb catches Veron right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
That has opened up Juan Sebastien Veron's cut even more.
James Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron moves out of range of the strikes.
Veron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bomb throws a head kick but Veron moves out of range. #TD2#
Veron shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron working Bomb over with strikes. #T4#
Veron is trying to control the action in half guard but Bomb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Veron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bomb is trying to stand back up but Veron is controlling him
Veron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Veron looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bomb is controlling Veron's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Veron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veron drops an elbow to the side of Bomb's head.
Veron working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
That's time! Bomb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bomb throws a lazy body kick
and Veron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bomb moves to clinch but Veron breaks away
and Veron counters with a nice body shot.
Veron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veron moves away.
Veron ducks under a wild hook from Bomb.
Bomb throws the kick towards the body but Veron avoids it.
Veron looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veron throws a hook but Bomb blocks it.
Bomb misses with a right hand
and Veron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bomb can pounce on him.
Bomb scores with a hook.#T1#
A head kick misses from Bomb.
Veron throws out a counter right but Bomb avoids it with no problem.
Bomb tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Bomb misses its intended target.
Bomb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomb looks for the body kick but Veron saw that one coming.
Bomb misses with a body kick.
Veron moves out of range of the body kick from Bomb.
Veron only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bomb throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bomb.
Veron cracks a nice hook into Bomb's ribs.
Bomb tests Veron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bomb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bomb. That snapped Veron's head back. #T2#
Veron shoots in for a takedown but Bomb shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Bomb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veron on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bomb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Veron lands a body shot.
Veron has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bomb.
Bomb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veron on the side of the head.
Bomb misses with the combination.
Veron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bomb. Bomb obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bomb! #CUT#
The cut above Juan Sebastien Veron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bomb misses the target.
Veron misses with a double jab
and Bomb counters with a body kick.
Veron avoids the body shot from Bomb.
Veron looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomb misses the target.
Veron tries to work over Bomb's front leg with a kick but Bomb checks it.
Veron takes one to the side of the head.
Veron connects with a looping right hand.
Bomb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bomb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
Juan Sebastien Veron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Veron looks to land a combination. Bomb sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Veron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomb.
Bomb moves away from the strike by Veron. #T4#
Bomb throws a hook but Veron avoids it easily.
Bomb missing with a left hand there. Veron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veron appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veron misses with a two punch combination.
Veron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bomb is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bomb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bomb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Veron.
Bomb misses with the body kick
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bomb throws a front kick that sends Veron stumbling back into the cage.
Bomb throws a big shot that misses.
Bomb misses with a head kick.
Veron doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Bomb misses
and Veron counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bomb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Veron on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomb.
James Bomb is winning the standup battle so far.
Veron fails with a takedown attempt.
Juan Sebastien Veron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bomb swinging wildly here.
Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Veron blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD2#
Veron closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bomb did well to prevent Veron getting side control.
Bomb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Veron preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Veron thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Veron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bomb pulls Veron in to control the position.
Veron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomb is keeping the position for now.
Bomb seems keen to control Veron's posture.
Veron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomb is keeping the position for now.
Bomb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Veron from controlling successfully.
Bomb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Veron manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Veron has an active guard here but Bomb has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Veron looking for submissions off his back.
Veron tries to get to full guard but Bomb has control of the leg. #T3#
Veron keeping control of the position.
Veron tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
James Bomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Veron regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bomb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bomb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veron can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Veron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bomb is aware though and is defending well.
Bomb preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bomb throws the kick towards the body but Veron avoids it.
Bomb misses with a head kick.
Veron steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bomb tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Veron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bomb connects with a body shot.
Bomb thows a body kick. Veron tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bomb cracks Veron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Bomb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bomb, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bomb!

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