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Event:
GC 267
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1# Veres throws a leg kick but Glover checks it. Jab by Glover.#CUT# It looks like Romulus Veres has been cut. Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Veres misses with a body kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veres lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Glover has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Glover and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Veres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Veres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Glover tries to clinch up. Glover is pawing at Veres, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Veres's nose. Veres is badly hurt! Glover pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Veres tries desperately to hold on but Glover is relentless in his assault! As Veres receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Glover away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Glover! Don Glover managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. The defeated Romulus Veres had this to say: 'I've failed this time but I will be back to reform this poor soul.'.
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GC 255
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1# Veres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Buzzard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] in the buildup to the fight. Buzzard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Buzzard coming out on top. Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Buzzard shoots for a takedown but Veres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Buzzard connects with a right hand. Veres shakes it off. Veres throws a right hand that Buzzard ducks under and follows up with a left that Buzzard also avoids with ease. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Buzzard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Veres throws a body shot but no joy. Buzzard feints and then cracks Veres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veres down. A good leg kick by Veres. Buzzard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veres manages to avoid it. Veres misses with a kick to the body.
Buzzard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Buzzard moves out of range of the body kick. Buzzard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Veres's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Buzzard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veres counters with a good low kick that Buzzard was not able to check. Buzzard moves out of range of the body kick. Buzzard takes a swing at Veres's ribcage but misses. Some wild striking there from Buzzard.
#T1# Buzzard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veres. Buzzard misses with a hook. Buzzard misses with a hook. Veres ducked under it nicely. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buzzard!
Veres throws a jab but it's blocked by Buzzard. Veres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buzzard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Buzzard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veres on the side of the head. Nice body punch from Veres. Veres takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Buzzard throws a push kick but Veres slaps the foot to one side. Veres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buzzards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The fighters circling - Veres throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Buzzard wants to land a leg kick but Veres is out of range. Veres lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Veres has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. A low kick from Veres misses and Buzzard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Buzzard blocks a leg kick. Veres throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2# A bone on bone clash there as Veres blocks the leg kick.
Buzzard motions for Veres to come forward. Buzzard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Veres cracks Buzzard with a good jab. Veres throws a sloppy head kick and Buzzard moves out of range easily. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Buzzard - that will leave a mark!
Buzzard cracks Veres with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Buzzard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veres was well out of range. Poor timing from Buzzard. And Veres responds with a good body kick, but Buzzard manages to step out the way in time. Buzzard slips under a jab. Buzzard misses with an uppercut. Veres saw that one coming. Veres throws a body punch but Buzzard moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Buzzard. Those never looked like landing. It seemed like Veres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Buzzard scores with a nice strike. Veres lands a leg kick that knocks Buzzard off balance momentarily. Buzzard lands a jab to the nose. Buzzard throws a right and a left that Veres avoids nicely. Buzzard blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Buzzard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veres steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Veres misses with an attempted mid kick.
Buzzard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Veres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3# Veres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Veres takes a swing at Buzzard's ribcage but misses. Buzzard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buzzard slips a jab and a cross from Veres.
Buzzard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Veres misses with a looping right. Buzzard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Buzzard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Veres fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buzzard checks it well. Veres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Veres looks to throw the jab but Buzzard is out of range. Buzzard is looking to counter punch. Buzzard connects with a jab. Buzzard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buzzard lands a head shot. Buzzard works over Veres's head and body with a nice combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Veres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A lazy left from Buzzard finds it's target. A chopping leg kick lands by Buzzard. Veres throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Danga de danga de dang - Buzzard scores with a four punch combination!#ROC# Veres is rocked!#T4# Buzzard scores with a spinning back kick! Veres is still on wobbly legs! Can Buzzard finish him? Veres tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Veres seems to have recovered his senses. Veres misses with an uppercut. Buzzard saw that one coming. Buzzard moves out of range of the strikes. Veres tries a head kick but it misses.
Buzzard looks to land a combination but Veres avoids it well. Veres wants to slow Buzzard down by chopping away at his legs. Veres lands with a nice body kick. Buzzard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Buzzard misses with a combination
and Veres counters with a slapping leg kick. Buzzard misses with a head kick.
Veres checks a leg kick. Buzzard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A good leg kick by Veres. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Veres does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Buzzard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Buzzard shoots for a double leg takedown but Veres sprawls well. He's pushed Buzzard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Veres misses with a hook. Buzzard ducked under it nicely. Buzzard throws a big counter combination but Veres scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Buzzard jabs at Veres's body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Veres misses with an attempted mid kick.
Veres misses with a wild body shot. Buzzard lands a jab-cross combination. Buzzard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Veres throws a nice outside leg kick. Veres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buzzard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. An inside leg kick from Veres misses. Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buzzard.
No joy there for Buzzard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Buzzard throws a series of strikes that have Veres backpedaling.
Buzzard moves into range and connects with a jab. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Veres might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Buzzard has got the better of the exchanges. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veres avoids a kick to the body.
Veres replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buzzard blocks it well. An inside leg kick from Buzzard misses. Veres misses with the combination.
Veres goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Buzzard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Veres. Buzzard avoids the body shot from Veres.
Veres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Veres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buzzard. A chopping leg kick lands by Veres. Veres walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Buzzard misses with a kick to the body.
Veres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buzzard throws out the jab. Buzzard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Veres is looking to slow Buzzard down with leg kicks. Danga de danga de dang - Buzzard scores with a four punch combination! Veres blocks a head kick by Buzzard.
Veres tries to close the distance and clinch but Buzzard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Buzzard slips under a jab. Buzzard misses with a series of wild punches.
Veres throws an off balance right hand
and Buzzard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A jab from Buzzard finds it's way through Veres's defenses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Buzzard moves out of range as Veres throws a body kick.
Buzzard misses with a two punch combination.
Buzzard moves away from the strike by Veres. Veres throws out a loose jab but Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Veres misses with a hook. Veres lands with a nice body punch. Veres misses the shot to the body. Buzzard throws a head kick that misses. Veres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buzzard sees it coming and avoids it easily. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Buzzard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Buzzard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veres throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Veres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buzzard. Buzzard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veres can do to turn this around? A head kick misses from Veres. Buzzard scores with a decent looking hook. Buzzard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Veres throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Veres clinches. Veres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Veres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Buzzard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veres lands a nice uppercut. Veres blocks an uppercut.
Buzzard misses with a punch to the body.
Buzzard misses with a short punch on the inside. Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Veres.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Veres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buzzard backwards. Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buzzard's elbow. Buzzard misses with a short punch on the inside. Veres blocking some punches.
Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buzzard's elbow. Buzzard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Veres blocks a body shot from Buzzard. Veres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Buzzard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buzzard. Buzzard misses with some punches.
Veres has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Veres blocks an uppercut.
Buzzard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Veres tries a body shot but Buzzard blocks it.
Veres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buzzard blocks a body shot from Veres. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veres. Veres takes a shot to the head. Buzzard blocks a body shot from Veres. Veres swings wildly with an uppercut but Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid it. Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buzzard. Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Buzzard controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Buzzard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sir Anthony Buzzard will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Buzzard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Buzzard scores with a decent looking hook. Buzzard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A swing and a miss from Veres. Buzzard staying out of range there. Veres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Veres moves out of range of the strikes. Buzzard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# Buzzard moves into range and clinches up with Veres. Veres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A body shot lands from Veres.
Veres misses with the head strike.
Veres misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Veres.
Buzzard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Veres throws a punch but it's blocked by Buzzard. Romulus Veres seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Veres works on Buzzard's body with a couple of short punches. Veres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buzzards head. #T1# Buzzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Buzzard lands a shot to the body. A nice left hand lands by Buzzard.
Veres throws a head punch that misses. Veres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Buzzard lands a nice uppercut. Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Buzzard controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Veres.
Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buzzard blocks a body shot from Veres. Buzzard misses with a hook from the clinch. Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buzzard. Veres misses with a hook from the clinch. Buzzard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veres backwards. Buzzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romulus Veres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Veres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Veres misses with a body punch.
Veres tries a body shot but Buzzard blocks it.
Buzzard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buzzard lands with a right to the head. Buzzard is working Veres over against the cage. Veres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Veres throws a punch but it's blocked by Buzzard. Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Buzzard controls the action.
Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veres throws a head punch that misses. Veres misses with the head strike.
Buzzard lands with a right to the head. Veres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buzzard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veress head. #BC# Buzzard breaks the clinch.
Buzzard throws a big shot that misses. Veres is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buzzard.#T3# Veres throws a low kick, looking for Buzzard's leg but Buzzard calmly moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Veres misses the target. Buzzard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Buzzard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veres. Veres looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Veres connects with an inside leg kick. Veres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Buzzard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buzzard throws a jab when Veres was well out of range. Veres let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sir Anthony Buzzard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Veres takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buzzard walks into a left hand. Veres scores with a jab. Buzzard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buzzard jabs at Veres's body. Buzzard misses with a wild combination.
Veres throws a fast counter high kick but Buzzard manages to duck under it in time. Buzzard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Veres works the jab nicely.#T4# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veres.
Veres misses with a looping left. Buzzard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buzzard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veres throws a leg kick but Buzzard sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL# Buzzard has closed the distance and engaged Veres in a clinch.
Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veres swings wildly with an uppercut but Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid it. Veres is working Buzzard over against the cage. Buzzard prevents a body shot from Veres. Buzzard misses with a short punch on the inside. Veres lands an uppercut. Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sir Anthony Buzzard. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buzzard, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Anthony Buzzard! Sir Anthony Buzzard decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. The defeated Romulus Veres had this to say: 'I've failed this time but I will be back to reform this poor soul.'.
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GC 244
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1# Locke defending well as Veres loads up on a big left hand. Locke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Veres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veres looks to clinch and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Veres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though. Veres connects with a leg kick. Locke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Locke avoids the body shot from Veres.
Veres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Locke tenderised Veres's leg. Veres is trying to keep his angry face on. Locke throws a lazy right hand but Veres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Veres scores with a kick to the midsection. Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke looks to land a right hand but Veres moved out of range. Veres misses with a wild body shot. Locke staying out of range there. The crowd cheers as Veres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Locke doesn't seem phased though. This has been an exciting period of action! Veres lands with a shot to the body. #T1# Veres lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Veres misses with a kick to the body.
Veres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Locke fails in his attempt to clinch. Locke throws a head kick that Veres semi-blocks.
Veres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Locke. Veres is looking to score with low kicks. A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veres moves away. Veres with a body punch. A glancing blow. Locke fails in his attempt to clinch. Veres lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Locke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. 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! Locke is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Veres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2# A clash of legs there as Locke blocks the low kick. A cross from Veres lands. Veres throws a quick inside leg kick. Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veres paws at him with a jab and circles away. That kick from Locke tenderised Veres's leg. Veres is trying to keep his angry face on. Veres takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses. A decent looking body kick lands there for Veres. Veres scores with a nice strike. Veres throws a jab when Locke was well out of range. Locke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice hook. Locke throws a shot to the body.
Veres darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Veres misses with a low kick.
Veres throws a wild body kick that Locke sees coming a mile off.#T3# Locke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veres is able to avoid easily. Locke with a jab. Veres throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veres. Locke lands a right hook to the body.
Veres is looking to score with low kicks. Locke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veres sizes up Locke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away. Veres throws a big shot that misses. Veres throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily. Locke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Veres is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Good work by Locke as he checks the leg kick. Veres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Veres throws a body kick that misses. That kick from Veres tenderised Locke's leg. Locke is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# Veres lands a front kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Locke takes the fight into the clinch. Veres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veres lands a shoulder strike. Veres working aggressively here.
Veres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Locke backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Veres misses with a hook from the clinch. Veres swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Veres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Veres throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Veres rather than just go for the knockout. Locke takes one to the chin there. Veres pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Veres throws out a loose jab but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it. A head kick from Veres lands but Locke takes it in his stride. Locke scores with a hook to the body. Veres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Veres scores with a nice body kick.
Locke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Veres smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Veres just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veres throws a lazy uppercut
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Locke missing with a left hand there. Veres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Veres scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Veres takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1# Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Veres is just out of range. Veres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around? Veres listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Veres misses with a head kick.
A big right from Veres misses. Locke throws a right and a left that both miss. A counter left hand to the body from Veres misses its target. Veres thows a leg kick but Locke checks it and Locke counters with a left to the body. Locke avoids the head kick by Veres.
Locke moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres. Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Locke now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Veres blocks a head kick by Locke.
Veres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke. Locke looks to throw the jab but Veres is out of range. Veres thows a leg kick but Locke checks it and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veres misses with a looping left. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Locke, as that shot connected.
#T2# Nice defenses there by Locke. Veres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lockes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Veres misses with a body shot
and Locke counters with a thumping low kick. Veres misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Veres does a little dance to reset his feet. Romulus Veres is winning the standup battle so far. Locke moves out of range of the body kick from Veres.
Locke swings for the body but Veres moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Veres does a little dance to reset his feet. Veres swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Veres misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely. Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke moves out of range as Veres throws a body kick.
Locke with a body punch. A glancing blow. Veres misses with a left hand and Locke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veres thinking. #T3# Veres throws a push kick but Locke slaps the foot to one side. Veres misses with a body shot.
Locke blocks a head kick by Veres.
Sloppy strikes from Locke. Those never looked like landing. Locke loads up on a big right hand but Veres slips the punch.#CL# Veres gets in close and instigates a clinch. Veres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke works on Veres's body with a couple of short punches. Locke lands with a right to the head. Veres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Veres controls the action.
Veres lands a body shot. Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veres's elbow. Veres blocking some punches.
Romulus Veres has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right from Veres. Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veres is leaning against Locke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. Locke stalling.
Locke stalls. Nice body punch from Veres. A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land. Locke lands a body shot. Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Veres.
Veres prevents a body shot from Locke. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veres. Veres blocks an uppercut.
Veres scores with a hook to the body. Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Romulus Veres will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Veres feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Locke's calf. Locke slips under a jab. Veres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Locke. Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veres. Locke throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Veres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily. Veres throws a low kick but Locke moves out of range easily. Veres stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Veres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Veres plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Veres swings away with a leg kick that misses. A big left from Locke misses. Veres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1# A thudding body kick lands there by Veres!
Locke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Veres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Veres. Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veres. Locke misses with a head kick.
That kick from Veres tenderised Locke's leg. Locke is trying to keep his angry face on. Veres looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away. Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veres throws a half hearted mid kick. Veres throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it. Nice body kick there by Veres. Sloppy strikes from Locke. Those never looked like landing. An attempted straight right counter from Veres misses the target. Veres misses with a body kick. Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Locke scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Veres misses with a looping left. Veres connects with a leg kick. Locke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Veres throws a low kick but Locke avoids it. Veres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Veres misses with a wild body shot. A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Veres is looking to land body kicks. Veres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Veres misses with a body shot.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veres. Locke throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Veres throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Locke is looking for the big counter here. Veres blocks a jab. Veres throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Veres lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Veres scores with the left hand. Locke knows he should have avoided that one. Locke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Veres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Locke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Locke takes one to the chin there. Veres lands a slapping body shot.
Veres throws a head kick that misses. Veres throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Veres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke. A head kick by Locke misses and Veres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Locke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veres misses with a kick to the body.
Veres misses with a hook.#T4# Veres slips under a jab. Locke misses the jab. Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Locke throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Veres counter with a right hand. Veres thuds his right hand into Locke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Veres throws a solid leg kick but Locke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Veres. Locke stuns Veres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2# Locke moves into range and clinches up with Veres. A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke tries a body shot but Veres blocks it.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch. Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Veres controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Veres misses with a short punch on the inside. Locke tries to stall but Veres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Romulus Veres showed his dominance in that final round. Well Veres 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Veres! An out of breath and clearly excited Romulus Veres thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GC 232
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1# Mason looks to throw the jab but Veres is out of range. Veres blocks a jab. Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason lands a head shot. Nice uppercut lands for Mason. That snapped Veres's head back.
Veres looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mason 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. Veres looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veres scores with a kick to the body.
Veres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Veres should have avoided that one. Mason tries to clinch up but Veres circles away and keeps his distance. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Some wild striking there from Mason.
Veres misses the shot to the body. Veres lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mason lands with a shot to the body. Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away. Veres moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab. Veres tries a head kick but it misses.
Veres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mason has time to react.#T1# Veres throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mason. Veres misses with a hook. Mason has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Veres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
Veres takes a shot right to the bread basket. Mason tries to clinch up but Veres circles away and keeps his distance. Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Veres's shoulder, as Veres tries to avoid the shot. Veres is looking to counter punch. Veres shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Veres blocks a jab.#CL2# Mason takes the fight into the clinch. Mason has Veres pushed against the cage. Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veres backwards. Veres letting Mason take a breather here. Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Veres lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Mason throws a head punch that misses. Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason throws a head punch that misses. Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veres. Veres blocking some punches.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Veres has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Veres throws a head punch that misses. Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Veres uses good head movement to avoid it. Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason blocking some punches.
#T3##BC2# Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres. Veres catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mason scores with a leg kick.
Mason connects with a crisp jab. Mason lands a nice hook to Veres's body. Veres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Veres does a little dance to reset his feet. Mason slips a jab from Veres. Mason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Veres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Veres throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Veres blocks the body kick.
It looked like Veres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mason. Donk. Mason catches Veres right on the button with a cross. Mason lands a jab to Veres's midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Veres on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mason misses with a hook. Veres ducked under it nicely. Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Mason closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Mason breaks from the clinch.
#T4# Mason checks a low kick from Veres. Mason misses with a looping left. Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veres. Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing. Veres checks a leg kick nicely. Mason ducks under a wild hook from Veres. Veres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Veres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason. Mason throws out a loose jab but Veres uses good head movement to avoid it. Veres throws a lazy head kick and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veres thinking. Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Mason lands with a straight right. Veres didn't see that one coming.#CL2# Mason clinches up with Veres and pushes him back against the cage. Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Veres prevents a body shot from Mason. Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veres swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it. Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Mason dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Mason throws a jab when Veres was well out of range. Veres paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Mason thuds his right hand into Veres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Veres slips under a jab. Veres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Veres tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
Veres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dean Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veres under the eye. Veres looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely. Jab from Mason. A big left from Veres misses. Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Veres bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards. 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! Veres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason. A quick step to the side and Veres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Veres quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target. Veres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Veres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1# A slow jab from Veres misses its intended target. Mason throws a shot from downtown. Veres moves away and avoids it. Veres just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Veres staying out of range there. Veres walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A big left from Veres misses. Veres works the jab nicely. Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Veres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veres ducks right into an uppercut from Mason. Mason lands with a shot to the body. Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy. Veres sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mason cracks Veres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veres. A big right from Veres misses. Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veres.
#T2# Veres tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Veres thows a left - swing and a miss! Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veres. Veres thinks about countering with a body kick. Veres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Veres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Mason avoids the body shot from Veres.
Mason steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Veres lands a nice looking body kick. Veres looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range. Mason looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mason lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Mason coming out on top. Veres scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veres throws a body shot but no joy. Mason missing with a left hand there. Veres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Veres moves out of range as Mason strikes. Veres misses with a straight left. Veres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# Veres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mason scores with a jab to the jaw. Veres throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mason. Veres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason. Mason connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veres's hands. Veres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Veres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Veres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mason stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Veres. Veres misses with a kick to the body enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab. Mason cracks a nice hook into Veres's ribs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veres swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Veres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick. Mason throws a body shot but no joy. Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Veres circles away.
Veres connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.#T4# Mason misses with a body kick. Mason throws a hook to the side of Veres's head but Veres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Veres is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Veres misses with an uppercut. Veres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason. Veres lands a jab to Mason's midsection. Veres checks the leg kick nicely there.
Veres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason. Veres throws a hook but Mason blocks it. Mason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Veres throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mason catches Veres with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mason avoids the body shot from Veres.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Veres walks into a stiff left hand from Mason. Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veres takes one on the button. Veres misses the shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veres lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Veres misses with a head kick.
Veres throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot. A clash of legs there as Veres blocks the low kick. Mason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Veres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mason tries to counter with a clinch but Veres shakes him off and moves away. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mason!
A big left from Veres misses. Veres misses with an uppercut. Mason throws out a loose jab but Veres uses good head movement to avoid it. Veres is looking to counter with a body kick. A swing and a miss from Veres. Veres looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Veres takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Veres tries a low kick but Mason avoids it. Veres connects with a high kick. A lazy left from Mason finds it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Veres walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Veres misses with a body punch
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab. Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Veres seems unphased.
#T1# Veres throws a head kick that misses and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Veres scores with a nice body kick.
Veres missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Veres slips a straight right by Mason. Veres looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Veres cracks the inside of Mason's front leg. Veres misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand. Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Veres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Veres on the side of the head. Mason lands a lovely overhand right. Veres scores with a nice head shot. Mason throws a shot from downtown. Veres moves away and avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Veres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mason throws a quick inside leg kick. Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason stalks Veres and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Veres's face. Veres staggers backwards, shaken. Romulus Veres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Mason cracks Veres with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Veres misses with a looping right. Veres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a good, hard body kick but Veres shrugs it off. Veres misses with a looping left. Veres misses with a straight left. Veres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mason.#CL2# Mason drives through and clinches with Veres against the cage.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason prevents a body shot from Veres. Veres has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Veres's head. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veress head. Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason pushes Veres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
#T3# Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A hook to the body from Veres.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mason wants to stall.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head. Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason. Veres lands a body shot. Veres scores with a hook to the body. Veres lands an uppercut. Mason blocks a body shot from Veres. Mason wants to break free but Veres has control.
Veres tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason prevents a body shot from Veres. Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veres backwards. #T4# Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow. Mason scores with a nice hook to the head. Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mason is trying to break the clinch but Veres is controlling him. A short body shot lands from Veres as the two fighters clinch.
Mason prevents a body shot from Veres. Come on Mason - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Veres lands with a right to the head. Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Veres.
And that's the end of the fight! Dean Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mason has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Mason! In defeat, Romulus Veres stepped up to the mic, saying 'I've failed this time but I will be back to reform this poor soul.'.
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Event:
GC 225
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1# Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range. Veres connects with a leg kick. Mayer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nice defenses there by Mayer . Veres throws a body kick that misses and Mayer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer . Veres does a little dance to reset his feet. Veres tries to land a front kick but Mayer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A nice leg kick lands there from Veres. Mayer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veres. Mayer misses with a hook. Veres ducked under it nicely. Veres fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mayer just manages to avoid it.#CL2# Mayer moves into the clinch successfully.
Mayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayer lands a left hand.
Mayer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veres backwards. Veres tries to throw a body punch but Mayer avoids it by throwing Veres back against the cage. Mayer lands with a light punch inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by Veres.
Veres throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayer . Mayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veres misses with a body punch.
Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayer controls his hands.
#T1# Mayer tries to work over Veres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short left from Veres. Mayer just leaning against Veres, taking a breather. A head punch on the inside from Mayer fails to land. Mayer lands an uppercut. Veres lands with a short head shot on the inside. Veres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayer controls his hands.
Mayer blocks a body shot from Veres. Mayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veres blocking some punches.
Veres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mayer stalls. Veres misses with a body punch.
Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayer 's elbow. Mayer lands a right hand. Mayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mayer is working Veres over against the cage. Veres misses with a punch to the body.
Mayer misses with a hook from the clinch. Veres looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# Mayer scores with a shot to the side of Veres's head. 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! Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Veres scores with a shoulder strike. Mayer blocking some punches.
Mayer lands with a left to the head. Mayer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Mayer lands a nice shot to the body. Veres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A body shot lands from Mayer .
Veres tries a body shot but Mayer blocks it.
Mayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Veres controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veres. Mayer blocks a body shot from Veres. Mayer lands a right hand. A nice right hand lands inside from Mayer . Veres tries to work over Mayer 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Veres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayer . Mayer prevents a body shot from Veres. #T3# A short right from Mayer . #ROC2# Veres is rocked! A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayer . Oh Veres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A short right from Mayer on the inside. Mayer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Veres to his knees! Mayer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adlet Mayer ! Adlet Mayer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Romulus Veres spoke after the fight, saying 'I've failed this time but I will be back to reform this poor soul.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2018 |
#R1# Veres throws a lazy right hand but Leen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Leen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Veres manages to circle out of the way. Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Leen looking to score a takedown here. Veres is defending well but Leen drives through and ends up in Veres's guard. Veres keeping full guard, as Leen tries to pass. Veres pulls Leen in close to prevent any damage. Leen 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. Leen wants to stand but Veres has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Leen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leen won't allow Veres to sweep him here. #T1# Veres trying to control the position.
Leen looking to pass the guard. Veres pulls Leen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Veres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leen. Leen ducks under a wild hook from Veres. Leen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Veres. Leen missing with a left hand there. Veres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Leen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Veres. Leen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Leen lands a right hook to the body.
Veres lands with a hook. Leen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Veres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Veres punishes Leen's body with a nice straight punch.#T2# Leen shoots for a double leg takedown but Veres sprawls well. He's pushed Leen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Leen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Romulus Veres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Donk. Veres catches Leen right on the button with a cross. 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! Veres lands with a hook. Leen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Leen fails with a takedown attempt. Leen moves out of range of the body kick. Leen throws a big shot that misses. Veres is looking to land body kicks. Veres throws a body kick that misses. Good standup being displayed there by Veres as he connects with a hook. Veres misses with a body kick. Veres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A nice inside leg kick there by Veres. That's going to slow Leen down. Veres misses with a body kick. Veres throws a quick inside leg kick. Veres lands an overhand right. Leen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3# Veres looks to land a left hand but Leen moved out of range nicely. Veres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leen. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Leen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Leen swings for the body but Veres moves out of range.
Veres scores with a jab to the head.
#TD# Leen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Veres did well to prevent Leen getting side control. Leen controlling the action here. Veres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Veres is pressing down on Leen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4# Veres is trying to control the position but Leen postures up. Leen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Leen trying to control but Veres is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Leen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Leen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# A nice leg kick lands there from Veres. Leen ducks under a wild hook from Veres. A cross from Veres lands. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Veres connects with a leg kick. Leen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Veres swings for the body but Leen moves out of range.
Leen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Veres cracks Leen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Veres has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leen moves out of range of the strikes. Leen throws a big shot that misses. Veres throws a chopping leg kick but Leen manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Veres attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Leen blocks a head kick by Veres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Veres can pounce on him.
Veres throws a body punch but Leen moves out of range. Veres on the wrong end of a nice jab. Veres throws a hook but Leen avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Leen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Leen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veres as he jumps to the side. #T1# Veres throws out a loose jab but Leen uses good head movement to avoid it. Leen misses with a few strikes there.
Veres is looking to clinch. Leen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Veres thows a body kick. Leen tries to catch it but that hurt him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Veres throws a push kick but Leen slaps the foot to one side. Romulus Veres seems to be getting the better of the standup. Veres slips a jab from Leen. Leen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veres moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Veres throws a hook but Leen blocks it. Nice shot lands for Veres. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veres.
Veres misses with a straight right. Veres connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Veres tests Leen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Leen throws a right hand that misses
and Veres counters with a nice body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crunch! Veres slams his shin into Leen's torso. Veres scores with a hook.#T2# Leen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veres throws a wild body kick that Leen sees coming a mile off. Veres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Veres connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Veres throws a body shot but no joy. Leen is looking to counter the offense by Veres and move into the clinch. Veres throws a shot from downtown. Leen moves away and avoids it. Good standup being displayed there by Veres as he connects with a hook. Leen throws an off balance right hand
and Veres counters with a nice body shot. Leen shoots for a double leg takedown but Veres sprawls well. He's pushed Leen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Veres clobbers Leen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Veres connects with a looping right hand.
Leen fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Veres finds it's target. Leen moves out of range as Veres throws a body kick.
Leen misses with a hook. Veres ducked under it nicely. Veres scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Veres clobbers Leen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3# Veres throws a good cross that connects.
Veres paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Veres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Leen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Veres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A head kick misses from Veres. Leen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Veres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Leen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Veres dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leen. That did some damage! A slapping leg kick lands for Veres.
Leen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. 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! Leen looks to land a right hand but Veres moved out of range. Donk. Veres catches Leen right on the button with a cross. A slapping leg kick lands for Veres.
Leen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4# Veres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Veres lands with a good body shot. Veres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leen. Leen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veres. Veres works Leen's body with a nice hook. Veres cracks the inside of Leen's front leg. Veres connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leen checks a leg kick. Leen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Veres as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Leen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Veres buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veres with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Leen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leen's sensitive parts. Veres lands a really nice looking cross but Leen seems unphased.
Leen fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Leen misses with a looping left. Veres throws a body shot but no joy. Leen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Veres. Leen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veres. Veres is looking to clinch but Leen is avoiding it.
Veres lands a lovely overhand right. Veres scores with a sloppy right hand. Leen should have avoided that one. Veres looks to land a body kick but Leen moved away. Veres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Veres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Veres. Veres obviously looking to wear him down.
Leen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Veres fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Veres works the jab nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Veres jabs Leen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Veres blocks a jab. Veres connects with a leg kick. Leen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A jab from Leen misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veres lands a jab to the head.
Veres looks for the body kick but Leen saw that one coming. #T1# A slapping leg kick lands for Veres.
Veres throws a hook but Leen blocks it. As Veres tries to get set, Leen tries to push him back and clinch up but Veres manages to avoid the attempt. Veres lunges at Leen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leen's hand. Leen throws a series of punches but Veres moves out of range. Veres lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Leen throws a leg kick which misses Veres's front leg but catches the back leg as Veres tries to avoid it. Veres thuds his right hand into Leen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A slapping leg kick lands for Veres.
Leen fails with a takedown attempt. Veres ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Leen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Veres bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Veres dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Veres lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jim Leen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Leen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Veres. Veres thuds his right hand into Leen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Veres lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leen takes a step back to recover. Veres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Veres lands with a nice body punch. Leen swings widly with a right hand
and Veres counters with a nice leg kick. Veres lands a jab. Leen looks for a takedown but Veres sprawls well. Veres connects with a solid leg kick. Veres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Leen shoots in but Veres avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Leen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Veres throws a nice outside leg kick. Leen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3# Veres paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Leen has a takedown stuffed. Veres scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A slapping leg kick lands for Veres.
Veres 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.
The fighters circling - Leen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Veres thuds his right hand into Leen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Veres lands a slapping body shot.
Veres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Veres lands a jab to Leen's midsection. Veres connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leen momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Veres. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Leen avoids the head kick by Veres.
Leen throws a combination that misses and Veres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# Veres with a hook. Veres scoring well with a low kick there.
Veres takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Veres throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Leen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Veres lands a jab to the nose. Leen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leen scrambles back to his feet. Veres digs a good hook to Leen's body.
Veres buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leen misses with an uppercut. Veres saw that one coming. Leen needs to keep his hands up - Veres had a free shot at his head there.#TD# Leen looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Leen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Veres wants to sweep but no luck. Leen throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight! Romulus Veres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Veres 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Veres! Romulus Veres really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1# Veres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Veres throws a leg kick but Newport sees it coming and moves out of range. Newport raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Newport takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veres was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport. Veres sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Newport takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Newport swings away with a leg kick that misses. Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Newport is just out of range. Veres misses with a looping right. Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Newport is just out of range. Veres throws a sloppy body shot
and Newport counters with a lovely straight right hand! Newport throws the kick towards the body but Veres avoids it. It looked like Veres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Veres lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newport connects with a looping right hand.
Veres throws a hook to the side of Newport's head but Newport sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A left lands for Veres. Veres jabs at Newport's body. Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Newport is just out of range. Newport steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veres. Veres misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming. Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Newport is just out of range. Veres misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.#T1# Newport scores with a three punch combo!
Newport takes a swing at Veres's ribcage but misses. Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veres was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport. Newport scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veres in his tracks. Newport connects with a body shot that sends Veres's belly button to the back. Newport connects with the punch. A slapping leg kick lands for Newport.
Veres is looking to wear down Newport with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Newport slips under a jab from Veres. A countering left hand to the body from Newport misses. Newport feints and then cracks Veres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veres down. Newport connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Veres misses with a kick to the body.
Newport fakes the leg kick and cracks Veres in the body. This has been an exciting period of action! A jab from Veres misses. Newport throws a leg kick but Veres checks it. Veres is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Newport's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Veres avoids the body shot from Newport.
Veres throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range. Newport lands with a nice body kick. Newport looks to score with a jab to the body but Veres is just out of range. A big right from Veres misses. #T2# Veres takes a swing at Newport's ribcage but misses. Newport cracks a nice hook into Veres's ribs. Newport checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Newport throws a sloppy head kick and Veres moves out of range easily. Veres 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. Newport fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Veres swings widly with a right hand
and Newport counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Veres is looking to land body kicks. Newport throws out a counter right but Veres avoids it with no problem. Veres takes one to the chin there. Newport just misses with a punch to the body.
Newport misses the shot to the body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Newport tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veres is able to avoid easily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newport lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Veres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Newport ducks under a wild hook from Veres. Veres connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Newport is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veres. Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veres was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport. Veres misses with a lunging right hand
and Newport makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veres lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Newport has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newport and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Veres on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newport. Newport obviously looking to wear him down.
Newport is looking to land body kicks. Newport smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Newport is just out of range. Newport lands a head shot. Veres tries to clinch up but Newport circles away and keeps his distance. Veres's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newport under the eye. A jab lands there for Veres. Newport is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veres had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Newport is looking to score with low kicks. Newport throws a leg kick and Veres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Newport steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veres. Newport has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Newport pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newport misses with a jab to the body
and Veres counters with a nice body kick.
Veres blocks a head kick by Newport.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Veres throws a lazy right hand but Newport sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Veres finds it's way through Newport's defenses. Veres lands the left hand.#T4# Veres misses with a low kick.
Veres jabbing away but nothing is landing. Veres jabbing away but nothing is landing. Newport lands with a thumping leg kick.
Veres tries to work over Newport's front leg with a kick but Newport checks it. Newport wants to slow Veres down by chopping away at his legs. Veres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veres finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veres thows a left - swing and a miss! Newport is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Veres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newport. Veres throws a front kick that sends Newport stumbling back into the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Veres throws a big shot that misses. Newport lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Newport fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veres. Veres catches Newport with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aaron Newport will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# An inside leg kick lands from Newport. A slow jab from Newport misses its intended target. Newport fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A chopping leg kick lands by Newport. Veres throws a nice inside leg kick. Veres thows a leg kick but Newport checks it and Newport counters with a good low kick that Veres was not able to check. A big right from Veres misses. Veres moves out of range as Newport strikes. Veres connects with a body shot that sends Newport's belly button to the back. Veres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. It seemed like Newport was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Newport misses with a wild body shot. Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Veres misses with a body kick. Newport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veres manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Veres throws out a loose jab but Newport uses good head movement to avoid it. Veres misses with a straight left. A little jabbing left from Newport on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Newport dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veres. That did some damage! Veres scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Newport. 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! Veres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newport.#T1# Newport pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Veres throws a half hearted mid kick. Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newport moves away. Newport throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Veres scores with a body shot.
Veres misses the jab. Newport motions for Veres to come forward. Newport throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Veres misses the shot to the body. Newport takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veres throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range. Newport pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Veres throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Newport digs a good hook to Veres's body.
Newport swings for the body but Veres moves out of range.
Newport throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Veres's head. Newport lands a front kick. Veres misses with a body shot
and Newport counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Newport throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Newport connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veres's hands. 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! Veres moves out of range of the body kick. Veres avoids the body shot from Newport.
Newport takes a swing at Veres's ribcage but misses. Newport connects with a body shot that sends Veres's belly button to the back. Newport misses with a wild body shot. Newport's corner calls for a 1-2. Newport obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Newport has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The fighters circle momentarily. Newport darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Veres just misses with a punch to the body.
Veres goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A thudding body kick lands there by Veres!
Veres throws a shot to the body.
Newport misses the jab. Veres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Newport moves out of range as Veres throws a body kick.
Veres fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Newport checks it well. Veres misses with a head kick.
Newport raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Newport avoids the body shot from Veres.
#T3# Newport with a body punch. A glancing blow. Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veres ducks under a wild hook from Newport. A left lands for Veres. Veres connects with a nice looking jab.
Veres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Veres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newport connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veres scrambles back to his feet. Newport paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Veres thows a left - swing and a miss! Newport scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Newport throws a low kick but Veres moves out of range easily. Veres misses with a straight right. Veres connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newport's hands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A solid leg kick lands there for Veres.
Veres throws a looping overhand right but Newport ducks down to avoid it. Newport swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# Newport connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veres momentarily.
Newport slips a jab from Veres. A head kick misses from Newport. Newport lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Veres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A nice leg kick lands there from Veres. Newport throws a hook to the side of Veres's head but Veres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Veres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newport. Newport is trying to counter with his kicks. Newport throws the kick towards the body but Veres avoids it. Newport uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veres. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veres. Jab, jab by Newport - just one landing. Newport throws a jab but it's blocked by Veres. Veres looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Newport dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Veres connects with a body shot that sends Newport's belly button to the back. A shot to the liver by Newport. Beautiful body shot. Veres plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Newport showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Veres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Newport lands a nice looking kick to the body. Veres takes a step back to recover. Veres will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Veres scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Veres misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming. Newport looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Newport keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veres. Veres ducks under a wild hook from Newport. Veres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Newport throws a sloppy head kick and Veres moves out of range easily. Veres misses with an uppercut
and Newport counters with a nice low kick that buckles Veres's knee momentarily. A clash of legs there as Newport blocks the low kick. Newport wants to counter with a clinch but Veres pushes him away. Veres looks to land a left hand but Newport moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A clash of legs there as Veres blocks the low kick. A leg kick checked by Newport. Veres misses with a wild body shot. Newport cracks Veres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Good standup being displayed there by Newport as he connects with a hook. Newport lands a nice hook to Veres's body. Veres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# Newport moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres. Newport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newport was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Veres is looking to score with low kicks. Newport connects with a right hand. Veres shakes it off. Newport's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Veres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Newport scoring well with a low kick there.
Veres ducks under a wild hook from Newport. Veres 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. Veres misses with a low kick as Newport jumps back. Veres throws a wild body kick that Newport sees coming a mile off. A big right from Veres misses. Veres keeps Newport at a distance using the push kick. Veres attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Veres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Newport tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Newport throws a lazy head kick and Veres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Veres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romulus Veres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Aaron Newport is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Veres has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veres there as he acknowledges the shot. Aaron Newport seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Newport cracks a nice hook into Veres's ribs. Veres throws a solid leg kick but Newport takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Veres. Newport ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veres moves away. Veres looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Newport throws a shot to the body.
Newport scores with a nice strike. Veres throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Newport throws a combination. Veres tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Newport pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Newport loads up on a big right hand but Veres slips the punch. A big right from Newport misses. Newport sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. A telegraphed right hand from Veres misses the target. Newport throws a wild body kick that Veres sees coming a mile off. Veres walks into a left hand. Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newport. #T3# Newport throws a front kick that sends Veres stumbling back into the cage. Veres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Newport looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A big right from Veres misses. Newport looks to land a right hand but Veres moved out of range. Veres lands with a nice body punch. Veres takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Newport lands a head shot. Veres looks to land a left hand but Newport moved out of range nicely. Decent striking displayed by Newport there. Newport throws a quick inside leg kick. Nice straight punches there by Veres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veres. Newport will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veres tries a low kick but Newport avoids it. Newport appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Veres is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Veres. Newport shrugs it off though. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veres might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Newport takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Veres throws a half hearted mid kick. Newport doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Veres dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Newport thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Veres if he has to take too many more of those.
Veres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newport sees it coming and avoids it easily. Whack! Veres lands a heavy head kick that drops Newport. The ref tackles Veres to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Newport was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Romulus Veres! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Romulus Veres made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1# Veres tries to land a front kick but Dusk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dusk lands with a shot to the body. #TD# Veres tries to sprawl but Dusk drives through with a takedown into half guard. Veres taking some punishment here, with Dusk in his half guard. Dusk controlling the pace. The fighters are battling for position here. Veres manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Dusk tries to free his leg and advance position but Veres is retaining full guard. Veres controlling Dusk's posture. Veres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Veres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dusk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Veres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Dusk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Dusk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dusk is looking to work some ground and pound but Veres has wrist control. Dusk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Veres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dusk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dusk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dusk is working Veres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Dusk is working Veres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Veres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dusk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dusk lands a couple of digs. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dusk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Dusk postures up in Veres's guard and throws a big left but Veres blocks it. Veres is pulling down on Dusk's head. It's preventing any offense from Dusk, at least for the moment. Dusk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dusk throws a big elbow that misses. Veres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dusk. Dusk lands a couple of elbows. Veres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Veres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dusk. Veres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dusk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dusk trying to control the position from guard on top but Veres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dusk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dusk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Veres keeping full guard, as Dusk tries to pass. Veres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dusk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Veres wanted to stand there but Dusk had control of the position. Veres passes into half guard. #T4# Dusk wants to improve his position but Veres is controlling well.
Veres is thwarting Dusk's attempts to control the position. Veres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Veres is trying to control. Dusk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Dusk wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Dusk dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD# Dusk looking to score a takedown here. Veres is defending well but Dusk drives through and ends up in Veres's guard. Dusk lands a couple of digs. Drake Dusk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Veres working a defensive guard here.
Dusk 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. Dusk connects with a couple of short punches. Veres keeping moving, preventing Dusk from controlling successfully. Dusk working some strikes from top position. Dusk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veres swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dusk working some strikes from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dusk is in close to Veres's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC# Veres is rocked! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dusk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dusk content to stall in guard here. #T1# Veres controls Dusk momentarily but Dusk frees himself. Veres tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dusk wants to control from the top but Veres keeps moving. Dusk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Veres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Veres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dusk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dusk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dusk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veres works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dusk is looking to advance position but Veres has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Dusk is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position. Veres controlling his opponent. Veres is continuing to stall.#T3# Dusk is squirming around, avoiding Veres's attempts to control the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dusk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Dusk keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Veres trying to control the pace. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dusk tries to roll over but Veres keeps him under control. Dusk keeps control of the position for the meantime. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Veres perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Dusk dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Veres misses with a head kick.
Dusk looks to land a left hand but Veres moved out of range nicely. Dusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dusk's sensitive parts. #TD# Dusk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Veres quickly recovers to half guard. Dusk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veres's head. Dusk is stalling here. Veres is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dusk seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Veres has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Veres controls the position. Dusk is looking for a sweep. Veres trying to control the action but Dusk is working from the bottom. #T1# Dusk tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Veres presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Dusk tries to hold on but Veres postures up. Dusk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romulus Veres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Dusk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Dusk is trying to get back to full guard. Dusk trying to hold on to Veres's head to control him but Veres postures up.
Dusk wants to improve his position but Veres is controlling well.
#T3# Veres trying to pass the guard but Dusk defending well. Dusk wants to get back to full guard. Dusk trying to control but Veres postures up.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dusk throws a body punch but Veres moves out of range. Veres moves out of range as Dusk strikes. Veres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Veres is looking to chop away at Dusk's legs. #T4# Dusk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Veres counter with a right hand. Dusk looks to throw the jab but Veres is out of range. Veres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL# Dusk clinches. Veres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veres tries a body shot but Dusk blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dusk. Dusk lands with a right to the head. Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Dusk fails to land. Veres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Veres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dusk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dusk misses with a short punch on the inside. Dusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veres misses with the head strike.
Veres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Romulus Veres. I think Dusk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Dusk! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Drake Dusk made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. The defeated Romulus Veres had this to say: 'I've failed this time but I will be back to reform this poor soul.'.
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Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1# Veres moves out of range of the body kick. A little jabbing left from Veres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Veres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Veres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Newport throws a body shot but no joy. Veres was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A jab from Veres misses. Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Veres goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Veres jabbing away but nothing is landing. Veres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newport on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Veres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Newport. Newport finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Newport uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veres.
Veres misses with a lunging right hand
and Newport counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Newport circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veres throws a leg kick that misses. Newport connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veres momentarily.
Newport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veres blocks the body kick.
Veres counters with a body kick. Newport misses with a body shot.
Newport throws a head kick that Veres semi-blocks.
#T1# Veres takes one to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Newport.
Newport blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Newport as he connects with a hook. Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newport moves away. Newport slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Veres misses the target. Newport misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newport lands a nice looking body shot.
Newport jabs at Veres's body. Veres moves out of range as Newport throws a body kick.
Newport moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres. A jab from Veres finds it's way through Newport's defenses. Newport moves out of range as Veres throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veres throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL# Newport clinches up with Veres and pushes him back against the cage. Newport blocking some punches.
Newport tries to land knees in the clinch but Veres avoids the damage to the body. Newport swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Veres. Newport throws a knee to the head but misses.
Veres scores with a hook to the body. Veres tries to work over Newport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Newport tries a body shot but Veres blocks it.
Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Veres scores with a nice short uppercut. Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Newport throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veress head. Newport tries to work over Veres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Newport has a couple of punches blocked by Veres.
Newport tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veres avoids it. Veres misses with a hook from the clinch. Veres lands on the inside with an uppercut. Newport landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Newport stalling against the cage.
Newport misses with a knee to the head. Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veres.
Newport throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres. #T3# Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newport's elbow. Veres misses with the head strike.
Newport tries a knee to the head but Veres blocks it.
Veres throws a punch but it's blocked by Newport. Newport is trying to stall.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newport displaying some good clinch control by pressing Veres up against the cage. Newport misses with a body punch.
Newport misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Veres tries to work over Newport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Veres lands a shoulder strike. Newport scores with a nice hook to the head. Veres tries to work over Newport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Veres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newport's elbow. #T4# Newport lands a shoulder strike. Veres is leaning against Newport and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Newport stalls. Newport takes a shot to the head. Newport lands a hook to the side of the head. Veres blocking some punches.
Newport misses with a short punch on the inside. Veres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newport with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Newport throws a knee to the head but misses.
Veres cracks Newport with a nice body shot. Newport landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Newport trying to land knees to the body.
Newport is pushing Veres up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Veres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Newport lands a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Newport dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Newport misses with a shot to the body and Veres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Veres connects with an inside leg kick. Newport takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Veres feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newport's calf. Veres lands with an overhand left. Newport cracks Veres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Newport displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veres throws out the jab. Veres moves out of range of the body kick. Newport is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A left lands for Veres. Newport throws out a powerful jab. Veres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veres looks to land a left hand but Newport moved out of range nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A good leg kick by Newport. Veres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Newport blocks the leg kick.
Veres throws a push kick but Newport slaps the foot to one side. Veres lands a jab to Newport's midsection. Veres stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newport.
#T1# Veres throws a series of punches but Newport avoids them all with ease. Newport tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Veres avoids the head kick by Newport.
Romulus Veres seems to be getting the better of the standup. Veres smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. An inside leg kick from Newport misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veres. Newport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veres manages to avoid it. Veres throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Newport takes a swing at Veres's ribcage but misses. Newport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veres manages to avoid it. Veres throws a leg kick but Newport moved away. Veres 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. Veres misses with a body shot.
Veres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veres blocks the body kick.
Veres scores with a jab to the head.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newport ducks under a wild hook from Veres.#T2# Newport on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Veres. Veres obviously looking to wear him down.
Newport misses with a straight right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Newport tried to score with a low kick but Veres checks it. Newport swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veres. Veres checks a leg kick. Veres scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Veres misses. Newport throws a body shot but no joy. Veres lands with a cross. Newport scores with a leg kick.
Veres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport.
Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Newport is just out of range. Veres walks into a stiff left hand from Newport. Veres digs a good body shot into Newport's ribs. Newport checks a low kick from Veres. A kick lands to the mid section there for Veres. Newport avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Newport misses the shot to the body. #T3# Veres throws a leg kick but Newport sees it coming and checks it nicely. Newport is looking to counter with a body kick. Newport clobbers Veres with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Veres misses with an uppercut. Newport lands a nice looking body kick. Veres cracks the inside of Newport's front leg. Veres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Veres misses with a leg kick. Veres scores with a shot to the body.
Newport works the jab nicely. Veres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Veres needs to keep his hands up - Newport had a free shot at his head there. Newport has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Newport there as he acknowledges the shot. Veres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport.
A low kick from Newport is predictable there and Veres counters with a thumping low kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Newport throws a body shot but no joy. Newport throws the left hand but Veres avoids the punch easily. Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veres was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport.#T4# Veres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newport. Newport takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Newport scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Veres tried to score with a low kick but Newport checks it. Newport lands with a good body shot. Veres loads up on a big right hand but Newport slips the punch. Veres thumps Newport with a low kick. Veres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Newport looks to throw a body kick and Veres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newport. Veres sizes up Newport with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Veres throws a shot to the body.
Newport wants to clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Newport lands a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Veres tries a low kick but Newport avoids it. Newport scores with a three punch combo!
A looping hook to the body misses from Newport. Veres does a little dance to reset his feet. Veres is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Newport with a body shot. Newport takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Veres misses. Veres misses the shot to the body. Veres throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Newport moves out of range of the body kick from Veres.
Newport's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newport scrambles back to his feet. Newport lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Veres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Newport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newport looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Newport is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Veres looks to throw a body kick and Newport counters with a nice kick to the body. Veres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. 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! The fighters circling - Veres throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Newport lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Newport throws a body shot but no joy. Veres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Newport misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veres.
Newport steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veres. That one must have hurt. Veres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newport. Newport checks the leg kick nicely there.
Veres missing with a left hand there. Newport was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A slapping leg kick lands for Newport.
Newport takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veres moves out of range of the strikes. Newport throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Veres feints a jab promting Newport to slip. Veres then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newport slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Veres throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range. Veres misses with a jab to the body
and Newport counters with a nice leg kick. Veres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newport was well out of range. Poor timing from Veres. Veres tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Newport wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Veres lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newport chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newport throws a push kick but Veres slaps the foot to one side. #T2# Veres gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Veres stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Veres tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Veres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Newport takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newport throws a front kick aimed at Veres's knee but Veres avoids it well. Veres thows a body kick. Newport tries to catch it but that hurt him. A looping hook to the body misses from Veres. Newport does a little dance to reset his feet. Veres avoids the head kick by Newport.
Veres tries a low kick but Newport avoids it. Veres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newport sees it coming and avoids it easily. Veres throws a head kick that Newport semi-blocks.
A big right from Veres misses. Veres misses with a head kick.
Veres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Veres looks to throw the jab but Newport is out of range. Veres throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. It looked like Newport was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veres.#T3# Veres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newport's head. A big right from Newport misses. Both fighters circling a little - Newport finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A slow jab from Veres misses its intended target. Newport throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Veres misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming. Newport cracks Veres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Veres defending well as Newport loads up on a big left hand. Veres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newport doesn't seem bothered though. Veres walks into a straight right hand from Newport. Newport slips under a jab from Veres. Veres throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Newport on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Veres dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Veres lands a jab to Newport's midsection. Veres on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newport. Newport obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Veres swings away with a leg kick that misses. Veres bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4# Veres throws a looping overhand right but Newport ducks down to avoid it. Newport throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Veres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Veres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Newport was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Veres throws a leg kick that misses. Veres throws a push kick but Newport slaps the foot to one side. Veres thows a body kick. Newport tries to catch it but that hurt him. Newport will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Veres misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming. Newport lands with a hook. Veres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Veres connects with a body shot that sends Newport's belly button to the back. Veres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newport is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veres. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Newport scores with a jab to the body. Newport on the wrong end of a nice hook. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Newport. Veres shrugs it off though. Veres misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Romulus Veres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Veres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Veres! Romulus Veres very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
AD504
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1# Veres misses with a body kick. Silsa takes a body punch but keeps moving. Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Veres throws a front kick that sends Silsa stumbling back into the cage. A big left from Silsa misses. Veres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Silsa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veres counters with a lovely straight right hand! A left lands for Veres. Veres scoring well with a low kick there.
Veres darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Silsa looks to land a right hand but Veres moved out of range. Silsa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veres. Silsa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Veres. Veres obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Veres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Silsa loads up on a big right hand but Veres slips the punch. Veres thinks about countering with a head kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Veres. A looping hook to the body misses from Silsa. Veres does a little dance to reset his feet. Veres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veres.
#T1# Veres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silsa. Silsa fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A head kick by Veres misses letting Silsa counter with a right hand. Silsa throws a hook to the side of Veres's head but Veres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Veres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silsa looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Veres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silsa. Veres tries to land a front kick but Silsa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Veres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Veres lands with a nice body punch. Veres misses with a wild body shot. Silsa throws a hook but Veres blocks it. Veres is looking to wear down Silsa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Silsa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Veres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silsa doesn't seem bothered though. Veres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Silsa throws a lazy right hand but Veres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Veres misses with a head kick.
Veres lands a glancing blow to the side of Silsa's head. Silsa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silsa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Veres. Veres blocks a jab. Veres lands a right hook to the body.
Veres scores with a push kick. Veres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Veres. That's going to slow Silsa down. Veres pushes Silsa away with a front kick. Veres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Silsa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Veres scores with a head kick.
Veres paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Silsa blocks a head kick by Veres.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veres.
Silsa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Silsa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3# A slapping leg kick lands for Veres.
Veres dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Decent striking displayed by Veres there. Veres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Veres lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A lazy left from Veres finds it's target. Romulus Veres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Silsa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Veres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veres.
Veres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veres throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. 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! Veres with a hook. Silsa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veres.
Veres feints and then cracks Silsa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silsa down. Veres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4# Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Veres lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Silsa moves out of range as Veres throws a body kick.
Silsa swings and misses with a shot to the body and Veres counters with a head kick. That will keep Silsa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Veres lands a two punch combo.
#CL# Veres closes the distance and clinches. Veres misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Veres. Silsa lands a right hand. Veres misses with a body punch.
Silsa misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veres. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Silsa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Veres fails to land. Veres lands a hook that snaps the head of Silsa backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. Veres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Veres throws a head kick but Silsa moves out of range.
A jab from Silsa misses. Veres lands with a shot to the body. Silsa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Silsa needs to keep his hands up - Veres had a free shot at his head there. The fighters circling - Silsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Veres comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Veres avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Veres is looking to counter punch. Veres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Silsa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silsa shoots in for a takedown but Veres shows good takedown defense. Veres moves out of range of the strikes. Veres cracks the inside of Silsa's front leg. Veres cracks Silsa with an open hand slap. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Veres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A little jabbing left from Silsa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Veres throws a front kick that sends Silsa stumbling back into the cage. Veres thows a body kick. Silsa tries to catch it but that hurt him. Silsa is breathing heavily.#T1# Silsa walks into a straight right hand from Veres. Veres lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Veres. Veres throws a body punch but Silsa moves out of range. Silsa tries to move into range but Veres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Veres lands a head kick. Silsa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Silsa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Veres lands a leg kick that knocks Silsa off balance momentarily. Romulus Veres is winning the standup battle so far. A punch lands to the side of Silsa 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veres. Veres moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab by Veres. A head kick from Veres lands but Silsa takes it in his stride. Veres lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Veres is looking to slow Silsa down with leg kicks. #T2# Veres buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silsa goes for a double leg but Veres avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Veres continues to drive forward. Veres is looking to slow Silsa down with leg kicks. Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice jab there from Veres. Jab by Veres. Silsa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd cheers as Veres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silsa doesn't seem phased though. Veres lands a leg kick that knocks Silsa off balance momentarily. Silsa drops his hands momentarily and Veres takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Silsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veres gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veres feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silsa's calf. Silsa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Veres jabs Silsa right on the nose. Silsa blinks but takes it well. Veres lands a nice shot that snaps Silsa's head back.
#T3# Veres throws a hook to the side of Silsa's head but Silsa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Silsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Veres scores with a jab. Veres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silsa can do to turn this around? Silsa throws a hook but Veres avoids it easily.#CL# Veres clinches. Veres lands a body shot. Still in the clinch, Veres scores with a nice short uppercut. Veres pushes Silsa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Veres lands a left hand.
Silsa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veres tries a body shot but Silsa blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. Silsa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veres's elbow. Silsa misses with a punch to the body.
Veres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Veres works on Silsa's body with a couple of short punches. Veres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Veres tries a body shot but Silsa blocks it.
A hook to the body from Veres.
Veres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A body shot lands from Veres.
Veres lands with a light punch inside. Veres digs a right hand underneath Silsa's ribcage. Silsa let out a lung full of air as it connected. Veres presses Silsa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Veres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Veres. Veres lands with a left to the head. Veres misses with a body punch.
Veres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silsa. Veres cracks Silsa with a nice body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veres lands a hook to the side of the head. Veres tries a body shot but Silsa blocks it.
Silsa throws a head punch that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Silsa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Silsa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Veres lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Silsa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veres. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veres, as that shot connected.
#ROC# Silsa is rocked! Veres lands with an uppercut that bounces Silsa off the cage and back into range. Silsa is still on wobbly legs! Can Veres finish him? An inside leg kick lands from Veres. Veres lands a nice shot to the body.
Silsa seems to have recovered his senses. Silsa on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nice straight punches there by Veres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veres. Veres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Veres lands a body shot.
Veres works the jab nicely. Silsa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Silsa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Silsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Veres lands a brutal head kick. Silsa looks out on his feet and Veres throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Romulus Veres! An out of breath and clearly excited Romulus Veres thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
AD497: The Last Emperor
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1# Veres throws a head kick that misses. Veres throws a leg kick which misses Potter's front leg but catches the back leg as Potter tries to avoid it. #CL# Potter instigates a clinch. Potter blocking some punches.
Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veres misses with a punch to the body.
Veres lands a nice uppercut. Veres throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter. Potter blocks an uppercut.
Potter goes for a takedown attempt but Veres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Veres. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A solid body kick from Veres. Potter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Veres takes a step back to recover. #TD# Potter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Potter is stalling in the full guard. #T1# Potter trying to control but Veres is working from the bottom. Potter is stalling in the full guard. We've been hearing good reports from Potter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Veres looking to control.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Potter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Veres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Potter shoots and misses and Veres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Veres pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Potter shoots for a takedown but Veres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Veres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter. Potter checks the leg kick. Potter feinted with a counter takedown. No luck with that takedown attempt from Potter. Potter doesn't manage to clinch there - Veres circles away.
#TD# Potter dives in and scores a takedown into Veres's guard.#ES2# Veres has his feet on Potter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3# Potter moves away from the strike by Veres. #TD# Potter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Veres to the mat! Veres manages to get full guard. #ES2# Veres manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC# Potter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veres misses with a body shot.
Veres throws a leg kick but Potter checks it. Nice body kick from Veres. Potter shoots for a double leg takedown but Veres sprawls well. He's pushed Potter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Veres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Potter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Veres is out of range and Potter settles back down. Veres checks a leg kick nicely. Veres lands with a good body shot. Potter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Veres looks to land a right hand but Potter moved out of range. Potter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Potter misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Potter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veres finds it's way round the side to connect with Potter's head. Good work by Potter as he checks the leg kick. Potter tries to counter with a takedown but Veres is quick to defend against it. Veres scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nice jab there from Veres. Romulus Veres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Veres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Potter moves out of range of the strikes. Potter cracks Veres with a good jab. Potter 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. Potter tests Veres's chin there with a solid looking shot. Veres misses with a straight left. Potter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Veres pinned against the cage. Veres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Veres scores with a push kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Nice jab there from Veres. Potter punishes Veres's body with a nice straight punch. Veres takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses. Potter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Potter scrambles back to his feet. A leg kick checked by Potter. Romulus Veres seems to be getting the better of the standup. Potter takes one to the side of the head.
Potter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Veres counters with a stiff right hand. Potter blocks the body kick.
Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A kick lands to the mid section there for Veres. Veres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Potter doesn't seem bothered though. Potter misses with the combination.
Veres has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Potter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veres on the side of the head. 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! Veres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potter throws out the jab. Potter lands a slapping body shot.
Veres cracks a nice hook into Potter's ribs.#T1# Veres goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Veres throws a nice looking combination but Potter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Veres moves into range and connects with a jab. Potter misses with a straight right. A little jabbing left from Veres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Veres connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Veres does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Potter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Veres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veres throws a front kick aimed at Potter's knee but Potter avoids it well. Potter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Veres lands a nice shot to the body.
Potter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veres. Potter throws a head kick but Veres moves out of range.
Veres throws an overhand right that lands on Potter's shoulder, as Potter tries to avoid the shot. Potter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Potter closes the distance looking to clinch and Veres counters with a nice leg kick. Potter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2# Veres lands an overhand right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Potter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Potter there as he acknowledges the shot. Potter misses with a low kick as Veres jumps back. Veres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Potter. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Potter scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB# Potter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Veres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Potter's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Potter! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Veres has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Potter! Alexander Potter made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. In defeat, Romulus Veres stepped up to the mic, saying 'I've failed this time but I will be back to reform this poor soul.'.
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Event:
AD490: FightLand Montreal
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Little fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veres, pushing him back against the cage. Little blocking some punches.
Veres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Little misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Little. Little misses with a hook from the clinch. Veres misses with the head strike.
Little misses with the head strike.
Little pushes Veres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short left from Little. Veres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Little lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Veres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Little leaning his opponent against the cage. Little lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Veres blocking some punches.
Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Little controls the action.
Little's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Little controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little. #T1# Veres throws a head punch that misses. Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've been informed that Little has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Veres throws a head punch that misses. Little throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres. Veres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Little blocks an uppercut.
Veres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Little swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Little swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Veres scores with a nice short uppercut. Veres tries a body shot but Little blocks it.
Little lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veres backwards. Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veres throws a punch but it's blocked by Little. Little misses with a punch on the inside.
Little is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Little misses with the head strike.
#T2# Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little swings wildly with an uppercut but Veres uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Little. Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little blocks a body shot from Veres. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veres misses with a body punch.
Veres blocking some punches.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Veres avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage. Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Little controls his hands.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veres swings wildly with an uppercut but Little uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Little. Little misses with the head strike.
Little lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veres backwards. A short right from Little. Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Veres blocks a body shot from Little. Little blocking some punches.
A short right from Little on the inside. #T3# Little gets through Veres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Veres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Little controlling the action here for a moment.
Little misses with some punches.
Little misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veres. Little fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Veres tries a body shot but Little blocks it.
Little lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Little working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Little.
Little lands an uppercut. Veres blocking some punches.
Little throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres. A shot in the inside from Little. #T4# Veres pushes Little back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Little wants to stall.
Veres blocks an uppercut.
Little misses with the head strike.
Little fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little misses with a punch on the inside.
Little stalling in the clinch but Veres improves position. Veres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veres lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little. Little misses with a punch on the inside.
Veres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Little throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres. Veres has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
Veres misses with a hook from the clinch. Little blocks a body shot from Veres. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Little dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Veres throws an overhand right that lands on Little's shoulder, as Little tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# Little has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roger Little seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Veres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Little backwards. Veres pushes Little against the cage. Veres is working some dirty boxing. Veres pushes off with a quick right hook! Little goes down! Little tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Veres moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romulus Veres! Jumping up and down and very excited, Romulus Veres waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
AD484: Abnormal Rhythm
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1# Veres connects with a body shot that sends Rottencrotch's belly button to the back. Rottencrotch blocks a head kick by Veres.
Rottencrotch throws a leg kick but Veres moved away. Rottencrotch connects with an inside leg kick. Rottencrotch tries to land a leg kick but Veres saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick by Veres misses and Rottencrotch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Veres staying out of range there. Rottencrotch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVeres. Veres digs a good hook to Rottencrotch's body.
Veres pushes Rottencrotch away with a front kick. Veres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Veres connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Veres tries to work over Rottencrotch's front leg with a kick but Rottencrotch checks it. A jab lands there for Rottencrotch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Veres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. As Veres backs away, Rottencrotch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Veres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch tries a head kick but it misses.
Veres looks like he wants to counter punch here. Veres just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Rottencrotch misses the target. Rottencrotch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rottencrotch there as he acknowledges the shot. Rottencrotch throws a shot from downtown. Veres moves away and avoids it.#KD# Rottencrotch lands a big head kick that sends Veres tumbling to the mat! Rottencrotch takes a step backwards and waves Veres back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Veres is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Romulus Veres has been cut. Veres throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL# and Rottencrotch counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1# Rottencrotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veres's elbow. Veres scores with an uppercut up the middle. Veres lands with a light punch inside. Rottencrotch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veres throws a punch but it's blocked by Rottencrotch. Veres misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veres throws a punch but it's blocked by Rottencrotch. A nice left hand lands by Veres.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rottencrotch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Veres. Veres tries to work over Rottencrotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Veres pushes Rottencrotch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Veres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rottencrotch tries to work over Veres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rottencrotch prevents a body shot from Veres. #T2# Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veres tries a body shot but Rottencrotch blocks it.
Veres lands a shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Veres lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Rottencrotch fails to land. Rottencrotch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rottencrotch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rottencrotch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veres or not. Veres blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch swings wildly with an uppercut but Veres uses good head movement to avoid it. Rottencrotch misses with a punch to the body.
Rottencrotch lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rottencrotch lands a shot to the body. Rottencrotch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veres misses with the head strike.
Rottencrotch lands a body punch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rottencrotch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Rottencrotch controls his hands.
#T3# Rottencrotch blocks a body shot from Veres. Veres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rottencrotch misses with a short punch on the inside. Veres throws a punch but it's blocked by Rottencrotch. Veres tries a body shot but Rottencrotch blocks it.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veres working aggressively here.
Veres working aggressively here.
Rottencrotch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Veres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rottencrotch backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Rottencrotch. Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
Veres blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch. Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rottencrotch throws a head punch that misses. Veres misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rottencrotchs head. Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Veres controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Rottencrotch scores with a nice short uppercut. Rottencrotch has a couple of punches blocked by Veres.
Rottencrotch has a couple of punches blocked by Veres.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rottencrotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Veres lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres. Veres lands a body punch. Veres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch on the inside from Veres fails to land. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Rottencrotch throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rottencrotch is leaning against Veres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veres. Veres scores with a nice hook to the head. Rottencrotch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rottencrotch blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Romulus Veres will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Romulus Veres's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A clash of legs there as Rottencrotch blocks the low kick. Rottencrotch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rottencrotch avoids the body shot from Veres.
Rottencrotch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Veres throws a body shot but no joy. Rottencrotch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rottencrotch blocks the body kick.
Veres moves away from the strike by Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rottencrotch drops his hands momentarily and Veres takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Veres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rottencrotch circles away quickly and effectively. Veres tests Rottencrotch's chin there with a solid looking shot. A head kick misses from Rottencrotch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Veres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rottencrotch sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rottencrotch takes one on the button. Rottencrotch misses with a hook. Veres throws a quick inside leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rottencrotch throws a head kick that misses. Veres throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1# Veres works the jab nicely. Veres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rottencrotch with a hook. Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rottencrotch moves away. Rottencrotch thuds a left hand into Veres's body. Veres looks to land a right hand but Rottencrotch moved out of range. A shot to the liver by Veres. Beautiful body shot. Veres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch misses the jab. Veres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rottencrotch on the side of the head. Rottencrotch misses the jab. Rottencrotch misses with an uppercut. Rottencrotch ducks under a wild hook from Veres. Rottencrotch works the jab nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Veres lands a lovely overhand right. Rottencrotch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Rottencrotch takes a swing at Veres's ribcage but misses. Rottencrotch takes a swing at Veres's ribcage but misses. #T2# Veres scores with a body shot.
Veres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2# Veres darts in and clinches Rottencrotch up against the cage. Rottencrotch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veres gets through Rottencrotch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rottencrotch prevents a body shot from Veres. Rottencrotch tries to throw a body punch but Veres avoids it by throwing Rottencrotch back against the cage. Veres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rottencrotch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rottencrotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veres has a couple of punches blocked by Rottencrotch.
Veres tries a body shot but Rottencrotch blocks it.
Veres throws a punch but it's blocked by Rottencrotch. Veres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rottencrotch lands with a right to the head. Veres misses with a punch to the body.
Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Rottencrotch scores with a shot to the side of Veres's head. Rottencrotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. Veres misses with a short punch on the inside. Veres lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rottencrotch tries to work over Veres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Veres controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Rottencrotch controls his hands.
Veres prevents a body shot from Rottencrotch. Veres working aggressively here.
Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rottencrotch fails to land. Romulus Veres seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rottencrotch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veres has a couple of punches blocked by Rottencrotch.
Veres misses with a hook from the clinch. Veres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rottencrotch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Veres lands a body shot. A right hand to the body from Veres.
Rottencrotch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Veres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rottencrotch backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rottencrotch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Veres prevents a body shot from Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch blocks an uppercut.
Veres working aggressively here.
Rottencrotch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Rottencrotch controls his hands.
Rottencrotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rottencrotch's elbow. Rottencrotch scores with an uppercut up the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Romulus Veres'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# Veres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veres. Veres wants to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Rottencrotch misses the target. Veres lands a nice looking body kick. Rottencrotch throws a body shot but no joy. Rottencrotch tries to close the distance and clinch but Veres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Veres looks to throw the jab but Rottencrotch is out of range. The fighters circling - Rottencrotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A big left from Rottencrotch misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Danga de danga de dang - Veres scores with a four punch combination! Rottencrotch tests Veres's chin there with a solid looking shot. Veres moves out of range of the leg kick from Rottencrotch. A clash of legs there as Rottencrotch blocks the low kick. Veres avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rottencrotch lands a nice shot that snaps Veres's head back.
#T1# Rottencrotch lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Veres. Rottencrotch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veres is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Veres is still on wobbly legs! Can Rottencrotch finish him? Veres's corner calls for a 1-2. Veres obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A big right from Rottencrotch misses. Mary Jane Rottencrotch is winning the standup battle so far. Rottencrotch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Decent striking displayed by Veres there. Veres seems to have recovered his senses. Veres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. It looked like Rottencrotch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veres. Veres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Veres. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Veres - that will leave a mark!
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! Veres lands an overhand right. Veres throws the kick towards the body but Rottencrotch avoids it. Rottencrotch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Veres scores with a jab to the body. Rottencrotch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Rottencrotch blocks a head kick by Veres.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Veres throws a head kick that misses. Veres throws a sloppy body shot
and Rottencrotch counters with a huge left! Veres is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rottencrotch isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Veres from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rottencrotch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mary Jane Rottencrotch! Our winner, Mary Jane Rottencrotch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. The defeated Romulus Veres had this to say: 'I've failed this time but I will be back to reform this poor soul.'.
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AD475: I can(t)
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1# Amaral ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veres moves away. Veres throws a leg kick but Amaral sees it coming and checks it nicely. It appears Amaral was looking to counter with a kick there. Veres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amaral throws a sloppy head kick and Veres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Veres pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Veres's corner calls for a 1-2. Veres obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Veres throws a body shot but no joy. Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good leg kick by Veres there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veres digs a good hook to Amaral's body.
Veres throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Veres connects with an inside leg kick. Veres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veres throws a front kick that sends Amaral stumbling back into the cage. Veres throws a sloppy head kick and Amaral moves out of range easily. As Veres backs away, Amaral returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1# Veres looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Veres. Amaral jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Amaral looks to land a body kick but Veres moved away. A low kick from Veres misses and Amaral counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Veres misses with a left hand and Amaral cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Veres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Veres misses with an uppercut. Veres throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Amaral blocks a head kick by Veres.
Veres tries a head kick but it misses.
Amaral looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Veres. Amaral shrugs it off though. A low kick from Veres is predictable there and Amaral counters with a nice body kick. #T2# Veres throws a head kick but Amaral moves out of range.
Veres throws a half hearted mid kick. And Amaral counters with a quick kick to the body but Veres blocks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Veres. Amaral does a little dance to reset his feet. Veres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A swing and a miss from Veres. Jab, jab by Veres - just one landing. Veres lands a glancing blow to the side of Amaral's head. Veres connects with a crisp jab. Veres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amaral sees it coming and avoids it easily. It looked like Amaral was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Veres throws an overhand right that lands on Amaral's shoulder, as Amaral tries to avoid the shot. Amaral lets loose with a powerful body kick. Veres will feel that in the morning. Veres throws a looping overhand right but Amaral ducks down to avoid it. Veres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Amaral throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veres shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Amaral throws a leg kick and Veres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Amaral ducks under a wild hook from Veres. Veres misses with a straight right. Veres just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAmaral. Nice jab there from Veres. Veres lets loose with a powerful body kick. Amaral will feel that in the morning. Veres scores with a decent looking hook. Veres lands a nice looking kick to the body. Amaral takes a step back to recover. Veres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Veres throws a leg kick which misses Amaral's front leg but catches the back leg as Amaral tries to avoid it. Veres throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4# Veres throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Amaral counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veres thinking. A clash of legs there as Amaral blocks the low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Veres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Amaral walks into a jab. Amaral steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veres. Veres lands a glancing blow to the side of Amaral's head. Veres scores with a hook to the body. Amaral takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Veres scores with a shot to the body.
Veres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amaral sees it coming and avoids it easily. Veres tries a head kick but it misses.
Amaral is looking to counter with a body kick. Veres misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Veres. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Veres. Amaral does a little dance to reset his feet. Amaral takes a shot right to the bread basket. Veres throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Amaral defending well as Veres loads up on a big left hand. Veres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amaral tried to counter with a leg kick but Veres avoided it. Veres misses with a body shot.
Amaral throws a counter high kick but Veres was just alert enough to avoid it. Amaral tries to land a front kick but Veres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Veres misses with a hook
and Amaral connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Veres connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amaral momentarily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Amaral might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Veres misses with a wild body shot. Amaral throws a quick counter kick to the body but Veres avoids it. Amaral takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amaral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Veres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Veres blocks the body kick.
#T1# Veres misses with a low kick.
Veres scores with a shot to the body.
Veres has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Amaral cracks Veres with a good jab. Amaral gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veres fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amaral looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Veres throws out a loose jab but Amaral uses good head movement to avoid it. Veres tries to land a front kick but Amaral steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Veres misses with an uppercut. Amaral appears to be looking for a big counter. Veres scores with a jab. Amaral acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Veres delivers a nice body kick. Veres cracks Amaral with an open hand slap. Veres misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amaral counters with a body kick that stops Veres in his tracks momentarily. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amaral drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Veres misses with a looping right. Veres throws an overhand right that lands on Amaral's shoulder, as Amaral tries to avoid the shot. As Veres looks to move away, Amaral throws a big counter combo but Veres just gets out of the way. Veres does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Veres throws a wild body kick that Amaral sees coming a mile off. Veres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amaral uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veres. Amaral looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Veres throws a half hearted mid kick. Veres pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Amaral was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Romulus Veres seems to be getting the better of the standup. Veres walks into a jab. Veres misses with a hook.#T3# Veres swings and misses with a shot to the body and Amaral counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Amaral ducks under a wild hook from Veres. Veres throws a half hearted mid kick. Veres dips to his left and cracks Amaral with an uppercut! Amaral takes a jab right on the kisser.
Veres looks to land a right hand but Amaral moved out of range. Veres keeps Amaral at a distance using the push kick. Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amaral moves away. Veres scores with a jab to the body. Veres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A cross from Veres lands. Veres looks to throw the jab but Amaral is out of range. #T4# A slapping leg kick lands for Veres.
Amaral avoids a kick to the body.
Amaral is looking to counter punch. Amaral takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Amaral slips under a jab from Veres. Amaral appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Veres throws a right and a left that Amaral avoids nicely. Amaral swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Amaral is looking to wear down Veres with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Veres with a nice cross. Veres tries to clinch up. Amaral will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A jab from Veres misses. Amaral was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Amaral throws a head kick that misses. Veres misses with a low kick.
Amaral displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veres throws out the jab. A little feinted left hand from Amaral on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice jab there from Veres. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Amaral's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Veres fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amaral looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Veres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amaral at a distance.
Amaral blocks a low kick nicely. Amaral takes a body punch but keeps moving. Veres thuds a left hand into Amaral's body. Veres throws a right and a left that Amaral avoids nicely. Amaral is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Veres scores with a jab to the body. Amaral steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veres. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amaral ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veres moves away. Veres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. It looked like Amaral was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veres. Veres scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Veres throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Amaral displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veres throws out the jab. Amaral blocks the body kick.
Veres just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAmaral. Veres misses with an uppercut. Veres misses with a left hand and Amaral counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Veres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Veres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Veres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Veres swings widly with a right hand
and Amaral finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Amaral blocks a leg kick. Amaral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veres manages to avoid it. A nice side step and Veres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. An inside leg kick from Amaral misses. #T2# Amaral throws a half hearted mid kick. A head kick misses from Veres. Amaral throwing a counter right hand but Veres manages to avoid it. Veres buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amaral jabbing away but nothing is landing. Veres throws a body kick that misses. It looked like Amaral wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Veres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veres pushing out the jab but it's not landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Veres connects with a leg kick. Amaral looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Veres connects with a body shot. Amaral looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Veres misses with a looping left. Amaral uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Veres misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Amaral to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Veres connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Amaral is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Amaral moves out of range of the strikes. Amaral staying out of range there. An attempted straight right counter from Amaral misses the target. A shot to the body from Veres misses and Amaral counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Amaral drops his hands momentarily and Veres takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Amaral moves out of range of the body kick from Veres.
Amaral moves out of range of the body kick from Veres.
Amaral throws a counter high kick but Veres was just alert enough to avoid it. Veres throws the left hand but Amaral avoids the punch easily. Amaral appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Veres throws a sloppy head kick and Amaral cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Veres jabs Amaral right on the nose. Amaral blinks but takes it well. Veres misses the shot to the body. Amaral was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Rafael Amaral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Amaral steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veres. That one must have hurt. Veres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Veres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amaral on the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Veres chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Veres lands a jab to the head.
Veres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Amaral will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veres scores with a leg kick.
Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amaral.
And that's the end of the fight! Romulus Veres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Veres has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Veres! Romulus Veres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Rafael Amaral was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!!!!'.
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Event:
AD468: Salvos
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1# Jaak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Veres as he avoids it easily. Veres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL# Jaak clinches up with Veres and pushes him back against the cage. Veres lands a body shot. Veres misses with the head strike.
Jaak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A right hand to the body from Veres.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaak throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres. Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaak tries to pull guard but Veres won't allow it.
Jaak tries to land knees in the clinch but Veres avoids the damage to the body. Jaak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veres gets through Jaak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Veres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Veres blocking some punches.
Veres dodges an elbow strike from Jaak.
Veres lands a nice shot to the body. Veres lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Kylma Jaak has been cut.#T1# Veres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaak backwards. Veres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaak is working Veres over against the cage. Veres tries a body shot but Jaak blocks it.
Veres digs a right hand into Jaak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaak's gas tank. Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Veres. Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaak's elbow. Jaak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veres backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaak. Veres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaaks head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veres as Jaak tries to tie him up. Jaak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaak blocks an uppercut.
Veres working aggressively here.
Jaak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaak blocks an uppercut.
Jaak tries a body shot but Veres blocks it.
#T2# Veres swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaak uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Jaak. 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! Jaak swings wildly with an uppercut but Veres uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veres. Veres tries to throw a body punch but Jaak avoids it by throwing Veres back against the cage. A short uppercut from Veres. Jaak lands an uppercut. Jaak misses with a knee strike.
Jaak blocks a body shot from Veres. Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veres lands a left hand.
Veres tries to work over Jaak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Veres lands a left hand.
Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaak controls his hands.
Veres misses with a hook from the clinch. Jaak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaak trying to control the position but instead, Veres has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaak into the cage.#T3# Jaak throws a head punch that misses. Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veres. Jaak misses with a knee to the head. Veres struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaak controls his hands.
Jaak blocks a body shot from Veres. Jaak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Veres is keeping busy. Veres misses with a hook from the clinch. Jaak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaak blocks an uppercut.
Jaak scores with a shot to the side of Veres's head. Veres misses with a body punch.
Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Jaak controls the action.
Veres tries a body shot but Jaak blocks it.
#T4# Jaak taking a breather. Veres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaak backwards. Jaak blocks a body shot from Veres. Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Veres as the two fighters clinch.
Veres lands a body shot. A short uppercut from Veres. Veres blocks an uppercut.
Jaak holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Veres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Veres misses with a short punch on the inside. Jaak misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Veres misses with a body punch.
Veres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaak slowing the pace effectively. Veres pushes Jaak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kylma Jaak's cut. That's time! Jaak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Veres throws an overhand right that lands on Jaak's shoulder, as Jaak tries to avoid the shot. Jaak tests Veres's chin there with a solid looking shot. Veres throws a body shot but no joy. Jaak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veres blocks a head kick by Jaak.
Veres appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jaak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Veres back to the cage. Jaak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A slapping leg kick lands for Veres.
Veres scores with a kick to the midsection. Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaak throwing a counter right hand but Veres manages to avoid it. Veres looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jaak misses with a hook. Veres ducked under it nicely. Veres scores with a hook to the body. Jaak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A lazy left from Veres finds it's target. Veres has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jaak throws the left hand but Veres avoids the punch easily. Jaak throws a sloppy head kick and Veres moves out of range easily. Veres throws a big shot that misses. Veres misses with a straight right. The fight stays on the outside here - Jaak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Veres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaak doesn't seem bothered though. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A looping hook to the body misses from Veres. Jaak does a little dance to reset his feet. Veres scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jaak throws a series of punches but Veres avoids them all with ease. Veres does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Jaak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jaak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veres. Veres looks to land a left hand but Jaak moved out of range nicely. Veres thows a body kick. Jaak tries to catch it but that hurt him. Jaak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jaak misses with an uppercut. Veres saw that one coming. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veres. Jaak drops his hands momentarily and Veres takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Veres connects with a jab. Jaak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Veres lands with a cross. Veres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Veres misses with a wild body shot. Jaak appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Romulus Veres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Jaak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Veres lands with a nice body punch. Veres throws the left hand but Jaak avoids the punch easily. Jaak fails with a takedown attempt. Veres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Veres dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Veres slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaak, before circling back to the center of the mat. Veres just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Veres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaak on the side of the head. Jaak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaak is just out of range. Veres lands an overhand right. Veres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaak. Veres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaak was well out of range. Poor timing from Veres. Jaak misses with a body shot.
#T3# Veres throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Veres scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jaak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Veres counters with a nice uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Veres. Jaak does a little dance to reset his feet. Jaak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veres was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaak. An inside leg kick lands from Veres. Veres throws a nice outside leg kick. Veres tries to land a front kick but Jaak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Veres leaves Jaak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Veres steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylma Jaak. That's going to take a lot out of him. Veres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jaak throws a sloppy head kick and Veres moves out of range easily. Veres throws the kick towards the body but Jaak avoids it. Jaak feinted with a counter takedown. Veres lands with a nice combination. Jaak backs away looking to recover. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jaak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4# Veres throws a nice head kick!
Jaak misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body kick there by Veres. Jaak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jaak moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres. Veres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Veres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaak sees it coming and avoids it easily. Veres connects with a solid leg kick. Veres lands a head shot. Jaak lands a head shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Veres scores with a jab. Romulus Veres seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jaak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Veres drops his hands momentarily and Jaak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A head kick misses from Jaak. Veres lands with a cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Kylma Jaak's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Jaak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jaak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jaak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Veres lands with a hook. Jaak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Veres scores with a hook. Veres lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaak off the cage and back into range. Veres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Veres avoids the head kick by Jaak.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaak. Veres lands with an overhand left. Jaak tries to move into range but Veres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2# Jaak is rocked! Crunch! Veres slams his shin into Jaak's torso. Oh Jaak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Veres misses with a hook. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jaak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Veres - the referee stops the clock and Jaak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Veres. Jaak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Jaak seems to have got his legs back now. Nice uppercut lands for Veres. That snapped Jaak's head back.
Jaak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veres. Veres delivers a nice body kick.#T1# Veres lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jaak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jaak lands a head shot. Veres throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. That kick from Jaak tenderised Veres's leg. Veres is trying to keep his angry face on. Veres looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Veres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Good leg kick by Veres there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veres sizes up Jaak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Veres ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veres misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veres.
Veres moves away from the strike by Jaak. Jaak misses with a looping right. Veres misses with a body kick. #T2# Veres throws a low kick, looking for Jaak's leg but Jaak calmly moves out of range. Veres cracks Jaak with a good jab.#CL2# Veres moves into range and clinches up with Jaak. Jaak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Veres tries to work over Jaak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Veres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Jaak controls the action.
Romulus Veres seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Veres tries a body shot but Jaak blocks it.
Jaak is trying to maintain a safe position but Veres gets an underhook and turns Jaak into the cage. Veres dodges an elbow strike from Jaak.
Veres throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaak. Jaak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jaak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Veres blocks the elbow strike.
Veres lands with a left to the head. Veres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaak backwards. A short left from Veres. #T3# Veres tries a body shot but Jaak blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veres. Jaak trying to land knees to the body.
Veres tries a body shot but Jaak blocks it.
Veres avoids the elbow strike from Jaak, against the cage.
Jaak digs a right hand underneath Veres's ribcage. Veres let out a lung full of air as it connected. Veres pushes Jaak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veres misses with a body punch.
Jaak looking to slow down the pace here. Jaak misses with some punches.
Veres lands a body punch in the clinch. Veres misses with a punch to the body.
Veres prevents a body shot from Jaak. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Jaak controls the action.
#T4# Jaak blocks an uppercut.
Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Jaak controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaak throws an elbow but misses. Veres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jaak prevents a body shot from Veres. Jaak blocks a body shot from Veres. Jaak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veres's elbow. Jaak looking to throw knees to the head but Veres is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veres. Jaak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Jaak throws a head punch that misses. A short uppercut from Veres. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body punch from Veres. Veres tries to throw a body punch but Jaak avoids it by throwing Veres back against the cage. Jaak throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres. Veres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaak backwards. Kylma Jaak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Veres gets through Jaak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Veres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaak backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Romulus Veres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Veres has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Veres! Romulus Veres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1# Veres lands with a right hand. Veres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wieneke finds it's way round the side to connect with Veres's head. Veres throws a head kick but Wieneke moves out of range.
Wieneke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Veres has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veres there as he acknowledges the shot. Veres dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wieneke. That did some damage! Wieneke throws a right hand that misses
and Veres counters with an outside leg kick.
Veres jabs Wieneke right on the nose. Wieneke blinks but takes it well. Veres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wieneke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Veres scores with the left hand. Wieneke knows he should have avoided that one. Veres looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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! A thudding body kick lands there by Veres!
Wieneke blocks a head kick by Veres.
Veres is looking to clinch but Wieneke is avoiding it.
Veres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wieneke. Veres throws a head kick but Wieneke moves out of range.
Wieneke misses with a kick to the body.
Veres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wieneke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2# It looks like Romulus Veres has been cut. Wieneke misses with a series of wild punches.
Wieneke misses with a straight left. Veres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wieneke manages to avoid it.#T1# Veres thuds a left hand into Wieneke's body. A head kick misses from Wieneke. Nice cross by Wieneke. Wieneke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A big right from Wieneke misses. Veres jabs at Wieneke's body. Wieneke looks to land a combination but Veres avoids it well. Wieneke 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. Wieneke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veres counters with a right hand to the body. Wieneke scores with a decent looking hook. Veres misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wieneke throws a looping overhand right but Veres ducks down to avoid it. Veres lands a nice shot that snaps Wieneke's head back.
Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Veres cracks Wieneke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Veres avoids the head kick by Wieneke.
Wieneke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Veres counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC# Wieneke is rocked! Veres shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Wieneke takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Veres sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Wieneke bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Veres! During a confident post fight interview, Romulus Veres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2017 |
#R1# Veres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Veres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Veres scores with a body shot.
Veres swings away with a leg kick that misses. Veres thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Power misses with a body kick. Power throws a body kick that misses and Veres counters with a lovely shot to the body. Veres scores with a shot to the body.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Power throws a right and a left that Veres avoids nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Veres lands a nice looking body shot.
Veres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Veres throws a body kick that misses. Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veres.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Power on the wrong end of a nice jab. Veres works Power's body with a nice hook. Veres connects with the punch. Veres misses with a straight left. Veres is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Power rather than just go for the knockout.#T1# Veres lands with a right hand. Veres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A bone on bone clash there as Veres blocks the leg kick.
Power takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Romulus Veres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Veres misses with an uppercut. Veres scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Veres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Veres misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely. Power feinted there with a counter leg kick. Veres looks for the body kick but Power saw that one coming. Power has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Veres. Power scores with a jab. Veres acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Veres looks for the body kick but Power saw that one coming. Veres throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veres's calf. Veres swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Veres defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand. Veres is trying to counter with his kicks. Power ducks right into an uppercut from Veres. Power misses with a takedown attempt - Veres sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2# Veres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Veres. Power keeps the fight on the outside. Power blocks a leg kick. Veres connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Veres misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely. Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Veres works the jab nicely. Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Veres with a body punch. A glancing blow. Veres misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming. Veres connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Veres throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well. Veres is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Power had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Power connects with the punch. Veres blocks a head kick by Power.
Veres missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Power needs to keep his hands up - Veres had a free shot at his head there. Veres throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot. Decent striking displayed by Power there.#T3# Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Power looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Veres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Veres. Veres drops his hands momentarily and Power takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Power needs to keep his hands up - Veres had a free shot at his head there. Veres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Power shoots in looking for a takedown but Veres manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Power's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Power digs a good hook to Veres's body.
Power throws a hook but Veres blocks it. Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Veres. Veres throws a hook but Power blocks it. Veres listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Veres throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily. Veres doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Veres throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. 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! Veres feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf. Veres misses with a looping right. Veres bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4# Veres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Power's head. Veres defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand. Power lands with an overhand left. Veres avoids the head kick by Power.
Veres replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Power blocks it well. Power scores with a shot to the body.
Power is looking to chop away at Veres's legs. Veres lands with a good body shot. Veres throws a body kick that misses. Veres on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Power lands with a good body shot. Veres moves into range and connects with a jab. Nice defenses there by Power. Power misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Veres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power. Veres throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off. Power throws a head kick that misses and Veres counters with a slapping leg kick. Veres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Power. Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Veres fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD# Power throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Veres was covering up waiting for the punch and Power finishes the takedown easily into guard. Power wants to control from the top but Veres keeps moving. Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Power throws a big elbow that misses. Veres has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Power throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Veres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Veres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB# Power postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Veres is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Power, into his guard. #REVB# Power not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Power working for a triangle but Veres defends it easily.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Veres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Veres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# Power controls Veres momentarily but Veres frees himself. #SUB# Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB# Power is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veres is aware though and is defending well. Veres content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Veres tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2# Veres has managed to clinch.
Veres tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Veres back against the cage. Power pushes Veres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veres prevents the takedown attempt.
Veres scores with a shot to the side of Power's head. Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Veres backwards. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Power. Good body shot from Power.
Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power taking a breather. Veres tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Veres back against the cage. Power presses Veres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Veres working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Power. Veres misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Power controlling the action here for a moment.
Veres lands a shoulder strike. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Veres managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Veres working aggressively here.
Power cracks Veres with a nice body shot. Power is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Power pushes Veres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Power will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Veres wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance. Veres dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veres defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand. Romulus Veres seems to be getting the better of the standup. Veres paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A lazy left from Power finds it's target. Veres throws a shot to the body.
Veres ducks under a wild hook from Power. A jab lands there for Power. Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veres. Power takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range. Veres misses with a wild body shot. Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veres connects with a leg kick. Power looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Power just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Veres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Veres is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks. Good shot there by Veres. Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range. Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Veres checks a leg kick nicely. Veres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab. Donk. Veres catches Power right on the button with a cross. Veres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Veres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Power misses. Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veres counters with a body kick that stops Power in his tracks momentarily. Some wild striking there from Power.
Veres pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Power lands a jab. Veres scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Veres throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily. Veres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Power is defended easily by Veres. Veres clobbers Power with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Veres throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Power is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Veres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Power takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power slips a straight right by Veres. Power is looking to counter punch. Veres stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# Power tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Power somewhat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Veres tries to clinch but fails miserably and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Veres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power throws a head kick but Veres moves out of range.
Power blocks a low kick nicely. Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Veres can pounce on him.
Veres connects with a body shot. Veres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veres pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Veres scores with a head kick. Power tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4# Veres throws a quick inside leg kick. A swing and a miss from Power. Power walks into a straight right hand from Veres. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Veres. Veres lands with a slapping head kick. Power throws out a leg kick but Veres moves out of range and Power only half commits. Veres throws a body shot but no joy. Veres fails in his attempt to clinch. Power clobbers Veres with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veres moves away. Power misses the shot to the body. Veres throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Veres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power feinted with a counter takedown. Power misses with an uppercut. Veres saw that one coming. Veres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Romulus Veres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Veres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Veres! A victorious Romulus Veres thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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PFC 48
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1# Veres avoids the head kick by Decimus Meridius.
Veres throws a low kick, looking for Decimus Meridius's leg but Decimus Meridius calmly moves out of range. Veres staying out of range there. Decimus Meridius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veres. A nice inside leg kick there by Veres. That's going to slow Decimus Meridius down. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veres. Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres. Decimus Meridius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2# It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Decimus Meridius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Veres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Decimus Meridius throws a nice inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decimus Meridius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Decimus Meridius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veres. That one must have hurt. Decimus Meridius defending well as Veres loads up on a big left hand. Decimus Meridius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1##KD2# Veres cracks Decimus Meridius with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veres has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Decimus Meridius to stand back up!#ROC2# Decimus Meridius is rocked! Veres feints and then cracks Decimus Meridius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Decimus Meridius down. Oh Decimus Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A slapping leg kick lands for Decimus Meridius.
Veres misses with a head kick.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick but Veres sees it coming and moves out of range. Veres replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Decimus Meridius blocks it well. Veres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Decimus Meridius seems to have got his legs back now. 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! Veres scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch. #CL# Decimus Meridius moves into range and clinches up with Veres. I was talking to Decimus Meridius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Decimus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veres backwards. Decimus Meridius is working Veres over against the cage. Veres tries to throw a body punch but Decimus Meridius avoids it by throwing Veres back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Veres's face as he tries to break the clinch. Decimus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Veres controls the action.
Veres prevents a body shot from Decimus Meridius. Veres letting Decimus Meridius take a breather here. Decimus Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# Veres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Decimus Meridius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veres's efforts to push away.#BC2# Veres breaks the clinch.
Veres scores with a jab to the jaw. Veres looks to throw the jab but Decimus Meridius is out of range. Decimus Meridius is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Good exchange - Decimus Meridius coming out on top. Veres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decimus Meridius. Decimus Meridius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL# Decimus Meridius rushes Veres and presses him up against the cage. Veres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Veres misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius. Veres being controlled against the cage. Veres working aggressively here.
#T3# Decimus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Veres controls his hands.
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Veres.
Veres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Veres breaks from the clinch.
Veres misses with a low kick. Veres missing with a left hand there. Decimus Meridius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Decimus Meridius misses the jab. Veres cracks a nice hook into Decimus Meridius's ribs. Veres defending well as Decimus Meridius loads up on a big left hand. Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up but Veres circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Veres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decimus Meridius, pushing him back against the cage. Veres misses with a body punch.
#T4# Veres lands on the inside with an uppercut. Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Veres. Veres has had enough of the clinch but Decimus Meridius keeps him there for the moment. Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Veres. Decimus Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head. Veres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body punch.
Veres blocks a body shot from Decimus Meridius. Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
#BC2# Veres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Veres scores with a jab to the jaw. Veres lands a nice shot to the body.
Veres connects with a solid leg kick. #CL# Decimus Meridius has closed the distance and engaged Veres in a clinch.
#BC2# Veres manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Veres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Decimus Meridius connects with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Veres dominated that round. The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch but Veres is avoiding it.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Veres has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Veres throws a head kick that misses. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Veres crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Decimus Meridius - the referee stops the clock and Veres gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Decimus Meridius. Veres manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Decimus Meridius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Veres throws a hook but Decimus Meridius avoids it easily. Veres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decimus Meridius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Veres throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decimus Meridius thows a left - swing and a miss! Decimus Meridius lands the left hand. Decimus Meridius thows a body kick. Veres tries to catch it but that hurt him. Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch. #T1# Decimus Meridius misses with a lunging right hand
and Veres counters with a lovely shot to the body. Decimus Meridius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Veres as he connects with a hook. Veres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veres throws a right and a left that Decimus Meridius avoids nicely. Veres lands with a good body shot. Decimus Meridius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veres moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Decimus Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
Decimus Meridius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decimus Meridius throws a low kick but Veres moves out of range easily. #T2# Veres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Veres throws a lazy right hand but Decimus Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. An inside leg kick from Veres misses. Decimus Meridius is looking to counter with a body kick. Decimus Meridius misses the jab. A head kick by Veres misses letting Decimus Meridius counter with a right hand. Veres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimus Meridius throws out the jab. Veres scores with a nice body kick.
Veres keeps the fight on the outside. Veres jabbing away but nothing is landing. Veres throws an overhand right that lands on Decimus Meridius's shoulder, as Decimus Meridius tries to avoid the shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veres, as that shot connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Decimus Meridius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Veres - the referee stops the clock and Decimus Meridius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Veres. Decimus Meridius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decimus Meridius. Decimus Meridius lands with a nice body punch. Decimus Meridius darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Veres throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Decimus Meridius.#CUT2# Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut is getting worse. Decimus Meridius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decimus Meridius darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Veres swats away the attempt to clinch by Decimus Meridius. A bone on bone clash there as Veres blocks the leg kick.
Veres cracks Decimus Meridius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Decimus Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Veres is just out of range. Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# Veres throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Decimus Meridius crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romulus Veres! Our winner, Romulus Veres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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PFC: Fight Night 45
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Van Roost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Veres. Van Roost thumps Veres with a low kick. Van Roost 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. A telegraphed right hand from Van Roost misses the target. A left and a right from Van Roost both land. Nice combination. Veres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Van Roost misses with a straight left. Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Roost misses with a hook
and Veres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Michael Van Roost has been cut. Van Roost moves into range and connects with a jab. Van Roost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veres.
Van Roost misses with a looping left. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Veres throws a hook but Van Roost avoids it easily. Veres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veres misses with a hook. Veres slips a straight right by Van Roost. A little feinted left hand from Veres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Veres moves out of range of the strikes. Veres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Van Roost drops his hands momentarily and Veres takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Veres throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1# Van Roost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Veres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Roost. Van Roost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veres walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Veres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Roost scores with a jab to the head.
Van Roost avoids a kick to the body.
Van Roost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Veres on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Roost misses with a body punch
and Veres counters with a solid body kick. Veres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Roost moves away. This has been an exciting period of action! Van Roost keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Veres misses with a low kick.
Van Roost throws a combination that misses and Veres counters with a leg kick. Veres throws a leg kick that misses. #T2# A chopping leg kick lands by Veres. Van Roost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Roost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Veres throws a head kick that misses. Van Roost is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veres had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Van Roost misses the jab. Van Roost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veres.
A nice side step and Van Roost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Van Roost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Veres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Veres throws a body shot but no joy. Veres misses with a kick to the body.
Veres thows a body kick. Van Roost tries to catch it but that hurt him. Van Roost misses with a straight right. Van Roost paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Van Roost lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Van Roost throws a shot from downtown. Veres moves away and avoids it. Veres throws a looping overhand right but Van Roost ducks down to avoid it. Veres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Van Roost blocks a jab. Van Roost wants to slow Veres down by chopping away at his legs. Van Roost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veres was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Roost is just out of range. Nice body punch from Van Roost. Veres takes a shot right to the bread basket. Van Roost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veres at a distance.
Van Roost connects with a single shot there. Veres blocks a jab. Van Roost just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVeres. Veres misses with a low kick. Van Roost looks like he wants to counter punch here. Van Roost scores with a nice strike. Van Roost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veres counters with a solid body kick. Van Roost lands a jab to Veres's midsection. An inside leg kick lands from Veres. Michael Van Roost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# 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! A jab lands there for Veres. Van Roost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veres motions for Van Roost to come forward. Veres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Veres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Roost was well out of range. Poor timing from Veres. Van Roost jabbing away but nothing is landing. Van Roost throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Van Roost lands with a cross. Veres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Roost. Veres feints and then cracks Van Roost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Roost down. Veres throws a leg kick but Van Roost checks it. Van Roost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veres looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Veres moves out of range of the strikes. Veres looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Veres is looking to wear down Van Roost with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Van Roost connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Roost tries to bum rush Veres with a series of wild strikes but Veres uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Van Roost is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Veres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Veres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Van Roost dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michael Van Roost'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. #R2# Van Roost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Roost misses the shot to the body. Van Roost throws a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veres might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Roost.
Van Roost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veres moves away. Van Roost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veres throws out the jab. A combination from Van Roost does no damage. Michael Van Roost seems to be getting the better of the standup. Veres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Roost. Van Roost misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice leg kick lands there from Veres. Van Roost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veres in his tracks. Veres takes a body punch but keeps moving. Van Roost misses with a straight right. Veres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Veres scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1# Van Roost tries to work over Veres's front leg with a kick but Veres checks it. Van Roost throws a poor cross that misses
and Veres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Van Roost lands the left hand. Van Roost avoids the head kick by Veres.
A swing and a miss from Veres. Veres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Roost manages to avoid it. Nice shot by Van Roost. A decent looking cross lands there for Van Roost. Veres lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Roost takes a step back to recover. Van Roost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Van Roost with a body punch. A glancing blow. Veres looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Van Roost cracks Veres with a right hand to the side of the head. Veres throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Van Roost is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Roost.
Veres thuds his right hand into Van Roost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2# Van Roost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Roost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veres. Van Roost listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Veres lands a right hook to the body.
Van Roost shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Veres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Roost.
Veres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Roost was well out of range. Poor timing from Veres. Veres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Roost.
Veres connects with a leg kick. Van Roost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Van Roost swings and misses with a shot to the body and Veres counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Veres moves out of range of the strikes. Van Roost moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3# Veres throws a leg kick which misses Van Roost's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Roost tries to avoid it. Veres tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Van Roost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT# That has opened up Michael Van Roost's cut even more. Veres looks to land a body kick but Van Roost moved away. Van Roost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Veres lands a leg kick that knocks Van Roost off balance momentarily. Veres throws out a powerful jab. Veres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Veres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Roost's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Van Roost looks to score with a jab to the body but Veres is just out of range. Veres misses with a body kick. Van Roost tests Veres's chin there with a solid looking shot. Veres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Van Roost lands an overhand right.#T4# A kick lands to the mid section there for Veres. Veres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Roost. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Van Roost lands with a hook. Veres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Veres throws a nice outside leg kick. Van Roost has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Veres. Veres moves out of range of the strikes. Van Roost takes a swing at Veres's ribcage but misses. Veres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Veres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Van Roost misses with a hook. Veres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Van Roost misses with a straight right. Van Roost misses with a two punch combination.
Van Roost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Van Roost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Veres throws a wild body kick that Van Roost sees coming a mile off. A little jabbing left from Van Roost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Van Roost throws a chopping leg kick but Veres manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Veres was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Van Roost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Michael Van Roost's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Veres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jab from Van Roost. Van Roost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Van Roost misses its intended target. Van Roost throws a body punch but Veres moves out of range. Veres ducks under a wild hook from Van Roost. Veres takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Van Roost misses with a body shot.
Van Roost dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Van Roost goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Veres throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Van Roost on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Veres walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Roost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Veres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Roost is able to avoid easily. Veres scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Roost in his tracks. #T1# Jab from Van Roost. Van Roost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Veres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Van Roost misses. Van Roost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT# The cut above Michael Van Roost's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Veres throws a body kick that misses. Van Roost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Van Roost scores with a hook to the body. Veres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Van Roost throws a combination that misses and Veres counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC# Van Roost is rocked! Veres lands an overhand right. Van Roost is still on wobbly legs! Can Veres finish him?#CUT# Michael Van Roost's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Van Roost blocks the body kick.
Van Roost avoids the head kick by Veres.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Veres fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Roost seems to have recovered his senses. Veres ducks under a wild hook from Van Roost. A quick step to the side and Veres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Romulus Veres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Van Roost connects with a looping right hand.
Veres scores with a shot to the body.
Van Roost lands a really nice looking cross but Veres seems unphased.
Veres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Van Roost throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD# and Veres counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Roost! Veres lets Van Roost back up to his feet, looking for a finish! An inside leg kick from Veres misses. Van Roost avoids the head kick by Veres.
Veres misses with a low kick. Van Roost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Veres slips under a jab from Van Roost. Van Roost bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veres's head. Van Roost bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veres's head backwards. Van Roost throws a body shot but no joy. Van Roost misses with a straight right. #T3# Van Roost lands a nice hook to Veres's body. Veres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. An inside leg kick from Veres misses. Jab from Veres.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Van Roost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Romulus Veres! After winning the bout, Romulus Veres thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Michael Van Roost was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I have all the skills to be a champ but misfortune laughs at me again. Props to Cu though, he brought the misfortune to me and becomes the champ.'.
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Event:
PFC 39: Lee vs. Karimov
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Decimus Meridius blocks a jab. Decimus Meridius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Decimus Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
Veres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decimus Meridius throws a body punch but Veres moves out of range. Veres counters with a body kick. Decimus Meridius swings for the body but Veres moves out of range.
Veres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimus Meridius. Veres throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Decimus Meridius misses its target. Decimus Meridius misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some bone on bone action there as Veres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Decimus Meridius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2# It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut. Veres wants to land a leg kick but Decimus Meridius is out of range. #KD# Oooooh!!! Decimus Meridius has knocked Veres down with a huge combo! Decimus Meridius steps away and waves a wobbly Veres back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Veres is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Romulus Veres has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Decimus Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving. Veres is still on wobbly legs! Can Decimus Meridius finish him?#T1# Decimus Meridius throws a chopping leg kick but Veres manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Veres seems to have recovered his senses. That kick from Veres tenderised Decimus Meridius's leg. Decimus Meridius is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL# Decimus Meridius has Veres up against the cage in a clinch.
Veres takes a shot to the head. Veres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Decimus Meridius lands a nice uppercut. Decimus Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres. Decimus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. A head punch on the inside from Veres fails to land. Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Veres manages to break the clinch.
Decimus Meridius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Decimus Meridius.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Veres throws an off balance right hand
enabling Decimus Meridius to counter with a crisp jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veres lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Decimus Meridius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Decimus Meridius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A little feinted left hand from Decimus Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Veres keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Decimus Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veres.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Veres throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Decimus Meridius misses the shot to the body. Decimus Meridius avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Veres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veres motions for Decimus Meridius to come forward. Veres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A lazy left from Decimus Meridius finds it's target. Veres lands a front kick. Veres misses with a kick to the body.
#T3# Decimus Meridius on the wrong end of a nice jab. Decimus Meridius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Decimus Meridius takes a shot right to the bread basket. Decimus Meridius throws out a powerful jab. Veres just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Veres tries to keep at a distance but Decimus Meridius has taken the fight into the clinch. Decimus Meridius lands with a short shot to the head. Decimus Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Decimus Meridius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Decimus Meridius moves in looking to clinch but Veres pushes him off. Veres throws a sloppy head kick and Decimus Meridius moves out of range easily. It looked like Decimus Meridius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veres. Veres dodges the punch combination from Decimus Meridius.
#T4# Decimus Meridius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. 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! Veres motions for Decimus Meridius to come forward. Veres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Decimus Meridius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Veres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veres jabs at Decimus Meridius's body.#CL# Decimus Meridius closes the distance and clinches. Veres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards. Veres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Veres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Decimus Meridius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veres is able to avoid easily. Veres misses with a leg kick. Decimus Meridius avoids the head kick by Veres.
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 Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Decimus Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Decimus Meridius moves into range and clinches up with Veres. Veres misses with a body punch.
Maximus Decimus Meridius has scored more points in the clinch so far. Veres tries to break the clinch but Decimus Meridius is controlling the position. Veres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards. Decimus Meridius is pushing Veres up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Veres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Decimus Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Veres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards. Veres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses. Veres misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veres. A shot in the inside from Decimus Meridius. Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
#T1# Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. A frustrated look appears on Veres's face as he tries to break the clinch. Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimus Meridius's elbow. Decimus Meridius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veres backwards. A short right from Veres on the inside. Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Decimus Meridius has Veres pressed against the cage, preventing Veres from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A bit of stalling here from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards. Decimus Meridius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Decimus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside. Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. I was talking to Decimus Meridius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short left from Decimus Meridius. Decimus Meridius lands a shot to the body. Veres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Decimus Meridius stalling the fight.
Veres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Decimus Meridius blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius. 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! Decimus Meridius lands a right hand. Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Veres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the body kick. An attempted straight right counter from Decimus Meridius misses the target. Veres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decimus Meridius. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Veres scores with a jab to the body. Decimus Meridius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veres in his tracks. Decimus Meridius blocks a low kick nicely. Decimus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veres swats him away and circles back towards the center. Veres swings widly with a right hand
and Decimus Meridius counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##CL# Decimus Meridius has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Decimus Meridius. Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Veres gets through Decimus Meridius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Veres has a couple of punches blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands with a left to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres. Veres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Decimus Meridius. Veres tries to work over Decimus Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres. Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Decimus Meridius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veres backwards. Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius pushes Veres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Veres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Veres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius. #T4# Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Veres is looking to break free of the clinch but Decimus Meridius has double underhooks. Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch. Veres is looking to break free of the clinch but Decimus Meridius has double underhooks. Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Decimus Meridius digs a right hand into Veres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veres's gas tank. Veres lands an uppercut.#BC2# Veres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Decimus Meridius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veres can do to turn this around?#CL2# Veres clinches up with Decimus Meridius and pushes him back against the cage. Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch. Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside. Decimus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle. Decimus Meridius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veres up against the cage. Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut. Decimus Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Decimus Meridius dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Decimus Meridius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veres. Decimus Meridius tries to clinch there but Veres circles away.
Veres throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Decimus Meridius lands with a cross. Decimus Meridius swings for the body but Veres moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Decimus Meridius - just one landing. Decimus Meridius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Veres throws a front kick aimed at Decimus Meridius's knee but Decimus Meridius avoids it well. Decimus Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Decimus Meridius throws a series of punches but Veres avoids them all with ease. Decimus Meridius tries a low kick but Veres avoids it. A low kick from Veres misses and Decimus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Veres fakes the leg kick and cracks Decimus Meridius in the body. Veres looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decimus Meridius misses with an uppercut. Veres saw that one coming. Decimus Meridius misses with a head kick.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Decimus Meridius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Decimus Meridius connects with a crisp jab. Decimus Meridius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Decimus Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2# Veres lands a big head kick that sends Decimus Meridius tumbling to the mat! Veres takes a step backwards and waves Decimus Meridius back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Decimus Meridius is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An inside leg kick lands from Veres. Oh Decimus Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Veres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Veres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Veres lands a jab to Decimus Meridius's midsection. Romulus Veres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# Veres fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Decimus Meridius square on the jaw! Damn, Decimus Meridius is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Veres! Romulus Veres thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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