Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Wayne vs Lomax
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Jab from Vermeulen.
Bizihwaile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut. Vermeulen saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice right hand.
Vermeulen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Vermeulen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizihwaile swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to Vermeulen's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaile has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
Vermeulen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaile can pounce on him. #T1#
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bizihwaile throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a nice head kick!
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vermeulen.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Bizihwaile throws out a leg kick but Vermeulen moves out of range and Bizihwaile only half commits.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Bizihwaile throws out a counter right but Vermeulen avoids it with no problem.
Vermeulen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Bizihwaile's corner calls for a 1-2. Bizihwaile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a leg kick #TD#
and Vermeulen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bizihwaile's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
Vermeulen scoring with some ground and pound.
Vermeulen trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom.
Bizihwaile is controlling Vermeulen's posture.
Vermeulen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vermeulen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vermeulen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vermeulen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vermeulen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vermeulen throws a big elbow that misses.
Vermeulen cracks Bizihwaile with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vermeulen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bizihwaile is controlling Vermeulen's posture.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vermeulen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bizihwaile connects with a right hand. Vermeulen shakes it off.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Vermeulen feinted with a counter takedown.
Bizihwaile lands with an uppercut that bounces Vermeulen off the cage and back into range.
Vermeulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaile lands with a right hand. #TD#
Vermeulen gets a double leg takedown into Bizihwaile's guard.
Vermeulen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizihwaile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vermeulen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bizihwaile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vermeulen stopping the sweep attempt from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile is controlling Vermeulen's posture.
Vermeulen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bizihwaile works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizihwaile has wrist control.#T1#
Bizihwaile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vermeulen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vermeulen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bizihwaile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vermeulen.
Bizihwaile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A shot to the liver by Bizihwaile. Beautiful body shot.
Bizihwaile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vermeulen throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeulen tries to counter with a takedown but Bizihwaile is quick to defend against it.
Vermeulen lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Bizihwaile throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaile stuns Vermeulen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Vermeulen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bizihwaile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bizihwaile moves forwards but Vermeulen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaile lands a jab to Vermeulen's midsection.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaile. Those never looked like landing.
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile lands an overhand right.
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Vermeulen throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Bizihwaile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vermeulen misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Vermeulen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bizihwaile sprawls and moves away.
Bizihwaile sizes up Vermeulen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Bizihwaile strikes.
Vermeulen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bizihwaile sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vermeulen somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Bizihwaile fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bizihwaile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaile throws a body shot but no joy.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeulen misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vermeulen thinking.
Bizihwaile moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Penkosip Bizihwaile 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Vermeulen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bizihwaile looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Bizihwaile works the jab nicely.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Vermeulen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile wants to land a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vermeulen needs to keep his hands up - Bizihwaile had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Vermeulen jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that Vermeulen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermeulen also avoids with ease.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizihwaile sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile connects with an inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaile punishes Vermeulen's body with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaile scores with a nice strike.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Bizihwaile paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaile throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
Vermeulen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bizihwaile tests Vermeulen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bizihwaile.
Nice straight punches there by Bizihwaile. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bizihwaile.#ROC2#Vermeulen is rocked!
Vermeulen tries to move into range but Bizihwaile moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Vermeulen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bizihwaile measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Vermeulen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 61: Ihantala v McDonald 3
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Vermeulen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steve to the mat! Steve manages to get full guard.
Vermeulen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses. Steve uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vermeulen's guard. Nice move by Steve!#REVB#
Steve controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen is controlling Steve's posture.#T1#
Vermeulen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vermeulen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
My spies in ubergym inform me that Steve has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steve postures up.
Vermeulen pulls Steve in to control the position.
Vermeulen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steve has passed into side control.
Steve content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vermeulen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steve controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Vermeulen is trying to control Steve's posture but Steve avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vermeulen regains half guard.
Steve takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steve's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermeulen tries for a takedown but Steve sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve lands a nice shot that snaps Vermeulen's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve misses with a body shot #TD#
and Vermeulen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve has hold of Vermeulen's hands but Vermeulen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steve keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vermeulen wants to pass the guard but Steve is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stoner Steve 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#
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Vermeulen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vermeulen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen lands a slapping body shot.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
A jab from Vermeulen does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve throws out a counter right but Vermeulen avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Vermeulen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
Stoner Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeulen cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Steve walks into a left hand.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Vermeulen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steve won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve dodges the ground and pound from Vermeulen.
Steve takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Vermeulen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Steve parries the strikes from Vermeulen easily there. Vermeulen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steve to escape.
Steve regains half guard, as Vermeulen was trying to land strikes.
Vermeulen with the ground and pound but Steve uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vermeulen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vermeulen throws a big elbow that misses.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vermeulen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
Vermeulen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vermeulen stopping the sweep attempt from Steve.
Steve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vermeulen works over Steve with some ground and pound from guard.
Steve is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vermeulen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Vermeulen circles away.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen slips under a jab from Steve.#TD#
Vermeulen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steve's guard.
Vermeulen stopping the sweep attempt from Steve.
Vermeulen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vermeulen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Steve slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a hook to the body
and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Vermeulen misses.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen tries to counter with a takedown but Steve is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Vermeulen throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen jabs at Steve's body.#T1#
Vermeulen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve slips a jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut.
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen moves away from the strike by Steve.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve. #T2#
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Vermeulen lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Vermeulen misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermeulen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen scores with a nice head shot.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Vermeulen connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
Steve thuds a left hand into Vermeulen's body.#T3#
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target.
Vermeulen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vermeulen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot.
Steve blocks a jab.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Steve defending well as Vermeulen loads up on a big left hand.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.#TD#
Vermeulen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steve tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vermeulen is in Steve's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vermeulen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steve is trying to hold Vermeulen in close to prevent damage but Vermeulen has managed to pass into half guard.
Vermeulen wants to free his trapped foot but Steve is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vermeulen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steve does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Vermeulen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermeulen 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
After winning the bout, Hendrik Vermeulen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 54: Ihantala v Melondov
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Simone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simone blocks a jab.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone lands a really nice looking cross but Vermeulen seems unphased.
Vermeulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
Vermeulen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone.
Simone jabs Vermeulen right on the nose. Vermeulen blinks but takes it well.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vermeulen. Vermeulen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Vermeulen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simone prevents a body shot from Vermeulen.
A short uppercut from Simone. #T1#
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Simone successfully pulls guard.
Vermeulen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simone is proving hard to escape from.
Vermeulen won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Vermeulen trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone is trying to keep Vermeulen in close.
Vermeulen is looking to stand up but Simone won't let him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Simone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simone.
Vermeulen cracks Simone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone sizes up Vermeulen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone lands with a good body shot.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simone lands a slapping body shot.
Simone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vermeulen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Vermeulen drops his hands momentarily and Simone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Simone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Simone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simone lands an overhand right.
Simone tries to bum rush Vermeulen with a series of wild strikes but Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vermeulen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simone finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermeulen's head.
Nice cross by Simone.
Simone throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Simone. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simone manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen. #T4#
Simone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen misses with a right hand
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range.
Simone tries to clinch up
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Simone lands with a straight right. Vermeulen didn't see that one coming.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simone tries to clinch but Vermeulen is having none of it.
Simone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Simone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's time! Simone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Simone slips a straight right by Vermeulen.#CL#
Simone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vermeulen, pushing him back against the cage.
Simone tries to pull guard but Vermeulen holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Simone managing to block the knees to the body from Vermeulen.
Simone tries to pull guard but Vermeulen holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Simone lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Simone pulls guard effortlessly.
Vermeulen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Simone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vermeulen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen wants to get up but he can't break Simone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #SUB#
Simone working for a triangle but Vermeulen defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Vermeulen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vermeulen trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vermeulen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Simone trying to control but Vermeulen is working from the bottom.
Vermeulen keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone wants to control from the top but Vermeulen keeps moving. #T2#
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen wants to sweep but no luck.
Vermeulen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Vermeulen is retaining full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Vermeulen keeps moving. #T3#
Vermeulen looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vermeulen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Simone misses the shot to the body.
Simone cracks Vermeulen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vermeulen tries to move into range but Simone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Simone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simone.
Vermeulen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vermeulen can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Simone lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vermeulen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vermeulen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simone.
Simone blocks a body shot from Vermeulen. #T4#
Simone is working Vermeulen over against the cage.
Simone misses with some punches.
Vermeulen gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vermeulen uses from the top position.
Vermeulen stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Vermeulen wanted to stand there but Simone had control of the position.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Simone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vermeulen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Simone is looking for a triangle but Vermeulen pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing Vermeulen from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simone looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Vermeulen misses
and Simone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone with a hook.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermeulen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Simone scores with a jab to the body.
Simone with a nice cross.
Simone scores with a jab. Vermeulen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simone lands with a straight right. Vermeulen didn't see that one coming.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simone blocks a jab.
Simone avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
Simone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simone lands a body shot.
Simone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simone.
Simone slips a jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Simone scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Simone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simone scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vermeulen under the eye.
Vermeulen walks into a jab.
Simone scores with a jab. Vermeulen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vermeulen on the side of the head.
Vermeulen digs a good hook to Simone's body.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vermeulen jabs at Simone's body.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Simone strikes.
Simone scores with the left hand. Vermeulen knows he should have avoided that one.
Joey Simone is winning the standup battle so far.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone lands a nice shot to the body.
Simone tests Vermeulen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Simone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Simone misses the target.
Vermeulen throws a shot to the body.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Simone moved out of range.
Vermeulen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simone misses with a two punch combination.
Simone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vermeulen's hands.
Vermeulen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
A countering left hand to the body from Vermeulen misses.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Vermeulen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Simone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simone's corner calls for a 1-2. Simone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen.
Simone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Simone. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Vermeulen misses with a left hand
and Simone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simone throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Simone avoids it with no problem.
Simone scores with the left hand. Vermeulen knows he should have avoided that one.
Vermeulen throws a sloppy body shot
and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vermeulen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simone catches Vermeulen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simone lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Simone both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Vermeulen tries to keep at a distance but Simone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simone 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 49: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeulen as Gomes shoots in.
Gomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vermeulen has his hands clasped together around Gomes's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control but Vermeulen is keeping him busy. #T1#
Vermeulen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vermeulen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vermeulen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vermeulen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vermeulen keeping control of the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomes prevents Vermeulen from improving his position.
Vermeulen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vermeulen is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Vermeulen is trying to get back to full guard.
Vermeulen is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vermeulen ducks right into an uppercut from Gomes.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Vermeulen throws a hook but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
Gomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vermeulen controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gomes is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Vermeulen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomes is keen to just control but Vermeulen is a slippery customer.
Vermeulen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gomes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vermeulen is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Vermeulen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vermeulen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomes somewhat.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes shoots in but Vermeulen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Gomes lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.#T1#
Vermeulen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomes.
A big left from Gomes misses.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Gomes manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Gomes saw that one coming.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Vermeulen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomes lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeulen as Gomes shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Vermeulen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen lands a body shot.
Vermeulen slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vermeulen pinned against the cage. Vermeulen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Gomes slips the punch.
Gomes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes shoots in but Vermeulen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vermeulen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gomes thinking.
Gomes scores with a punch to the head.
Gomes lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.#T3#
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Gomes misses with a right hand
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Gomes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomes.
Gomes tries to pull guard but Vermeulen holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomes drops back down to his feet.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Gomes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vermeulen walks away with a smile on his face. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination but Gomes avoids it well.
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Gomes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vermeulen in his tracks.
Gomes digs a good hook to Vermeulen's body.
Vermeulen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vermeulen wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vermeulen misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Gomes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vermeulen is keeping the position for now.
Vermeulen seems keen to control Gomes's posture.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gomes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomes shoots for a takedown but Vermeulen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vermeulen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vermeulen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomes has his takedown stuffed
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen takes a swing at Gomes's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Vermeulen misses.
Gomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
Vermeulen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Gomes moved out of range nicely.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen ducks right into an uppercut from Gomes.
Gomes shoots and misses
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vermeulen wants to stand and escape but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes advances to half guard. #T2#
Gomes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermeulen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vermeulen pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Vermeulen controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes is fighting to break Vermeulen's control of his arms but Vermeulen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vermeulen continues to stall.#T3#
Vermeulen keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen working a defensive guard here.
Vermeulen is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Vermeulen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Gomes was well out of range.
Gomes feints the counter takedown.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vermeulen takes one to the side of the head.
Gomes fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeulen as Gomes shoots in.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Gomes manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Gomes.
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes.
Gomes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Vermeulen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vermeulen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: EMMA 1 - Gracie vs. Larsen
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Vermeulen ducks right into an uppercut from Gonza.
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonza. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
Gonza misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen takes one on the button.
Vermeulen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Gonza finds it's way through Vermeulen's defenses.
Gonza lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vermeulen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vermeulen scrambles back to his feet.
Gonza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonza scores with a sloppy right hand. Vermeulen should have avoided that one.
Vermeulen slips a jab from Gonza.#T1#
Gonza misses with an uppercut
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Gonza misses.
Vermeulen drops his hands momentarily and Gonza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vermeulen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vermeulen throws a looping overhand right but Gonza ducks down to avoid it.
Gonza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gonza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen.
A punch lands to the side of Vermeulen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vermeulen lands a jab to the head.
Vermeulen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gonza swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Gonza misses with a straight right.
Vermeulen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen cracks Gonza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Gonza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Gonza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Gonza misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
Gonza throws a leg kick #KD#
and Vermeulen counters with a nice right hand that sends Gonza toppling to the canvas! Gonza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vermeulen finish him?!#ROC#Gonza is rocked!#T2#
Vermeulen fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Gonza out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hendrik Vermeulen!
After winning the bout, Hendrik Vermeulen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Tiger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tiger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range.
Tiger with a poor takedown
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Tiger should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#KD#
Vermeulen lands a big right hand that sends Tiger crashing to the mat! Vermeulen stays standing though and waves Tiger back to his feet!#ROC#Tiger is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tiger's jaw. Tiger's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Vermeulen does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hendrik Vermeulen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hendrik Vermeulen made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2022

#R1#
Vermeulen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Bjj Ace has been cut.
Ace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vermeulen to score with a decent uppercut.
Ace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Vermeulen cracks Ace with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vermeulen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ace to stand back up!
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 shot to the liver by Vermeulen. Beautiful body shot.
Ace with a poor takedown
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp right that sends Ace to the canvas! Vermeulen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2022

#R1#
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Vermeulen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
King ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King slips a jab from Vermeulen.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Vermeulen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vermeulen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeulen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vermeulen quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Vermeulen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vermeulen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
King trying to mount his opponent but Vermeulen defends it. #T1##SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but Vermeulen is defending it quite comfortably.
Vermeulen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
King moves into full mount! Vermeulen won't be happy about that!
King avoids the attempt from Vermeulen to control.
Vermeulen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King fails to advance to Vermeulen's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King prevents Vermeulen from getting the reversal.
Vermeulen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
King patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well, with King on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vermeulen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vermeulen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
King is looking to advance position but Vermeulen won't allow it. #SUB2#
King 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. Vermeulen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). African King!
African King tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Takala looks to land a combination but Vermeulen avoids it well.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Takala manages to avoid it.
Takala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Takala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vermeulen is fending him off so far but Takala persists. Nope, Vermeulen circles away and we're back to standing.
Vermeulen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Takala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vermeulen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Vermeulen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takala doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Takala avoids them all with ease.
Takala doesn't manage to clinch there - Vermeulen circles away. #CL2#
Takala moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Vermeulen scores with a decent looking hook.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takala looks to clinch
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vermeulen wants it to stay on the feet.
Takala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takala tries to clinch there but Vermeulen circles away.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala tries to close the distance and clinch but Vermeulen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takala shoots in but Vermeulen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Takala.
A left lands for Vermeulen.
Takala throws a head kick that misses.
Takala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Takala has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Takala doesn't manage to clinch there - Vermeulen circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vermeulen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vermeulen throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Takala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Takala misses.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Takala.
Vermeulen misses with a double jab.
Takala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Vermeulen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takala.
Tino Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Vermeulen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takala doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vermeulen throws a looping overhand right but Takala ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen 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#
Takala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vermeulen sprawls well. Vermeulen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takala gets slowly back to his feet.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Takala clinches with his opponent.
Vermeulen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Vermeulen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takala misses with a takedown attempt
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Takala.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Takala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Takala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takala throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen. #T2#
Vermeulen jabs at Takala's body.
Vermeulen works over Takala's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Takala is rocked!
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takala.
Takala is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeulen finish him?
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Takala seems to have recovered his senses.
Takala tries to clinch up but Vermeulen circles away and keeps his distance.
Takala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vermeulen avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Vermeulen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takala doesn't manage to clinch there - Vermeulen circles away.
Takala closes the distance and clinches up with Vermeulen, looking for a takedown. Takala pushes Vermeulen against the cage but Vermeulen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Takala steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot.
Takala tries to bum rush Vermeulen with a series of wild strikes but Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Takala.#T4#
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Takala steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takala can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takala.
Donk. Vermeulen catches Takala right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Vermeulen lands a nice shot to the body.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Vermeulen cracks Takala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Takala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vermeulen finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Takala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vermeulen counters with a huge left! Takala is in big trouble! He's backing up but Vermeulen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Takala from any more damage. A dominating finish by Vermeulen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
A less than humble Hendrik Vermeulen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: FWFC 2 : The Rematch
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1#
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox with a jab.
Vermeulen throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Knox throws a body kick that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vermeulen if he has to take too many more of those.
Vermeulen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vermeulen!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen counters with a one-two to the body.
Knox explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vermeulen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Knox backs off Vermeulen throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Vermeulen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knox - that will leave a mark!
Knox misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Vermeulen ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Vermeulen dives in and scores a takedown into Knox's guard.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vermeulen controls the pace.
It looks like Vermeulen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Vermeulen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Knox is pulling down on Vermeulen's head to control his posture.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox is looking to score with low kicks.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Vermeulen. That snapped Knox's head back.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Vermeulen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Knox misses. #T4#
Vermeulen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vermeulen off to one side.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox slips a jab from Vermeulen.
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!
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermeulen shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vermeulen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vermeulen's head.
Knox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox jabs Vermeulen right on the nose. Vermeulen blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Vermeulen shoots in but no luck this time.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vermeulen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Vermeulen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.#T1#
Knox misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knox. Vermeulen shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
Knox wants to land a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Vermeulen seems unphased.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vermeulen throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vermeulen can do to turn this around?#T2#
Vermeulen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Knox with a jab.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vermeulen misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vermeulen shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid body kick from Knox.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Vermeulen.
As Vermeulen backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Vermeulen counters with a single leg into guard. Knox didn't expect that.
Vermeulen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vermeulen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vermeulen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vermeulen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vermeulen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Vermeulen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Vermeulen chips away with some ground and pound.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Vermeulen throws a big elbow that misses.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeulen.
Nice jab there from Vermeulen.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vermeulen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Vermeulen finds it's target.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Vermeulen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vermeulen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Vermeulen checks the leg kick.
Vermeulen throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.#T1#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen connects with the punch.
Knox cracks Vermeulen with a good jab.
Vermeulen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox looks to land a left hand but Vermeulen moved out of range nicely.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Vermeulen moved out of range nicely.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.#T2#
Vermeulen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Vermeulen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vermeulen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermeulen's head.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox slips under a jab from Vermeulen.
Knox connects with a leg kick.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeulen lands with a nice combination. Knox backs away looking to recover.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vermeulen takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a leg kick. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vermeulen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vermeulen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy body kick from Knox
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a two punch combination.
Knox misses with a right hand
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
A little jabbing left from Vermeulen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vermeulen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vermeulen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knox.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen lands an overhand right.
Knox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vermeulen.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox misses with a hook
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Knox thuds a left hand into Vermeulen's body.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Knox tests Vermeulen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermeulen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Vermeulen misses with the combination.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vermeulen lands with an overhand left.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox. #T2#
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
A big right from Vermeulen misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox cracks Vermeulen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermeulen takes one to the side of the head.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vermeulen throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Knox.
Vermeulen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knox throws a jab when Vermeulen was well out of range.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vermeulen! But no joy.#T3#
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Vermeulen throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Vermeulen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
A nice side step and Vermeulen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Vermeulen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.#T4#
Vermeulen misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Knox lands with a slapping head kick.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vermeulen slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox lands the left hand.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox had his way with Hendrik Vermeulen in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Vermeulen walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Vermeulen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Vermeulen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vermeulen trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Hendrik Vermeulen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vermeulen is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Vermeulen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vermeulen throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vermeulen trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Knox.
Vermeulen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vermeulen takes one to the side of the head.
Vermeulen walks into a jab.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Knox thuds his right hand into Vermeulen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen lands a jab-cross combination.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vermeulen drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vermeulen clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick by Knox misses
and Vermeulen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vermeulen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
As Knox backs off Vermeulen throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Knox scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Vermeulen throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox tests Vermeulen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeulen. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeulen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox connects with a jab.
Vermeulen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Knox.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archibald Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox took some time post fight to say the following; 'Switched it up , my manager is class, this guy was overrated - we r Convicted. Good night.'.

Event: PFC 191 Asham vs Smith
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeulen lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Tama Ginty's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Tama Ginty, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tama Ginty throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Vermeulen. Those never looked like landing.
Vermeulen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Tama Ginty strikes.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tama Ginty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tama Ginty thuds a left hand into Vermeulen's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tama Ginty scores with a jab. Vermeulen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vermeulen walks into a straight right hand from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with a right hand
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Tama Ginty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama Ginty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Tama Ginty.
Vermeulen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tama Ginty circles away quickly and effectively.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen with a jab.
Tama Ginty throws a chopping leg kick but Vermeulen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vermeulen connects with a jab.
Tama Ginty cracks Vermeulen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vermeulen feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Tama Ginty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vermeulen doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen scores with a hook.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Tama Ginty stuns Vermeulen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tama Ginty connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Tama Ginty lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Vermeulen avoids it easily.
Vermeulen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vermeulen thuds a left hand into Tama Ginty's body.
Tama Ginty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Good shot there by Vermeulen.
Good exchange - Tama Ginty coming out on top.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermeulen slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Vermeulen lands a body shot.
Tama Ginty tries to land a front kick but Vermeulen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Tama Ginty avoids it with no problem.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Tama Ginty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Tama Ginty looks for the body kick but Vermeulen saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target.
Tama Ginty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vermeulen.
Tama Ginty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tama Ginty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Tama Ginty finds it's target.
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.
Vermeulen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Tama Ginty tenderised Vermeulen's leg. Vermeulen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tama Ginty throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Vermeulen shoots in and bounces Tama Ginty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Tama Ginty manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tama Ginty misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tama Ginty lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Tama Ginty misses.
Tama Ginty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tama Ginty lands with a good body shot.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama Ginty.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
Tama Ginty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen.
Tama Ginty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty scores with a decent looking hook.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot.
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 Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vermeulen defending well as Tama Ginty loads up on a big left hand.
Tama Ginty lands a jab.
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there.
Tama Ginty throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Tama Ginty drives through and clinches with Vermeulen against the cage.
Tama Ginty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeulen pushes Tama Ginty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vermeulen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tama Ginty or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty takes a shot to the head.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vermeulen lands an 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!
Vermeulen pushes Tama Ginty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Vermeulen wants a takedown.
Tama Ginty has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Tama Ginty blocks an uppercut.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand.
Vermeulen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tama Ginty prevents it. #BC2#
Vermeulen manages to break the clinch.
Tama Ginty works the jab nicely.
Vermeulen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Vermeulen down with leg kicks.
Vermeulen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tama Ginty finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermeulen's head.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeulen. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tama Ginty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right. #T2#
Tama Ginty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick that misses.
Vermeulen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vermeulen slips a straight right by Tama Ginty.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tama Ginty lands with a nice body kick.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vermeulen checks it well.
Conrad Tama Ginty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeulen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Tama Ginty lands a nice shot that snaps Vermeulen's head back.
Vermeulen shoots in but no luck this time.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Vermeulen.#CL#
Vermeulen gets tackled into the cage by Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty maintains the clinch.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Vermeulen tries a body shot but Tama Ginty blocks it.
Tama Ginty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeulen lands an uppercut.
Tama Ginty misses with the head strike.
Tama Ginty lands with a right to the head.
Vermeulen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tama Ginty seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vermeulen can turn it around.
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike.
Vermeulen tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing Vermeulen back against the cage.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Vermeulen pushes Tama Ginty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conrad Tama Ginty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vermeulen pushes Tama Ginty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tama Ginty throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
Tama Ginty prevents a body shot from Vermeulen.
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC2#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice strike.
Vermeulen walks into a left hand.
Tama Ginty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vermeulen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tama Ginty thows a leg kick but Vermeulen checks it
and Vermeulen counters with a three punch combo that has Tama Ginty backing up. Tama Ginty nods at Vermeulen to acknowledge the strikes.
Tama Ginty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tama Ginty.
Vermeulen lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tama Ginty.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target.
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 Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tama Ginty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vermeulen walks into a stiff left hand from Tama Ginty.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tama Ginty lands with a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook.
Vermeulen throws a shot from downtown. Tama Ginty moves away and avoids it.
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A combination from Tama Ginty does no damage.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty throws out a leg kick but Vermeulen moves out of range and Tama Ginty only half commits.
Tama Ginty lands a high kick!
Tama Ginty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vermeulen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tama Ginty as he avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Tama Ginty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Tama Ginty throws the kick towards the body but Vermeulen avoids it.
Tama Ginty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vermeulen.
Tama Ginty takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Vermeulen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Tama Ginty kicks Vermeulen off and gets back to his feet.
Conrad Tama Ginty is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Vermeulen throws a counter combo.
Vermeulen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tama Ginty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vermeulen is able to avoid easily.
Vermeulen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tama Ginty with a body shot.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tama Ginty tries to clinch up.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tama Ginty motions for Vermeulen to come forward. Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tama Ginty lands with a good body shot.
Tama Ginty connects with a solid leg kick.
Vermeulen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vermeulen.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.#T3#
Tama Ginty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vermeulen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vermeulen tries for a takedown but Tama Ginty circles away easily
and Tama Ginty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tama Ginty slaps away a takedown attempt from Vermeulen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Vermeulen.
Vermeulen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Vermeulen down with leg kicks.
Vermeulen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty scores with the left hand. Vermeulen knows he should have avoided that one.
Tama Ginty needs to keep his hands up - Vermeulen had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Tama Ginty catches Vermeulen right on the button with a cross.
Tama Ginty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vermeulen can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen drops his hands momentarily and Tama Ginty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tama Ginty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vermeulen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut.
Vermeulen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tama Ginty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vermeulen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tama Ginty with a body shot.
Tama Ginty lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Tama Ginty as he connects with a hook.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty lands a front kick.
The crowd cheers as Tama Ginty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vermeulen doesn't seem phased though.
Vermeulen slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Conrad Tama Ginty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tama Ginty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vermeulen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tama Ginty, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
Conrad Tama Ginty seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 187 Asham vs Steve 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vermeulen is fending him off so far but Obuhov persists. Nope, Vermeulen circles away and we're back to standing.
Vermeulen slips a jab from Obuhov.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obuhov.
Obuhov staying out of range there.
Obuhov misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Vermeulen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obuhov circles away quickly and effectively.
Obuhov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obuhov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Vermeulen drops Obuhov with a big left hand and mounts him. Obuhov is in big trouble! #ROC2#Obuhov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen lands a couple of good shots and Obuhov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Obuhov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vermeulen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Obuhov trying to control the action but Vermeulen just sinks the hooks in.
Vermeulen lands a shot to the body.
Vermeulen avoiding Obuhov 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermeulen connects with a couple of big shots that have Obuhov covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Obuhov! Vermeulen fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 179 Bathory vs Fitzpatrick
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Smith slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Vermeulen shrugs it off though.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Vermeulen in the body.
Vermeulen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith blocks a jab.
Vermeulen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeulen checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Vermeulen sees coming a mile off.
Vermeulen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vermeulen's head backwards.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Smith.
We've been informed that Vermeulen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Vermeulen takes the fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vermeulen.#T1#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Smith blocks a body shot from Vermeulen.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vermeulen avoids it.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Smith.
Vermeulen tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Vermeulen looks winded!
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T2#
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith cracks the inside of Vermeulen's front leg.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the body kick.
Vermeulen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeulen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vermeulen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vermeulen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vermeulen checks it well.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Smith throws a right and a left that Vermeulen avoids nicely.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Vermeulen digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks for the body kick but Vermeulen saw that one coming.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vermeulen. That did some damage!
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith is looking to slow Vermeulen down with leg kicks.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a hook
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Smith's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Smith.
Vermeulen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Vermeulen moved out of range nicely.
Vermeulen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a head kick that Vermeulen semi-blocks.
Smith throws a low kick but Vermeulen avoids it.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Vermeulen should have avoided that one.
Vermeulen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Vermeulen moves into the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Vermeulen lands a right hand.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeulens head.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vermeulen can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vermeulen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vermeulen misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Vermeulen with a hook.
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a jab.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Vermeulen misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vermeulen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a front kick.
Vermeulen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vermeulen scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Vermeulen blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeulen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with some punches. #T3#
Vermeulen working aggressively here. #BC2#
Vermeulen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeulen checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Vermeulen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Vermeulen connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vermeulen takes one to the chin there.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A nice side step and Vermeulen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vermeulen stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Vermeulen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermeulen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Vermeulen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vermeulen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vermeulen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Vermeulen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vermeulen! But no joy.
Vermeulen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vermeulen duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith wants to clinch.
Vermeulen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vermeulen sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vermeulen if he has to take too many more of those.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vermeulen.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeulen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joe Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith presses Vermeulen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vermeulen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Smith working aggressively here.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Vermeulen pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Vermeulen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith digs a right hand into Vermeulen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vermeulen's gas tank.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Vermeulen can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith is working Vermeulen over against the cage.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Vermeulen's ribcage. Vermeulen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vermeulen or not.
Smith lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the head.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Vermeulen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vermeulen lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Vermeulen tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Vermeulen working aggressively here. #T4#
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Smith.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PFC 173 Mirage vs Hanagan
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Vermeulen swinging wildly here.
Buffalo Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen walks into a stiff left hand from Marley.
Marley clobbers Vermeulen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vermeulen lands with an overhand left.
Marley lands a nice hook to Vermeulen's body. Vermeulen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marley lands with an overhand left.
Marley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marley slips under a jab from Vermeulen.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeulen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Marley throws a leg kick
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeulen.
Marley swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen lands a jab to Marley's midsection.
Marley misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Marley misses
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Vermeulen lands with a hook. Marley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marley misses the jab.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Vermeulen slips a straight right by Marley.
Good standup being displayed there by Marley as he connects with a hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Marley forces Vermeulen back against the cage and clinches.
Vermeulen lands a shot to the body.
Marley working aggressively here.
Vermeulen lands a shot to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a punch to the body.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vermeulen avoids the elbow strike from Marley, against the cage.
Vermeulen tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Vermeulen.
Marley pushes Vermeulen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen lands a right hand.
Marley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vermeulen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Marley wants to clinch but Vermeulen slips to the side
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Vermeulen connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Buffalo Marley has been cut.
Vermeulen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marley.
Vermeulen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marley throws a leg kick
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Marley is rocked!
Marley throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Marley throws a combination that misses
and Vermeulen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marley misses with the body kick
and Vermeulen scores with a counter punch that sends Marley to the canvas! Vermeulen smells blood - he's punishing Marley with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Marley has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen 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.

Event: PFC 166 Hanagan vs Ispa
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Robbins as he connects with a hook.
Robbins lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robbins misses with a hook
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Robbins throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vermeulen misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Robbins.
Robbins throws a head kick but Vermeulen moves out of range.
As Robbins looks to move away, Vermeulen throws a big counter combo but Robbins just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Robbins misses its intended target.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robbins throws a sloppy head kick
and Vermeulen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robbins.
Robbins misses with a hook to the body
and Vermeulen counters with a left and a right that stings Robbins. #ROC#
Robbins is rocked!
Vermeulen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robbins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robbins is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeulen finish him?
Robbins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbins seems to have recovered his senses.
Robbins throws a right hand that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robbins lands a body shot. #T1#
Vermeulen throws a hook but Robbins avoids it easily.
Robbins loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Robbins throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robbins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Robbins.
Vermeulen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vermeulen avoids the head kick by Robbins.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Robbins sizes up Vermeulen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robbins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen.
Robbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Robbins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vermeulen checks it well.
Robbins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Robbins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vermeulen doesn't seem phased though.
Vermeulen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Robbins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robbins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robbins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vermeulen.
Robbins connects with a right hand. Vermeulen shakes it off.
Robbins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robbins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbins throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeulen moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Vermeulen misses its target.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robbins throws out the jab.
Robbins lands a jab to the nose.
Robbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vermeulen.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Marty Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Robbins throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a three punch combo that has Robbins backing up. Robbins nods at Vermeulen to acknowledge the strikes.
Robbins scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Vermeulen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robbins doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Robbins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robbins throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Robbins thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Robbins rushes Vermeulen and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Robbins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robbins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robbins looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination but Robbins avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbins swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robbins scores with a jab.#T4#
Robbins throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robbins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robbins just misses with a punch to the body.
Robbins swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Robbins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vermeulen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Robbins misses with a straight right.
Robbins darts in trying to clinch
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins misses with an uppercut
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Robbins throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbins misses with an uppercut. Vermeulen saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty Robbins's cut.
That's time! Vermeulen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Robbins misses with a combination
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Vermeulen. Those never looked like landing.
Vermeulen drops his hands momentarily and Robbins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vermeulen scores with a nice strike.
Vermeulen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Robbins counter with a right hand.
Robbins lands a jab to the nose.
Robbins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Robbins looks to move away, Vermeulen throws a big counter combo but Robbins just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vermeulen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robbins wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
Robbins throws a head kick but Vermeulen moves out of range. #CL2#
Robbins instigates a clinch. #T1#
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the side of Robbins's head.
Vermeulen tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Vermeulen back against the cage.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robbins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robbins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robbins throws an elbow that misses.
Robbins working aggressively here. #BC#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robbins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robbins tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Robbins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robbins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vermeulen slips a straight right by Robbins.
Vermeulen checks the leg kick.#T2#
Robbins tries a head kick but it misses.
Robbins throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a huge left! Robbins is in big trouble! He's backing up but Vermeulen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Robbins from any more damage. A dominating finish by Vermeulen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 156 Fett vs Wright
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab from Vermeulen.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vieira.
A control attempt from Vermeulen but he's now mounted!
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vermeulen is looking to escape.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Vermeulen is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1##SUB2#
Vieira goes for an armbar but Vermeulen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vermeulen.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira is trying to keep Vermeulen in close.
Vermeulen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vermeulen passes into side control.
Vieira tries to bench press Vermeulen off him but Vermeulen keeps the position.
Vermeulen taking a breather here.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working. #T2#
Vermeulen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vieira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vermeulen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Vermeulen is having none of it.
Vermeulen wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy.
Vermeulen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vermeulen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Vieira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vermeulen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vermeulen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Vermeulen defends it easily.
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vermeulen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vermeulen is pushing down on Vieira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vieira is fighting to maintain full guard but Vermeulen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vermeulen is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vermeulen pulls his head out easily.
Vieira gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Vermeulen defends it easily.
Vermeulen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Vermeulen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vermeulen wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira tries to bench press Vermeulen off him but Vermeulen keeps the position.
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 Hendrik Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira with a hook.
Vermeulen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vieira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vieira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vieira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vieira slips a jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen wants to clinch.
Vieira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vermeulen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermeulen takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a one-two to the body.
Vieira connects with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen avoids the head kick by Vieira.
Vermeulen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vieira's hands.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieira takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Vieira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Vieira throws a head kick but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Vermeulen.
It seemed like Vieira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vieira slips under a jab from Vermeulen.
Jab by Vieira.
Vermeulen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Vieira staying out of range there.
Vermeulen throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
Vieira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vermeulen is fending him off so far but Vieira persists. Nope, Vermeulen circles away and we're back to standing.
Vieira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Vieira catches Vermeulen right on the button with a cross.#T3#
A lazy left from Vieira finds it's target.
Vieira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vermeulen as he jumps to the side.
Vieira lands a nice shot to the body.
Vieira throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vieira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vermeulen cracks Vieira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vieira takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Vieira misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vieira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira looks for a takedown but Vermeulen sprawls well.
It looked like Vermeulen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vieira.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Vieira.#T4#
Jab, jab by Vermeulen - just one landing.
Vermeulen throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Vermeulen is looking for a counter combo.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Vieira is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Vieira punishes Vermeulen's body with a nice straight punch.
Vieira moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.
Vermeulen takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Hendrik Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Vermeulen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira connects with a jab.
Vieira walks into a left hand.
Vieira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vermeulen drops his hands momentarily and Vieira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Vermeulen moved out of range.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Vieira cracks Vermeulen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.#CL#
Vermeulen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Vieira manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Vieira throws a series of punches but Vermeulen avoids them all with ease.
Vermeulen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Vieira.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Vieira is having none of it.
Vermeulen takes one to the chin there.
Vieira lands a two punch combo. #TD2#
Vieira drives through with a takedown into Vermeulen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vermeulen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard. #REVR#
Eduardo Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vermeulen is one step ahead there.
Vermeulen scoring with some ground and pound.
Vermeulen won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Eduardo Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vermeulen is aware though and is defending well.
Vermeulen won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
Vieira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vermeulen chips away with some ground and pound.
Vermeulen content to stall in guard here.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vieira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vieira has momentary wrist control but Vermeulen slips an elbow through the middle.
Vermeulen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hendrik Vermeulen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vermeulen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira lands a jab.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Vieira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vermeulens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
Vieira lands an overhand right.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vermeulen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vermeulen 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 151 Wright vs Whyte
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Gariniho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vermeulen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vermeulen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Gariniho.
Vermeulen takes a swing at Gariniho's ribcage but misses.
Gariniho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vermeulen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gariniho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gariniho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gariniho.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vermeulen stalks Gariniho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gariniho's face. Gariniho staggers backwards, shaken.
Gariniho cracks the inside of Vermeulen's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Gariniho misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen's corner calls for a 1-2. Vermeulen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vermeulen checks the leg kick.#T1#
Gariniho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vermeulen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gariniho connects with a body shot.
Gariniho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Gariniho coming out on top.
Gariniho throws a push kick but Vermeulen slaps the foot to one side.
Gariniho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vermeulen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Gariniho has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vermeulen scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch.
Vermeulen misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gariniho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gariniho.
Nice body punch from Gariniho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gariniho. #T2#
Gariniho scores with a hook to the body. Vermeulen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gariniho fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Gariniho instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gariniho.
Gariniho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gariniho throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gariniho.
Gariniho blocks a body shot from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gariniho controls his hands.
Vermeulen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Gariniho misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gariniho goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gariniho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vermeulen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gariniho.#T3#
Vermeulen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gariniho circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Vermeulen misses. #CL2#
Gariniho closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Gariniho fails to land.
Vermeulen can't find room to land a body shot as Gariniho controls the action.
Gariniho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vermeulen is keeping busy.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Gariniho.
Vermeulen lands a right hand.
Vermeulen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gariniho backwards.
Vermeulen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gariniho controls his hands.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Gariniho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gariniho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vermeulen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gariniho. Gariniho obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Gariniho has Vermeulen up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Vermeulen on the inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gariniho.
Gariniho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Gariniho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vermeulen lands with a left to the head.
Gariniho blocking some punches.
Gariniho lands with a right to the head.
Gariniho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vermeulen.
Good body shot from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Gariniho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gariniho prevents a body shot from Vermeulen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gariniho.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Neyman Gariniho will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gariniho is looking to land body kicks.
Gariniho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermeulen throws out the jab. #CL#
Gariniho gets tackled into the cage by Vermeulen. Vermeulen maintains the clinch.
Gariniho working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Gariniho to work.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen can't get the takedown.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gariniho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vermeulen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Gariniho.
Hendrik Vermeulen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen. #T1#
Gariniho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the side of Gariniho's head.
Vermeulen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gariniho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vermeulen tries to score a body lock takedown but Gariniho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrik Vermeulen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gariniho struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Gariniho misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Gariniho manages to break the clinch.
Gariniho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gariniho connects with a leg kick. Vermeulen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gariniho can pounce on him. #CL2#
Gariniho closes the distance and pushes Vermeulen back into the cage.
A short right from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gariniho tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Gariniho back against the cage. #T2#
Vermeulen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Gariniho is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Gariniho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Vermeulen. #TD#
Vermeulen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gariniho regains guard.
Vermeulen landing some decent shots from guard.
Vermeulen prevents Gariniho from getting back to his feet.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gariniho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vermeulen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vermeulen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vermeulen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Vermeulen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Gariniho keeps moving.
Vermeulen preventing the sweep.
Vermeulen distracts Gariniho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gariniho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gariniho is looking to stand up but Vermeulen isn't so interested in that idea.
Vermeulen works over Gariniho with some ground and pound from guard.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gariniho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gariniho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vermeulen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gariniho manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Vermeulen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vermeulen is trying to control the position but Gariniho postures up.
Vermeulen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Gariniho gets to his feet. Vermeulen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gariniho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Gariniho lands with a kick to the temple. Vermeulen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gariniho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vermeulen doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gariniho.
Gariniho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Gariniho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Gariniho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Hendrik Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Neyman Gariniho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gariniho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vermeulen's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Gariniho.
Gariniho scores with a decent looking hook.
Gariniho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Gariniho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gariniho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermeulen throws out the jab.
Gariniho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vermeulen rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gariniho fails to land with a series of punches.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gariniho.
A shot to the liver by Gariniho. Beautiful body shot.
Gariniho clobbers Vermeulen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vermeulen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gariniho is looking to clinch. #T1#
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
Gariniho throws a head kick that misses.
Vermeulen connects with a body shot.
Gariniho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gariniho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gariniho tries to close the distance and clinch but Vermeulen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Vermeulen closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Vermeulen on the inside.
Gariniho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gariniho lands with a light punch inside.
Gariniho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gariniho misses with a punch to the body.
Gariniho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Gariniho lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gariniho blocking some punches.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Gariniho.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Gariniho.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gariniho takes a shot to the head.
Vermeulen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gariniho.
Gariniho blocks an uppercut.
Gariniho struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen misses with a punch to the body.
Gariniho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gariniho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gariniho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Gariniho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen presses Gariniho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gariniho.
Gariniho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gariniho lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Vermeulen has clasped his hands together around Gariniho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Gariniho bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gariniho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gariniho.
Gariniho lands with a slapping head kick.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen. #T4#
Vermeulen tries to clinch up but Gariniho circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Gariniho.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gariniho lands with an uppercut that bounces Vermeulen off the cage and back into range.
Gariniho throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Vermeulen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gariniho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gariniho scoring well with a low kick there.
Gariniho scores with a shot to the body.
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Gariniho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neyman Gariniho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gariniho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen 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.

Event: PFC 147 Alzheimer vs Vilson II
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Wild throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Vermeulen.
Wild swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Wild.
Wild ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Wild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wild misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Vermeulen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
Vermeulen prevents Wild from breaking the clinch.
Vermeulen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wild.
Wild lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
I was talking to Vermeulen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vermeulen lands a shot to the body.
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild blocks a body shot from Vermeulen.
Wild takes a shot to the head.
Wild swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wild lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vermeulen.
Wild misses with a body punch.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC2#
Wild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wild lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wild fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vermeulen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wild to score with a decent uppercut.
Wild takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wild misses with a looping right.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wild avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
Wild misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermeulen scores with a nice strike.
Vermeulen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wild connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vermeulen scrambles back to his feet.
Vermeulen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wild.
Vermeulen misses with a hook
and Wild counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Wild.#CL#
Vermeulen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Wild escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Wild feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vermeulen's calf.
Wild misses with a hook
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen misses with a few strikes there.
Wild throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeulen moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Wild misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Wild lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vermeulen doesn't seem phased though.
Wild throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Vermeulen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wild.
Wild looks to land a left hand but Vermeulen moved out of range nicely.
Wild moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
Wild misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Vermeulen counters by clinching up.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Wild blocks an uppercut.
Wild's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen tries to work over Wild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeulen tries for a takedown but Wild manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Vermeulen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wild misses with a straight left.
Wild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Wild manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Vermeulen. Those never looked like landing.
Wild lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vermeulen defending well as Wild loads up on a big left hand.
Wild getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vermeulen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Wild's head but Wild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wild now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wild slips under a jab from Vermeulen.
Wild throws a body shot but no joy.
Wild throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Wild's head but Wild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Wild.
Wild lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild misses the shot to the body.
Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
Wild takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Wild raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vermeulen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wild connects with a solid leg kick.
Wild on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wet Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wild.
Wild dips to his left and cracks Vermeulen with an uppercut!
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wild.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vermeulen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wild throws a jab when Vermeulen was well out of range.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wet Wild will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wild, right into the meat.
Vermeulen moves forwards but Wild connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vermeulen slips a jab and a cross from Wild.
Vermeulen takes one to the chin there.
Wild bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vermeulen's head backwards.
Wild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Wild manages to avoid it.
Wild lands a high kick!
Wild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wet Wild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wild can pounce on him.
Wild throws a leg kick but Vermeulen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Vermeulen has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Wild.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Wild.
Wild working aggressively here. #T1#
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Vermeulen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wild throws a head kick but Vermeulen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Wild moves away from the strike by Vermeulen. #CL#
Vermeulen closes the distance and clinches.
Vermeulen tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Wild manages to break the clinch.
Wild throws a looping overhand right but Vermeulen ducks down to avoid it.
Vermeulen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wild manages to circle out of the way.
Wild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeulen. Wild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeulen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wild.
Vermeulen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vermeulen dips to his left and cracks Wild with an uppercut!
Wild scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Wild lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen lands with a good body shot.
Wild throws a body kick that misses.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen scores with a hook to the body. Wild takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vermeulen blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Sloppy strikes from Vermeulen. Those never looked like landing.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wild jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wild throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
A combination from Vermeulen does no damage.
Wild misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wild throws out the jab. #T3#
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wild scores with a leg kick.
Vermeulen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wild's hands.
Vermeulen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wild.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Vermeulen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wild throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wild throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Wild works Vermeulen's body with a nice hook.
Wild fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vermeulen checks it well.
Vermeulen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermeulen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermeulen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Vermeulen throws a hook but Wild avoids it easily.
Wild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wild's hands.
Wild connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vermeulen's hands.
Wild throws a head kick that misses.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Wild avoids nicely.
Wild doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wild.
Vermeulen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vermeulen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wild.
Jab from Wild.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that Wild ducks under and follows up with a left that Wild also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Wild.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wet Wild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wild takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wild throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeulen moves out of range easily.
Wild lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vermeulen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wild pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Vermeulen slips a jab from Wild.
Wild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wild.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wild counters with a nice uppercut.
Wild turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Wild was well out of range.
Wild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wild moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.#T1#
Wild throws an off balance right hand
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Wild catches Vermeulen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Wild slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wild misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wild counters with a nice uppercut.
Wild misses with a body kick.
Wild scores with a nice right hand.
Wild misses with the body kick
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Wild does no damage.
Wild throws a head kick but Vermeulen moves out of range.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wild connects with a jab.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wet Wild is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wild backs up against the cage.
Wild lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Wild finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Vermeulen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Wild. #CL#
Vermeulen closes the distance and pushes Wild back into the cage.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Vermeulen breaks from the clinch.
Wild staying out of range there.
Wild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wild slips under a jab.
Vermeulen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vermeulen scores with a jab.
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Wild. That's going to slow Vermeulen down.
No joy there for Vermeulen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wild throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeulen moves out of range easily.
Wild looks to land a body kick but Vermeulen moved away.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wild.
Vermeulen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wild.
Vermeulen takes one on the button.
Wild cracks Vermeulen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vermeulen cracks Wild with an open hand slap.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeulen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Wild releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vermeulen throws an overhand right that lands on Wild's shoulder, as Wild tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Vermeulen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Vermeulen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Vermeulen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wild lands with an uppercut that bounces Vermeulen off the cage and back into range.
Wild cracks Vermeulen with an open hand slap.
Wild misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wild.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut
and Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wild bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Wild tests Vermeulen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Wild is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen looks to clinch
and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wet Wild!
After the big win, Wet Wild made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PFC 141 Moors vs Wright
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Kai swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vermeulen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vermeulen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai wants to break free but Vermeulen has control.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Vermeulen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kais head.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Kai. #TD2#
Vermeulen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vermeulen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kai seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vermeulen looking to pass the guard.
Vermeulen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vermeulen working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vermeulen cracks Kai with a big right hand but Kai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vermeulen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vermeulen is looking to take a break and control but Kai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kai is trying to get back to half guard.
Kai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kai keeps working.
Kai has his hands clasped together around Vermeulen's back. He's all about the action.
Vermeulen wants to pass the guard but Kai is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vermeulen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vermeulen trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
Vermeulen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kai keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen stands and throws Kai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kai is looking to regain half guard here but Vermeulen keeps moving and retains side control.
Kai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vermeulen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kai tries to hold on but Vermeulen pushes him away.
Vermeulen working the ground and pound effectively.
Vermeulen landing shots from mount.
Kai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vermeulen thows a huge punch but Kai dodges it nicely.
Vermeulen is pressing down on Kai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kai is holding on for now. #T4#
Vermeulen lands strikes from half guard.
Vermeulen tries to pass to full mount but Kai defends it.
Vermeulen is thwarting Kai's attempts to control the position.
Kai tries to roll over but Vermeulen keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vermeulen in particular looking to stall.
Vermeulen wants to pass the guard but Kai is defending well.
Well, if Vermeulen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vermeulen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen 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#
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kai backs up against the cage.
Kai misses with a low kick.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Kai avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeulen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Vermeulen connects with a body shot.
Kai misses with a few strikes there.
Vermeulen feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vermeulen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vermeulen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kai moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target. #T1#
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Kai throwing a counter right hand but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Kai throws a nice looking combination but Vermeulen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeulen scores with a punch to the head.
Kai takes one on the button.#CL2#
Vermeulen forces Kai back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Kai is trying to break free.#BC#
Kai manages to break the clinch.
Kron Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeulen throws a shot to the body.
Kai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Vermeulen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Vermeulen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vermeulen trying to control the action but Kai is working from the bottom.
Vermeulen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kai defending well though.
Kai is trying to control but Vermeulen passes into side control!
Kai is looking to reverse the position.
Kai struggling a bit here.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kai keeps working. #T3#
Vermeulen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vermeulen lands a nice short elbow.
Vermeulen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kai trying to control here.
Vermeulen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vermeulen is trying to control. Kai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vermeulen stalling away here and it's allowed Kai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vermeulen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hendrik Vermeulen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vermeulen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Vermeulen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
Kai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vermeulen stays in close to Kai's body and controls the position.
Vermeulen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving. #SUB#
Kai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vermeulen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Vermeulen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vermeulen has managed to get both his arms back between Kai's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vermeulen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kai has time to react.
Vermeulen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kai's hands.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Kai avoids nicely.
Kai lands a front kick.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
Kai is looking to land body kicks.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
Kai is looking to wear down Vermeulen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Vermeulen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai slips under a jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeulen.
Kai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen connects with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
Vermeulen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vermeulen throws an overhand right that lands on Kai's shoulder, as Kai tries to avoid the shot.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2##CL2#
Vermeulen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vermeulen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai blocking some punches.
Vermeulen tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Vermeulen back against the cage. #BC#
Kai breaks from the clinch.
Vermeulen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
And Vermeulen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen stuns Kai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Vermeulen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kai tries to roll over but Vermeulen keeps him under control.
Kai moves into full guard.
Vermeulen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Vermeulen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vermeulen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kai is trying to control Vermeulen's posture but Vermeulen avoids it.
Vermeulen trying to control the action but Kai is working from the bottom.
Kai is looking for a sweep.
Kai wants to control but Vermeulen postures up.
Kai is looking for a sweep.
Kai is working hard here to advance position.
Kai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vermeulen advances to full mount.
Hendrik Vermeulen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Vermeulen working Kai over with strikes here.
Vermeulen tries to control but Kai wriggling away.
Vermeulen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kai is trying to get back to full guard.
Kai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vermeulen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kai is keeping the position for now.
Vermeulen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Vermeulen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vermeulen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
In his post fight interview, Hendrik Vermeulen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Matusov 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Army moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
The fighters circling - Army throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Army counters with a thumping low kick.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Army saw that one coming.
Army rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen counters with a series of strikes. Army will be more careful next time no doubt.
Army looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Army.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Army clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.
Army lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen.
Army misses with a body punch.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Army.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Army. #T1#
Army misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Army breaks from the clinch.
Vermeulen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Army moves out of range.
Army lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Army moves into the clinch.#BC#
Army breaks from the clinch.
Army uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeulen.
Army looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Vermeulen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vermeulen scores with a nice right hand.
Vermeulen scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Vermeulen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army moves out of range of the strikes.
Army dodges the punch combination from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen scores with a jab to the head.
Vermeulen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Army counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Army takes the fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vermeulen avoids the elbow strike from Army, against the cage. #T3#
Army lands an elbow inside that Vermeulen shrugs off.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Army swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters up against the cage, Army throws an elbow but misses.
Army lands a body shot. #BC#
Army breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Army avoids them all with ease.
Army is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vermeulen.
Army misses with a two punch combination.
Vermeulen jabs Army to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Army throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Army fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vermeulen on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Army misses the target.
Vermeulen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Army takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vermeulen scores with a sloppy right hand. Army should have avoided that one.
Jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut.
Army fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vermeulen on the side of the head.
Vermeulen looks to clinch
and Army counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermeulen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Army moves out of range.
Army throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Army doesn't manage to clinch there - Vermeulen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Army fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vermeulen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vermeulen looks to clinch
and Army counters with a nice uppercut.
Army tries to close the distance and clinch but Vermeulen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that misses
and Army counters with a body kick that stops Vermeulen in his tracks momentarily.
Army throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vermeulen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Army under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target.
Army avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Army tries to counter by clinching up but Vermeulen breaks away and moves out of range.
Vermeulen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Army.#T1#
Vermeulen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Vermeulen there.
Army swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen throws a combination that misses
and Army counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Army was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Army bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Army pushes him off.
Army is looking to counter the offense by Vermeulen and move into the clinch.
A solid body kick from Army.
Vermeulen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Vermeulen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vermeulen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vermeulen throws a poor cross that misses
and Army counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Army takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen swinging wildly here.
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Army was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Army counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Army lands with a shot to the body.
Army misses with a head kick.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up.
Army lands a really nice looking cross but Vermeulen seems unphased.
Vermeulen misses with a left hand
and Army counters with a nice uppercut.
Army connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Army tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeulen takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
Army looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Army, as that shot connected. #T4#
Army scores with a kick to the midsection.
Army thuds his right hand into Vermeulen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vermeulen. Those never looked like landing.
Army throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Army moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Army pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Army throws a head kick that misses.
Army throws the kick towards the body but Vermeulen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vermeulen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vermeulen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Army avoids it easily.
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Vermeulen. Those never looked like landing.
Army was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Army counter with a right hand.
Army throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Vermeulen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Army is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermeulen preventing the sweep. #T1#
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Army keeps moving.
Army has control of Vermeulen's left arm, preventing Vermeulen from doing any damage.
Vermeulen trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
Vermeulen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Army preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vermeulen wants to pass the guard but Army is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Army moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.
It appears Army was looking to counter with a kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
As Vermeulen tries to get set, Army tries to push him back and clinch up but Vermeulen manages to avoid the attempt.
Vermeulen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Army.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Army throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Army avoids the punch easily.
Vermeulen throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vermeulen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Army lands the left hand.
Army is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands with a nice combination. Army backs away looking to recover.
A head kick misses from Army. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
A countering left hand to the body from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Army throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen throws out a loose jab but Army uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Army thuds his shin into the meat of Vermeulen's side.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Army.
Dick Army is winning the standup battle so far.
Army misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vermeulen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Vermeulen works Army's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen misses with a double jab
and Army counters with a left to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a shot to the body
and Army counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Army moves into the clinch successfully.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.
Vermeulen struggles to land a body shot inside as Army controls his hands.
Army throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Army pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army keeps the fight on the outside.
Army throwing a counter right hand but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Army.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Army showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Army 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army!
An out of breath Dick Army thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Kardashian vs Built
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Vermeulen tries to clinch up.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vermeulen.#CL#
Augustus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Augustus .
Augustus blocking some punches.
Vermeulen scores with a shoulder strike.
Vermeulen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Augustus tightens his grip and picks Vermeulen up, before dumping him to the ground. Vermeulen manages to land in guard.
Vermeulen has his hands on Augustus 's head, controlling the position.
Augustus preventing the sweep.
Vermeulen looking to control.
Vermeulen keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Vermeulen has Augustus pulled in close to control his posture.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Vermeulen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Augustus dives in for a single leg takedown but Vermeulen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen unleashes a big counter combination but Augustus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Augustus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vermeulen swivels and escapes.
Augustus shoots in but no luck this time.
Vermeulen is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augustus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Augustus tries to clinch up but Vermeulen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Augustus avoids it with no problem.
Augustus shoots in looking for a takedown but Vermeulen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Augustus 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Vermeulen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Augustus .
Augustus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vermeulen lands with a nice body punch.
Augustus moves in looking to clinch but Vermeulen pushes him off.
No joy there for Vermeulen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vermeulen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Vermeulen tries to keep at a distance but Augustus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Augustus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vermeulen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vermeulen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Augustus is defended easily by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Augustus is having none of it.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Augustus has his takedown stuffed
and Augustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Augustus has a takedown stuffed.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus . Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
DJ Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus dives in and grabs Vermeulen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vermeulen pushes down on Augustus 's head and hops out.
Augustus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Augustus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vermeulen is fending him off so far but Augustus persists. Nope, Vermeulen circles away and we're back to standing.
Augustus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Augustus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Augustus tries to clinch there but Vermeulen circles away.
Augustus walks into a stiff left hand from Vermeulen.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen swinging wildly here.
Donk. Vermeulen catches Augustus right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus shoots in for a double leg but Vermeulen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vermeulen slaps away a takedown attempt from Augustus , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augustus fails to land the takedown.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vermeulen sizes up Augustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Augustus is looking to wear down Vermeulen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck for Augustus with that takedown attempt.
Vermeulen works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Vermeulen clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vermeulen. #TD#
Augustus drags the fight down to the ground.
Vermeulen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vermeulen scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing good reports from Augustus 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Augustus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vermeulen is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vermeulen is looking to advance position but Augustus won't allow it.
Vermeulen slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Vermeulen wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Augustus trying to control from the bottom.
Augustus is holding on to half guard well.
Vermeulen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vermeulen lands a nice short elbow.
Vermeulen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vermeulen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vermeulen wants to free his trapped foot but Augustus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vermeulen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Augustus trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Augustus tries to roll over but Vermeulen keeps him under control.
Vermeulen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Augustus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Augustus trying to control here.
Vermeulen tries to pass to full mount but Augustus defends it.
Augustus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is thwarting Augustus 's attempts to control the position.
Augustus is not content to let Vermeulen control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vermeulen swinging wildly here. #T3#
Augustus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vermeulen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Augustus somewhat.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vermeulen sprawls well. Vermeulen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Augustus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vermeulen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Augustus keeps the fight on the outside.
Augustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vermeulen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus .
A little jabbing left from Vermeulen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Augustus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Augustus shoots in looking for a takedown. Vermeulen tries to sprawl out of it but Augustus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vermeulen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##CL#
Augustus has Vermeulen up against the cage in a clinch.
Augustus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vermeulen prevents it.
Vermeulen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augustus has Vermeulen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vermeulen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Augustus .
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Augustus backwards.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Augustus backwards.
Vermeulen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Augustus is rocked!
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Augustus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a big right hand that drops Augustus ! The killer instinct kicks in and Vermeulen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vermeulen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
After the fight, Hendrik Vermeulen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFC Desilva vs Bangsit
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Vermeulen moves out of range as Chlapik strikes.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlapik.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chlapik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vermeulen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chlapik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chlapik misses with a kick to the body.
Chlapik lands a lovely overhand right.
Chlapik cracks a nice hook into Vermeulen's ribs.
Chlapik throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeulen circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters circling a little - Chlapik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vermeulen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Vermeulen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlapik throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen throws a big counter combination but Chlapik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been informed that Chlapik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Chlapik swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chlapik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Chlapik manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chlapik!
Chlapik throws a head kick but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Chlapik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vermeulen's head.
Chlapik scores with a head kick. Vermeulen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vermeulen avoids a kick to the body.
Chlapik throws a solid leg kick but Vermeulen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chlapik.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Chlapik manages to avoid it.
Chlapik throws a series of punches but Vermeulen avoids them all with ease.
Vermeulen defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chlapik lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Chlapik misses with a body punch
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chlapik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Chlapik misses.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chlapik throws a right hand that misses
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chlapik thinking.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Chlapik throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Vermeulen misses its target.
Chlapik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vermeulen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chlapik.
Vermeulen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Chlapik misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chlapik thinking.
Chlapik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlapik.
As Chlapik looks to move away, Vermeulen throws a big counter combo but Chlapik just gets out of the way.
Chlapik throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Chlapik throws a hook but Vermeulen avoids it easily.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen walks into a jab.
Chlapik connects with a right hand. Vermeulen shakes it off.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeulen moves out of range easily.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chlapik lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Chlapik scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vermeulen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik looks to land a right hand but Vermeulen moved out of range.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chlapik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chlapik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chlapik misses with a body kick.
As Chlapik looks to move away, Vermeulen throws a big counter combo but Chlapik just gets out of the way.
Chlapik throws a right hand that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Vermeulen defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermeulen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chlapik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chlapik thuds his right hand into Vermeulen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chlapik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vermeulen.
Jab, jab by Chlapik - just one landing.
Chlapik cracks Vermeulen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vermeulen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chlapik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vermeulen.
Chlapik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vermeulen's head backwards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vermeulen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chlapik - the referee stops the clock and Vermeulen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chlapik. Vermeulen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chlapik tries to land a body kick
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Chlapik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vermeulen's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik misses with a left hand
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeulen moves out of range easily. #T1#
Chlapik throws a combination that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a one-two to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vermeulen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermeulen walks into a straight right hand from Chlapik.
Chlapik scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut. Vermeulen saw that one coming.
Chlapik throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chlapik lands a jab.
Chlapik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp right that sends Chlapik to the canvas! Vermeulen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Jakub Chlapik stepped up to the mic, saying 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Kurri
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Experiment lV throws a wild body kick that Vermeulen sees coming a mile off.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Experiment lV moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Experiment lV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment lV.
Vermeulen throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Experiment lV.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Experiment lV sizes up Vermeulen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Experiment lV throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.
A big left from Experiment lV misses. #T1#
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a left hand
and Experiment lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Experiment lV tries to keep at a distance but Vermeulen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment lV is pushing Vermeulen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Experiment lV swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment lV controls the action.
Experiment lV trying to control the position but instead, Vermeulen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment lV into the cage.#BC2#
Experiment lV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen throws a combination that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment lV has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Experiment lV defending well as Vermeulen loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermeulen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment lV connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vermeulen scrambles back to his feet.
Experiment lV misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV tries to clinch up but Vermeulen circles away and keeps his distance.
Experiment lV takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Experiment lV wants to clinch
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment lV connects with a single shot there.
Experiment lV misses with the combination. #CL#
Vermeulen moves into the clinch.#T3#
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment lV fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment lV throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Experiment lV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the head.
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vermeulen tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Experiment lV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment lV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Experiment lV staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Vermeulen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Vermeulen instigates a clinch.
Vermeulen lands a nice uppercut.
Experiment lV misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Experiment lV manages to break the clinch.
Experiment lV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with a left hand
and Experiment lV counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Vermeulen closes the distance and pushes Experiment lV back into the cage.
Experiment lV throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Experiment lV fails to land.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment lV's elbow.
Vermeulen lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Experiment lV content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vermeulen lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment lV lands a left hand. #BC2#
Experiment lV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Experiment lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment lV avoids a punch combination nicely.
Experiment lV lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Experiment lV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Experiment lV goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Vermeulen coming out on top.
Vermeulen slips under a jab from Experiment lV.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Experiment lV has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Experiment lV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Experiment lV misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Vermeulen looks to clinch
and Experiment lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination. Experiment lV sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vermeulen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Experiment lV thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vermeulen if he has to take too many more of those.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment lV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen counters with a nice body shot.
Experiment lV lands with a thumping leg kick.
Experiment lV walks into a jab.
Vermeulen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vermeulen lands with a straight right. Experiment lV didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV lands a jab.
Experiment lV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Experiment lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Experiment lV looks for the body kick but Vermeulen saw that one coming.
Experiment lV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vermeulen momentarily.
A slow jab from Experiment lV misses its intended target.
Experiment lV scores with a three punch combo!
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Experiment lV lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vermeulen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Experiment lV throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Experiment lV throws a right hand that Vermeulen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermeulen also avoids with ease.
Experiment lV scores with a decent looking hook.
Vermeulen takes a swing at Experiment lV's ribcage but misses.
Vermeulen with a nice cross.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vermeulen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment lV throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen fails to land with a series of punches.
Vermeulen lands a jab to the nose.
Experiment lV fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeulen. Experiment lV does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Experiment lV dodges the punch combination from Vermeulen.
Experiment lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Vermeulen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Experiment lV is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vermeulen with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment lV misses with a few strikes there.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Experiment lV moved out of range.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment lV.
Vermeulen misses with a two punch combination.
Experiment lV misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment lV.
Vermeulen blocks the body kick.
As Experiment lV looks to move away, Vermeulen throws a big counter combo but Experiment lV just gets out of the way.
Experiment lV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeulen circles away quickly and effectively.
Experiment lV scores with a leg kick.
Experiment lV swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment lV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment lV throws a right hand that Vermeulen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermeulen also avoids with ease.
Experiment lV takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vermeulen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Experiment lV doesn't seem bothered though.
Experiment lV drops his hands momentarily and Vermeulen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Experiment lV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vermeulen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Vermeulen moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Experiment lV is trying to force a seperation but Vermeulen has the dominant position.
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Experiment lV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeulen lands with a nice body punch.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Vermeulen does no damage.
Experiment lV walks into a left hand.
A big left from Experiment lV misses.
Vermeulen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finnish Experiment lV is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Experiment lV scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vermeulen in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment lV slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but Experiment lV is having none of it.
Experiment lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment lV slips under a jab from Vermeulen.
Experiment lV looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Vermeulen instigates a clinch.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vermeulen to keep the fight standing.
Experiment lV is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment lV blocking some punches. #T3#
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Experiment lV throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeulens head.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Vermeulen. #TD2#
Experiment lV jumps guard and drags Vermeulen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Experiment lV is pulling down on Vermeulen's head. It's preventing any offense from Vermeulen, at least for the moment.#T4#
Experiment lV is trying to control the position but Vermeulen postures up.
Experiment lV is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Experiment lV has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Experiment lV controls Vermeulen momentarily but Vermeulen frees himself.
Vermeulen connects with a couple of short punches.
Experiment lV controlling the position.
Vermeulen looking to pass the guard.
Experiment lV preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Experiment lV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Vermeulen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Experiment lV has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Finnish Experiment lV!
A less than humble Finnish Experiment lV misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EFC Quinteros vs Matusov
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Benavidez scores with a body shot.
Benavidez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the strikes.
Benavidez throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Benavidez strikes.
A big right from Benavidez misses.
We've been informed that Benavidez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benavidez jabs Vermeulen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vermeulen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benavidez throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Benavidez works the jab nicely.
Benavidez throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benavidez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benavidez lands a slapping body shot.
Benavidez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benavidez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeulen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benavidez throws a body shot but no joy.
Benavidez misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a series of strikes. Benavidez will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Benavidez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vermeulen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roy Benavidez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benavidez dodges the punch combination from Vermeulen.
Benavidez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benavidez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vermeulen rather than just go for the knockout.
Vermeulen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vermeulen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benavidez.
Benavidez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benavidez.
Benavidez with a nice cross.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Benavidez blocks it.
Vermeulen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benavidez.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benavidez cracks Vermeulen with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Good exchange - Benavidez coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benavidez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benavidez throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benavidez misses with a body shot
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Benavidez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benavidez throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen tries to bum rush Benavidez with a series of wild strikes but Benavidez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benavidez throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
A jab lands there for Benavidez.
Benavidez connects with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Benavidez avoids the punch easily.
Vermeulen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benavidez.
Benavidez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vermeulen.#T3#
Benavidez throws a right hand that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a three punch combo that has Benavidez backing up. Benavidez nods at Vermeulen to acknowledge the strikes.
Benavidez swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Benavidez misses with a straight left.
Benavidez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benavidez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
A swing and a miss from Vermeulen.#CL#
Vermeulen pushes Benavidez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benavidez blocks a jab.
Vermeulen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benavidez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the body from Benavidez misses
and Vermeulen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benavidez misses the shot to the body.
Vermeulen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benavidez circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermeulen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vermeulen just misses with a punch to the body.
Benavidez misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benavidez lands a body shot.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benavidez misses with an uppercut. Vermeulen saw that one coming.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benavidez.
Benavidez lands a head shot.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benavidez.
Vermeulen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benavidez.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeulen is looking for a counter combo.
Vermeulen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Vermeulen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Benavidez dominated that round.
That's time! Vermeulen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Benavidez throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benavidez tries to move into range but Vermeulen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vermeulen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut.
Benavidez catches Vermeulen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benavidez digs a good hook to Vermeulen's body.
Benavidez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen walks into a jab.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benavidez misses with a looping right.
Benavidez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benavidez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Benavidez ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Benavidez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeulen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benavidez misses the body punch
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Benavidez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Benavidez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benavidez looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Donk. Benavidez catches Vermeulen right on the button with a cross.
Benavidez misses with a looping right.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vermeulen slips under a jab from Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a right hand that misses
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benavidez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benavidez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benavidez.
Benavidez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
Benavidez lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Vermeulen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benavidez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Benavidez.
Benavidez connects with a body shot that sends Vermeulen's belly button to the back.
Benavidez missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Benavidez jabs Vermeulen right on the nose. Vermeulen blinks but takes it well.
Benavidez takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Benavidez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vermeulen finds it's way round the side to connect with Benavidez's head.
Benavidez loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Benavidez stuns Vermeulen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Vermeulen has closed the distance and engaged Benavidez in a clinch.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Benavidez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vermeulen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benavidez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vermeulen is defending well.
Benavidez has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Benavidez wants to take the fight to the mat but Vermeulen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Benavidez.#T3#
Benavidez jumps guard but Vermeulen stands there with Benavidez around his waist. Benavidez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benavidez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vermeulen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benavidez misses with a punch to the body.
Benavidez is trying to pull guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benavidez is trying to pull guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benavidez blocking some punches.
Benavidez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Benavidez fails to land.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benavidez can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vermeulen is pressed up against the cage. Benavidez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vermeulen down to the mat. Vermeulen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vermeulen misses with a wild combination.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen scores with a body shot.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benavidez.#T4#
Benavidez misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Vermeulen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benavidez cracks Vermeulen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vermeulen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Benavidez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benavidez moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Vermeulen rushes Benavidez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benavidez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benavidez swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen gets underhooks to prevent Benavidez's takedown attempt.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benavidez's elbow. #TD2#
Benavidez successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Benavidez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benavidez is breathing heavily.
Vermeulen stands and throws Benavidez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Benavidez seems a little lost for a moment, as Vermeulen dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roy Benavidez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Benavidez looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Benavidez throws a body shot but no joy.
Benavidez swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeulen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Vermeulen does no damage.
Benavidez loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Benavidez misses the jab.
Benavidez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benavidez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benavidez missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Benavidez avoids nicely.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vermeulen misses with a double jab.
Benavidez misses the shot to the body.
Benavidez connects with a body shot.#T1#
Benavidez misses with an uppercut.
Benavidez throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Benavidez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benavidez throws a looping overhand right but Vermeulen ducks down to avoid it.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Benavidez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benavidez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benavidez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vermeulen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vermeulen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benavidez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benavidez lands with a nice combination. Vermeulen backs away looking to recover.
Benavidez misses with a body shot.
Benavidez ducks right into an uppercut from Vermeulen.
Benavidez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Benavidez looks to land a right hand but Vermeulen moved out of range.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Benavidez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Benavidez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benavidez misses with a body shot.
Benavidez misses with a hook
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benavidez throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benavidez takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Benavidez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benavidez connects with the punch.
Benavidez scores with a jab to the head.
Benavidez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Benavidez blocks it.
Benavidez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benavidez misses with a wild body shot.
Benavidez blocks a jab.#T3#
Vermeulen looks to land a combination. Benavidez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Benavidez connects with a jab.
Vermeulen misses with a hook.
Vermeulen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Benavidez to the canvas! Benavidez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Vermeulen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 636 Jones vs Mahmoud IV
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Bogard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vermeulen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bogard connects with a crisp jab.
Bogard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bogard walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Bogard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogard throws a nice head kick!
Bogard's corner calls for a 1-2. Bogard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Bogard is out of range.
Bogard missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogard.
Bogard walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogard misses with a head kick. #T1#
Bogard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vermeulen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bogard lands with a shot to the body.
Vermeulen slips under a jab from Bogard.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Vermeulen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bogard backs up against the cage.
Bogard lands with a shot to the body.
Bogard throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bogard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terry Bogard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vermeulen will feel that in the morning.
Bogard looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
Vermeulen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bogard throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Terry Bogard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bogard. That's going to slow Vermeulen down.
Nice jab there from Bogard.
Vermeulen slips under a jab from Bogard.
Bogard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Bogard swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogard misses with a low kick.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Bogard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogard tests Vermeulen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Vermeulen does no damage.
Bogard unleashes a big counter combination but Vermeulen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vermeulen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vermeulen duly obliges. #T3#
Vermeulen works over Bogard's head and body with a nice combination.
Vermeulen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bogard scores with a jab. Vermeulen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bogard misses with a hook.
Vermeulen feinted with a counter takedown.
Vermeulen slips a jab from Bogard.
Bogard throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Bogard avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
Bogard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Vermeulen moves out of range easily.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bogard stuns Vermeulen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.#T4#
Bogard throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Bogard - just one landing.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
Bogard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Bogard looks to move away, Vermeulen throws a big counter combo but Bogard just gets out of the way.
Bogard lands a right hook to the body.
Bogard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vermeulen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bogard throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Bogard strikes.
Vermeulen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bogard connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vermeulen checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Bogard dominated that round.
That's time! Vermeulen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bogard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vermeulen checks a leg kick.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Bogard avoids it easily.
A jab from Bogard finds it's way through Vermeulen's defenses.
Bogard swings widly with a right hand
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bogard throws a right hand that Vermeulen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermeulen also avoids with ease.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bogard misses with a low kick as Vermeulen jumps back.
Vermeulen takes one to the side of the head.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Bogard saw that one coming.#T1#
Vermeulen avoids a kick to the body.
Vermeulen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogard throws a big shot that misses.
Bogard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Vermeulen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bogard is trying to keep Vermeulen in close.
Bogard has momentary wrist control but Vermeulen slips an elbow through the middle.
Bogard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vermeulen's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogard is looking to stand up but Vermeulen won't let him.
Vermeulen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bogard's guard. #REVR#
Vermeulen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vermeulen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bogard is pulling down on Vermeulen's head. It's preventing any offense from Vermeulen, at least for the moment.
Vermeulen throwing strikes from guard but Bogard blocks nicely. #T2#
Vermeulen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogard is keeping the position for now.
Vermeulen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vermeulen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogard keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Bogard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vermeulen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Vermeulen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vermeulen with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Vermeulen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vermeulen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bogard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bogard has Vermeulen pulled in close to control his posture.
Bogard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vermeulen stands up over Bogard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vermeulen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vermeulen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bogard is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bogard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vermeulen is one step ahead there.
Vermeulen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bogard seems keen to control Vermeulen's posture.
Bogard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vermeulen wants to pass the guard but Bogard is keeping the position.
Vermeulen trying to control but Bogard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Hendrik Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bogard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vermeulen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bogard throws a leg kick which misses Vermeulen's front leg but catches the back leg as Vermeulen tries to avoid it.
Bogard throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen feinted with a counter takedown.
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen slips under a jab from Bogard.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Bogard strikes.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bogard lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vermeulen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vermeulen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bogard throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen attempts a counter takedown but Bogard avoids it well and moves away.
Vermeulen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bogard dips to his left and cracks Vermeulen with an uppercut!#T1#
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogard.
Bogard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogard lands a jab to Vermeulen's midsection.
Terry Bogard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vermeulen walks into a straight right hand from Bogard.
Bogard misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Bogard throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Vermeulen blocks the low kick.
Bogard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.#T2#
Bogard with a jab.
Bogard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bogard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Bogard coming out on top.
Bogard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bogard misses with a straight right.
Bogard throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Vermeulen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bogard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogard.
Vermeulen with a nice cross.#T3#
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogard lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bogard is looking to land body kicks.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bogard misses the jab.
Bogard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogard lands with a nice body kick.
Bogard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Vermeulen counters by clinching up.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogard. #BC#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch.
Bogard scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Vermeulen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bogard misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Vermeulen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bogard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen defending well as Bogard loads up on a big left hand.
Vermeulen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bogard throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vermeulen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vermeulen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bogard scores with a decent looking hook.
Vermeulen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bogard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vermeulen's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Bogard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bogard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Bogard!
Terry Bogard took some time post fight to say the following; 'Anybody in the division,anywhere,anytime....just bring it.'.

Event: Syn 630 Keenan vs San Pedro II
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Mendez throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendez misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen lands a jab to Mendez's midsection.
Angelo Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Vermeulen coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendez as he connects with a hook.
Vermeulen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
Mendez scores with a jab to the head.
Vermeulen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mendez eats them both and turns towards Vermeulen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendez misses with an uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeulen circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Vermeulen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Mendez drops Vermeulen with a beautiful combination! Vermeulen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mendez is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Vermeulen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hendrik Vermeulen has been cut.
Vermeulen glances at the clock... BAM! Mendez nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Vermeulen crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Vermeulen is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angelo Mendez!
Angelo Mendez very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Syn 626 Wearmouth vs Diggs II
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dog moves into the clinch successfully.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Vermeulen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Vermeulen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Dog breaks the clinch.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog throws a low kick but Vermeulen avoids it.
Vermeulen defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Vermeulen misses its target.
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range. #T1#
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dog cracks Vermeulen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vermeulen with a hook.
Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog cracks Vermeulen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dog connects with a jab.
Dog's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen.
Dog lands a leg kick that knocks Vermeulen off balance momentarily.
Dog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Vermeulen catches Dog right on the button with a cross.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Dog slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Dog digs a good body shot into Vermeulen's ribs.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dog.
Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vermeulen is looking to wear down Dog with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Dog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vermeulen to the mat! Vermeulen manages to get full guard.
Vermeulen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Vermeulen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dog postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vermeulen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dog, into his guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dog's head.#T3#
Vermeulen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vermeulen landing some decent shots from guard.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vermeulen looking to pass the guard.
Vermeulen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
Vermeulen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vermeulen stopping the sweep attempt from Dog.
Vermeulen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Dog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vermeulen is aware though and is defending well.
Vermeulen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been informed that Dog has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog is on top in guard. #REVB#
Vermeulen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog landing some decent shots from guard.
Dog with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vermeulen wants to sweep but no luck.
Vermeulen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dog manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vermeulen preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vermeulen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vermeulen is in close to Dog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junkyard Dog will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vermeulen's calf.
Vermeulen checks a leg kick nicely.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Junkyard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vermeulen checks a leg kick.
Dog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.
Dog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen misses with a left hand
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vermeulen slips a jab from Dog.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Junkyard Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vermeulen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Vermeulen jabs Dog right on the nose. Dog blinks but takes it well.
Dog swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Vermeulen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Vermeulen.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermeulen throws out the jab.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Dog lands a lovely overhand right.
Vermeulen misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermeulen misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Dog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Vermeulen moved out of range nicely.
Vermeulen misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Vermeulen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Dog instigates a clinch.
Vermeulen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeulen.
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog working aggressively here.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow. #BC#
Vermeulen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A low kick from Dog is predictable there
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Dog moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.
Vermeulen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen.
Dog dodges the punch combination from Vermeulen.
A countering left hand to the body from Dog misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Dog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vermeulen slips a jab from Dog.#T4#
Dog lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vermeulen tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermeulen misses with a shot to the body
and Dog counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog is looking to slow Vermeulen down with leg kicks.
Vermeulen lands the left hand.
Dog misses with an uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a right hand to the body.
Dog throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Dog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dog duly obliges.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Dog. Beautiful body shot.
Dog lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Vermeulen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vermeulen lands with an overhand left.
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 Hendrik Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
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#
Vermeulen looks to land a combination but Dog avoids it well.
Dog lands with a right hand.
Dog fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vermeulen checks it well.
Vermeulen lands with a good body shot.
Dog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A clash of legs there as Vermeulen blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vermeulen. Those never looked like landing.
Dog lands with an uppercut that bounces Vermeulen off the cage and back into range.
Dog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dog misses.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Vermeulen avoids a kick to the body.
Dog misses with a straight right. #T1#
Dog misses with a hook.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice shot by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Dog lands an overhand right.
Vermeulen lands a slapping body shot.
Vermeulen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Dog catches Vermeulen right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog misses with a left hand
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Dog swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range. #T2#
Dog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the body.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.#CL#
Vermeulen moves into the clinch.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the head.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Nice body punch from Dog.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Dog.
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dog as the two fighters clinch.
Dog throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen.
Dog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vermeulen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vermeulen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the body kick from Dog.
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Dog coming out on top.#T4#
Dog cracks Vermeulen with a good jab.
Dog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen moves out of range as Dog strikes.
Vermeulen lands with a right hand.
Vermeulen throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vermeulen tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vermeulen defends well and Dog ends up having to push Vermeulen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No joy there for Vermeulen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Dog swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junkyard Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dog has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Junkyard Dog!
A victorious Junkyard Dog thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 621 Diggs vs Wearmouth
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Knox throws a hook but Vermeulen avoids it easily.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Knox.
Vermeulen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermeulen's head.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Vermeulen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen lands an uppercut.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Vermeulen.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeulen blocking some punches. #T1#
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Vermeulen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vermeulen lands with a light punch inside.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Vermeulen pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.
Knox cracks Vermeulen with a nice body shot.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox stops a takedown attempt from Vermeulen.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Vermeulen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Vermeulen as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Good body shot from Knox.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Knox. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a two punch combo.
Vermeulen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox catches Vermeulen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Vermeulen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vermeulen has Knox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Vermeulen.
Vermeulen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeulen. #T3#
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Vermeulen lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeulen is looking for a takedown.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox has had enough of the clinch but Vermeulen keeps him there for the moment.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen looking for a takedown.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox blocking some punches.
Vermeulen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Vermeulen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
And Vermeulen tries to counter it with a takedown but Knox pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD#
Knox drops Vermeulen with a beautiful combination! Vermeulen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knox is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Hendrik Vermeulen has been cut.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Vermeulen is rocked!
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox batters Vermeulen with a massive right followed by a huge left! Vermeulen is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Knox lands a final crushing right hand to drop Vermeulen to the mat with a gruesome thud! Knox is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox took some time post fight to say the following; 'Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.

Event: Syn: LoL Semi Finals Special
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Vermeulen attempts a counter takedown but Kaunismieli avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a solid leg kick but Vermeulen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vermeulen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeulen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Kaunismieli avoids nicely.
Vermeulen takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaunismieli, as that shot connected. #T1#
Vermeulen moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Kaunismieli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Kaunismieli thinks about the counter body kick.
Kaunismieli cracks Vermeulen with a good jab.
Vermeulen scores with a jab to the head.
Vermeulen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen swinging wildly here.
Kaunismieli tries to land a front kick but Vermeulen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kaunismieli misses with a left hand
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli dips to his left and cracks Vermeulen with an uppercut!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Vermeulen circles away.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a series of punches but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen jabs at Kaunismieli's body.
Kaunismieli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaunismieli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
Kaunismieli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaunismieli lands a jab to the nose.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Kaunismieli.
Vermeulen misses with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli misses with a double jab
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen throws a nice looking combination but Kaunismieli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaunismieli lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaunismieli's elbow.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vermeulen lands with a left to the head.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Kaunismieli gets through Vermeulen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage. #BC#
Vermeulen manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vermeulen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vermeulen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeulen.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeulen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
That's time! Vermeulen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kaunismieli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a nice looking combination but Vermeulen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Kaunismieli clinches.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeulen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen tries for a takedown but Kaunismieli manages to get underhooks.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Vermeulen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Vermeulen wants the takedown. Kaunismieli is fighting it off but Vermeulen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kaunismieli's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen throws a big elbow that misses.
Vermeulen postures up. #T1#
Vermeulen lands a couple of digs.
Vermeulen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaunismieli has wrist control.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position here.
Vermeulen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaunismieli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vermeulen cracks Kaunismieli with a solid left hand.
Vermeulen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vermeulen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vermeulen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vermeulen postures up in Kaunismieli's guard and throws a big left but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Kaunismieli keeps moving. #T2#
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Kaunismieli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vermeulen postures up in Kaunismieli's guard and throws a big left but Kaunismieli blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vermeulen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaunismieli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vermeulen throwing strikes from guard but Kaunismieli blocks nicely.
Vermeulen throws a strike but Kaunismieli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vermeulen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Kaunismieli keeps moving. #T3#
Vermeulen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaunismieli trying to keep a closed guard but Vermeulen is proving a slippery customer.
Vermeulen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaunismieli is retaining full guard.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
Kaunismieli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vermeulen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vermeulen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vermeulen is pushing down on Kaunismieli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaunismieli is fighting to maintain full guard but Vermeulen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vermeulen wants to take a breather but Kaunismieli is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaunismieli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vermeulen thows a huge punch but Kaunismieli dodges it nicely.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vermeulen thows a huge punch but Kaunismieli dodges it nicely.
Vermeulen lands strikes from half guard.
Vermeulen is looking to advance position but Kaunismieli won't allow it.
Vermeulen prevents Kaunismieli from improving his position.
Vermeulen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Vermeulen there.
Kaunismieli trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kaunismieli lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Kaunismieli catches Vermeulen right on the button with a cross.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermeulen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Vermeulen ducks down to avoid it.
Vermeulen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Kaunismieli.
Vermeulen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vermeulen throws a nice looking combination but Kaunismieli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Vermeulen pushes him off.
Vermeulen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaunismieli. #T1#
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen scores with a nice strike.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vermeulen works the jab nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Vermeulen blocks the leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vermeulen misses with a double jab.
Kaunismieli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a low kick.#T2#
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen ducks right into an uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli thows a leg kick but Vermeulen checks it
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Kaunismieli blocks it.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen 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.#T3#
Kaunismieli lands with a straight right. Vermeulen didn't see that one coming.
Kaunismieli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vermeulen takes one on the button.
Vermeulen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeulen.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Vermeulen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vermeulen just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Vermeulen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the body kick from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body. Vermeulen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
Kaunismieli lands a jab.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli lands the left hand.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

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 Hendrik Vermeulen.
I think Vermeulen 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
In his post fight interview, Hendrik Vermeulen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DARE 94
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Aoki with a hook.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki lands with a kick to the temple. Vermeulen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen misses with a two punch combination.
Vermeulen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the body.
Vermeulen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Aoki defending well as Vermeulen loads up on a big left hand.
Aoki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vermeulen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vermeulen avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Vermeulen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Aoki misses.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vermeulen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Aoki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vermeulen connects with a jab.#T2#
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Aoki.
Aoki cracks a nice hook into Vermeulen's ribs.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vermeulen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Aoki walks into a stiff left hand from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a hook
and Aoki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vermeulen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Vermeulen avoids nicely.
Vermeulen throws a big counter combination but Aoki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermeulen scores with a hook.
Vermeulen misses with a hook.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen misses with a few strikes there.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Vermeulen swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeulen. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeulen defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vermeulen is looking to clinch.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aoki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aoki.
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 Hendrik Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aoki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vermeulen connects with a right hand. Aoki shakes it off.
Aoki throws a head kick but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Vermeulen is looking for a counter combo.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen counters with a two punch combo.
Aoki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vermeulen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen cracks Aoki with a good jab.#T1#
Aoki slips under a jab from Vermeulen.#CL#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Vermeulen has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aoki.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards. #BC2#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Aoki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aoki.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Vermeulen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vermeulen scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Vermeulen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aoki blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aoki.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Aoki throws a right hand that Vermeulen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermeulen also avoids with ease.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Vermeulen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aokis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vermeulen throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Vermeulen misses.
A little jabbing left from Aoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aoki. That's going to slow Vermeulen down.
Aoki walks into a straight right hand from Vermeulen.
Good shot there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice body kick from Aoki.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vermeulen's head.
Aoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki scores with a hook to the body. Vermeulen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Vermeulen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vermeulen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vermeulen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen jabs at Aoki's body.
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 Hendrik Vermeulen 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Aoki manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Vermeulen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Vermeulen. That snapped Aoki's head back.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki misses with a wild combination.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Aoki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vermeulen misses with a jab to the body
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Vermeulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Aoki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermeulen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Vermeulen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Vermeulen tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeulen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot lands for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hendrik Vermeulen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeulen circles away quickly and effectively.
Vermeulen misses with a double jab
and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Vermeulen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vermeulen.
Aoki unleashes a big counter combination but Vermeulen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Vermeulen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Loki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vermeulen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

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 Hendrik Vermeulen.
Well Vermeulen 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen 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.

Event: DARE 87
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Vermeulen ducks right into an uppercut from Slurper.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Vermeulen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slurper.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vermeulen! But no joy.
Slurper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slurper throws a combination that misses
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen misses with a hook. Slurper ducked under it nicely.
Slurper lands a nice hook to Vermeulen's body. Vermeulen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slurper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slurper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slurper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slurper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slurper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Slurper missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snot Slurper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slurper.
Vermeulen takes one to the chin there.
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
Slurper throws a right hand that Vermeulen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermeulen also avoids with ease.
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
No joy there for Slurper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slurper slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Slurper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vermeulen under the eye.#TD2#
Vermeulen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slurper is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slurper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vermeulen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vermeulen is keen to just control but Slurper is a slippery customer.
Slurper has his hands clasped together around Vermeulen's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermeulen prevents Slurper from improving his position.
Vermeulen trying to control the action but Slurper is working from the bottom.
Vermeulen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Slurper is trying to maintain the position but Vermeulen is very close to passing his half guard.
Vermeulen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vermeulen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slurper defending well though.
Slurper is holding on to half guard well.
Vermeulen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vermeulen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slurper's head.
Vermeulen working over Slurper with some ground and pound. Slurper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slurper has hold of Vermeulen's hands but Vermeulen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vermeulen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vermeulen lands a nice short elbow.
Vermeulen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Vermeulen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slurper has hold of Vermeulen's hands but Vermeulen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vermeulen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slurper keeps working.
Vermeulen is controlling the pace.
Slurper wants to improve his position but Vermeulen is controlling well.
Vermeulen is looking to stall here but Slurper recovers full guard.
Vermeulen tries to free his leg and advance position but Slurper is retaining full guard.
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 Snot Slurper will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Slurper lands a body shot.
Slurper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vermeulen at a distance. #CL#
Slurper pushes Vermeulen up against the cage in a clinch.
Vermeulen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeulen looking for a takedown.
Slurper working aggressively here.
Slurper prevents the takedown attempt.
Slurper tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slurper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snot Slurper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Slurper blocks it.
Slurper cracks Vermeulen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snot Slurper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slurper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Slurper lands a nice looking body shot.
Slurper tries to clinch there but Vermeulen circles away.
A jab from Slurper misses.
Vermeulen throws a nice looking combination but Slurper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slurper takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Vermeulen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vermeulen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slurper misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slurper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slurper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vermeulen. #T2#
Slurper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vermeulen with the counter takedown but Slurper avoids it easily.
Slurper scores with a sloppy right hand. Vermeulen should have avoided that one.
Vermeulen shoots in but no luck this time.
Slurper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slurper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vermeulen on the side of the head. #ROC#
Vermeulen is rocked!
Slurper lands a brutal uppercut that launches Vermeulen off his feet! Vermeulen tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Snot Slurper!
Snot Slurper gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DARE 77
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Soszynski tries to land a front kick but Vermeulen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decent striking displayed by Soszynski there.
Soszynski misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soszynski staying out of range there.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soszynski counters with a nice body shot.
Soszynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeulen.
Soszynski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vermeulen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vermeulen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Soszynski.
Vermeulen tries to bum rush Soszynski with a series of wild strikes but Soszynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vermeulen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Vermeulen lands with a straight right. Soszynski didn't see that one coming.
Vermeulen misses with a combination
and Soszynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soszynski.
A punch combination from Soszynski misses.
Soszynski throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Soszynski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that Soszynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Soszynski also avoids with ease.
Vermeulen lands with a nice body punch.
Vermeulen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soszynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vermeulen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vermeulen throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the body.
Vermeulen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soszynski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soszynski wants to slow Vermeulen down by chopping away at his legs.
Soszynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soszynski staying out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Soszynski.#T3#
Soszynski connects with a body shot that sends Vermeulen's belly button to the back.
Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Vermeulen misses.
Soszynski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
Soszynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soszynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeulen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vermeulen throws a shot to the body.
Soszynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Soszynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soszynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeulen.#T4#
Soszynski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soszynski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Soszynski saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Soszynski misses its intended target.
Soszynski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soszynski slips under a jab from Vermeulen.
Soszynski misses with the body kick
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vermeulen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Soszynski saw that one coming.
Vermeulen lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vermeulen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Vermeulen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Soszynski saw that one coming.
Vermeulen misses with a hook to the body
and Soszynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
Soszynski jabs Vermeulen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vermeulen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Soszynski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Soszynski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vermeulen has got the better of the exchanges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Soszynski avoids nicely.
Vermeulen backing away here, and Soszynski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Vermeulen blocks the leg kick.
Soszynski throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soszynski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vermeulen throws a poor cross that misses
and Soszynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Soszynski misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soszynski can do to turn this around?
Soszynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vermeulen misses with a hook. Soszynski ducked under it nicely.
Soszynski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD2#
Soszynski cracks Vermeulen with a big right hand and Vermeulen goes down!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen trying to keep a closed guard but Soszynski is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Soszynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vermeulen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vermeulen wants to sweep here but Soszynski controlling him for the moment.
Soszynski distracts Vermeulen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soszynski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vermeulen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Vermeulen trying to control the position here.
Vermeulen wants to sweep but no luck.
Vermeulen keeping moving, preventing Soszynski from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen lands with a shot to the body.
Soszynski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Vermeulen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soszynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Soszynski scores with a hook to the body. Vermeulen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Soszynski throws a body kick.
Vermeulen is looking for a counter combo.
Nice shot by Soszynski.
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Soszynski is out of range.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soszynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soszynski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soszynski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soszynski digs a good body shot into Vermeulen's ribs.
Vermeulen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#
Vermeulen is rocked!
A good leg kick by Soszynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Soszynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Soszynski misses with a body shot.
Soszynski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD2#
Soszynski throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Vermeulen tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Vermeulen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vermeulen wants to sweep here but Soszynski controlling him for the moment.
Soszynski content to stall in guard here.
Vermeulen wants to sweep but no luck.
Vermeulen seems to have got his legs back now.
Soszynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Vermeulen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soszynski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vermeulen controls Soszynski momentarily but Soszynski frees himself. #T1#
Soszynski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vermeulen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vermeulen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vermeulen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vermeulen scores with a body shot.
Vermeulen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermeulen misses with a two punch combination.
Vermeulen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soszynski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soszynski digs a good hook to Vermeulen's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soszynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Vermeulen misses its target.
Soszynski misses with an uppercut.
Vermeulen feinted with a counter takedown.
Soszynski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermeulen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soszynski scrambles back to his feet.
Soszynski misses with a double jab.
Soszynski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Vermeulen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen lands with a cross.
Krystian Soszynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soszynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws out a powerful jab.
Soszynski misses with a hook
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Soszynski counters with a left to the body.
Soszynski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vermeulen under the eye.
Soszynski misses with a low kick.
Vermeulen misses with a double jab
and Soszynski counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Soszynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen works Soszynski's body with a nice hook.
Soszynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soszynski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Soszynski slips a jab and a cross from Vermeulen.
A punch combination from Vermeulen misses.
Soszynski slips under a jab.
Soszynski misses with a kick to the body.
Soszynski lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Soszynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soszynski 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Soszynski!
During a confident post fight interview, Krystian Soszynski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 70
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Magufuli I V misses.
Vermeulen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Magufuli I V is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Magufuli I V jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magufuli I V scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magufuli I V connects with a jab.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magufuli I V misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V lands a jab to Vermeulen's midsection.
Vermeulen takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Magufuli I V misses the target.
Vermeulen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Magufuli I V is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Magufuli I V throws a hook but Vermeulen avoids it easily.
Magufuli I V scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magufuli I V digs a good hook to Vermeulen's body.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magufuli I V getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vermeulen takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Magufuli I V tries to land a front kick but Vermeulen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vermeulen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Magufuli I V drives through and clinches with Vermeulen against the cage.
Vermeulen tries to break the clinch but Magufuli I V is controlling the position.
Magufuli I V misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen tries to throw a body punch but Magufuli I V avoids it by throwing Vermeulen back against the cage.
Magufuli I V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magufuli I V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
I was talking to Magufuli I V's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vermeulen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magufuli I V throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magufuli I V fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Vermeulen throws out a powerful jab.
Vermeulen slips a jab from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V with a nice cross.
Magufuli I V misses with a combination
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magufuli I V ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magufuli I V throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Vermeulen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magufuli I V is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Magufuli I V throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Magufuli I V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V thuds his right hand into Vermeulen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Magufuli I V misses its intended target.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Magufuli I V's head but Magufuli I V sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magufuli I V throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 shot to the liver by Magufuli I V. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Vermeulen tries to keep at a distance but Magufuli I V has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magufuli I V stalling.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Magufuli I V 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#
Magufuli I V misses with a hook
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Magufuli I V is out of range.
Magufuli I V pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vermeulen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Magufuli I V clinches up against the cage.
Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Magufuli I V is trying to maintain a safe position but Vermeulen gets an underhook and turns Magufuli I V into the cage.
Magufuli I V lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen is trying to drag Magufuli I V to the mat but Magufuli I V just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looking for a takedown.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vermeulen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vermeulen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magufuli I V is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vermeulen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Vermeulen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magufuli I V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magufuli I V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
Magufuli I V lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magufuli I V has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Vermeulen is trying to drag Magufuli I V to the mat but Magufuli I V just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kassim Magufuli I V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Vermeulen.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magufuli I V lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Magufuli I V.
Vermeulen can't find room to land a body shot as Magufuli I V controls the action.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Vermeulen tries to throw a body punch but Magufuli I V avoids it by throwing Vermeulen back against the cage.
Vermeulen struggles to land a body shot inside as Magufuli I V controls his hands. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Magufuli I V is pressed up against the cage. Vermeulen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magufuli I V down to the mat. Magufuli I V avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Magufuli I V lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vermeulen doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Magufuli I V takes the fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli I V blocking some punches.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vermeulen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V lands with a short shot to the head.
Magufuli I V misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Magufuli I V lands with a left to the head.
Magufuli I V scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magufuli I V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magufuli I V's elbow. #T3#
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magufuli I V misses with some punches.
Magufuli I V tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeulen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magufuli I V has him pressed against the cage.
Vermeulen can't find room to land a body shot as Magufuli I V controls the action. #BC#
Magufuli I V breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Magufuli I V misses.
Vermeulen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermeulen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magufuli I V jabs Vermeulen right on the nose. Vermeulen blinks but takes it well.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch up.
Kassim Magufuli I V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Magufuli I V slips a jab from Vermeulen.
Kassim Magufuli I V is winning the standup battle so far.
Magufuli I V lands a jab to the nose.
Vermeulen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magufuli I V throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a three punch combo that has Magufuli I V backing up. Magufuli I V nods at Vermeulen to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vermeulen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magufuli I V lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but Vermeulen is having none of it.
And Vermeulen tries to counter it with a takedown but Magufuli I V pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vermeulen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Magufuli I V blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Magufuli I V dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Magufuli I V misses with a body kick.
Magufuli I V throws a wild body kick that Vermeulen sees coming a mile off.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magufuli I V lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vermeulen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vermeulen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magufuli I V throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot.
Magufuli I V smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magufuli I V misses with a looping right.
Vermeulen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magufuli I V misses with a jab to the body
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magufuli I V. #T1#
Magufuli I V throws a low kick but Vermeulen avoids it.
Vermeulen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vermeulen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch but Vermeulen slips to the side
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magufuli I V throws out the jab.
Magufuli I V ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Vermeulen moves out of range as Magufuli I V strikes.
Magufuli I V scores with the left hand. Vermeulen knows he should have avoided that one.
Magufuli I V misses with a body kick.
Vermeulen digs a good hook to Magufuli I V's body.
Magufuli I V lands a lovely overhand right.
Vermeulen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut. Vermeulen saw that one coming.
Vermeulen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermeulen throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Magufuli I V to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Magufuli I V throws a leg kick that misses.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vermeulen lands a lovely overhand right.
Magufuli I V wants to slow Vermeulen down by chopping away at his legs.
Vermeulen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magufuli I V.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
Vermeulen throws a counter combo.
Magufuli I V misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Vermeulen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magufuli I V!
Vermeulen cracks Magufuli I V with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magufuli I V is looking to regain half guard here but Vermeulen keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Vermeulen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Vermeulen is trying to ground and pound but Magufuli I V uses the momentary lack of control by Vermeulen to regain half guard.
Vermeulen working the head and body with strikes.
Magufuli I V blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen with the ground and pound but Magufuli I V uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen throws a big right hand that misses.
Vermeulen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vermeulen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vermeulen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vermeulen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magufuli I V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magufuli I V utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kassim Magufuli I V did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Magufuli I V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Vermeulen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a solid body kick.
Magufuli I V moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Magufuli I V avoids them all with ease.
Vermeulen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vermeulen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but Vermeulen moves away
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Vermeulen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Vermeulen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vermeulen avoids a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magufuli I V throwing a counter right hand but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
A cross from Magufuli I V lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magufuli I V. Vermeulen shrugs it off though.
Magufuli I V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Magufuli I V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magufuli I V avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magufuli I V tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeulen is looking for the big counter here.
Vermeulen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Magufuli I V scores with a hook to the body. Vermeulen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magufuli I V throws a right hand that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vermeulen! But no joy.
Vermeulen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Magufuli I V to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Magufuli I V lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Magufuli I V clinches with his opponent. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Magufuli I V lands with a left to the head.
Magufuli I V can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Magufuli I V softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Magufuli I V.
Kassim Magufuli I V has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vermeulen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen has Magufuli I V pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magufuli I V manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Magufuli I V.
Vermeulen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Magufuli I V lands a left hand.
Magufuli I V working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magufuli I V lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Magufuli I V lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Magufuli I V stalling against the cage.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeulen lands with a left to the head.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Magufuli I V scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Magufuli I V misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Magufuli I V is working Vermeulen over against the cage.
Magufuli I V misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Magufuli I V.
A short left from Vermeulen.
Magufuli I V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Magufuli I V lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Magufuli I V tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeulen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magufuli I V after a bit of a struggle.
Vermeulen goes for a takedown attempt but Magufuli I V pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kassim Magufuli I V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Vermeulen.
Magufuli I V jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magufuli I V thuds his right hand into Vermeulen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Magufuli I V.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Magufuli I V had his way with Hendrik Vermeulen in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Magufuli I V lands a jab to Vermeulen's midsection.
Magufuli I V lands a body shot.
Magufuli I V connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vermeulen tries to bum rush Magufuli I V with a series of wild strikes but Magufuli I V uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magufuli I V attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Vermeulen tries to counter it with a takedown but Magufuli I V pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Magufuli I V lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vermeulen doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook.
Magufuli I V lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Vermeulen tries to keep at a distance but Magufuli I V has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Vermeulen swings wildly with an uppercut but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magufuli I V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magufuli I V can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen lands with a left to the head.
Magufuli I V swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen looking for a takedown.
Vermeulen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli I V scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magufuli I V.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Vermeulen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magufuli I V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vermeulen wants a takedown.
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
Magufuli I V lands a body shot.
Vermeulen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magufuli I V lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Magufuli I V as the two fighters clinch.
Magufuli I V is trying to stall.
Magufuli I V lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magufuli I V has Vermeulen pushed against the cage.
Magufuli I V lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Magufuli I V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magufuli I V lands with an uppercut that bounces Vermeulen off the cage and back into range.
Kassim Magufuli I V is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Vermeulen is rocked!#T3#
Magufuli I V is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vermeulen is still on wobbly legs! Can Magufuli I V finish him?
Magufuli I V dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Magufuli I V forces Vermeulen back against the cage and clinches.
Vermeulen seems to have recovered his senses.
Magufuli I V misses with some punches.
Vermeulen misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V pushes Vermeulen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magufuli I V works on Vermeulen's body with a couple of short punches.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V lands an uppercut.#T4#
Magufuli I V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeulens head.
Magufuli I V stalls.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Vermeulen swings wildly with an uppercut but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Magufuli I V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magufuli I V lands a jab to Vermeulen's midsection.
Magufuli I V connects with a single shot there.
Magufuli I V stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Magufuli I V showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magufuli I V, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kassim Magufuli I V thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 65
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Nicolas circles away.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Nicolas needs to keep his hands up - Vermeulen had a free shot at his head there.
Nicolas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Vermeulen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nicolas quickly recovers to half guard.
Vermeulen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vermeulen is trying to control the action in half guard but Nicolas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nicolas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Nicolas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.#CL2#
Nicolas moves into the clinch.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeulen.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Vermeulen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vermeulen lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
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!
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Nicolas. #TD#
Vermeulen has hold of one of Nicolas's legs. Nicolas is fighting the takedown attempt but Vermeulen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermeulen landing with the ground and pound.
Nicolas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Nicolas keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen stops Nicolas from standing up.
Nicolas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vermeulen works over Nicolas with some ground and pound from guard.
Nicolas has momentary wrist control but Vermeulen slips an elbow through the middle.
Vermeulen forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nicolas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vermeulen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nicolas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vermeulen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vermeulen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vermeulen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Vermeulen throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Nicolas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vermeulen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vermeulen stops Nicolas from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicolas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vermeulen.
We've been hearing that Vermeulen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vermeulen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Vermeulen there.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nicolas tries to kick Vermeulen off but Vermeulen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vermeulen works his way into side control.
Vermeulen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vermeulen lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Vermeulen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vermeulen working the ground and pound but Nicolas is defending the strikes.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nicolas to see if he's OK.
Vermeulen scoring with punches from side control.
Vermeulen throws a strike aimed at the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas avoids it well.#T4#
Vermeulen scores with punches from side control.
Nicolas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vermeulen looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nicolas's face.
Vermeulen lands a big shot there that rocks Nicolas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vermeulen tries to control but Nicolas wriggling away.
Vermeulen lands a nice shot to the head.
Vermeulen throwing strikes here but Nicolas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen wants to control the pace but Nicolas is squirming around nicely.
Vermeulen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nicolas trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Nicolas avoids them all with ease.
Nicolas is looking to clinch.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Nicolas. #TD#
Vermeulen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nicolas sprawls well initially but Vermeulen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vermeulen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicolas defending well though.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vermeulen is nestled in close to Nicolas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Vermeulen there.
Vermeulen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vermeulen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vermeulen uses his free foot to push down on Nicolas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nicolas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Vermeulen with a couple of short strikes.
Vermeulen working Nicolas over with strikes here.
Nicolas tries to buck Vermeulen off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns Nicolas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vermeulen landing strikes from the mount and Nicolas is in trouble!
Vermeulen looking to finish Nicolas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nicolas!
Vermeulen with shots to the head and body - Nicolas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vermeulen punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Nicolas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Nicolas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Vermeulen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen 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.
In defeat, Harold Nicolas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: EFA 84 Vermeulen Vs Murphy
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Vermeulen with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeulen. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Vermeulen pushes him off.
We've been hearing reports that Vermeulen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vermeulen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Vermeulen ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vermeulen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Vermeulen circles away.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vermeulen swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. #TD#
Vermeulen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Vermeulen in his half guard.
Vermeulen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vermeulen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vermeulen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Murphy hang on?
Vermeulen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murphy wants to hold on but Vermeulen pushes him away.
Vermeulen landing shots from mount.
Vermeulen unloads with some shots from mount but Murphy bucks and avoids them well.
Murphy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vermeulen looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vermeulen looking to finish with strikes here!
Vermeulen looking to ground and pound but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Vermeulen lands a big elbow.
Vermeulen thowing shots but they're missing.
Vermeulen punching from mount but Murphy doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Vermeulen maintains control.
Vermeulen looking to finish Murphy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murphy!
Vermeulen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermeulen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vermeulen lands a heavy elbow.
Vermeulen working Murphy over with strikes here.
Murphy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Murphy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vermeulen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but Murphy recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. #T4#
Vermeulen thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Vermeulen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Vermeulen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vermeulen lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vermeulen connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy wants to counter with a clinch but Vermeulen pushes him away.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vermeulen.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Vermeulen avoids it with no problem.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands a jab to Vermeulen's midsection.#CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Vermeulen against the cage.
Vermeulen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
A short right from Vermeulen. #TD#
Vermeulen pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Vermeulen controlling the position.
Vermeulen looking for a sweep. Not yet Vermeulen, not yet.
Vermeulen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vermeulen is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vermeulen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vermeulen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Vermeulen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vermeulen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vermeulen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murphy is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Vermeulen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vermeulen lands an elbow. #T3#
Vermeulen wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Vermeulen cracks Murphy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Murphy prevents Vermeulen from improving position.
Vermeulen tries to score with some ground and pound. Murphy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vermeulen trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. #T4#
Murphy prevents Vermeulen from moving into mount.
Vermeulen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Murphy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vermeulen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Murphy swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vermeulen misses the body punch
and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Vermeulen circles away.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen.
Murphy takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Murphy tries to clinch
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen misses with a takedown
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vermeulen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vermeulen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vermeulen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Vermeulen looks to land a combination. Murphy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy catches Vermeulen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Vermeulen.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vermeulen wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vermeulen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrik Vermeulen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Vermeulen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeulen misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vermeulen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Vermeulen finds it's target.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Vermeulen.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Vermeulen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermeulen's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy really dominated that round.
That's time! Vermeulen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1##CL2#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen. #T2#
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mick Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Vermeulen tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Vermeulen back against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy works on Vermeulen's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Vermeulen pulls Murphy into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hendrik Vermeulen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Vermeulen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy is fighting to break Vermeulen's control of his arms but Vermeulen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vermeulen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy won't allow Vermeulen to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vermeulen.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Vermeulen's head back.
Vermeulen throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Murphy lands a jab to Vermeulen's midsection.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vermeulen catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Murphy misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vermeulen is defended easily by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Murphy wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vermeulen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Vermeulen.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Vermeulen darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Vermeulen into the cage.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Vermeulen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Murphy.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Vermeulen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Vermeulen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vermeulen trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Vermeulen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Vermeulen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vermeulen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vermeulen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Vermeulen trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Vermeulen is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vermeulen drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Vermeulen is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Vermeulen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vermeulen trying to control the pace.
Vermeulen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vermeulen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Vermeulen in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Vermeulen seems content to control.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Murphy trying to hold on to Vermeulen's head to control him but Vermeulen postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Vermeulen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vermeulen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen retains his light heavyweight title!
Hendrik Vermeulen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFA 75 Vermeulen vs Hyang
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Vermeulen checks a leg kick nicely.
Hyang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vermeulen. That did some damage!
Vermeulen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body kick there by Hyang.
Hyang is looking to slow Vermeulen down with leg kicks.
Hyang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Hyang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hyang scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Vermeulen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hyang, pushing him back against the cage.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Hyang working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Vermeulen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyang backwards.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyang tries to break the clinch but Vermeulen is controlling the position.
Hyang throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Hyang.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hyang. #T1##BC2#
Hyang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeulen stuns Hyang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Hyang throws a body kick.
Hyang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hyang looks to land a combination. Vermeulen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hyang lands a high kick!
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yun Won Hyang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Vermeulen.
Hyang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Hyang moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Vermeulen moves into the clinch successfully.
Hyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeulen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hyang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hyang throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeulen wants a takedown. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Vermeulen scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hyang.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyang misses with some punches.
Vermeulen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hyang tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
Hyang blocking some punches.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Hyang.
Vermeulen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hyang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hyang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Hyang.
Hyang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyang blocking some punches.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hyang backwards.
Hyang blocking some punches.
Hyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vermeulen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyang lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen. #T3#
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Hyang. #BC2#
Hyang breaks the clinch.
Hyang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
Hyang misses with a wild combination.
A clash of legs there as Vermeulen blocks the low kick.
Vermeulen blocks a low kick nicely.
Vermeulen is looking for a counter combo.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Hyang avoids the punch easily.
Hyang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermeulen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot.
Hyang ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
An inside leg kick lands from Hyang.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the leg kick from Hyang.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
A jab from Vermeulen does it's job there.#TD#
Vermeulen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hyang quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hyang is trying to stand back up but Vermeulen is controlling him
Vermeulen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hyang is trying to stand.
Vermeulen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vermeulen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vermeulen stalling.
Vermeulen is nestled in close to Hyang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hyang defending well though.
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 Hendrik Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hyang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hyang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermeulen throws a shot from downtown. Hyang moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Vermeulen as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Hyang slips under a jab from Vermeulen.
Hyang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Hyang flicks out a counter leg kick but Vermeulen steps away.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Hyang moved out of range.
Vermeulen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hyang. Hyang obviously looking to wear him down.
Hyang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen.
Hyang with a hook.
Hyang throws a low kick but Vermeulen avoids it.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hyang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyang walks into a left hand.
Hyang misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyang throws a leg kick but Vermeulen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Vermeulen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermeulen walks into a jab.
Yun Won Hyang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hyang lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hyang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Vermeulen as he checks the leg kick.
Hyang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hyang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vermeulen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hyang throws a low kick but Vermeulen moves out of range easily.
Hyang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Hyang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Vermeulen misses.
Hyang thuds his shin into the meat of Vermeulen's side.
Hyang lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyang misses with a low kick.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Hyang avoids the punch easily.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hyang misses with a low kick. #T2#
Hyang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen backing away here, and Hyang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vermeulen takes one to the chin there.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen throws an overhand right that lands on Hyang's shoulder, as Hyang tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vermeulen, as that shot connected.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
A head kick misses from Hyang.
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Hyang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyang misses with a wild combination.
A left lands for Hyang.
Vermeulen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hyang.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Hyang tenderised Vermeulen's leg. Vermeulen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the body kick.
Vermeulen misses with a hook. Hyang ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hyang, as that shot connected.
Hyang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hyang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vermeulen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hyang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hyang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Hyang.
Hyang throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyang.
Hyang misses with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Vermeulen.
Hyang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yun Won Hyang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hyang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vermeulen scores with a jab to the head.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Hyang throws out a leg kick but Vermeulen moves out of range and Hyang only half commits.
A combination from Vermeulen does no damage.
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!
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyang.
Hyang scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Hyang looks to land a right hand but Vermeulen moved out of range.
Hyang throws a series of punches but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen misses with the combination.
Hyang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hyang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyang ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen backing away here, and Hyang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hyang blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hyang.
Vermeulen lands a glancing blow to the side of Hyang's head.
Hyang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vermeulen.
Hyang scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hyang misses with a series of wild punches.
Hyang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yun Won Hyang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Vermeulen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hyang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeulen.
Hyang tries a quick counter leg kick but Vermeulen is wise to it.#TD#
Vermeulen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hyang sprawls well initially but Vermeulen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vermeulen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hyang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hyang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hyang defending well though.
Hyang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vermeulen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyang is refusing to be controlled, as Vermeulen sits in half guard.
Vermeulen throwing shots but Hyang is blocking nicely.
Vermeulen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Vermeulen is trying to control. Hyang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vermeulen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hyang's head.
Vermeulen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vermeulen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hyang tries to kick Vermeulen off but Vermeulen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vermeulen wants to take a breather but Hyang is having none of it.
Vermeulen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vermeulen looks to land a strike but Hyang avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hyang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hyang works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vermeulen stops Hyang from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vermeulen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vermeulen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vermeulen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vermeulen with a jab.
Hyang is looking to slow Vermeulen down with leg kicks.
Hyang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hyang swivels and escapes.
Hyang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hyang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a wild combination.
Hyang lands with a nice body punch.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left. #T3#
Hyang misses with a looping right.
Hyang throws out a leg kick but Vermeulen moves out of range and Hyang only half commits.
Vermeulen blocks a leg kick.
Hyang misses with a low kick as Vermeulen jumps back.
Vermeulen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hyang misses with a straight right.
Hyang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that Hyang ducks under and follows up with a left that Hyang also avoids with ease.
Hyang throws a head kick that misses
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Hyang moved out of range nicely.
Vermeulen moves away from the strike by Hyang.
Vermeulen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hyang.
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyang.
Vermeulen wants to clinch.
Hyang tries a quick counter leg kick but Vermeulen is wise to it.#T4#
Hyang slips under a jab.
Vermeulen lands a really nice looking cross but Hyang seems unphased.
Hyang thumps Vermeulen with a low kick.
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Hyang is out of range.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyang.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Hyang throws a leg kick
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hyang misses with a series of wild punches.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Hyang manages to avoid it.#TD#
Vermeulen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hyang did well to prevent Vermeulen getting side control.
Vermeulen not doing much here.
Vermeulen thows a huge punch but Hyang dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Hyang misses with a kick to the body.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hyang cracks Vermeulen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hyang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vermeulen throws a looping overhand right but Hyang ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hyang. That's going to slow Vermeulen down.
Nice cross by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen avoids the head kick by Hyang.
Vermeulen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hyang motions for Vermeulen to come forward. Hyang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hyang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hyang counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Hyang.
Hyang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vermeulen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Hyang slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hyang. #T1#
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hyang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Hyang throws out a counter right but Vermeulen avoids it with no problem.
Hyang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hyang moves out of range of the strikes.
Hyang takes one to the chin there.
Vermeulen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vermeulen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hyang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Hyang was well out of range.
Hyang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Vermeulen. Those never looked like landing.
Hyang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hyang throws a leg kick
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeulen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vermeulen scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermeulen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Vermeulen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hyang can pounce on him.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyang misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hyang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vermeulens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Hyang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Hyang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Hyang strikes.
A good leg kick by Hyang.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Hyang is out of range.
Vermeulen misses with a two punch combination.
Vermeulen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vermeulen darts in looking for a takedown but Hyang gets double underhooks and turns Vermeulen into the cage.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Hyang moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hyang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hyang misses with a body shot. #T3#
Hyang scores with a head kick. Vermeulen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Hyang strikes.
Hyang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vermeulen's sensitive parts.
Hyang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyang avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
Hyang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hyang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vermeulen momentarily.
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyang moves away.
Hyang missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Vermeulen gets a takedown into half guard.
Vermeulen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vermeulen thows a huge punch but Hyang dodges it nicely. #T4#
Hyang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vermeulen scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vermeulen is keen to just control but Hyang is a slippery customer.
Vermeulen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vermeulen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vermeulen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hyang defending well though.
Vermeulen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vermeulen working Hyang over with strikes.
Vermeulen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hyang is staying active underneath Vermeulen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Vermeulen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hendrik Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Hyang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hyang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range.
Vermeulen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hyang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hyang misses with an uppercut.
Vermeulen lands with a right hand.
Hyang with a nice cross.
Vermeulen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hyang tries a low kick but Vermeulen avoids it.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut.
Hyang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hyang is looking to score with low kicks.
Vermeulen clobbers Hyang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Hyang pushes him off.
Hyang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyang lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Hyang scores with a leg kick.
Hyang throws a leg kick but Vermeulen moved away.
Vermeulen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hyang unleashes a big counter combination but Vermeulen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vermeulen scores with a body shot.
Hyang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vermeulen misses with a hook. Hyang ducked under it nicely.
Vermeulen goes for a double leg but Hyang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hyang continues to drive forward.
Vermeulen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hyang misses with a hook
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Hyang is predictable there
and Vermeulen counters with a nice body shot.
Vermeulen dips to his left and cracks Hyang with an uppercut!
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyang catches Vermeulen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vermeulen checks a leg kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Hyang there.
Yun Won Hyang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyang lands with a slapping head kick.
Vermeulen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hyang circles away quickly and effectively.
Hyang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeulen.
Hyang misses with a head kick.
Hyang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeulen.
Hyang throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot.
Hyang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hyang misses with a looping right.
Vermeulen cracks Hyang with an open hand slap.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Vermeulen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hyang misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hyang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Hyang.
Hyang ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands with a good body shot.
Hyang scores with a nice right hand.
Hyang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyang manages to avoid it.
Hyang takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Hyang manages to avoid it.
Hyang takes one on the button.
Hyang connects with a solid leg kick.
Vermeulen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Hyang as he connects with a hook.
Hyang misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen scores with a three punch combo!
Hendrik Vermeulen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hyang lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Hyang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyang sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Hyang looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
Hyang misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Vermeulen rushes Hyang and presses him up against the cage.
Vermeulen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hyang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyang can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Hyang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Hyang.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hyang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Hyang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen can't find room to land a body shot as Hyang controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hyang fails to land.
Vermeulen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyang blocks an uppercut.
Hyang tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yun Won Hyang.
I think Vermeulen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen retains his light heavyweight title!
Hendrik Vermeulen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFA 64 Vermeulen vs Wetness
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1##CL#
Vermeulen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wetness, pushing him back against the cage.
Wetness working Vermeulen over with knees to the body.
Wetness lands a knee to the head.
Vermeulen managing to block the knees to the body from Wetness.
Wetness stalling in the clinch but Vermeulen improves position.
Wetness looking to throw knees to the head but Vermeulen is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vermeulen as Wetness tries to tie him up. #BC#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wetness throws a series of punches but Vermeulen avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Wetness.
Wetness defending well as Vermeulen loads up on a big left hand.
Wetness throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.#T1#
Vermeulen closes the distance and clinches up with Wetness, looking for a takedown. Vermeulen pushes Wetness against the cage but Wetness circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vermeulen throws a looping overhand right but Wetness ducks down to avoid it.
Wetness throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Vermeulen gets tackled into the cage by Wetness. Wetness maintains the clinch.
Vermeulen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wetness misses with a knee strike.
Vermeulen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wetness tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vermeulen avoids it.
Wetness trying to land knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Vermeulen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wetness looking to throw knees to the head but Vermeulen is blocking nicely.
Vermeulen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vermeulen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Vermeulen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wetness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wetness slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Wetness lands a nice knee 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wetness's elbow.
Wetness missing with knees to the body.
Vermeulen lands with a light punch inside.
Vermeulen misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Vermeulen has Wetness pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vermeulen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wetness tumbling to the mat - Vermeulen dives into Wetness's guard.
Vermeulen connects with a couple of short punches.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Wetness keeps moving.
Vermeulen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wetness is looking to stand up but Vermeulen isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vermeulen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vermeulen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wetness manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wetness throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wetness throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vermeulen blocks it with crossed arms.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Vermeulen pushes Wetness back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Vermeulen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wetness takes one to the side of the head.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right. #TD#
Vermeulen looking to score a takedown here. Wetness is defending well but Vermeulen drives through and ends up in Wetness's guard.
Wetness wants to stand up but Vermeulen is controlling him.
Vermeulen connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen prevents Wetness from getting back to his feet. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vermeulen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vermeulen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wetness keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wetness's head.
Vermeulen stops Wetness from standing up.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wetness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vermeulen with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen 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#
Wetness defending well as Vermeulen loads up on a big left hand.
Wetness tries to counter with a clinch but Vermeulen shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Wetness misses.
Wetness attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vermeulen lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Vermeulen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vermeulen stops Wetness from standing up.
Vermeulen trying to control but Wetness is working from the bottom.
Wetness is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vermeulen is controlling him.
Vermeulen distracts Wetness with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetness is looking to stand up but Vermeulen isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen is in close to Wetness's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vermeulen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wetness has momentary wrist control but Vermeulen slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Vermeulen distracts Wetness with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vermeulen scoring with some ground and pound.
Vermeulen lands a couple of elbows.
Vermeulen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vermeulen won't allow Wetness to get back to his feet.
Vermeulen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vermeulen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vermeulen advances position into side control!
Wetness tries to escape but Vermeulen is in control.
Vermeulen lands some shots froms side control.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wetness keeps working.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wetness to see if he's OK.
Wetness is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vermeulen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vermeulen working the head with strikes. #T2#
Vermeulen is putting a hurting on Wetness here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vermeulen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Vermeulen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hendrik Vermeulen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen lands some shots froms side control.
Wetness wants to get back to his feet.
Wetness takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wetness is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vermeulen is controlling him well.
Wetness is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wetness taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vermeulen is putting a hurting on Wetness here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vermeulen lands a nice forearm strike.
Vermeulen looks up at the clock and then as Wetness takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vermeulen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vermeulen is putting a hurting on Wetness here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Wetness is rocked!
Vermeulen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wetness is still in real trouble! Can Vermeulen finish him?
Vermeulen scoring with punches from side control.
Wetness is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Vermeulen lands a nice forearm strike.
Wetness wants to get back to his feet.
Wetness seems to have recovered his senses.
Vermeulen working the head and body with strikes.
Wetness is trying to buck Vermeulen off.
Vermeulen trying to control the position but Wetness is working away.
Wetness is trying to get back to his feet.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wetness to see if he's OK.#ES2#
Wetness bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A jab from Vermeulen does it's job there.
Wetness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Splash Wetness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Wetness throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.#KD#
Vermeulen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Wetness sprawling to the canvas. Vermeulen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Wetness hang on?
Vermeulen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Vermeulen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wetness wants to get back to his feet.
Vermeulen is nestled in close to Wetness, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vermeulen stops Wetness from getting back to his feet.
Vermeulen winds up and cracks Wetness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wetness is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vermeulen in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Vermeulen there.
Ground and pound from Vermeulen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Wetness moved out of range.
Wetness lands the left hand.
Wetness lands the left hand.
Wetness shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Wetness moved out of range nicely.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wetness connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vermeulen. Vermeulen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Splash Wetness is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wetness steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Wetness wants to counter the offense by Vermeulen and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetness slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Wetness.
Wetness keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wetness sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wetness throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wetness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wetness misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Wetness lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vermeulen doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Vermeulen. Beautiful body shot.
Vermeulen slips a straight right by Wetness.
Wetness walks into a jab.
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.
Wetness walks into a jab.
Wetness showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vermeulen. #T2#
Wetness lands with a straight right. Vermeulen didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Vermeulen forces Wetness back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wetness is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Wetness missing with knees to the body.
Wetness trying to control the position but instead, Vermeulen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wetness into the cage.
Vermeulen lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wetness backwards.
Nice body punch from Vermeulen.
Wetness tries to land knees in the clinch but Vermeulen avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Wetness. #T3#
Vermeulen tries to work over Wetness's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wetness can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wetness backwards. #TD#
Vermeulen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vermeulen manages to end up in side control.
Vermeulen is staying tight to Wetness's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wetness keeps working.
Vermeulen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wetness some visible discomfort.
Wetness is trying to buck Vermeulen off.
Vermeulen cracks Wetness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wetness is pushing Vermeulen's head away, looking to escape. Vermeulen manages to hold on to the position though.
Wetness felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Wetness taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wetness is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vermeulen is controlling him well.
Vermeulen landing strikes.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wetness keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wetness tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Good control from Vermeulen.
Wetness is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wetness is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vermeulen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wetness staying busy and making it hard for Vermeulen to control.
Wetness is trying to get back to his feet but Vermeulen has full control of the position and if anything, Wetness has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Vermeulen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Vermeulen looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Wetness is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##KD#
Vermeulen lands a left and a right that sends Wetness crashing to the canvas! Vermeulen dives into mount looking to finish!
Oooh a big shot lands for Vermeulen! Wetness is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Hendrik Vermeulen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EFA 55 Vermeulen vs Power
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Power misses with a straight right.
Vermeulen slips a straight right by Power.
Power throws a one two combo.
We've been hearing reports that Vermeulen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Vermeulen ducks down to avoid it.
Power cracks Vermeulen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Power on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vermeulen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
Power cracks the inside of Vermeulen's front leg.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Power staying out of range there.
Geordie Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Power is predictable there
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen blocks a leg kick.
Power connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
A combination from Power does no damage.
Vermeulen slips a straight right by Power.
Power turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Power wants to slow Vermeulen down by chopping away at his legs.
Power missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power misses with a straight right.
Vermeulen avoids the head kick by Power.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
Power takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeulen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Power throws a low kick but Vermeulen avoids it.
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vermeulen finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vermeulen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vermeulen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Power throws a leg kick but Vermeulen moved away.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
A big right from Vermeulen misses.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeulen slips a jab and a cross from Power.
Power throws a leg kick but Vermeulen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Vermeulen blocks the low kick.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Vermeulen had a free shot at his head there.
Vermeulen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power scores with a leg kick.
Power throws a body kick that misses
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vermeulen throws a big counter combination but Power scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
As Power looks to move away, Vermeulen throws a big counter combo but Power just gets out of the way.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the leg kick from Power.
Power throws a head kick but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen checks a low kick from Power.
Vermeulen jabs at Power's body.
Vermeulen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power wants to slow Vermeulen down by chopping away at his legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Vermeulen blocks the leg kick.
Power attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Power throws a front kick aimed at Vermeulen's knee but Vermeulen avoids it well.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Power throws a leg kick
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Power misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vermeulen's calf.
Vermeulen tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermeulen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power dodges the punch combination from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vermeulen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Power lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vermeulen misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Geordie Power will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vermeulen lands the left hand.
Power throws a leg kick
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Power thows a leg kick but Vermeulen checks it
and Vermeulen counters with a nice body shot.
Power throws a combination that misses
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen dodges the punch combination from Power.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermeulen scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Power throws a front kick aimed at Vermeulen's knee but Vermeulen avoids it well.
Power tried to score with a low kick but Vermeulen checks it.
Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Vermeulen down. #T1#
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermeulen throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermeulen.
Jab by Power.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Vermeulen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Power misses with a hook
and Vermeulen counters with a left and a right that stings Power.
Vermeulen lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power slips a jab from Vermeulen.
Power tries to land a front kick but Vermeulen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vermeulen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Power was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vermeulen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Power thumps Vermeulen with a low kick.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeulen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut.
Vermeulen scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Power.
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.#T3#
Vermeulen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vermeulen misses with a combination
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Power lands with a cross.
Vermeulen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Power throws a sloppy head kick
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.
Power cracks Vermeulen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vermeulen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Power misses.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a two punch combination.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Power.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Power lands a head shot.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Vermeulen throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeulen. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Power moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeulen.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Vermeulen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Vermeulen lands with a straight right. Power didn't see that one coming.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power connects with a leg kick. Vermeulen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Power fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vermeulen on the side of the head.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Power connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
Vermeulen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen works Power's body with a nice hook.
Vermeulen slips a straight right by Power.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vermeulen. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power misses with a leg kick
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeulen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vermeulen lands a nice looking body shot.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Power is looking to score with low kicks.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power misses with a body kick.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Power throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power tries a quick counter leg kick but Vermeulen is wise to it.#T2#
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power lands a head kick. Vermeulen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Power takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vermeulen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vermeulen defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Power cracks Vermeulen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vermeulen moves away from the strike by Power.
No joy there for Vermeulen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Power takes one on the button.#T3#
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Power misses with a hook
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Power.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Power lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Power tenderised Vermeulen's leg. Vermeulen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vermeulen punishes Power's body with a nice straight punch.
Vermeulen fails to land with a series of punches.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
Power appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Power misses
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Power cracks Vermeulen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Vermeulen takes one to the chin there.
Vermeulen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Power takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vermeulen slips a jab and a cross from Power.
A jab from Power does it's job there.
Vermeulen misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen avoids the head kick by Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Geordie Power just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Vermeulen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power motions for Vermeulen to come forward. Power throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Vermeulen misses.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Power walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vermeulen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Vermeulen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Power.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vermeulen checks a leg kick.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Vermeulen checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Power misses.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.#T1#
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
Power looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Power attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Vermeulen digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermeulen throws out the jab.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen slips a jab from Power.
That kick from Power tenderised Vermeulen's leg. Vermeulen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vermeulen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vermeulen duly obliges.
Power misses with a leg kick
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Power misses with a head kick.
Vermeulen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vermeulen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Vermeulen lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.#T3#
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power throws a head kick that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Power misses with a hook
and Vermeulen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
Vermeulen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Power throws a leg kick that misses.
Vermeulen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Power throws a leg kick but Vermeulen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vermeulen misses with a double jab
and Power counters with a slapping leg kick.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.#T4#
Power slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power tries to land a leg kick but Vermeulen saw it coming and moves away.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Power feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Vermeulen. Beautiful body shot.
Power slips a jab from Vermeulen.
Power misses with a straight right.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vermeulen misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power wants to land a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range.
Power with a hook.
Power throws a leg kick but Vermeulen checks it.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power feints a counter leg kick.
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hendrik Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Power misses with an uppercut. Vermeulen saw that one coming.
No joy there for Vermeulen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen lands an overhand right.
Vermeulen scores with a sloppy right hand. Power should have avoided that one.
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vermeulen. That did some damage!
Vermeulen lands with an uppercut that bounces Power off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen backing away here, and Power unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Power moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Vermeulen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power connects with a leg kick. Vermeulen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Power blocks a jab.
Power let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Power cracks Vermeulen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vermeulen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vermeulen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Power tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Power appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the leg kick from Power.
Power scores with the left hand. Vermeulen knows he should have avoided that one.
Vermeulen scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Power throws a leg kick
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vermeulen cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Vermeulen lands with a nice combination. Power backs away looking to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Vermeulen down.
Good leg kick by Power there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Power is predictable there
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Vermeulen coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen. #T3#
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Power defending well as Vermeulen loads up on a big left hand.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen avoids the head kick by Power.
Power fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
A punch combination from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Vermeulen lands a head shot.
Power throws the kick towards the body but Vermeulen avoids it.#T4#
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.
Vermeulen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Power. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Power.
Power throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Power throws a leg kick that misses.
Vermeulen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power throws a series of punches but Vermeulen avoids them all with ease.
Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a really nice looking cross but Power seems unphased.
Power throws out a powerful jab.

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 Hendrik Vermeulen.
Well Vermeulen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Hendrik Vermeulen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EFA 45 Murphy vs Harris
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
Rothbard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Vermeulen takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Vermeulen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen scores with a shoulder strike.
Rothbard misses with a body punch.
Rothbard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Rothbard.
Vermeulen scores with a shoulder strike.
Rothbard lands a body punch.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rothbard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothbard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rothbard scores with a shoulder strike.
Rothbard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rothbard tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Rothbard back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothbard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rothbard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothbard's elbow.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Rothbard lands a nice uppercut.
Rothbard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rothbard tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Rothbard back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Rothbard scores with a shoulder strike.
Rothbard blocking some punches.
A short right from Rothbard.
Vermeulen can't find room to land a body shot as Rothbard controls the action.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothbard.
Rothbard scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Vermeulen.
Rothbard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rothbard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rothbard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vermeulen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rothbard can turn it around.
Vermeulen is working Rothbard over against the cage.
Vermeulen lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rothbard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen.
Rothbard misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Vermeulen pushes Rothbard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rothbard scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen digs a right hand underneath Rothbard's ribcage. Rothbard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rothbard misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeulen.
Rothbard looks winded!
Vermeulen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vermeulen lands with a left to the head.
Rothbard blocks a body shot from Vermeulen.
Rothbard can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Rothbard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rothbard tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeulen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rothbard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Vermeulen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothbard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeulen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rothbard controls his hands.
Rothbard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rothbard presses Vermeulen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rothbard wants to stall. #T3#
Rothbard gets underhooks to prevent Vermeulen's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeulen.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen.
Rothbard misses with a punch to the body.
Rothbard presses Vermeulen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen.
A short right from Vermeulen on the inside.
Vermeulen cracks Rothbard with a nice body shot.
Vermeulen scores with a shoulder strike.
Vermeulen is working Rothbard over against the cage.
Rothbard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rothbard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rothbard swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Vermeulen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rothbard on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothbard.
Good body shot from Vermeulen.
A right hand to the body from Vermeulen.
A shot in the inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards.
Vermeulen is working Rothbard over against the cage.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rothbard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendrik Vermeulen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeulen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothbard blocking some punches.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Rothbard swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rothbard backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vermeulen thuds a left hand into Rothbard's body.
Vermeulen connects with a body shot.
Rothbard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vermeulen tries to bum rush Rothbard with a series of wild strikes but Rothbard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rothbard.#CL#
Vermeulen forces Rothbard back against the cage and clinches.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vermeulen as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Hendrik Vermeulen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rothbard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothbard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rothbard.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rothbard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vermeulen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Rothbard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Rothbard.
Rothbard tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothbard misses with a punch to the body.
Rothbard prevents a body shot from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Vermeulen digs a right hand underneath Rothbard's ribcage. Rothbard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rothbard tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rothbard blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Vermeulen has Rothbard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vermeulen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rothbard tumbling to the mat - Vermeulen dives into Rothbard's guard.
Vermeulen lands a couple of digs.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
Vermeulen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Rothbard is pulling down on Vermeulen's head. It's preventing any offense from Vermeulen, at least for the moment.
Vermeulen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rothbard's head.
Vermeulen working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rothbard is keeping the position for now.
Vermeulen trying to control but Rothbard is working from the bottom.
Rothbard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vermeulen postures up in Rothbard's guard and throws a big left but Rothbard blocks it.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Vermeulen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rothbard keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Rothbard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vermeulen is controlling him.
Rothbard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothbard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vermeulen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Vermeulen controlling the position.#T4#
Vermeulen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rothbard's guard. #REVR#
Rothbard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vermeulen looking to pass the guard.
Rothbard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rothbard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vermeulen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rothbard is trying to control the position but Vermeulen postures up.
Vermeulen scoring with some ground and pound.
Vermeulen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vermeulen is working Rothbard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Vermeulen lands with a straight right. Rothbard didn't see that one coming.
Rothbard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vermeulen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rothbard slips under a jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Rothbard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rothbard slaps away a takedown attempt from Vermeulen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vermeulen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothbard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothbard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rothbard.
Vermeulen jabs Rothbard right on the nose. Rothbard blinks but takes it well.
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Vermeulen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rothbard lands a leg kick that knocks Vermeulen off balance momentarily.
Rothbard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vermeulen.
Rothbard takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Vermeulen moves into the clinch successfully.
Rothbard blocks an uppercut.
Rothbard can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rothbard tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Rothbard back against the cage.
Rothbard throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Vermeulen lands a left 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!
Rothbard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vermeulen.#T2#
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeulen tries to throw a body punch but Rothbard avoids it by throwing Vermeulen back against the cage.
Vermeulen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Rothbard.
Rothbard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rothbard is trying to stall.
Rothbard working aggressively here.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vermeulen tries to throw a body punch but Rothbard avoids it by throwing Vermeulen back against the cage.
Rothbard swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothbard's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rothbard. #TD#
Rothbard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vermeulen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rothbard to the mat. Rothbard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vermeulen throws a big right hand that misses.
Vermeulen cracks Rothbard with a solid left hand.#T3#
Vermeulen stopping the sweep attempt from Rothbard.
Rothbard keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen landing some decent shots from guard.
Rothbard keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vermeulen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rothbard looking to control.
Vermeulen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vermeulen stands up over Rothbard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rothbard can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vermeulen trying to control but Rothbard is working from the bottom.
Rothbard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vermeulen advances position into side control!
Rothbard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vermeulen.
Vermeulen working the ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rothbard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Vermeulen.
Rothbard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Vermeulen moves into the clinch.
A short left from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Rothbard.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rothbard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rothbard struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands. #TD#
Vermeulen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vermeulen thows a huge punch but Rothbard dodges it nicely.
Vermeulen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rothbard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vermeulen thows a huge punch but Rothbard dodges it nicely.
Rothbard is looking for a sweep. Vermeulen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Ground and pound from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vermeulen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rothbard for as long as he can get away with.
Vermeulen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vermeulen is trying to control. Rothbard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vermeulen tries to pass to full mount but Rothbard defends it.
Rothbard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vermeulen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vermeulen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vermeulen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vermeulen is stalling here. Rothbard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vermeulen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rothbard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rothbard trying to control the position but Vermeulen is working away.
Vermeulen is trying to improve his position.
Vermeulen struggling a bit here.#T3#
Vermeulen regains half guard.
Vermeulen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rothbard.
Vermeulen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vermeulen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vermeulen has Rothbard pulled in close to control his posture.
Vermeulen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rothbard's guard. #REVR#
Vermeulen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rothbard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vermeulen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Rothbard looking for a sweep. Not yet Rothbard, not yet.
Rothbard is trying to keep Vermeulen in close.
Vermeulen preventing the sweep.
Vermeulen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothbard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rothbard is pulling down on Vermeulen's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vermeulen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vermeulen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen had his way with Murray Rothbard in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Rothbard moves into the clinch successfully.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothbard.
Rothbard misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Stalling in the clinch from Rothbard.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rothbard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vermeulen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rothbard can't fight it off and eventually Vermeulen manages to take the fight to the floor. Rothbard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rothbard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Vermeulen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses. Rothbard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vermeulen's guard. Nice move by Rothbard!#REVB#
Rothbard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vermeulen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rothbard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vermeulen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vermeulen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vermeulen pulls Rothbard in close to his closed guard and prevents Rothbard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vermeulen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rothbard's guard. #REVR##T2#
Vermeulen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rothbard has wrist control.
Rothbard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vermeulen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rothbard has wrist control.
Vermeulen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Rothbard keeps moving.
Vermeulen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rothbard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vermeulen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vermeulen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rothbard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vermeulen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Vermeulen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vermeulen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rothbard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vermeulen with a nice head shot there.
Vermeulen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rothbard's guard.
Vermeulen is looking to take a break and control but Rothbard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vermeulen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vermeulen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendrik Vermeulen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rothbard is looking for a sweep. Vermeulen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Rothbard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rothbard!
Vermeulen with good strikes from the mount here!
Vermeulen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vermeulen raining down shots from the mount!
Vermeulen controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vermeulen wants to control the pace but Rothbard is squirming around nicely.
Murray Rothbard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vermeulen content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Vermeulen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermeulen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Hendrik Vermeulen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFA 35 Vermeulen vs DeSilva
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
DeSilva works the jab nicely.
DeSilva lands a leg kick that knocks Vermeulen off balance momentarily.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeSilva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vermeulen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vermeulen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeulen 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vermeulen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeSilva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range.
DeSilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermeulen throws out the jab.
DeSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeulen.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
A head kick misses from DeSilva. #T1#
DeSilva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
DeSilva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vermeulen. That did some damage!
DeSilva clobbers Vermeulen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vermeulen checks a low kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen attempts a counter takedown but DeSilva avoids it well and moves away.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeulen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.#CL#
Vermeulen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Vermeulen has picked DeSilva up - he's going for a ride! Vermeulen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva is refusing to be controlled, as Vermeulen sits in half guard.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vermeulen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
DeSilva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vermeulen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeSilva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vermeulen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeSilva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva trying to keep a closed guard but Vermeulen is proving a slippery customer.
Vermeulen tries to free his leg and advance position but DeSilva is retaining full guard.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeSilva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vermeulen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vermeulen chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
DeSilva keeping full guard, as Vermeulen tries to pass.
Vermeulen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vermeulen distracts DeSilva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeSilva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeSilva keeping full guard, as Vermeulen tries to pass.
DeSilva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vermeulen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vermeulen lands a couple of elbows.
Vermeulen lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
DeSilva is trying to control the position but Vermeulen postures up.
DeSilva can't keep his opponent in guard - Vermeulen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva has his hands clasped together around Vermeulen's back. He's all about the action.
Vermeulen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vermeulen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vermeulen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vermeulen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vermeulen is looking to take a break and control but DeSilva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSilva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is trying to control. DeSilva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vermeulen slows the pace down in half guard.
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 Hendrik Vermeulen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vermeulen checks the leg kick.
Vermeulen throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Vermeulen - just one landing.
DeSilva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
The crowd cheers as Vermeulen lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeSilva doesn't seem phased though.
Vermeulen wants to clinch up but DeSilva keeps it at a distance.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but DeSilva avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vermeulen tests DeSilva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeSilva takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Vermeulen tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva feints and then cracks Vermeulen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vermeulen down.
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!
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva throws out a counter right but Vermeulen avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeSilva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vermeulen. Vermeulen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from DeSilva.
Vermeulen tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
Vermeulen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen throws a nice looking combination but DeSilva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeSilva momentarily.
DeSilva lands a really nice looking cross but Vermeulen seems unphased.
Vermeulen misses with a combination
enabling DeSilva to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for DeSilva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from DeSilva misses.
Vermeulen throws a shot from downtown. DeSilva moves away and avoids it.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
DeSilva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva stuns Vermeulen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vermeulen moves out of range as DeSilva throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSilva lands with a nice body punch.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vermeulen cracks DeSilva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vermeulen walks into a jab.
Vermeulen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
Vermeulen works over DeSilva's head and body with a nice combination.
Vermeulen slips a jab from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range. #T3#
DeSilva throws a sloppy body shot
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva throws a leg kick
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Vermeulen closes the distance and clinches.
Vermeulen wants a takedown but no success here.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva lands with a nice body kick.
Vermeulen throws a shot from downtown. DeSilva moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vermeulen throws a nice looking combination but DeSilva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeSilva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vermeulen throws a hook but DeSilva blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeulen. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen.
DeSilva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Vermeulen moved out of range.
Vermeulen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeSilva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeSilva momentarily.
DeSilva takes one to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeulen. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeulen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
Vermeulen throws a hook but DeSilva blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva misses the jab.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but DeSilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination but DeSilva avoids it well.
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 Hendrik Vermeulen 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.
#R3#
Vermeulen misses with a series of wild punches.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vermeulen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSilva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vermeulen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vermeulen blocks a leg kick.
DeSilva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSilva throws a combination that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vermeulen scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen lands with a shot to the body.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva scores with a decent looking hook.
DeSilva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vermeulen rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen lands a jab.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left. #T1#
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeSilva.
A combination from Vermeulen does no damage.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
DeSilva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeSilva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vermeulen momentarily.
Vermeulen throws a shot from downtown. DeSilva moves away and avoids it.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.
Vermeulen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeSilva on the side of the head.
Vermeulen lands a lovely overhand right.
DeSilva throws a right hand that misses
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vermeulen has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Vermeulen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
DeSilva sizes up Vermeulen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2##CL#
Vermeulen forces DeSilva back against the cage and clinches.
DeSilva tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch.
DeSilva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from DeSilva misses the target.
DeSilva jabs at Vermeulen's body.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeSilva scores with a body shot.
DeSilva cracks Vermeulen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vermeulen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeSilva momentarily.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vermeulen misses with a shot to the body
and DeSilva counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeSilva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Vermeulen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeSilva doesn't seem bothered though.
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vermeulen on the side of the head.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that DeSilva avoids nicely.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from DeSilva misses.
Vermeulen throws a hook but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSilva throws a head kick that Vermeulen semi-blocks.
Vermeulen cracks DeSilva with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeSilva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva scores with the left hand. Vermeulen knows he should have avoided that one.
Vermeulen misses with a hook
and DeSilva counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen scores with a one two! DeSilva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Nice shot lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that misses
and DeSilva counters with a body kick that stops Vermeulen in his tracks momentarily.
Vermeulen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vermeulen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vermeulen throws a jab when DeSilva was well out of range.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeSilva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vermeulen. Vermeulen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeSilva lands a leg kick that knocks Vermeulen off balance momentarily.
DeSilva connects with a right hand. Vermeulen shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen's corner calls for a 1-2. Vermeulen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vermeulen scores with a jab to the head.
DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeulen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Vermeulen clobbers DeSilva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeSilva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
It seemed like DeSilva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vermeulen defending well as DeSilva loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva stuns Vermeulen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vermeulen misses with a combination
letting DeSilva counter with a right hand.
DeSilva thuds a left hand into Vermeulen's body.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vermeulen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut. Vermeulen saw that one coming.
Vermeulen punishes DeSilva's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by DeSilva - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from DeSilva misses its intended target. #T1#
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva lands a nice looking body kick.
A shot to the liver by DeSilva. Beautiful body shot.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeSilva has time to react.
DeSilva throws a jab when Vermeulen was well out of range.
DeSilva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeSilva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range.
DeSilva misses with a body punch
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeSilvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DeSilva avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Vermeulen drops DeSilva with a beautiful combination! DeSilva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vermeulen is looking for the KO!#ROC#
DeSilva is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
DeSilva is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeulen finish him?
DeSilva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vermeulen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
BOOM! Vermeulen lands a beautiful left hook that drops DeSilva. DeSilva tries to recover but Vermeulen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and DeSilva lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen retains his light heavyweight title!
Hendrik Vermeulen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EFA 25 Carpenter vs Vermeluen
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Carpenter blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Carpenter misses.
Vermeulen avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vermeulen! But no joy.
Vermeulen digs a good body shot into Carpenter's ribs.
Carpenter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carpenter misses with a few strikes there.
Carpenter falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Carpenter is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Vermeulen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carpenter can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Vermeulen manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Vermeulen moves into the clinch successfully.
Vermeulen swings wildly with an uppercut but Carpenter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen pushes Carpenter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Carpenter throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Carpenter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vermeulen as Carpenter tries to tie him up.
Our sources have told us that Carpenter has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vermeulen gets through Carpenter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carpenter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carpenters head.
Carpenter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeulen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carpenter manages to avoid it.
Carpenter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carpenter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carpenter moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Vermeulen throws a hook but Carpenter avoids it easily.
Carpenter misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carpenter throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Vermeulen.
Carpenter throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Carpenter avoids it easily.
Carpenter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vermeulen lands a glancing blow to the side of Carpenter's head.
Carpenter misses the jab.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carpenter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carpenter swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carpenter misses with the combination.
Carpenter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carpenter throws a hook but Vermeulen avoids it easily.
Vermeulen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Carpenter.
Carpenter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Carpenter. Those never looked like landing.
Carpenter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carpenter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Vermeulen forces Carpenter back against the cage and clinches.
Carpenter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carpenter stalling in the clinch but Vermeulen improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vermeulen as Carpenter tries to tie him up.
Carpenter working hard to break the clinch.
Carpenter working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carpenter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carpenter.
Carpenter prevents a body shot from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch. #T4#
Carpenter misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Vermeulen misses.
Carpenter scores with a one two! Vermeulen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpenter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carpenter throws a chopping leg kick but Vermeulen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vermeulen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carpenter is looking to chop away at Vermeulen's legs.
Carpenter lands with a nice combination. Vermeulen backs away looking to recover.
Carpenter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vermeulen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carpenter with a body shot.
Carpenter throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Vermeulen clinches with his opponent.
Vermeulen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carpenter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen lands a body shot.
Vermeulen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Vermeulen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Good exchange - Vermeulen coming out on top.
Vermeulen scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Carpenter is rocked!
Vermeulen lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Carpenter - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Vermeulen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Hendrik Vermeulen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Gladiators 70 Knox v Pyke
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Blackblood throws a leg kick
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackblood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen lands a jab to Blackblood's midsection.
Vermeulen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Blackblood throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Vermeulen.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Blackblood.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackblood. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeulen with a jab.
A jab lands there for Vermeulen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Blackblood.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Blackblood manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Blackblood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Blackblood misses its intended target.
Vermeulen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackblood misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen cracks Blackblood with a good jab.#T1#
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackblood.
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Blackblood is out of range.
Blackblood misses with a hook.
Blackblood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vermeulen's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Blackblood loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Blackblood avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blackbloods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vermeulen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackblood.
A quick step to the side and Vermeulen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackblood throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen lands with a straight right. Blackblood didn't see that one coming.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackblood.
Vermeulen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermeulen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackblood. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Blackblood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vermeulen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target.
Blackblood throws out a counter right but Vermeulen avoids it with no problem.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Blackblood moved out of range.
Blackblood sizes up Vermeulen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Vermeulen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackblood on the side of the head.
Blackblood throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Blackblood slips the punch.
Blackblood is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vermeulen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vermeulen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blackblood misses the jab.
Blackblood moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Vermeulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackblood is just out of range.
Blackblood lands a body shot.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Blackblood moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Blackblood saw that one coming.
Vermeulen defending well as Blackblood loads up on a big left hand.
Vermeulen misses with the combination.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that Blackblood ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackblood also avoids with ease.
Blackblood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Vermeulen.
Blackblood scores with a decent looking hook.
Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Blackblood.
Nice jab there from Vermeulen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackblood.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Blackblood avoids them all with ease.
Blackblood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Blackblood.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Blackblood is out of range.
Blackblood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vermeulen on the side of the head.
Blackblood shoots in for a takedown but Vermeulen shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Blackblood clinches with his opponent.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Vermeulen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blackblood has him pressed against the cage.
Blackblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Blackblood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackblood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackblood tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen is trying to break the clinch but Blackblood is controlling him.
Blackblood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Hendrik Vermeulen 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#
Blackblood misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Blackblood slips the punch.
And Blackblood tries to counter it with a takedown but Vermeulen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blackblood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen lands with an uppercut that bounces Blackblood off the cage and back into range.
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackblood.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Blackblood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vermeulen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blackblood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackblood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackblood throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Blackblood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blackblood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackblood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackblood.
Blackblood misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Vermeulen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackblood.
Blackblood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Blackblood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Blackblood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen avoids a wild elbow strike from Blackblood.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Vermeulen.
Blackblood blocks a body shot from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen scores with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen lands an uppercut.
Blackblood has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vermeulen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blackblood can turn it around.
Blackblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackblood lands a nice elbow.
Mace Blackblood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Blackblood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blackblood.
Vermeulen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards.
Vermeulen is trying to break the clinch but Blackblood has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Blackblood lands with a right to the head.
Blackblood misses with some punches.
Blackblood has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blackblood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vermeulen's brow.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen can't find room to land a body shot as Blackblood controls the action.
Blackblood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vermeulen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackblood.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Blackblood misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vermeulen takes an elbow to the temple.
Blackblood lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Vermeulen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeulen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen can't find room to land a body shot as Blackblood controls the action.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Blackblood.
A short right from Blackblood on the inside.
Blackblood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blackblood misses with the head strike.
Blackblood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackblood tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Blackblood back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Blackblood is trying to drag Vermeulen to the mat but Vermeulen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vermeulen is trying to break the clinch but Blackblood is controlling him.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Vermeulen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen tries to circle away but Blackblood has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackblood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vermeulen's defenses.
Blackblood prevents a body shot from Vermeulen.
A short left from Vermeulen.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeulen.
Blackblood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Vermeulen managing to block the knees to the body from Blackblood.
A right handed body shot lands from Blackblood.
Blackblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackblood landing knees to the body.
Vermeulen avoiding damage as Blackblood throws knees to the body.
Blackblood scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Blackblood tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackblood presses Vermeulen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Blackblood.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Blackblood.
Blackblood misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mace Blackblood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Blackblood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackblood.
A slow jab from Blackblood misses its intended target.
Blackblood moves out of range of the strikes.
Blackblood misses with a hook
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackblood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeulen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Blackblood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackblood tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Vermeulen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackblood works Vermeulen's body with a nice hook.
Blackblood dips to his left and cracks Vermeulen with an uppercut!
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackblood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vermeulen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blackblood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A lazy left from Blackblood finds it's target.
Blackblood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackblood slips a jab and a cross from Vermeulen. #T1#
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the body.
Vermeulen needs to keep his hands up - Blackblood had a free shot at his head there.
Blackblood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackblood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeulen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackblood. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackblood misses the jab.
Blackblood tries to clinch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Blackblood tries to score with a low kick but Vermeulen moves his leg out of the way.
Vermeulen lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Vermeulen.
Blackblood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Blackblood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vermeulen momentarily.
Vermeulen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blackblood sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackblood moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Blackblood misses.
Blackblood throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Blackblood fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Blackblood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blackblood counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Blackblood slips the punch.
Blackblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Blackblood misses with a jab to the body
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Blackblood misses its intended target. #T3#
A slow jab from Blackblood misses its intended target.
Blackblood throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Blackblood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackblood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vermeulen on the side of the head.
Blackblood misses with an uppercut. Vermeulen saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Blackblood misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the body.
Blackblood misses with a body shot.
Blackblood throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blackblood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blackblood throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Blackblood lands with a straight right. Vermeulen didn't see that one coming.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
Blackblood defending well as Vermeulen loads up on a big left hand.
Vermeulen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vermeulen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vermeulen.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeulen connects with a looping right hand.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackblood swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackblood scores with a decent looking hook.
Blackblood throws a right and a left that Vermeulen avoids nicely.
Blackblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen lands a glancing blow to the side of Blackblood's head.
Vermeulen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target.
Blackblood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackblood moves away.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Blackblood misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Blackblood pushes Vermeulen up against the cage in a clinch.

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 Hendrik Vermeulen.
I think Vermeulen 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.

Event: Gladiators 64 Fett v Strauss
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Malone I I I uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeulen.
Malone I I I throws a counter combo.
Malone I I I staying out of range there.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malone I I I.
Malone I I I tries to clinch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Malone I I I slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Malone I I I on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malone I I I has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone I I I.
Malone I I I misses with a looping right.
Malone I I I throws a jab when Vermeulen was well out of range.
Malone I I I moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malone I I I.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Malone I I I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Malone I I I slips a jab and a cross from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malone I I I's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone I I I slips a jab from Vermeulen.#T1#
Malone I I I misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malone I I I throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
A shot to the liver by Malone I I I. Beautiful body shot.
Malone I I I loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Malone I I I moved out of range nicely.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Malone I I I moved out of range.
Malone I I I jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Malone I I I misses.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Malone I I I manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Malone I I I blocks it.
Malone I I I is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vermeulen with a body shot.
Vermeulen slips a straight right by Malone I I I.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Malone I I I blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone I I I! But no joy.
Malone I I I lands the left hand.
Malone I I I scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Malone I I I moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malone I I I slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone I I I throws a looping overhand right but Vermeulen ducks down to avoid it.
Vermeulen slips a straight right by Malone I I I.
Malone I I I throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Malone I I I is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vermeulen throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone I I I.
Zoey Malone I I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Malone I I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone I I I throws a nice looking combination but Vermeulen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Malone I I I. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Malone I I I is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vermeulen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Malone I I I fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malone I I I.
Malone I I I misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Malone I I I falls backwards - clearly groggy! Vermeulen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
An out of breath Hendrik Vermeulen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Gladiators 59 Cedric v Jacks
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Vermeulen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Vermeulen. Those never looked like landing.
And Frost responds with a good body kick, but Vermeulen manages to step out the way in time.
Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost lands with an uppercut that bounces Vermeulen off the cage and back into range.
A leg kick checked by Vermeulen.
Frost lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Frost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frost scores with a body shot.
Vermeulen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frost counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Frost clinches.
I was talking to Vermeulen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost lunges at Vermeulen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vermeulen's hand.
Frost misses with a right hand
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Frost lands a nice hook to Vermeulen's body. Vermeulen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left. #T1#
Vermeulen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Frost or perhaps it was just good defense by Vermeulen, which made it look bad.
Frost blocks a jab.
Frost misses with a low kick as Vermeulen jumps back.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Vermeulen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frost.
Frost avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
Frost throws a big counter head kick but Vermeulen avoids it with no problem.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost cracks Vermeulen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen lands with a shot to the body.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Frost. #T2#
Vermeulen defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
Frost scores with a leg kick.
Vermeulen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frost wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
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!
Vermeulen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vermeulen doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Frost misses with a body kick.
Vermeulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
And Frost responds with a good body kick, but Vermeulen manages to step out the way in time.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the body kick from Frost.
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.#T3#
Frost tries to clinch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Frost scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeulen lands with a nice body punch.
Frost tries to land a front kick but Vermeulen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Frost.
A big right from Vermeulen misses. #CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
Frost changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vermeulen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vermeulen's waist but Vermeulen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Frost.
Vermeulen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
Vermeulen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Frost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost lands a right hand.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head.
Vermeulen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Vermeulen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vermeulen lands a jab to Frost's midsection.
Vermeulen fails to land with a series of punches.
As Vermeulen backs off Frost throws a huge counter combo but Vermeulen manages to avoid it all.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Frost.
A shot to the liver by Frost. Beautiful body shot.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Frost responds with a good body kick, but Vermeulen manages to step out the way in time.
Vermeulen throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeulen punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Frost counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Frost misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen.
Frost looking for a takedown.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Vermeulen. #T1##TD2#
Frost has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vermeulen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vermeulen just trying to survive but Frost is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vermeulen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frost on the ground.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frost's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vermeulen just trying to survive but Frost is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vermeulen prevents Frost from getting a body triangle.
Frost keeps control of the position easily here as Vermeulen tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Frost is looking for the choke from the back position but Vermeulen is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Frost trying to control momentarily.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vermeulen is trying to break free.
Vermeulen is working hard here to advance position.
Frost controlling the position well here. Vermeulen rolled but Frost kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Vermeulen trying to control the hands but Frost breaks the grip.
Frost keeps control of the position as Vermeulen tries to break free.
Vermeulen trying to control but not successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen prevents Frost from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Vermeulen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vermeulen rolls, trying to escape but Frost keeps control of the position.
Well, with Frost on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vermeulen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Frost controlling the position well here. Vermeulen rolled but Frost kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Frost controlling well, preventing Vermeulen from escaping the position.
Vermeulen wants to control his opponent's hands but Frost gets his hands free.
Vermeulen is keeping busy.
Frost is not going to allow Vermeulen to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Vermeulen tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frost's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Frost is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Vermeulen taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Frost.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Frost!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gladiators 55 Wesley v Goose
Date: Oct 22, 2017

#R1#
Slurper misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slurper throws a shot to the body.
Slurper connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Slurper.
Vermeulen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slurper throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Vermeulen misses its target.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Slurper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper misses the body punch
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vermeulen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Slurper.
Slurper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen blocks a jab.#T1#
Slurper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Vermeulen finds it's way through Slurper's defenses.
Vermeulen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vermeulen throws out a loose jab but Slurper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slurper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slurper swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Vermeulen clinches up against the cage.
Slurper misses with a body punch.
Slurper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Vermeulen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Vermeulen on the inside.
Slurper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Slurper tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Slurper back against the cage.
Slurper tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Slurper.
Slurper working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Slurper working aggressively here.
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slurper.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Slurper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slurper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Slurper.
Slurper throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Vermeulen.
Slurper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Slurper.
Slurper tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slurper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is breathing heavily.
Slurper works on Vermeulen's body with a couple of short punches.
Slurper lands a left hand.
Slurper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slurper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeulens head.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slurper.
Slurper tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Slurper back against the cage.
Slurper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slurper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Slurper throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
A right hand to the body from Vermeulen.
Slurper working aggressively here.
Slurper lands a shoulder strike.
Slurper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeulen tries to throw a body punch but Slurper avoids it by throwing Vermeulen back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Slurper fails to land.
Vermeulen can't find room to land a body shot as Slurper controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Slurper fails to land.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Slurper fails to land.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slurper is leaning against Vermeulen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slurper misses with a body punch. #T4#
Slurper pushes Vermeulen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slurper scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Slurper misses with a punch to the body.
Slurper misses with some punches.
Slurper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Slurper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slurper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slurper blocking some punches.
Slurper can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Slurper scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeulen.
Slurper can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Slurper pushes Vermeulen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slurper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slurper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slurper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Slurper.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Slurper.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper 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#
Vermeulen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snot Slurper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Slurper counters with a crisp one two that drops Vermeulen! Slurper thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vermeulen to his feet! Vermeulen is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Vermeulen is rocked!
Vermeulen ducks into an uppercut from Slurper and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Snot Slurper!
Snot Slurper gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Gladiators 50 Bravo v Hendrik
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
Bravo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vermeulen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Bravo.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravo tries to clinch up
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vermeulen lands a nice hook to Bravo's body. Bravo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bravo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bravo takes one to the side of the head.
Bravo misses with a hook
and Vermeulen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Bravo misses.
Bravo looks to land a right hand but Vermeulen moved out of range.
Bravo throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Vermeulen cracks Bravo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bravo misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Johnny Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Bravo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vermeulen.
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vermeulen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bravo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo misses with a left hand
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Vermeulen.
Bravo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo cracks Vermeulen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vermeulen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bravo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely. #T2#
Vermeulen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Vermeulen ducks down to avoid it.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Vermeulen jabs Bravo right on the nose. Bravo blinks but takes it well.
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bravo throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Bravo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Vermeulen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bravo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bravo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vermeulen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vermeulen jabs at Bravo's body.
Bravo misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bravo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bravo defending well as Vermeulen loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a few strikes there.
Vermeulen throws a combination. Bravo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Bravo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Vermeulen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.
Vermeulen lands a head shot.
Bravo needs to keep his hands up - Vermeulen had a free shot at his head there.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
Vermeulen digs a good body shot into Bravo's ribs.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bravo.
A telegraphed right hand from Bravo misses the target.
Bravo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bravo has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vermeulen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Bravo throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bravo throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Vermeulen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bravo.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vermeulen scores with a hook.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Vermeulen cracks Bravo with a good jab.
Bravo misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermeulen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bravo scrambles back to his feet.
Vermeulen connects with a right hand. Bravo shakes it off.
Vermeulen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bravo's head.
Bravo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vermeulen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Vermeulen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bravo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeulen.
Bravo takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bravo misses with a combination
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen misses with a double jab.
Vermeulen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bravo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo scores with a nice strike.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen's corner calls for a 1-2. Vermeulen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bravo.
Vermeulen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vermeulen lands with an overhand left.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bravo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vermeulen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bravo's head.
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bravo misses with an uppercut. Vermeulen saw that one coming.
Vermeulen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vermeulen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vermeulen with a hook.#T2#
Bravo swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Bravo has been cut.
Bravo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vermeulen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Bravo saw that one coming.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination. Bravo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Vermeulen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Bravo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen.
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.#T3#
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Bravo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Bravo misses the target.
Bravo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bravo misses the jab.
Vermeulen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
Bravo misses with an uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Vermeulen avoids them all with ease.
Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Bravo avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Bravo misses.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bravo works Vermeulen's body with a nice hook.
Vermeulen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bravo's head.
Bravo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vermeulen counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermeulen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Vermeulen lands an overhand right.#T4#
Vermeulen moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Bravo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bravo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bravo misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab.
Vermeulen with a jab.
Bravo takes one on the button.
Bravo throws a sloppy body shot
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bravo cracks Vermeulen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen lands a nice hook to Bravo's body. Bravo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bravo's cut.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Bravo saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Bravo misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bravo misses with a shot to the body
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bravo walks into a jab.
Vermeulen scores with a jab. Bravo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bravo lands a jab.
Vermeulen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vermeulen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bravo on the side of the head.
Bravo throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Bravo takes one to the chin there.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.#T1#
Bravo takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Vermeulen connects with a right hand. Bravo shakes it off.
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target.
Bravo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Bravo misses.
Vermeulen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bravo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeulen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bravo at a distance.
Bravo throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Bravo avoids it with no problem.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bravo misses with a left hand
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bravo takes one to the side of the head.
Johnny Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vermeulen cracks Bravo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Bravo misses.
Bravo slips a jab from Vermeulen.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Bravo misses with a hook. Vermeulen ducked under it nicely.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bravo on the side of the head.
Bravo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vermeulen lunges at Bravo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bravo's hand.
Vermeulen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vermeulen scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bravo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hendrik Vermeulen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bravo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Bravo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bravo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
Vermeulen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen lands with a straight right. Bravo didn't see that one coming.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Vermeulen ducks down to avoid it.
Bravo misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Bravo misses with a hook
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen connects with the punch.
A jab from Bravo misses.
Bravo takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vermeulen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vermeulen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Vermeulen's corner calls for a 1-2. Vermeulen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vermeulen, as that shot connected.
Bravo missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen connects with a jab.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Bravo avoids it with no problem.
Vermeulen lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a hook
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Vermeulen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vermeulen 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
After winning the bout, Hendrik Vermeulen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Gladiators 44 Cedric v Hendrik
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Lancaster moves forwards but Vermeulen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
We've been told by Lancaster 's head coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster jabs at Vermeulen's body.
Lancaster slips a jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Vermeulen closes the distance and pushes Lancaster back into the cage.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Vermeulen presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen lands a right hand. #T1#
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeulen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeulen is working Lancaster over against the cage.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen lands with a light punch inside.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Vermeulen misses with the head strike. #T2#
Vermeulen gets through Lancaster 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster presses Vermeulen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow. #T3#
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vermeulen or not.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeulen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster cracks Vermeulen with a nice body shot.
Vermeulen looks winded!
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vermeulen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster 's hands.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster 's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster presses Vermeulen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Vermeulen is leaning against Lancaster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vermeulen can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster . #T2#
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
A short right from Vermeulen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster . #ROC#
Vermeulen is rocked!
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeulen lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster blocking some punches. #T3#
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster cracks Vermeulen with a nice body shot.
Vermeulen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Lancaster tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Vermeulen working hard to break the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Vermeulen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Vermeulen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Vermeulen.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vermeulen.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster throws a jab when Vermeulen was well out of range.
Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster walks into a jab.
A shot to the body from Vermeulen misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen. #CL#
Lancaster clinches with his opponent.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vermeulen or not.
Vermeulen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Lancaster . #T1#
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lancaster or not.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short left from Lancaster .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster gets through Vermeulen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vermeulen throws an off balance right hand
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vermeulen on the side of the head.#T3#
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.
Cedric Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster scores with a nice right hand.
Lancaster lands a jab.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vermeulen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lancaster cracks Vermeulen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Vermeulen falls backwards against the cage. Lancaster follows up with more strikes that drop Vermeulen to his knees. Lancaster keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Vermeulen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Gladiators 39 Rockwell v Bravo
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Usikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usikov connects with a right hand. Vermeulen shakes it off.
Vermeulen lunges at Usikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usikov's hand.
Vermeulen tests Usikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Usikov moves out of range.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usikov.
A quick step to the side and Vermeulen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usikov is looking to clinch but Vermeulen is avoiding it.
Usikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Usikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermeulen throws out the jab.
Usikov tries to clinch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
Usikov throws a right and a left that Vermeulen avoids nicely. #CL2#
Usikov instigates a clinch.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Vermeulen blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Usikov. #T1#
Usikov connects with a knee to the head.
Usikov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Usikov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Vermeulen.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vermeulen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vermeulen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Vermeulen avoids the damage to the body.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Vermeulen.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Usikov blocking some punches.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen lands a right hand.
Vermeulen lands an uppercut.
Usikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vermeulen.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov is trying to stall.
Usikov crunches a lovely knee into Vermeulen's ribcage.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Vermeulen is blocking nicely.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Vermeulen avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeulen.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vermeulen blocks it with crossed arms.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov blocking some punches.
Vermeulen managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeulen. #T3#
Vermeulen digs a right hand underneath Usikov's ribcage. Usikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Usikov looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
I was talking to Vermeulen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeulen lands with a left to the head.
Vermeulen managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Vermeulen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Usikov or not.
Vermeulen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeulen works on Usikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vermeulen pushes Usikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vermeulen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen is working Usikov over against the cage.
Vermeulen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vermeulen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen lands with a left to the head.
Vermeulen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeulen lands a hook that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Vermeulen lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Usikov.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vermeulen cracks Usikov with a nice body shot.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeulen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Vermeulen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Usikov throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Vermeulen there.#ROC#
Usikov is rocked!
Usikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vermeulen counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Usikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Usikov moves out of range.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermeulen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Usikov momentarily.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usikov can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Usikov.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Usikov's head backwards.
Usikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Usikov misses with a combination
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usikov throws a hook but Vermeulen avoids it easily.#CL2#
Usikov moves into range and clinches up with Vermeulen.
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!
Vermeulen misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov is trying to stall.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Vermeulen.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vermeulen avoids it.
Vermeulen lands with a left to the head.
Vermeulen lands a body punch.
Usikov is breathing heavily.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vermeulen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Usikov or not.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a hook that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
A short left from Vermeulen.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vermeulen is leaning against Usikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeulen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov. #T2#
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vermeulen swings wildly with an uppercut but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen swings wildly with an uppercut but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen lands a nice shot to the body.
Vermeulen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeulen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeulen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Usikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeulen finish him?
Vermeulen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vermeulen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Vermeulen scores with a shoulder strike.
Vermeulen throws a big uppercut that drops Usikov! More strikes from Vermeulen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Usikov lies dazed against the cage as Vermeulen celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
A victorious Hendrik Vermeulen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gladiators 35 Derks v Souza
Date: Jul 09, 2017

#R1#
Vermeulen jabs Tapaus right on the nose. Tapaus blinks but takes it well.
Tapaus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vermeulen.
Tapaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Tapaus misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Tapaus misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Vermeulen misses.
Tapaus wants to counter the offense by Vermeulen and move into the clinch position.
Vermeulen tries to bum rush Tapaus with a series of wild strikes but Tapaus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapaus dodges the punch combination from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tapaus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vermeulen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tapaus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus misses with a jab to the body
and Tapaus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up.
Tapaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Vermeulen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tapaus. #T1#
Vermeulen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tapaus lands a right hook to the body.
Tapaus misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vermeulen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tapaus.
Tapaus slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Tapaus throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus misses with a wild body shot.
Tapaus scores with the left hand. Vermeulen knows he should have avoided that one.
Vermeulen scores with a nice strike.
Tapaus throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen lands with a straight right. Tapaus didn't see that one coming.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Tapaus misses.
Tapaus throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming.#T2#
Tapaus misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tapaus fails to land the takedown.
Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tapaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Tapaus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermeulen.
Tapaus connects with a body shot.
Tapaus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vermeulen rather than just go for the knockout.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Jab, jab by Vermeulen - just one landing.
Tapaus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vermeulen defends well and Tapaus ends up having to push Vermeulen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vermeulen lands a nice hook to Tapaus's body. Tapaus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Tapaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tapaus moves forwards but Vermeulen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Tapaus strikes.
It looked like Vermeulen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tapaus.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tapaus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tapaus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Vermeulen.#ROC#
Tapaus is rocked!
Tapaus gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Vermeulen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tapaus is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Gladiators 29 Bravo v Payne
Date: Jun 05, 2017

#R1#
Vermeulen misses with a right hand
and Slurper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vermeulen thinking.
Slurper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermeulen misses with a series of wild punches.
Slurper slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen scores with a decent looking hook.
Slurper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vermeulen lands an overhand right.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Slurper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vermeulen lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch.
Slurper throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen with a nice cross.
Snot Slurper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slurper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slurper throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Slurper throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vermeulen sizes up Slurper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
A jab from Slurper misses.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
Vermeulen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slurper misses with a left hand
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Slurper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vermeulen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Slurper finds it's target.
Vermeulen avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Slurper backs off Vermeulen throws a huge counter combo but Slurper manages to avoid it all.
Vermeulen throws a good cross that connects.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slurper lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Slurper moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slurper misses with a body punch. #T2#
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Slurper as the two fighters clinch.
Slurper lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Slurper.
Slurper misses with some punches.
Slurper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slurper misses with a punch on the inside.
Slurper throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slurper's elbow.
Slurper tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Slurper back against the cage.
Slurper pushes Vermeulen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slurper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slurper digs a right hand underneath Vermeulen's ribcage. Vermeulen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vermeulen looks winded!
Slurper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slurper.
Slurper lands a body punch.
Vermeulen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vermeulen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slurper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vermeulen lands a shot to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Slurper as the two fighters clinch.
Slurper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Slurper cracks Vermeulen with a nice body shot.
Slurper swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slurper lands an uppercut.
Slurper misses with the head strike.
Slurper lands with a left to the head.
Slurper lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Slurper.
Slurper throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
A short uppercut from Slurper.
A short right from Vermeulen on the inside.
Vermeulen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slurper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slurper.
Slurper lands with a light punch inside.
Slurper lands a shoulder strike.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Slurper lands a left hand.
Slurper can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Slurper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen tries a body shot but Slurper blocks it.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slurper lands a right hand.
Slurper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slurper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Slurper swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Slurper working aggressively here.
Slurper throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slurper is leaning against Vermeulen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slurper lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slurper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slurper gets through Vermeulen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper dominated that round.
That's time! Slurper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Slurper stuns Vermeulen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Vermeulen misses its intended target.
Slurper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vermeulen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slurper tries to clinch up.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Slurper throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slurper throws a looping overhand right but Vermeulen ducks down to avoid it.
Slurper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Slurper rushes Vermeulen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slurper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slurper blocking some punches.
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen is looking for a takedown.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Slurper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Slurper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Slurper misses with a punch on the inside.
Slurper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Slurper.
A short right from Slurper.
Slurper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slurper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Slurper.
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Slurper misses with some punches.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slurper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slurper lands a body punch.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slurper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Slurper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slurper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slurper tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
Snot Slurper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Slurper.
Slurper working aggressively here.
Slurper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Slurper on the inside. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen tries for a takedown but Slurper manages to get underhooks.
Slurper scores with a shoulder strike.
Vermeulen is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Nice body punch from Vermeulen.
Slurper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vermeulen.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Slurper working aggressively here.
Slurper misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen has Slurper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slurper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snot Slurper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Vermeulen.
Slurper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slurper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slurper misses with some punches.
Slurper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slurper throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Slurper lands with a light punch inside.
Slurper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slurper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen tries a body shot but Slurper blocks it.
A body shot lands from Slurper. #T3#
Slurper throws a head punch that misses.
Slurper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slurper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slurper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Vermeulen is rocked!
Slurper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen is still on wobbly legs! Can Slurper finish him?
Slurper unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vermeulen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Slurper is unloading with more strikes now! Vermeulen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snot Slurper!
Snot Slurper retains his middleweight title!
Snot Slurper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nuggetori's Nutritionals , into his post fight interview.

Event: SFC 11
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Vermeulen stalks Pray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pray's face. Pray staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Pray rushes Vermeulen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pray looking for a takedown.
Pray is trying to pull guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vermeulen stops a takedown attempt from Pray.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Pray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pray tries to pull guard but Vermeulen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Pray manages to pull guard.
Vermeulen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vermeulen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pray distracts Vermeulen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vermeulen wants to get back to his feet but Pray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vermeulen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pray.
Pray tries to free his leg and advance position but Vermeulen is retaining full guard.
Vermeulen wants to sweep but no luck.
Vermeulen is trying to control the position but Pray postures up.
Pray stands up over Vermeulen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vermeulen pulls Pray in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Pray postures up and lands a big shot to Vermeulen's brow.
Vermeulen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vermeulen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vermeulen prevents Pray from improving his position.
Pray is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vermeulen jumps into side control!
Pray manages to get back to half guard.
Pray moves into full guard.
Pray trying to strike off his back.
Pray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vermeulen is one step ahead there.
Vermeulen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen won't allow Pray to sweep him here. #T2#
Vermeulen trying to control but Pray is working from the bottom.
Pray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vermeulen won't allow Pray to sweep him here.
Pray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vermeulen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Vermeulen looking for a sweep. Not yet Vermeulen, not yet.
Pray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vermeulen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vermeulen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pray on the ground.
Pray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pray throws a big elbow that misses.
Pray throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vermeulen controls Pray momentarily but Pray frees himself.
Vermeulen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pray is one step ahead there.
Pray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Pray is pushing down on Vermeulen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vermeulen is fighting to maintain full guard but Pray has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vermeulen taking some punishment here, with Pray in his half guard.
Pray drops an elbow to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Vermeulen is refusing to be controlled, as Pray sits in half guard.
Vermeulen trying to control but Pray postures up.
Pray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vermeulen is looking for a sweep. Pray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pray thows a huge punch but Vermeulen dodges it nicely.
Vermeulen is looking for a sweep. Pray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vermeulen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vermeulen tries to get out of the position.
Vermeulen is trying to maintain the position but Pray is very close to passing his half guard.
Vermeulen has hold of Pray's hands but Pray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pray tries to pass to full mount but Vermeulen defends it.
Vermeulen is trying to maintain the position but Pray is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Vermeulen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vermeulen.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vermeulen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pray's guard. #REVR#
Pray looking to control.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Pray keeps moving.
Pray wants to sweep but no luck.
Pray keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen postures up.
Pray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vermeulen is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lay Pray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vermeulen counters with a left and a right that stings Pray.
Pray has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vermeulen pinned against the cage. Vermeulen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Pray looks to move away, Vermeulen throws a big counter combo but Pray just gets out of the way.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Pray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vermeulen defends well and Pray ends up having to push Vermeulen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vermeulen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vermeulen counters with a series of strikes. Pray will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pray moves in looking to clinch but Vermeulen pushes him off.
Pray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vermeulen circles away.
Vermeulen stalks Pray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pray's face. Pray staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Pray is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lay Pray has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen misses with the combination. #T1#
Vermeulen lands with a straight right. Pray didn't see that one coming.
Pray shoots in for a takedown but Vermeulen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pray shoots in for a double leg but Vermeulen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pray tries to clinch up
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen throws a combination. Pray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pray is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeulen finish him?
Pray tries for a takedown but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pray seems to have recovered his senses.
Vermeulen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pray has his takedown stuffed
and Vermeulen counters with a series of strikes. Pray will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Vermeulen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pray doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen lands with an overhand left.
Pray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Pray avoids nicely.
Pray has his takedown stuffed
and Vermeulen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vermeulen lands with a nice combination. Pray backs away looking to recover.
Vermeulen connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Pray tumbling to the canvas! Vermeulen pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Pray was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen retains his middleweight title!
Hendrik Vermeulen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFC 10 Ahmadaliev Vs Randleman
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Three misses with a takedown
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Three fails with the takedown
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Three darts in trying to clinch
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Three misses with a takedown attempt
and Vermeulen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Three tries for a takedown but Vermeulen circles away easily
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermeulen's coach down at Team AVR was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vermeulen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vermeulen cracks Three with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vermeulen tests Three's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Three tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Three is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Three fails with the takedown
and Vermeulen counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Hendrik Vermeulen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFC 8 A New Year
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Rome throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermeulen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vermeulen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rome throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vermeulen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermeulen throws out the jab.
Vermeulen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rome momentarily.
Rome throws a sloppy body shot
and Vermeulen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rome thinking.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Rome strikes.
Rome walks into a straight right hand from Vermeulen.
Rome misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Rome is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Rome misses.
Rome swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vermeulen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rome is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeulen finish him?
Rome thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vermeulen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rome falls backwards - clearly groggy! Vermeulen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFC 5 Fight Club
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Bow misses with a takedown attempt
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bow misses with a takedown
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bow looks for a takedown but Vermeulen sprawls well.
Vermeulen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Bow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vermeulen pinned against the cage. Vermeulen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vermeulen stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Vermeulen.
Bow misses with a takedown attempt - Vermeulen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Bow backs off Vermeulen throws a huge counter combo but Bow manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeulen as Bow shoots in.#T1#
Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Bow pushes him off.
Bow shoots and misses
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Vermeulen. No joy for Bow on that attempt.
Bow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bow fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Vermeulen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vermeulen.
Bow goes for a takedown attempt but Vermeulen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vermeulen misses with a two punch combination.
Bow shoots in and drives through. Vermeulen sprawls well.
Vermeulen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bow misses with a hook to the body
and Vermeulen counters with a huge left! Bow is in big trouble! He's backing up but Vermeulen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bow from any more damage. A dominating finish by Vermeulen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TD 5: Hope vs Caballero
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Vermeulen off the cage and back into range.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vermeulen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vermeulen momentarily.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vermeulen.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeulen circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Vermeulen moves into the clinch.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Jones is trying to push Vermeulen away but Vermeulen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Vermeulen - that landed with a thud.
Vermeulen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocking some punches.
Vermeulen cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Vermeulen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeulen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Vermeulen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
A short left from Vermeulen.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Vermeulen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vermeulen prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Vermeulen lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Vermeulen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Vermeulen works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Vermeulen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vermeulen slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A hook to the body from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vermeulen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The referee calls for Vermeulen to work. #T3#
Vermeulen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vermeulen scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vermeulen can turn it around.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Vermeulen tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Vermeulen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vermeulen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vermeulen lands a big right hand that drops Jones! The killer instinct kicks in and Vermeulen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vermeulen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hendrik Vermeulen waved his t-shirt featuring Lion Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: TD 3: Marveux vs Woodley
Date: Oct 25, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Koski forces Vermeulen back against the cage and clinches.
Koski tries to pull guard but Vermeulen holds him up against the cage and eventually Koski drops back down to his feet.
Vermeulen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeulen is working Koski over against the cage.#BC2#
Koski manages to break the clinch.
Koski has a takedown stuffed.
Vermeulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Koski is just out of range.
Vermeulen takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen connects with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Vermeulen's head coaches at Team AVR that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Koski instigates a clinch. #BC#
Vermeulen breaks from the clinch.
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!#CL2#
Vermeulen tries to keep at a distance but Koski has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Vermeulen lands a body punch.
Vermeulen gets underhooks to prevent Koski's takedown attempt.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden Koski.
Koski wants a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koski fails to pull guard.
Koski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Koski has Vermeulen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vermeulen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Koski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koski misses with a takedown attempt - Vermeulen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koski looks winded!#CL2#
Koski moves into range and clinches up with Vermeulen.#T2#
Koski is trying to pull guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Koski manages to pull guard.
Koski has a closed guard, preventing Vermeulen from standing up.
Vermeulen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vermeulen is stalling in the full guard.
Vermeulen stopping the sweep attempt from Koski.#T3#
Koski being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vermeulen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koski shoots in looking for a takedown but Vermeulen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Koski throws a right and a left that Vermeulen avoids nicely.
Koski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeulen circles away quickly and effectively.
Koski takes one to the chin there.
Koski misses with a takedown
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Koski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vermeulen as he avoids it easily.
Vermeulen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Koski shoots in looking for a takedown. Vermeulen tries to sprawl out of it but Koski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vermeulen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination but Koski avoids it well.
Koski unleashes a big counter combination but Vermeulen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Koski tries to keep at a distance but Vermeulen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen lands a shot to the body.
Koski taking a breather.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Vermeulen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koski or not.
Vermeulen pushes Koski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen gets through Koski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vermeulen.
Good body shot from Vermeulen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Vermeulen drops Koski with a beautiful combination! Koski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vermeulen is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Koski is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kaden Koski has been cut.
Koski with a poor takedown
and Vermeulen rattles Koski with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Koski tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Vermeulen dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Koski stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
After winning the bout, Hendrik Vermeulen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kaden Koski was interviewed post fight and said 'i eat ass. '.

Event: TD 1: The Beginning
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Ilic tries for a takedown but Vermeulen circles away easily
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandar Ilic has been cut.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that Ilic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ilic also avoids with ease.
Vermeulen throws a right hand that Ilic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ilic also avoids with ease.
Vermeulen stuffs the takedown.
Vermeulen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ilic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeulen lands a jab-cross combination.
Ilic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vermeulen tries to avoid it but Ilic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vermeulen to the ground. Vermeulen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vermeulen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Ilic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ilic.
Ilic tries to clinch
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermeulen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ilic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vermeulen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Ilic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Ilic is rocked!
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ilic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vermeulen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ilic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vermeulen.
Ilic is looking to counter the offense by Vermeulen and move into the clinch.
Vermeulen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ilic to the canvas! Ilic doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Vermeulen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Now that's what Stand-Up is suppose to look like!! I hope you've been taking notes Stefano "Julio Geordio" Power because you are an embarrassment to the art and you can't hide forever - I'm coming for you!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Saint Claire fails with a takedown attempt.
Saint Claire looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Saint Claire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saint Claire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kauppinen connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#
It looks like Jermaine Saint Claire has been cut.
Saint Claire dodges the punch combination from Kauppinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kauppinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saint Claire wants to counter the offense by Kauppinen and move into the clinch position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saint Claire has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kauppinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Saint Claire walks into a jab.
Aleksius Kauppinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kauppinen! Saint Claire is backing up but he can't get away as Kauppinen lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Saint Claire and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aleksius Kauppinen!

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