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Event:
Highland 59
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Vercetti throws a jab when Wassermann was well out of range.
Vercetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wassermann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vercetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Wassermann counters with a left to the body.
Wassermann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vercetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Wassermann misses.
The crowd cheers as Vercetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wassermann doesn't seem phased though.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a straight right hand.
Vercetti misses with a hook
and Wassermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Vercetti clinches with his opponent.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wassermann can't find room to land a body shot as Vercetti controls the action.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vercetti lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vercetti trying to land knees to the body.
Wassermann scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wassermann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wassermann tries a body shot but Vercetti blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wassermann has a couple of punches blocked by Vercetti.
Wassermann leaning against his opponent.
Wassermann working aggressively here.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vercetti can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Vercetti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Vercetti.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wassermann trying to control the position but instead, Vercetti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wassermann into the cage.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Wassermann is leaning against Vercetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wassermann blocks the elbow strike.
Vercetti blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vercetti is leaning against Wassermann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vercetti misses with a body punch.
Vercetti misses with a body punch.
Vercetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vercetti.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann wants to stall.
Wassermann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vercetti tries to land knees in the clinch but Wassermann avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Vercetti.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vercetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wassermann controlling the action here for a moment.
Vercetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
Wassermann dodges an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vercetti wants to get back to striking at distance but Wassermann won't allow it.
Vercetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Vercetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wassermann.
A bit of stalling here from Wassermann.
Wassermann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wassermann continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Vercetti has had enough of the clinch but Wassermann keeps him there for the moment.
Wassermann misses with a punch on the inside.
Vercetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vercetti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vercetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wassermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Wassermann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vercetti is trying to push Wassermann away but Wassermann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wassermann blocks it with crossed arms.
Vercetti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vercetti tries to break the clinch but Wassermann is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but KJ Wassermann will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vercetti scores with a jab to the body.
Vercetti tests Wassermann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vercetti misses with a right hand
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vercetti throws an off balance right hand
and Vercetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vercetti looks to throw the jab but Wassermann is out of range.
Wassermann tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Vercetti gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vercetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Wassermann.
KJ Wassermann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but Wassermann blocks with his arms.
Wassermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vercetti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vercetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow. #T1#
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Vercetti takes a shot to the head.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
Vercetti just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
Wassermann tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vercetti is pushing Wassermann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Wassermann throws a head punch that misses.
Vercetti wants to break free but Wassermann has control.
Wassermann blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Wassermann managing to block the knees to the body from Vercetti.
Wassermann avoids a wild elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti avoiding damage.
Vercetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Wassermann stalling in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wassermann in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wassermann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wassermann lands a shot to the body.
Vercetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Wassermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wassermann throws a head punch that misses.
Vercetti lands a nice uppercut.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wassermann avoids it.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short 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!
Wassermann lands an uppercut.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Vercetti lands a shot to the body.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Wassermann. #T3#
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wassermann lands a nice uppercut.
Wassermann managing to block the knees to the body from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Wassermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti misses with a punch to the body.
Wassermann tries to throw a body punch but Vercetti avoids it by throwing Wassermann back against the cage.
Vercetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wassermann.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Wassermann.
Wassermann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Vercetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vercetti has Wassermann pressed against the cage.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Vercetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Vercetti trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vercetti fails to land.
Wassermann has Vercetti pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wassermann looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Vercetti.
Wassermann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wassermann tries to throw a body punch but Vercetti avoids it by throwing Wassermann back against the cage.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but KJ Wassermann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vercetti misses the jab.
Vercetti throws a sloppy body shot
and Wassermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vercetti misses with a body punch
and Wassermann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Wassermann slips the punch.
Wassermann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vercetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wassermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Vercetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vercetti misses with a combination
and Wassermann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann moves out of range of the strikes.
Wassermann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
KJ Wassermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vercetti throws a right hand that misses
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a nice uppercut.
Vercetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Vercetti misses with a body punch
letting Wassermann counter with a right hand.
Wassermann moves out of range as Vercetti strikes.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut
and Wassermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vercetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vercetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Wassermann gets tackled into the cage by Vercetti. Vercetti maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vercetti.
Vercetti lands with a left to the head.
Vercetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Vercetti tries to circle away but Wassermann has him pinned against the cage.
Wassermann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vercetti up against the cage.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vercetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Vercetti.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tommy Vercetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wassermann pushes Vercetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vercetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vercetti as Wassermann tries to tie him up.
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
KJ Wassermann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
A short left from Wassermann.
Vercetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wassermann blocks it with crossed arms.
Vercetti lands a body punch.
Vercetti tries to break free but Wassermann pushes him back against the cage.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vercetti gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Wassermann cracks Vercetti with a nice body shot.
Wassermann lands a shoulder strike.
Wassermann avoids a wild elbow strike from Vercetti.
Wassermann misses with the head strike.
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Vercetti gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Wassermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Wassermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Vercetti.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Wassermann fails to land.
Wassermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Vercetti.
Wassermann prevents a body shot from Vercetti. #T4#
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Vercetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vercetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wassermann's elbow.
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wassermann avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Wassermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wassermann avoiding damage as Vercetti throws knees to the body.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Wassermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Vercetti lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vercetti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vercetti lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Wassermann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wassermann 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Wassermann!
KJ Wassermann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 53
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Vercetti throws an overhand right that lands on Pologe's shoulder, as Pologe tries to avoid the shot.
Vercetti avoids the head kick by Pologe.
Pologe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vercetti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pologe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick by Pologe misses
and Vercetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pologe throws a head kick but Vercetti moves out of range.
We've been told by Vercetti's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zia Pologe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pologe throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Vercetti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vercetti leaning against his opponent.
Vercetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vercetti for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short uppercut from Vercetti.
Vercetti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pologe 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.
Vercetti lands an uppercut.
Vercetti is pushing Pologe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vercetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vercetti tries to break free but Pologe pushes him back against the cage.
Vercetti gets through Pologe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vercetti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pologe has Vercetti pressed against the cage, preventing Vercetti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Pologe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vercetti tried to score with a low kick but Pologe checks it.
A head kick by Pologe misses #CL#
and Vercetti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vercetti.
A frustrated look appears on Vercetti's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Vercetti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Vercetti.
Pologe avoiding damage as Vercetti throws knees to the body.
Vercetti avoiding damage.
Vercetti is trying to break free.
Vercetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pologe backwards.
Vercetti has Pologe pressed against the cage, preventing Pologe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vercetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pologe blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Vercetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Vercetti blocks a head kick by Pologe.
Pologe throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Vercetti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pologe is trying to push Vercetti away but Vercetti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vercetti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vercetti tries to break free but Pologe pushes him back against the cage.
Vercetti controlling the action here for a moment.
Vercetti keeps control of Pologe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vercetti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pologe has him pressed against the cage.
Pologe is looking to break free of the clinch but Vercetti has double underhooks. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vercetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Pologe backwards.
Vercetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vercetti missing with knees to the body.
Vercetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but Pologe blocks with his arms.
Vercetti is looking to break free of the clinch but Pologe has double underhooks.
Vercetti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pologe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vercetti's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pologe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pologe closes the distance but Vercetti moves to the side
letting Vercetti counter with a right hand.
Pologe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vercetti counters with a huge left! Pologe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Vercetti isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pologe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Vercetti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Vercetti! |
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Event:
Highland 44
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Vercetti lands with an overhand left.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Vercetti is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vercetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Vercetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vercetti 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.#T1#
Murphy tries a body shot but Vercetti blocks it.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Vercetti breaks from the clinch.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Vercetti counters by clinching up.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Vercetti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vercetti is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Vercetti has him pressed against the cage.
Vercetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vercetti just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Vercetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vercetti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Murphy pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vercetti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vercetti has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Murphy working for a triangle but Vercetti defends it easily.
Vercetti postures up.
Vercetti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Murphy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vercetti throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murphy's body to avoid the submission. Murphy has instead reached around Vercetti's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murphy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liam Murphy! |
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Event:
CoMMA 5: Serrano vs Till
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Vercetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vercetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knight looks to clinch
and Vercetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Vercetti manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Vercetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vercetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knight.
Vercetti throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Knight throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vercetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vercetti is looking for the big counter here.
Knight tries to clinch up but Vercetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight wants to clinch up but Vercetti keeps it at a distance.
Knight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vercetti back to the cage. Knight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vercetti pinned against the cage. Vercetti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vercetti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.#T2#
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Vercetti is just out of range.
Knight sets himself, and Vercetti steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.#CL#
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vercetti stops a takedown attempt from Knight.
Vercetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight slows down the pace here.
Vercetti lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vercetti.#BC2#
Vercetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vercetti enables Knight to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vercetti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vercetti pulls Knight in to control the position. #T3#
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight throws an elbow that misses. Vercetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knight's guard. Nice move by Vercetti!#REVB#
Vercetti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vercetti wants to get up but he can't break Knight's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knight wants to stand but Vercetti is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vercetti's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vercetti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Vercetti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vercetti is standing up over Knight. Knight looks to escape but Vercetti dives into side control.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vercetti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Knight is trying to control Vercetti's posture but Vercetti avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Knight is looking to clinch but Vercetti is avoiding it.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vercetti sprawls well. Vercetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been informed that Vercetti has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knight throws a right hand that Vercetti ducks under and follows up with a left that Vercetti also avoids with ease.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown but Vercetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vercetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight tries for a takedown but Vercetti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vercetti sprawls and moves away.
Knight slips under a jab.
Knight throws a quick counter head kick but Vercetti was just out of range.
Vercetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vercetti! But no joy.#T1#
Vercetti throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight goes for a double leg but Vercetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vercetti continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Vercetti manages to break the clinch.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vercetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vercetti throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Vercetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vercetti throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Vercetti 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.
Knight tries to bum rush Vercetti with a series of wild strikes but Vercetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randy Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Knight goes for a double leg but Vercetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vercetti continues to drive forward.
Knight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vercetti after a bit of a struggle.
Vercetti working hard to break the clinch.
Vercetti stalling in the clinch.
Vercetti is working Knight over against the cage.
Vercetti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Vercetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Vercetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vercetti scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vercetti throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Vercetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Vercetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vercetti sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Knight rushes Vercetti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Vercetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vercetti sprawls well. Vercetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Vercetti. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Vercetti circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Vercetti to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Vercetti misses with the combination.
Knight shoots for a takedown but Vercetti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knight tries to clinch but Vercetti is having none of it.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
Knight tries to clinch but Vercetti moves out of range.
It seemed like Vercetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Knight clinches.
Vercetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vercetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vercetti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight looking for a takedown.
Vercetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vercetti 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knight 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 Vercetti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vercetti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vercetti! But no joy.
Vercetti throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vercetti as he jumps to the side.
Randy Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight moves in looking to clinch but Vercetti pushes him off.
Knight walks into a left hand.
Knight moves to clinch but Vercetti breaks away
and Vercetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Knight clinches with his opponent.
Vercetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Vercetti manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vercetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tommy Vercetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight with a poor takedown
and Vercetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Vercetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Vercetti tries to counter it with a takedown but Knight pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knight moves to clinch but Vercetti breaks away
and Vercetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vercetti but Vercetti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vercetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Vercetti counter with a right hand.
Knight shoots for a double leg takedown but Vercetti sprawls well. He's pushed Knight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vercetti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight thinks about countering with a body kick.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vercetti but Vercetti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vercetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Randy Knight has been cut.
Knight takes one on the button.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Vercetti's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Vercetti misses.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Vercetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight wants to clinch
and Vercetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut.
Knight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vercetti is looking to score with low kicks.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vercetti looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Knight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vercetti to the mat! Vercetti manages to get full guard.
Vercetti seems keen to control Knight's posture.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vercetti is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Knight has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vercetti has passed into side control.
Knight is trying to escape the position but Vercetti is controlling the position.
Tommy Vercetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vercetti off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Knight has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Vercetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vercetti 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Vercetti! |
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Event:
CoMMA 3: Balestrin vs Job
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Vigorito ducks right into an uppercut from Vercetti. #CL#
Vercetti moves into the clinch.
Vercetti is trying to break the clinch but Vigorito is controlling him.
Vigorito has Vercetti pressed against the cage, preventing Vercetti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Vigorito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vercetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vigorito.
Vigorito dodges the punch combination from Vercetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercetti catches Vigorito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Vigorito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vigorito misses with a takedown attempt - Vercetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Vercetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vigorito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Vercetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasco Vigorito.
Vigorito shoots in looking for a takedown. Vercetti tries to sprawl out of it but Vigorito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vercetti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Vigorito shoots in for a takedown but Vercetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasco Vigorito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vigorito shoots in but Vercetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A lazy left from Vercetti finds it's target.
Vigorito shoots in and drives through. Vercetti sprawls well.#T3#
Vigorito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Vigorito closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vercetti's guard.#SUB2#
Vigorito drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vigorito jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vigorito being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Vigorito drops back looking for a leg! Vercetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vercetti manages to kick Vigorito off! Vigorito jumps back into Vercetti's guard.
We've been informed that Vigorito has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Vigorito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Vigorito throwing strikes from guard but Vercetti blocks nicely.
Vigorito trying to control but Vercetti is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vigorito drops back looking for a leg! Vercetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vercetti manages to kick Vigorito off! Vigorito jumps back into Vercetti's guard.
Vigorito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vigorito passes into half guard.
Vigorito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Vigorito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vercetti has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Vigorito feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vercetti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vigorito throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Vigorito drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vigorito jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vigorito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vigorito preventing the sweep.
Vigorito throws a big right hand that misses.
Vigorito passes Vercetti's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Vigorito is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vigorito passes to side control. #SUB2#
Vigorito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Vigorito has an Americana. Vercetti didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Vigorito is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Vigorito hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vasco Vigorito! |
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