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Event:
Just Bleed Black Friday
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Vermeer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costa.
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Costa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Costa misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Vermeer'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.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeer.
Costa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa staying out of range there.#T1#
Vermeer swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vermeer throws a right hand that misses
and Costa counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vermeer's calf.
Costa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Costa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vermeer scores with a body shot.
Vermeer digs a good hook to Costa's body.
Vermeer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costa.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vermeer checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Vermeer's front leg but catches the back leg as Vermeer tries to avoid it. #CL#
Costa clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Costa blocks a body shot from Vermeer. #TD#
Costa jumps guard and drags Vermeer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vermeer defends well.#SUB#
Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vermeer is aware though and is defending well.
Vermeer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vermeer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Costa is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vermeer passes into side control.
Costa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vermeer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vermeer wants to stand but Costa is controlling his arm.#T3#
Costa is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Vermeer stands up.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
Vermeer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Costa lands with a slapping head kick.
Vermeer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Costa rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
Vermeer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexander Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Vermeer misses.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vermeer thuds his right hand into Costa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vermeer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Costa.
Vermeer misses with a few strikes there.
Costa scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab, jab by Vermeer - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Vinicius Costa has been cut.#T4#
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Vermeer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Costa avoids the body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
Vermeer misses with a few strikes there.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vermeer checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinicius Costa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa'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#
Costa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vermeer checks it well.
Costa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Costa connects with a solid leg kick.
Vermeer misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vermeer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costa.
Vermeer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costa.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Costa, right into the meat.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa feints and then cracks Vermeer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vermeer down.
Costa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vermeer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Costa defending well as Vermeer loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Costa misses with a leg kick.
Costa lands with a kick to the temple. Vermeer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Costa throws a low kick but Vermeer avoids it.
Vermeer missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Costa moves into the clinch.#BC#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Vermeer throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeer.
Vermeer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vermeer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Vermeer misses with an uppercut
and Costa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vermeer's knee momentarily.
Costa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costa wants to clinch.#T2#
Vermeer throws a right hand that misses
and Costa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Vermeer.
Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Vermeer misses with a body shot.
As Vermeer backs away, Costa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Costa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vermeer 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.
Costa slips under a jab from Vermeer.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to stall but Costa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
Costa is struggling to control the position.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Costa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vermeer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Costa tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa is looking to control Vermeer's arms but Vermeer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Costa has his back to the cage.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
#BC#
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costa scores with a head kick.
Vermeer throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Costa counters with a good low kick that Vermeer was not able to check.
Vermeer misses with a hook.
Costa misses with a low kick.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vermeer's calf.#T4#
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vermeer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer misses with a wild body shot.
Costa connects with a leg kick. Vermeer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Vermeer down.
Vermeer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Costa counters with a nice body kick.
Vermeer throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Costa tenderised Vermeer's leg. Vermeer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeer. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Costa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Costa!
Vermeer lands a right hook to the body.
Vermeer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Costa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vermeer's sensitive parts.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vermeer misses with a lunging right hand
and Costa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vermeer works Costa's body with a nice hook.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Vermeer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vermeer misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vermeer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Vermeer misses with a jab to the body
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Vermeer misses the jab.
Costa cracks the inside of Vermeer's front leg.
Vermeer throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeer throws a hook but Costa avoids it easily.
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a nice leg kick.
Vinicius Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Costa slips a straight right by Vermeer.#TD#
Costa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Costa lands in his opponent's guard.
Vermeer working a defensive guard here.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Vermeer is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Costa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vermeer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vermeer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vermeer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Costa is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Costa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vermeer defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Vermeer stands up and waves to Costa to follow him. #T3#
Costa thuds his shin into the meat of Vermeer's side.
Costa blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeer. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeer swinging wildly here.
Alexander Vermeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vermeer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Vermeer's front leg but catches the back leg as Vermeer tries to avoid it.
Vermeer takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a good low kick that Vermeer was not able to check.
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Vermeer's front leg but catches the back leg as Vermeer tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Vermeer. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
Costa defending well as Vermeer loads up on a big left hand.
Vermeer misses with a straight left.
Vermeer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Costa instigates a clinch.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Costa tries to pull guard but Vermeer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Costa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Vermeer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Vinicius Costa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costa, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Costa!
Vinicius Costa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Just Bleed 13/12
Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Vermeer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Heart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart.
Heart lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heart pushes Vermeer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heart's elbow.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Heart lands with a left to the head.
Heart lands an uppercut.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heart scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart.
Heart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heart is leaning against Vermeer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Heart.
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heart.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heart tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
Heart gets through Vermeer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heart's elbow. #T2#
Heart lands a body shot.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
A short right from Heart.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heart misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Vermeer.
Heart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heart pushes Vermeer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeer leaning against his opponent.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
Heart working aggressively here.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a body punch.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
Heart can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heart misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heart.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Heart struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Heart lands a shot to the body.
Heart swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land. #T4#
Vermeer pushes Heart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeer pushes Heart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Heart.
Heart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Heart's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeer lands a body punch.
Heart lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Heart misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
A short right from Vermeer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Heart 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#
Heart closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Vermeer counter with a right hand.
Vermeer looks to land a combination but Heart avoids it well.
Heart moves in looking to clinch but Vermeer pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws out a counter right but Heart avoids it with no problem.
Heart works Vermeer's body with a nice hook.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Heart clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Vermeer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heart throws a head punch that misses.
Heart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Heart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Heart lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Vermeer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeer.
A short uppercut from Heart.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Heart.
Heart working aggressively here.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heart.
Vermeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Heart lands with a right to the head.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Heart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer lands a hook that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Heart lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Heart.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Heart.
Heart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Heart.
Vermeer digs a right hand underneath Heart's ribcage. Heart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Heart.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Heart takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Heart.
A nice left hand lands by Heart.
Heart blocking some punches.
Heart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Heart lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards. #T3#
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer lands with a light punch inside.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
Heart misses with some punches.
Heart pushes Vermeer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Heart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Heart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heart tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heart prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Heart avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage. #T4#
Heart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Heart.
Heart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer gets through Heart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Heart.
Heart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Heart avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage.
Heart lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Heart can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Heart 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#
Heart throws out a powerful jab.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heart.
Heart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeer.
Heart tries to clinch but Vermeer is having none of it.
Vermeer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vermeer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Vermeer darts in and clinches Heart up against the cage.
Heart prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Peter Heart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Heart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer tries to work over Heart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a hook that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer tries to work over Heart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heart prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeer.
Heart lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeer tries to work over Heart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heart lands with a right to the head.
Heart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Heart lands a shoulder strike.
Heart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heart's elbow. #T2#
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Heart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer cracks Heart with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Heart.
Vermeer cracks Heart with a nice body shot.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hearts head.
Vermeer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heart works on Vermeer's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Vermeer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heart or not.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Alexander Vermeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Heart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heart blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.#T4#
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Heart's head.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vermeer.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Heart controls his hands.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Heart controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vermeer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heart 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Heart!
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Event:
Revolution XC 9
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer lands a nice looking body shot.
Pain throws a body punch but Vermeer moves out of range.
Pain tries for a takedown but Vermeer circles away easily
and Vermeer counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vermeer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vermeer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pain scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Vermeer misses.
Vermeer scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeer lands a nice shot that snaps Pain's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vermeer's waist but Vermeer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Vermeer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pain tries to clinch but Vermeer moves away
and Vermeer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeer circles away quickly and effectively.
Vermeer lands a nice looking body shot.
Vermeer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vermeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Pain ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vermeer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vermeer.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pain.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer throws a hook but Pain blocks it.
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vermeer tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vermeer to the ground. Vermeer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vermeer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the body.
Pain tries to clinch up but Vermeer circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target.
Alexander Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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!
Pain thows a huge punch but Vermeer dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vermeer defends it well. #SUB2#
Pain seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vermeer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain is the new lightweight champion!
Royal Pain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 4
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vermeer throws a hook but Pain avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Pain misses.
It looked like Vermeer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeer.
Vermeer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pain looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeer is just out of range.
Vermeer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pain goes for a double leg but Vermeer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vermeer continues to drive forward.
Vermeer connects with a body shot that sends Pain's belly button to the back.
Pain misses with an uppercut
and Vermeer counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain tries to clinch but Vermeer moves out of range.
Vermeer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt
and Vermeer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain tries to clinch but Vermeer is having none of it.
As Pain tries to get set, Vermeer tries to push him back and clinch up but Pain manages to avoid the attempt.
Pain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeer lands a slapping body shot.
Vermeer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
Pain fails to land the takedown.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.#CL#
Vermeer clinches.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Vermeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vermeer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeer. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer digs a right hand into Pain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pain's gas tank.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Pain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pain throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage.
Vermeer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Vermeer is controlling him.#T3#
Vermeer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vermeer lands a left hand.
Vermeer is working Pain over against the cage.
A short left from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vermeer lands with a light punch inside.
Vermeer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pain or not.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Pain blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to 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!
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Pain takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeer stalling.
Vermeer digs a right hand into Pain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pain's gas tank.
Vermeer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pain looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Pain looks winded!
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vermeer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vermeer lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeer as Pain shoots in.
Vermeer keeps the fight on the outside.
Vermeer throws a looping overhand right but Pain ducks down to avoid it.
Pain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Pain avoids the body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vermeer's waist but Vermeer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Vermeer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pain has a takedown stuffed.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Vermeer rushes Pain and presses him up against the cage.
Vermeer leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
Pain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vermeer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pain can turn it around.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
A hook to the body from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a left to the head.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Pain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Vermeer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeer is leaning against Pain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Pain is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Vermeer.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pain seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer cracks Pain with a nice body shot.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
A short right from Vermeer.
Pain tries to circle away but Vermeer has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pain up against the cage.
Vermeer is leaning against Pain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vermeer scores with a hook to the body.
Vermeer scores with a hook to the body.
Pain is trying to break free.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pain! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vermeer is unloading with more strikes now! Pain drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Vermeer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 2
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Jung has Vermeer up against the cage in a clinch.
Vermeer digs a right hand into Jung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jung's gas tank.
Jung fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Jung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vermeer scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hop Sing Jung has been cut.
Jung slips under a jab from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a shot to the body.
Vermeer misses with a wild body shot.
Jung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vermeer misses with an uppercut.
Jung avoids the body shot from Vermeer.
Jung misses with a body shot.
Vermeer missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeer works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Vermeer digs a good body shot into Jung's ribs.
Jung throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jung misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Jung misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vermeer! But no joy.#CL#
Jung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Jung turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jung manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Vermeer sneaks out the side door and pushes Jung away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer throws a big shot that misses.
Jung tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Vermeer to counter with a crisp jab.
Jung misses with a shot to the body
and Vermeer counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Jung swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vermeer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jung loads up on a big right hand but Vermeer slips the punch.
Vermeer misses with a wild body shot.
Jung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vermeer jabs Jung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jung swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Vermeer counters by clinching up.
Jung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vermeer to keep the fight standing.
Jung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vermeer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hop Sing Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vermeer tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Vermeer closes the distance and pushes Jung back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jung.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Vermeer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards. #ROC2#
Jung is rocked!#T3#
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Jung controls his hands.
Oh Jung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vermeer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jung.
Jung seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Jung misses with some punches.
Jung looking for a takedown.
Vermeer gets through Jung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Jung's head.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer digs a right hand into Jung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jung's gas tank. #BC#
Jung breaks the clinch.
Vermeer misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Vermeer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jung sprawling to the canvas! Jung rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vermeer finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Jung out cold! Jung is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Vermeer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EFFA 175 - PPV
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Curtis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vermeer at a distance.
Vermeer throws a poor cross that misses
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis wants to clinch up but Vermeer keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and pushes Vermeer back into the ropes.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Curtis.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Curtis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer is trying to break free.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis presses Vermeer against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Curtis. #BC#
Vermeer breaks from the clinch.
Vermeer misses with a looping right.#T1#
Vermeer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermeer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermeer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Vermeer knows he should have avoided that one.
Vermeer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vermeer misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curtis slips a jab from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeer throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Vermeer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Curtis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vermeer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Vermeer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeer lands a nice hook to Curtis's body. Curtis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Vermeer's head but Vermeer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vermeer rather than just go for the knockout.
Vermeer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Curtis misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Vermeer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis misses with a jab to the body
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermeer misses with a looping right.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vermeer with a body shot.
Curtis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Curtis clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis trying to stall but Vermeer improves his position.
Curtis gets through Vermeer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis wants to stall.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Curtis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
Curtis is working Vermeer over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud.
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Curtis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vermeer in his tracks.
Vermeer misses with a lunging right hand
and Curtis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
A big left from Vermeer misses.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vermeer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vermeer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Vermeer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curtis.
Vermeer ducks right into an uppercut from Curtis.
Curtis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vermeer throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis takes one on the button.
Vermeer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Vermeer misses with a hook.
Curtis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vermeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeer's shoulder, as Vermeer tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Vermeer misses.
Curtis throws a body punch but Vermeer moves out of range.
Curtis lands a jab to Vermeer's midsection.#CL2#
Curtis darts in and clinches Vermeer up against the ropes.
Vermeer tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Curtis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeer scores with the left hand. Curtis knows he should have avoided that one.
Curtis moves out of range as Vermeer strikes.#T3#
Vermeer misses with a left hand
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeer is just out of range.
Vermeer misses with a straight left.
Curtis swings for the body but Vermeer moves out of range.
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Vermeer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Vermeer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis misses with an uppercut
and Vermeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer misses with a straight left.
Vermeer misses with a lunging right hand
and Curtis counters with a left and a right that stings Vermeer.
Curtis scores with a jab.#T4#
Vermeer throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Vermeer moved out of range nicely.
Vermeer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vermeer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis counters with a nice body shot.
Curtis ducks right into an uppercut from Vermeer.
Vermeer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curtis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Vermeer's head back.
Vermeer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking.
Vermeer lands a nice shot to the body.
Vermeer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vermeer on the side of the head.
Curtis throws the left hand but Vermeer avoids the punch easily.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermeer throws out the jab. #T1#
Curtis lands a jab to the head.
Vermeer misses with a looping right.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Vermeer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vermeer takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Vermeer looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
A jab from Vermeer finds it's way through Curtis's defenses.
Vermeer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Vermeer misses the jab.
Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vermeer misses with a body shot
and Curtis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeer.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vermeer stuns Curtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Curtis lands with a good body shot.
Isaac Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vermeer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Curtis clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Vermeer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curtis has him pressed against the ropes.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vermeer is working Curtis over against the ropes.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Vermeer takes a shot to the head.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer takes a shot to the head.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer tries to break the clinch but Curtis is controlling the position.
Isaac Curtis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vermeer works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexander Vermeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeer lands with a left to the head.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to circle away but Curtis has him pinned against the ropes.#T4#
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
Vermeer throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curtis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vermeer is keeping busy.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Vermeer manages to break the clinch.
Vermeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeer misses with a body punch
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Curtis 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Curtis!
An intense looking Isaac Curtis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Alexander is a class act, and I'm happy I got to fight a man as great as he is. Up for a rematch whenever the time is right, as I'd love to give the fans another fun bout!'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 4
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeer throws a lazy right hand but Tariaksuq sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vermeer avoids the head kick by Tariaksuq.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tariaksuq blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeer. Tariaksuq does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tariaksuq throws a big counter head kick but Vermeer avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeer misses the target.
Tariaksuq misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Tariaksuq lands but Vermeer takes it in his stride.
Tariaksuq fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vermeer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vermeer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeer with a jab.#T1#
Vermeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tariaksuq scores with a head kick.
Vermeer lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Issumatar Tariaksuq has been cut.
Tariaksuq throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq thumps Vermeer with a low kick.
Tariaksuq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
Tariaksuq fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vermeer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vermeer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tariaksuq - the referee stops the clock and Vermeer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tariaksuq. Vermeer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vermeer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tariaksuq counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Vermeer has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tariaksuq lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Tariaksuq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Tariaksuq slips under a jab from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Vermeer moves into the clinch.
Vermeer blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Tariaksuq controls the action.
Vermeer avoids a wild elbow strike from Tariaksuq.#BC2#
Tariaksuq breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq cracks the inside of Vermeer's front leg.
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vermeer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tariaksuq.
Vermeer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tariaksuq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vermeer.
Vermeer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Vermeer scores with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tariaksuq!
Tariaksuq is looking to slow Vermeer down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick from Tariaksuq misses.
Vermeer misses the jab.
Tariaksuq looks to land a body kick but Vermeer moved away.
Tariaksuq misses with a body kick.
Vermeer tries to counter by clinching up but Tariaksuq breaks away and moves out of range.
Tariaksuq lands with a slapping head kick.
Tariaksuq dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vermeer. That did some damage!
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that half lands.
Decent striking displayed by Vermeer there.#T4#
Vermeer misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tariaksuq lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tariaksuq throws a body kick that misses.
Vermeer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tariaksuq under the eye.
Vermeer loads up on a big right hand but Tariaksuq slips the punch.
Vermeer digs a good body shot into Tariaksuq's ribs.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tariaksuq tries to work over Vermeer's front leg with a kick but Vermeer checks it.
Vermeer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch but Tariaksuq swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tariaksuq keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vermeer's head.
Tariaksuq misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vermeer scores with a nice right hand.
Vermeer tries to clinch there but Tariaksuq circles away.
#CL#
Vermeer clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Tariaksuq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tariaksuq turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vermeer throws a hook to the side of Tariaksuq's head but Tariaksuq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vermeer moves out of range of the body kick.
Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vermeer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tariaksuq doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tariaksuq misses with a low kick.
Vermeer throws a jab when Tariaksuq was well out of range.
Tariaksuq appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tariaksuq misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Vermeer throws a body punch but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Tariaksuq slips a jab from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vermeer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tariaksuq's hands.
Tariaksuq scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tariaksuq is just out of range.
Tariaksuq was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tariaksuq lands with a kick to the temple. Vermeer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A leg kick checked by Vermeer.
Good work by Vermeer as he checks the leg kick.
Vermeer misses with a lunging right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Tariaksuq slips under a jab.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Vermeer moves out of range.
Vermeer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeer misses with a body shot
and Tariaksuq counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tariaksuq.
Vermeer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tariaksuq moves away from the strike by Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tariaksuq.
Vermeer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tariaksuq makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vermeer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tariaksuq keeps Vermeer at a distance using the push kick.
Vermeer lands a nice shot that snaps Tariaksuq's head back.
Tariaksuq plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Tariaksuq connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tariaksuq. That's going to slow Vermeer down.
Vermeer misses the body punch
and Tariaksuq counters with a thumping low kick.
Tariaksuq avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermeer misses with a body shot.
Tariaksuq tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermeer tries to clinch up but Tariaksuq circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermeer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vermeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Vermeer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tariaksuq lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick but Vermeer moved away.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses.
Vermeer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vermeer scores with a jab.
Tariaksuq scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tariaksuq lands a head kick!
Tariaksuq moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tariaksuq. That's going to slow Vermeer down.
Vermeer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vermeer wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issumatar Tariaksuq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Tariaksuq avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeer misses with a looping right.
Vermeer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tariaksuq counters with a good, hard body kick but Vermeer shrugs it off.
Vermeer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tariaksuq is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tariaksuq.
Vermeer avoids a kick to the body.
Vermeer misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq scoring well with a low kick there.
Tariaksuq is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Vermeer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tariaksuq misses with a hook.
Tariaksuq lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Vermeer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tariaksuq manages to avoid it.
Tariaksuq with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vermeer to score with a decent uppercut.
Vermeer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeer throws an overhand right that lands on Tariaksuq's shoulder, as Tariaksuq tries to avoid the shot.
Tariaksuq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vermeer.
Vermeer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq flicks out a counter leg kick but Vermeer steps away.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vermeer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Vermeer throws the left hand but Tariaksuq avoids the punch easily.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq slips a straight right by Vermeer.
Tariaksuq throws a nice head kick!
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tariaksuq is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq obviously looking to wear him down.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses.
Tariaksuq steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq tries a quick counter leg kick but Vermeer is wise to it.
Tariaksuq dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vermeer. That did some damage!
Vermeer tries to clinch but Tariaksuq is having none of it. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Vermeer blocks the leg kick.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Vermeer moves out of range.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the body.
Tariaksuq takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tariaksuq throws a wild body kick that Vermeer sees coming a mile off.
Vermeer misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tariaksuq throws a nice head kick!
Vermeer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tariaksuq connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tariaksuq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
Tariaksuq needs to keep his hands up - Vermeer had a free shot at his head there.
Tariaksuq chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Vermeer tries to clinch there but Tariaksuq circles away.
Vermeer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tariaksuq manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeer lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Tariaksuq uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tariaksuq lands a high kick!
Vermeer blocks a head kick by Tariaksuq.
Nice body kick there by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermeer connects with a body shot.
Tariaksuq takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tariaksuq swats away the attempt to clinch by Vermeer.
Tariaksuq thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issumatar Tariaksuq really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Vermeer lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Vermeer clinches up with Tariaksuq and pushes him back against the cage.
Tariaksuq's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tariaksuq lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Tariaksuq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tariaksuq moves forwards but Vermeer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Tariaksuq finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vermeer cracks Tariaksuq with a good jab.
Tariaksuq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vermeer throws a series of punches but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tariaksuq. Vermeer shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer throws a hook but Tariaksuq avoids it easily.
Tariaksuq was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tariaksuq moves away from the strike by Vermeer. #T1#
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tariaksuq was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Vermeer moves out of range.
Tariaksuq looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vermeer tries to clinch there but Tariaksuq circles away.
Tariaksuq connects with a high kick.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tariaksuq lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tariaksuq avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tariaksuq tries a quick counter leg kick but Vermeer is wise to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Tariaksuq finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with an outside leg kick.
Tariaksuq lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vermeer takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Vermeer throws an overhand right that lands on Tariaksuq's shoulder, as Tariaksuq tries to avoid the shot.
Tariaksuq feints a counter leg kick.
Tariaksuq is looking to land body kicks.
Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tariaksuq.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tariaksuq circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tariaksuq counters with a body kick.
Tariaksuq blocks a jab.
A jab from Vermeer misses.
Tariaksuq lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tariaksuq with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vermeer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tariaksuq makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Vermeer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tariaksuq drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tariaksuq throws the kick towards the body but Vermeer avoids it.
A head kick misses from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq slips under a jab from Vermeer.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Tariaksuq counters with a low kick, right behind Vermeer 's knee.
Vermeer misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeer throws a hook but Tariaksuq avoids it easily.
Tariaksuq thinks about the counter body kick.
Tariaksuq attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tariaksuq bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Vermeer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vermeer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tariaksuq!
Vermeer avoids a kick to the body.
Tariaksuq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tariaksuq throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tariaksuq scores with a head kick.
Tariaksuq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a hook to the side of Tariaksuq's head but Tariaksuq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeer wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Tariaksuq tries to work over Vermeer's front leg with a kick but Vermeer checks it.
Tariaksuq throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tariaksuq shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tariaksuq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeer moves out of range easily.
Vermeer tries to clinch up.
Tariaksuq buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer scores with a nice right hand.
Tariaksuq pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tariaksuq drops his hands momentarily and Vermeer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vermeer misses with a hook. Tariaksuq ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Vermeer misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vermeer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tariaksuq lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vermeer misses with a looping right.
Vermeer lands with a cross.
Tariaksuq uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tariaksuq.
Vermeer lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a front kick that sends Vermeer stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Tariaksuq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vermeer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeer misses with an uppercut. Tariaksuq saw that one coming.
Tariaksuq throws out a counter right but Vermeer avoids it with no problem.
Tariaksuq lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vermeer's sensitive parts.
Vermeer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tariaksuq dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vermeer. That did some damage!
Tariaksuq takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tariaksuq misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tariaksuq has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vermeer just misses with a punch to the body.
Tariaksuq is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tariaksuq uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to clinch but Tariaksuq moves out of range. #T3#
Vermeer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick which misses Vermeer's front leg but catches the back leg as Vermeer tries to avoid it.
Vermeer avoids the head kick by Tariaksuq.
Vermeer just misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alexander Vermeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that Vermeer semi-blocks.
Tariaksuq scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tariaksuq.
Vermeer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tariaksuq counters with an outside leg kick.
Tariaksuq throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Issumatar Tariaksuq is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4#
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick that knocks Vermeer off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tariaksuq delivers a nice body kick.
Tariaksuq lands a high kick!
Tariaksuq throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeer moves out of range easily.
Vermeer misses with a body punch
and Tariaksuq counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vermeer misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeer moves in looking to clinch but Tariaksuq pushes him off.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Vermeer has knocked Tariaksuq down with a huge combo! Vermeer steps away and waves a wobbly Tariaksuq back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Tariaksuq is rocked!
Vermeer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tariaksuq is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?
Vermeer misses with a hook.
Tariaksuq seems to have recovered his senses.
Tariaksuq takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vermeer misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Issumatar Tariaksuq.
I've got Tariaksuq 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issumatar Tariaksuq!
Issumatar Tariaksuq is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Issumatar Tariaksuq, 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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Event:
Revolution XC 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Kontio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vermeer's waist but Vermeer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kontio off to one side. #TD2#
Kontio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kontio lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vermeer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kontio trying to control but Vermeer is working from the bottom.
Kontio passes Vermeer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer controlling the position for now.#ES#
Vermeer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Kontio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vermeer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Kontio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vermeer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Kontio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kontio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vermeer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kontio on the ground.
Kontio happy to just control the position for now.
Kontio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vermeer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kontio is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kontio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Vermeer can't do much from the bottom here.
Kontio is looking to take a break and control but Vermeer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vermeer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vermeer is looking for a sweep.#ES#
Vermeer sneaks out the side door and pushes Kontio away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kontio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vermeer counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Kontio has his takedown stuffed
and Vermeer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kontio tries to keep at a distance but Vermeer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
Kontio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vermeer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Kontio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vermeer smiles and moves away.
Kontio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermeer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kontio scrambles back to his feet.
Vermeer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kontio momentarily.
Vermeer scores with a decent looking hook.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt
and Vermeer counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Kontio misses with a takedown
letting Vermeer counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Kontio is rocked!
BAM! Vermeer delivers a spinning backfist that drops Kontio like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Alexander Vermeer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Revolution XC 2
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer misses with a few strikes there.
Vermeer cracks King Jr with an open hand slap.
Martin Luther King Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeer scores with a sloppy right hand. King Jr should have avoided that one.
Vermeer misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - King Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Vermeer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vermeer ducks under a wild hook from King Jr.
Vermeer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King Jr.
Vermeer drops down looking for a counter takedown but King Jr sprawls and moves away.
Vermeer lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for King Jr.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King Jr.
King Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vermeer counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Vermeer finds it's way through King Jr's defenses.
Vermeer lands a really nice looking cross but King Jr seems unphased.
#T1#
King Jr throws a jab when Vermeer was well out of range.
King Jr drops his hands momentarily and Vermeer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King Jr misses with a looping left.
Vermeer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeer scores with a jab to the head.
King Jr looks to throw the jab but Vermeer is out of range.
Vermeer doesn't manage to clinch there - King Jr circles away.
Vermeer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King Jr.
King Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but King Jr is just out of range.
King Jr blocks a jab.
Alexander Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeer scores with a decent looking hook.
Vermeer lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Vermeer forces King Jr back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of King Jrs head.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Vermeer as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
King Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer pushes King Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King Jr misses with some punches.
King Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Vermeer lands with a left to the head.
King Jr jumps guard but Vermeer stands there with King Jr around his waist. King Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
King Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
King Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Vermeer.
Vermeer with a jab.
King Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeer counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeer missing with a left hand there. King Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King Jr misses with a straight right.
Vermeer lands with an uppercut that bounces King Jr off the cage and back into range.
King Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer sizes up King Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vermeer staying out of range there.#T4#
King Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Vermeer rushes King Jr and presses him up against the cage.
King Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vermeer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Luther King Jr.
King Jr slips under a jab.
King Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vermeer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits King Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vermeer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vermeer tests King Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermeer fails with an attempt to clinch.
King Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King Jr throws a hook but Vermeer avoids it easily.
Vermeer tests King Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeer just misses with a punch to the body.
King Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vermeer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice jab there from King Jr.
Vermeer throws a series of strikes that have King Jr backpedaling.
King Jr misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer ducks under a wild hook from King Jr.
King Jr throws the left hand but Vermeer avoids the punch easily.
A big left from King Jr misses.
Alexander Vermeer is winning the standup battle so far.
King Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
King Jr gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Vermeer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Vermeer lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Vermeer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeer.
King Jr working aggressively here.
King Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer. #T1#
Vermeer lands a hook that snaps the head of King Jr backwards.
Vermeer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
King Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer lands a body punch.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
King Jr is breathing heavily.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
King Jr is working for takedown but Vermeer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vermeer pushes King Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
King Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Vermeer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vermeer gets through King Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a body punch.
Vermeer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Vermeer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King Jr or not.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a left hand that snaps the head of King Jr backwards.
A short right from Vermeer.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
Alexander Vermeer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer. #ROC#
King Jr is rocked!
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King Jr can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
King Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?
Vermeer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King Jr up against the cage.
King Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Vermeer.
King Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Vermeer scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King Jr backwards.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
King Jr takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeer displaying some good clinch control by pressing King Jr up against the cage.
A short right from Vermeer.
King Jr tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
Vermeer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King Jr.
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeer.
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer dips a shoulder and cracks King Jr with a mighty uppercut! King Jr falls back against the cage and Vermeer unloads with a barrage of strikes! King Jr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vermeer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer retains his featherweight title!
Alexander Vermeer 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.
In defeat, Martin Luther King Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I have a dream today! '.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 5
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Babajide on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Vermeer closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
Vermeer looking to stall.
Vermeer trying to stall but Babajide improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Babajide misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babajide misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Babajide blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Babajide.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Babajide uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Vermeer.
#BC2#
Babajide breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babajide.
Vermeer misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Babajide on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Vermeer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a lazy uppercut
and Babajide counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeer misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Babajide releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vermeer slips under a jab.
Alexander Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babajide lands a nice hook to Vermeer's body. Vermeer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vermeer throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Babajide throws a body punch but Vermeer moves out of range.
Babajide throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vermeer counter with a right hand.
Vermeer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babajide gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermeer.#T2#
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!
Babajide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babajide misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vermeer counter with a right hand.
Babajide throws out a loose jab but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer wants to clinch
and Babajide counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babajide digs a good hook to Vermeer's body.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babajide.
Babajide has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vermeer fails to land with a series of punches.
Babajide drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vermeer defends it well.
Vermeer throws an overhand right that lands on Babajide's shoulder, as Babajide tries to avoid the shot.
Babajide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
Babajide misses the jab.#T3#
Vermeer tries to clinch up.
Babajide throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vermeer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vermeer misses with an uppercut
and Babajide counters with a nice uppercut.
Babajide throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Vermeer counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Babajide fails to land.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babajide creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer is leaning against Babajide and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babajide lands with a light punch inside.
Vermeer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Babajide avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babajide's elbow. #T4#
Babajide has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
Babajide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babajide misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Babajide.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babajide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Babajide.
Babajide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Babajide pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vermeer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vermeer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babajide.
Babajide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeer was well out of range. Poor timing from Babajide.
A telegraphed right hand from Babajide misses the target.
Babajide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babajide misses with a looping left.
Vermeer moves away from the strike by Babajide.
Vermeer tries to counter with a takedown but Babajide is quick to defend against it.
Vermeer misses with a hook
and Babajide counters with a left to the body.
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babajide can do to turn this around?
Babajide looks to throw the jab but Vermeer is out of range. #TD2#
Babajide shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vermeer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide looking to control but instead Vermeer has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vermeer is trying to stand back up but Babajide is controlling him
Babajide wants to control but Vermeer is keeping him busy.
Babajide tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vermeer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Babajide wants to control but Vermeer is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Babajide is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vermeer is just riding it out for now. Babajide eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Babajide is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vermeer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Babajide moves into full mount! Vermeer won't be happy about that!
Babajide seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vermeer is holding on tight.
Babajide keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vermeer is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Babajide locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Vermeer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kingsley Babajide!
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Vermeer there.#CL#
Kush gets tackled into the cage by Vermeer. Vermeer maintains the clinch.
Kush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vermeer prevents it.
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kush's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kush's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Kush's head.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kush backwards.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kush tries to pull guard but Vermeer holds him up against the cage and eventually Kush drops back down to his feet.
Vermeer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kush.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Kush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike.
Kush tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vermeer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Kush.
A short body shot lands from Vermeer as the two fighters clinch.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer is working Kush over against the cage.
Kush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer digs a right hand underneath Kush's ribcage. Kush let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vermeer is leaning against Kush and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kush looks winded!
Vermeer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kush.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeer lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vermeer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer cracks Kush with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kush misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kush is working for takedown but Vermeer is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Vermeer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kush backwards.
Kush tries to pull guard but Vermeer won't allow it.
Vermeer lands a nice shot to the body.
Vermeer controlling the action here for a moment.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kush backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer digs a right hand into Kush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kush's gas tank.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kush tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vermeer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vermeer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vermeer lands a nice shot to the body.
Vermeer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vermeer pushes Kush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kush backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Kush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kushs head.
Vermeer lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Kush is rocked!
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Kush takes a shot to the head.
Kush is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer taking a breather.
Vermeer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kush seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kush backwards.
Kush tries to pull guard but Vermeer won't allow it.
Vermeer lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Kush's head.
Vermeer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vermeer pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Vermeer lands a body punch.
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vermeer scores with a hook to the body.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kushs head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vermeer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
Vermeer gets through Kush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer pushes Kush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vermeer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vermeer lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kush falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Vermeer!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Vermeer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer misses with a body shot.
Vermeer slips under a jab from Corden.
Vermeer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vermeer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corden misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeer counters with a nice uppercut.
Corden avoids the body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corden throws a hook to the side of Vermeer's head but Vermeer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeer works over Corden's head and body with a nice combination.
Corden jabs Vermeer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer connects with a right hand. Corden shakes it off.
Vermeer lands a jab to Corden's midsection.
Corden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Corden moves out of range as Vermeer strikes.
The crowd cheers as Vermeer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corden doesn't seem phased though.
Vermeer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corden.
Corden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vermeer.
A jab from Vermeer misses.
Corden lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Corden clinches up against the cage.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Corden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Corden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corden misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corden.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
#T2#
Corden blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corden.
A short right from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to circle away but Corden has him pinned against the cage.
Corden blocking some punches.
Corden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Vermeer.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden.
Corden swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeer tries to work over Corden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Corden.
#T3#
Corden tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Corden back against the cage.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Corden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vermeer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Corden can turn it around.
Corden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corden prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Corden looking to slow down the pace here.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corden misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corden backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corden trying to stall but Vermeer improves his position.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corden lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Vermeer.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Corden.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
Corden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Corden keeps control of Vermeer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Vermeer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Corden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corden prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer letting Corden take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
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 Alexander Vermeer will probably get the nod.
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#
Corden connects with a body shot.
Corden throws a jab when Vermeer was well out of range.
Vermeer lands with a cross.
Vermeer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#
It looks like Mark Corden has been cut.
Alexander Vermeer is winning the standup battle so far.
Corden punishes Vermeer's body with a nice straight punch.
Vermeer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corden.
Corden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vermeer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Corden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Vermeer.
Corden throws a right hand that misses
enabling Vermeer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corden misses with a right hand
and Vermeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corden throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeer's shoulder, as Vermeer tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeer throws a body punch but Corden moves out of range.
Vermeer throws a lazy right hand but Corden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Corden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corden misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer throws a hook but Corden avoids it easily.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body.
Corden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corden.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corden.
Corden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corden, as that shot connected.
Corden fails to land with a series of punches.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
Corden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermeer throws out a powerful jab.
Corden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corden counters with a nice uppercut.
Corden swings for the body but Vermeer moves out of range.
Corden throws a hook to the side of Vermeer's head but Vermeer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corden lands with a hook. Vermeer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Corden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corden misses with an uppercut
and Vermeer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Corden misses.
Vermeer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeer slips a straight right by Corden.
Corden needs to keep his hands up - Vermeer had a free shot at his head there.
Vermeer takes a swing at Corden's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Vermeer throws a body punch but Corden moves out of range.
Corden throws a jab when Vermeer was well out of range.
Vermeer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corden slips a straight right by Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corden in his tracks.
Vermeer with a jab.
Corden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vermeer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corden throws a shot to the body.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corden moves away.
Corden misses the jab.#T4#
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corden moves away.
Vermeer sets himself, and Corden steps forward looking for the clinch! Vermeer avoids it this time.
Vermeer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Corden is just out of range.
Corden throws out a loose jab but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Vermeer catches Corden right on the button with a cross.
Mark Corden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Corden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corden misses with an uppercut. Vermeer saw that one coming.
Vermeer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vermeer moves away from the strike by Corden.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeer misses the target.
Donk. Vermeer catches Corden right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeer misses with a wild combination.
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 Alexander Vermeer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Corden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Corden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vermeer misses with a few strikes there.
Corden tries to counter with a clinch but Vermeer shakes him off and moves away.
Corden swinging wildly here.
It looked like Vermeer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Corden.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Corden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Corden misses.
Vermeer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Vermeer misses.
Corden throws a hook but Vermeer blocks it.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Corden feints a jab promting Vermeer to slip. Corden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vermeer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Vermeer.
Corden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Vermeer misses.
Corden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vermeer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vermeer misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Corden moves into the clinch.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
Corden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Corden is trying to maintain a safe position but Vermeer gets an underhook and turns Corden into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
Corden misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Corden taking a breather.
Vermeer stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Corden lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corden.
Corden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Corden lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
A short right from Vermeer. #T3#
A body shot lands from Corden.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corden working aggressively here.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
Corden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Corden trying to stall but Vermeer improves his position.
Mark Corden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Corden - that landed with a thud.
Vermeer is working Corden over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Corden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermeer is trying to break free.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer cracks Corden with a nice body shot.
Corden throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Corden's head.
Come on Corden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Corden.
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!
Vermeer is trying to break the clinch but Corden is controlling him.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corden stalling.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeer scores with a hook to the body.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corden throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Corden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vermeer lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander Vermeer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Corden is rocked!
Corden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vermeer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermeer 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Alexander Vermeer!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Alexander Vermeer!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer wins by unanimous decision!
Alexander Vermeer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer loads up on a big right hand but Tate slips the punch.
Miesha Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate shoots and misses
and Vermeer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Miesha Tate has been cut.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Vermeer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate shoots in and drives through. Vermeer sprawls well.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miesha Tate.
Tate with a poor takedown
and Vermeer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tate was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Vermeer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tate misses with a body shot.
Tate tries for a takedown but Vermeer circles away easily
and Vermeer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeer cracks Tate with an open hand slap.
Tate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vermeer pinned against the cage. Vermeer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vermeer circles away.
Vermeer throwing a counter right hand but Tate manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vermeer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alexander Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tate with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vermeer counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vermeer misses the body punch #TD2#
and Tate counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tate looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tate drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vermeer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tate has Vermeer in his guard.#REVR#
Tate looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tate has his foot on Vermeer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vermeer works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tate looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vermeer has picked Tate up and slammed him! Tate can't keep hold of the triangle and Vermeer manages to pass to side control!
Vermeer is staying tight to Tate's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vermeer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Tate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vermeer throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SU#
Vermeer decides to stand back up. Vermeer steps back and let's Tate get back to his feet.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vermeer as he avoids it easily.
Tate gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tate with a poor takedown
letting Vermeer counter with a right hand.
Vermeer connects with a crisp jab.
Vermeer lands with a shot to the body.
Vermeer connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Tate is rocked!
Tate bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Vermeer comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tate falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tate was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Vermeer!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Vermeer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pod steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vermeer.
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Pod is just out of range.
Vermeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vermeer lands a slapping body shot.
Vermeer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vermeer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pod moves in looking to clinch but Vermeer pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeer misses the target.
Vermeer swats away the attempt to clinch by Pod.
Pod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
#T1#
A big right from Vermeer misses.
Pod wants to counter with a clinch but Vermeer pushes him away.
Alexander Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vermeer lands the left hand.
Pod moves in looking to clinch but Vermeer pushes him off.
Vermeer throwing a counter right hand but Pod manages to avoid it.
Pod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vermeer connects with a right hand. Pod shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Lotus Pod has been cut.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
Pod is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vermeer stuns Pod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Vermeer lands.
Pod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vermeer works Pod's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pod tries to clinch but Vermeer is having none of it. #T2#
Pod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD#
Vermeer drops Pod with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pod looks back up at him and smiles so Vermeer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Pod is rocked!
Vermeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pod is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?
Vermeer drops Pod with a straight right hand, right on the button! Vermeer follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ISLAND COMBAT GAMES
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Disgracie swings for the body but Vermeer moves out of range.
We've been told by Vermeer's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vermeer looks to land a left hand but Disgracie moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Disgracie.
Vermeer throws a shot from downtown. Disgracie moves away and avoids it.
Vermeer connects with a looping right hand.
Vermeer throws a hook but Disgracie avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Disgracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Disgracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Disgracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Disgracie misses with an uppercut
and Vermeer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeer looks to throw the jab but Disgracie is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeer misses the target.
Disgracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vermeer. Vermeer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vermeer connects with a body shot.
Disgracie misses with a straight left.
Vermeer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch but Disgracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vermeer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Disgracie.
Vermeer fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Disgracie misses with an uppercut. Vermeer saw that one coming.
It looked like Vermeer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Disgracie.#CL#
Vermeer closes the distance and clinches.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Vermeer as the two fighters clinch.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Disgracie controls the action.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Disgracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Disgracie digs a right hand underneath Vermeer's ribcage. Vermeer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Disgracie misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land. #T2#
Disgracie misses with the head strike.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer is working Disgracie over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Disgracie.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
A short right from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Disgracies head.
Disgracie prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Disgracie blocks it.
Vermeer stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to work over Disgracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Disgracie blocking some punches.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Disgracie breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Vermeer instigates a clinch. #T3#
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Vermeer digs a right hand underneath Disgracie's ribcage. Disgracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Disgracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Disgracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Disgracie blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Disgracie.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Disgracie tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Disgracie back against the cage.
Vermeer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Disgracie or not.
A short right from Vermeer.
Disgracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Disgracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
Disgracie can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
Vermeer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Disgracie's efforts to push away.#T4#
Disgracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disgracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer lands a shot to the body.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Disgracie.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Disgracie.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Disgracie throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disgracie's elbow.
Disgracie throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vermeer 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#
Vermeer staying out of range there.#CL#
Vermeer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Disgracie can do to turn this around?
Vermeer lands a left hand.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer lands a body punch.
Vermeer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Disgracie.
Alexander Vermeer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Disgracie.
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
Disgracie throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
Disgracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Vermeer is leaning against Disgracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Disgracie is breathing heavily.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Disgracie controls the action.
Disgracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land. #T1#
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeer tries to work over Disgracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Disgracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Disgracie can't break the clinch.
Disgracie blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Disgracie backwards.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.
Disgracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Disgracie misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Disgracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Disgracie misses with a body punch.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer is leaning against Disgracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vermeer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Disgracie backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Disgracie.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Disgracie's head.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Disgracie controls the action.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Disgracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Disgracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer looking to slow down the pace here.
Disgracie misses with some punches.
Disgracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Disgracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Disgracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeers head.
Disgracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Disgracie working aggressively here.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Disgracie.
Disgracie lands an uppercut.
Vermeer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Vermeer tries to work over Disgracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vermeer lands a right hand. #ROC#
Disgracie is rocked!
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Disgracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Disgracie controls the action.
Vermeer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head.
Disgracie blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
Disgracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeer presses Disgracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Disgracie on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Disgracies head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vermeer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Disgracie digs a good hook to Vermeer's body.
Disgracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Disgracie counters with a nice body shot.
Disgracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Disgracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeer.
Disgracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermeer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Disgracie scrambles back to his feet.
Disgracie misses with a body shot.
Royce Disgracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Disgracie misses with a hook to the body
and Vermeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Disgracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Disgracie slips a straight right by Vermeer.
Disgracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vermeer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disgracie takes a swing at Vermeer's ribcage but misses.
Vermeer throws a jab when Disgracie was well out of range.
Vermeer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Disgracie.
Royce Disgracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Vermeer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disgracie moves forwards but Vermeer connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1##CL#
Vermeer clinches up with Disgracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Vermeer lands a left hand.
Disgracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
Vermeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Disgracie tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Disgracie back against the cage.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Disgracie controls his hands.
Disgracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Disgracie tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Disgracie.
Disgracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Disgracie has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Disgracie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Disgracie misses with some punches.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Disgracies head. #T2#
Disgracie misses with a body punch.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disgracie's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Disgracie.
Disgracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Disgracie blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Disgracie backwards.
Vermeer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vermeer presses Disgracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Disgracie lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Vermeer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Disgracie.
Disgracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Disgracie tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
Vermeer tries to work over Disgracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Disgracie misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Disgracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Disgracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Disgracie.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Disgracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Disgracie backwards.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Disgracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disgracie's elbow.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disgracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Disgracie.
Disgracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer lands a shot to the body.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Disgracie breaks from the clinch.
Vermeer scores with a nice right hand.
Disgracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Disgracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vermeer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vermeer clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Vermeer looks to land a right hand but Disgracie moved out of range.
Disgracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vermeer throws a jab when Disgracie was well out of range.
Vermeer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Disgracie lands a head shot.
Vermeer throws a jab but it's blocked by Disgracie.
Vermeer loads up on a big right hand but Disgracie slips the punch.
Disgracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vermeer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disgracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vermeer at a distance.
Jab, jab by Vermeer - just one landing.
Disgracie cracks Vermeer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Disgracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeer misses the target.
Vermeer throws a hook to the side of Disgracie's head but Disgracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Disgracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Disgracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vermeer with a body shot.
Vermeer doesn't manage to clinch there - Disgracie circles away.
Disgracie throws a body punch but Vermeer moves out of range. #CL#
Vermeer rushes Disgracie and presses him up against the cage.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Disgracie backwards.
Disgracie misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer keeps control of Disgracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Disgracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Disgracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Disgracie.
Disgracie gets through Vermeer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Disgracie blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Disgracie blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Disgracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeers head.
Disgracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Disgracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Disgracie lands a left hand.
Disgracie misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Disgracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Disgracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Disgracie takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Disgracie misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Disgracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Disgracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Disgracie digs a right hand into Vermeer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vermeer's gas tank.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Disgracie fails to land.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Disgracie.
Disgracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Disgracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Nice body punch from Disgracie.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Disgracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Disgracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Disgracie's head.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Disgracie lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
Disgracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vermeer tries to work over Disgracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeer pushes Disgracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
Disgracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Disgracie with a big uppercut! Disgracie tries to clinch up but Vermeer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Disgracie to the mat! Disgracie covers up and Vermeer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer is the new featherweight champion!
Alexander Vermeer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Royce Disgracie spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a great fight, i give credit and respect to the opponent, he is a great fighter, i thanks the organization for the opportunity to participate in this epic competition.'.
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Event:
HI 69 - This is OUR Turf
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vermeer punishes Vivian's body with a nice straight punch.
Vivian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Vermeer clinches up with Vivian and pushes him back against the cage.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vivian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vermeer after a bit of a struggle.
Vivian is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vivian takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vivian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vivian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vermeer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Vermeer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vivian is breathing heavily.
Vermeer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vivian.
Vermeer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Vivian is rocked!
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Vivian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Vivian's head.
A short right from Vermeer.
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!
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Vivian's head.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Vivian's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivians head.
Vermeer lands a hook that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Vivian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Vermeer.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vivian! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vermeer is unloading with more strikes now! Vivian drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Vermeer! Alexander Vermeer retains his featherweight title!
Alexander Vermeer decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
HI 64- Resurrection
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Babajide shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vermeer sprawls well. Vermeer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babajide gets slowly back to his feet.
Vermeer scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babajide. Vermeer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babajide throws the left hand but Vermeer avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Vermeer closes the distance and pushes Babajide back into the cage.
Babajide tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow. #BC#
Babajide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Babajide - just one landing.
Babajide on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Vermeer clinches up with Babajide and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babajide tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Babajide back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Babajide scores with a nice hook to the head.
Babajide lands with a right to the head.
Babajide lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Babajide has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeer.
#TD#
Babajide pulls Vermeer into guard.
Vermeer is looking to stand up but Babajide won't let him. #SUB#
Vermeer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Babajide has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vermeer has managed to get both his arms back between Babajide's legs - danger averted.
Vermeer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babajide. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer wants to stand but Babajide has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB#
Vermeer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babajide keeping full guard, as Vermeer tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Babajide is looking for a triangle but Vermeer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Babajide is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Babajide working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vermeer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vermeer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vermeer trying to control but Babajide is working from the bottom.
Vermeer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Babajide's guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Babajide has an active guard here but Vermeer has managed to pass into half guard.
Babajide works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Vermeer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Babajide's guard.
Vermeer throws an elbow that misses. Babajide uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vermeer's guard. Nice move by Babajide!#REVR#
Vermeer is trying to control the position but Babajide postures up.
Babajide stops Vermeer from standing up.
Babajide trying to control the position from guard on top but Vermeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babajide content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Babajide dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vermeer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Babajide clinches with his opponent.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Babajide uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Babajide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Vermeer instigates a clinch.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babajide working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babajide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Babajide. #BC#
Babajide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vermeer.
We've been told by Babajide's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Babajide dives in and grabs Vermeer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vermeer pushes down on Babajide's head and hops out.
Babajide lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexander Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Babajide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermeer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babajide was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Alexander Vermeer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vermeer throws a hook to the side of Babajide's head but Babajide sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babajide throws a sloppy body shot
and Vermeer counters with a straight right hand.
Babajide throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vermeer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babajide tries to clinch
and Vermeer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Babajide misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babajide displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermeer throws out the jab.
Alexander Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babajide.
Jab by Vermeer.#CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Vermeer misses the jab.
Vermeer misses with an uppercut. Babajide saw that one coming.
Babajide blocks a jab.
Babajide gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Vermeer rushes Babajide and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Babajide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babajide prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Babajide scores with a hook to the body.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Babajide misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands a body punch.
Babajide throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Alexander Vermeer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
A short left from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Babajide blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Babajide controls his hands.
Babajide tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Babajide is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vermeer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vermeer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Babajide or not.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Babajide misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Babajide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babajide backwards.
Babajide is trying to drag Vermeer to the mat but Vermeer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Babajide working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Babajide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer lands a hook that snaps the head of Babajide backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vermeer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
Vermeer digs a right hand into Babajide's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babajide's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer tries a body shot but Babajide blocks it.
#TD#
Babajide lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Babajide is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Babajide advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vermeer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Vermeer has managed to clinch.
Vermeer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Babajide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Babajide misses. #CL2#
Vermeer closes the distance and pushes Babajide back into the cage.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babajide.
Babajide has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide tries to score a body lock takedown but Vermeer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vermeer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babajide tries to pull guard but Vermeer won't allow it.
Babajide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
#T1#
Vermeer working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Babajide tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Babajide fails to land.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Babajide can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
Babajide tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babajide backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Babajide. #TD#
Babajide pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Babajide looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Vermeer tries to stand but Babajide is controlling from the bottom.
Babajide working a defensive guard but Vermeer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vermeer trying to control the position but Babajide is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babajide is looking to regain half guard here but Vermeer keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Vermeer stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Vermeer misses with an uppercut.
Babajide tries to counter with a takedown but Vermeer is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babajide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babajide closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vermeer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vermeer throws a good cross that connects.
Babajide misses with a hook. Vermeer ducked under it nicely.
Vermeer throws a body punch but Babajide moves out of range.
Vermeer lands a jab to the head.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
The fighters circling - Vermeer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeer lands with a straight right. Babajide didn't see that one coming.
Vermeer lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Vermeer takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Babajide jumps guard but Vermeer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babajide.
Babajide struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
Babajide jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vermeer walks away with a smile on his face. Babajide gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer slaps away a takedown attempt from Babajide, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vermeer throws out a counter right but Babajide avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Vermeer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeer digs a right hand underneath Babajide's ribcage. Babajide let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Babajide misses with a body punch.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vermeer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
Vermeer with a hook.
Babajide closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vermeer misses with a right hand #CL#
and Babajide counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babajide creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Babajide struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Babajide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Babajide takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Vermeer clinches up with Babajide and pushes him back against the cage.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Babajide tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babajide can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Babajide fails to land.
Babajide tries for a takedown. No joy.
Babajide misses with a body punch.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babajide backwards.
Babajide working aggressively here.
Babajide blocking some punches.
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vermeer is pressed up against the cage. Babajide has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vermeer down to the mat. Vermeer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
Vermeer throws a hook but Babajide blocks it.
Vermeer connects with a nice looking jab.
Vermeer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Vermeer misses with a straight left.
Babajide is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Vermeer - just one landing. #ROC2#
Babajide is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Babajide is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vermeer cracks Babajide with a hook to the temple - Babajide is on wobbly legs here! Vermeer swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Babajide falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vermeer wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer is the new featherweight champion!
Alexander Vermeer decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
HISatRunoff3
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Vermeer.
Kontio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kontio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vermeer after a bit of a struggle.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Kontio's head.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kontio wants a takedown.
Vermeer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Vermeer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeer pushes Kontio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kontio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vermeer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
Kontio dives in for a single leg takedown but Vermeer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vermeer cracks a nice hook into Kontio's ribs.
Vermeer lands a glancing blow to the side of Kontio's head.#TD2#
Kontio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vermeer to the ground. Kontio is now in Vermeer's guard.
Kontio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vermeer is controlling Kontio's posture.
Kontio stops Vermeer from standing up. #T1#
Vermeer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vermeer can't keep his opponent in guard - Kontio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vermeer is trying to stand up here but Kontio is controlling him well.
Vermeer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kontio.
Kontio prevents Vermeer from improving his position.
Kontio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kontio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Kontio wants to pass to mount but Vermeer is defending the position.
Kontio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kontio throwing shots but Vermeer is blocking nicely.
Kontio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kontio throwing shots but Vermeer is blocking nicely.
Vermeer wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy.
Kontio slips a nice elbow through Vermeer's hands, connecting with Vermeer's forehead.#T3##SUB2#
Kontio in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vermeer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kontio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pyry Kontio!
Pyry Kontio 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:
Top Dog
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer swinging wildly here.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Icon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Icon's head backwards.
Vermeer ducks under a wild hook from Icon.
Vermeer scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Icon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Icon feints the counter takedown.
Vermeer tries to clinch there but Icon circles away.
Vermeer jabs Icon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vermeer lands with a hook. Icon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Icon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Vermeer darts in and clinches Icon up against the cage.
Icon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vermeer walks away with a smile on his face. Icon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Icon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeer manages to avoid it.
Vermeer thuds a left hand into Icon's body.
Vermeer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Icon throws out a counter right but Vermeer avoids it with no problem.
Icon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Vermeer has managed to clinch.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer. #T2#
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeer digs a right hand into Icon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Icon's gas tank.
Vermeer has Icon pushed against the cage.
Vermeer digs a right hand underneath Icon's ribcage. Icon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Icon looks winded!
Vermeer lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a nice shot to the body.
Vermeer pushes Icon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Icon backwards.
Vermeer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Icon backwards.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
Vermeer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Icon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vermeer to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Icon backwards.
Icon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vermeer is working Icon over against the cage.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vermeer. #ROC#
Icon is rocked!
Icon tries to pull guard but Vermeer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Icon.
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Icon is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer throws a big uppercut that drops Icon! More strikes from Vermeer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Icon lies dazed against the cage as Vermeer celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer retains his featherweight title!
Alexander Vermeer 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:
ISLAND FC 20
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Jung throws out a loose jab but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung misses with a looping left.
Jung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Vermeer rushes Jung and presses him up against the cage.
Vermeer gets underhooks to prevent Jung's takedown attempt.
Vermeer lands a left hand.
Jung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hop Sing Jung.
Jung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vermeer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vermeer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Jung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Jung wants a takedown but no success here.
Jung looks winded!
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jung backwards. #ROC#
Jung is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hop Sing Jung has been cut.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jung is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeer.
Jung seems to have recovered his senses.
Jung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vermeer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vermeer works on Jung's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a left to the head.
Vermeer presses Jung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike.
Vermeer lands a shot to the body.
Jung is looking for a takedown.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.#KD#
Vermeer drops Jung onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jung is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeer lands a big right hand! Jung is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Vermeer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ISLAND COMBAT 3
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Vermeer.#CUT2#
It looks like Hop Sing Jung has been cut.
Vermeer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jung momentarily.
Jung seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jung moves away.
Jung attempts a counter takedown but Vermeer avoids it well and moves away.
Alexander Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vermeer closes the distance and pushes Jung back into the cage.
Vermeer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vermeer lands a left hand.
Jung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vermeer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vermeer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jung takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vermeer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hop Sing Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vermeer after a bit of a struggle.
Vermeer gets through Jung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeer lands a shot to the body.
Jung takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Vermeer gets through Jung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jung is trying to drag Vermeer to the mat but Vermeer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Vermeer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Vermeer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vermeer.#ROC2#
Jung is rocked!
Jung throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vermeer throws a hook but Jung avoids it easily.
Vermeer lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Vermeer moves into range and clinches up with Jung.
Vermeer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jung tries to pull guard but Vermeer won't allow it.
Jung has Vermeer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vermeer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vermeer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
Oh Jung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jung is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Vermeer drops Jung onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jung is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jung to his knees! Vermeer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer is the new featherweight champion!
Alexander Vermeer 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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