Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: VFC 91 Tartakov vs Smith
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Babcock misses.
Von Erick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Von Erick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babcock slips a jab and a cross from Von Erick.
Babcock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Babcock slips a jab and a cross from Von Erick.
Von Erick lands a head kick!
Babcock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Erick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
Von Erick unleashes a big counter combination but Babcock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Von Erick misses.
We've been informed that Von Erick 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.
Von Erick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. Von Erick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Erick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Erick throws a lazy right hand but Babcock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Erick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Erick throws a head kick that misses.
Von Erick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babcock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Erick lands the left hand.#T1#
Von Erick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Babcock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Babcock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Babcock passes Von Erick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Babcock slows the pace down in half guard.
Babcock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Erick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babcock scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Von Erick is rocked!
Babcock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Von Erick is still in real trouble! Can Babcock finish him?
Babcock throwing shots but Von Erick is blocking nicely.
Babcock 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.
Von Erick trying to control but Babcock postures up.
Von Erick seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Erick wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
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. Babcock connects with a nice short shot to Von Erick's temple.
Babcock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Von Erick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Von Erick is out! Babcock gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Thomas Babcock!
A victorious Jesse Thomas Babcock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 80 Hall vs Brown
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Von Erick misses with a few strikes there.
Hawking throws a body punch but Von Erick moves out of range.
Von Erick throws a right and a left that Hawking avoids nicely.
Von Erick throws a body kick that misses.
Hawking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawking, as that shot connected.
Von Erick throws the left hand but Hawking avoids the punch easily.
Von Erick lands with a straight right. Hawking didn't see that one coming.
Von Erick scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Von Erick.
Hawking now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawking lands with a right hand.
Von Erick tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Hawking on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Erick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Erick misses with a straight right.
Von Erick misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Hawking on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawking drops Von Erick with a huge uppercut! Von Erick drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hawking is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Hawking!
An out of breath Stephen Hawking thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VFC 70 Thibs vs Dinklage
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Alkoun has closed the distance and engaged Von Erick in a clinch.
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alkoun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alkoun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alkoun pushes Von Erick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alkoun tries a body shot but Von Erick blocks it.
Alkoun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Von Erick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alkoun fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Alkoun fails to land.
Von Erick throws an elbow but it misses.
Alkoun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alkoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alkoun tries to work over Von Erick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Erick throws a punch but it's blocked by Alkoun.
Alkoun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alkoun lands with a right to the head.
Von Erick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Erick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alkoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Erick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Von Erick. #T1#
Alkoun lands an uppercut.
Alkoun misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alkoun.
Alkoun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alkoun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alkoun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick misses with an elbow strike.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Alkoun is blocking nicely.
Von Erick prevents a body shot from Alkoun.
Von Erick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Erick swings wildly with an uppercut but Alkoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun tries to work over Von Erick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alkoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick blocks an uppercut.
Alkoun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alkoun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alkoun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Alkoun managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Alkoun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alkoun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alkoun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alkoun blocks it with crossed arms.
Alkoun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Erick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alkoun blocks an elbow strike from Von Erick.
Alkoun lands a shoulder strike.
Von Erick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
Alkoun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Erick backwards.
Von Erick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick lands a shoulder strike.
Von Erick scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Erick.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
Alkoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Von Erick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Erick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Von Erick blocks an uppercut.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Erick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Erick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alkoun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Alkoun.
Von Erick is breathing heavily.
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Erick misses with the head strike.
Von Erick blocking some punches.
Alkoun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Erick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alkoun backwards.
A short right from Alkoun on the inside.
Alkoun prevents a body shot from Von Erick.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alkoun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alkoun misses with some punches.
Von Erick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alkoun blocks it with crossed arms.
Alkoun tries to work over Von Erick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Alkoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alkoun pushes Von Erick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alkoun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alkoun throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Erick.
Alkoun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Erick misses with the head strike.
Von Erick misses with a punch to the body.
Alkoun gets through Von Erick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun misses with some punches.
Alkoun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Erick's elbow.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
Alkoun has a couple of punches blocked by Von Erick.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
A nice left hand lands by Alkoun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alkoun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Erick blocks an uppercut.
Von Erick scores with a shot to the side of Alkoun's head.
Alkoun tries to throw a body punch but Von Erick avoids it by throwing Alkoun back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Alkoun dominated that round.
That's time! Von Erick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Alkoun has closed the distance and engaged Von Erick in a clinch.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but Alkoun blocks with his arms.
Alkoun tries to throw a body punch but Von Erick avoids it by throwing Alkoun back against the cage.
Alkoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Erick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alkoun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Erick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alkoun lands with a right to the head.
Von Erick misses with the head strike.
Alkoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Von Erick fails to land.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alkoun as the two fighters clinch.
Alkoun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Erick throws an elbow but misses.
Alkoun misses with some punches.
Alkoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alkoun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alkoun misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alkoun.
Alkoun can't find room to land a body shot as Von Erick controls the action. #T1#
Alkoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alkoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alkoun misses with a punch on the inside.
Alkoun throws a head punch that misses.
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alkoun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Erick's elbow.
Von Erick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Erick gets through Alkoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Erick misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Alkoun - that landed with a thud.
Alkoun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Erick pushes Alkoun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Erick takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Erick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alkoun's brow.
Von Erick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alkoun fails to land.
Alkoun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alkoun scores with a shot to the side of Von Erick's head.
Von Erick throws an elbow that misses.
Alkoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Erick.
Alkoun scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Erick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alkoun.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Alkoun.
A head punch on the inside from Alkoun fails to land.
Alkoun pushes Von Erick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alkoun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Erick backwards. #ROC2#Von Erick is rocked!
Alkoun lands a right hand.
Oh Von Erick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alkoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alkoun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Erick or not.
Alkoun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Erick's elbow.
Alkoun blocks a body shot from Von Erick.
A short uppercut from Alkoun.
Alkoun throws a head punch that misses.
Alkoun presses Von Erick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adam Alkoun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Erick. #T3#
Alkoun lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Erick backwards.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Erick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alkoun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alkoun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alkoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alkoun cracks Von Erick with a nice body shot.
Alkoun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Alkoun.
Alkoun throws a big uppercut that drops Von Erick! More strikes from Alkoun and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Von Erick lies dazed against the cage as Alkoun celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Alkoun!

Event: VFC 61 Ramos vs Lorentz
Date: Apr 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Von Erick rushes Kovaci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovaci blocks an elbow strike from Von Erick.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Erick misses with some punches.
Von Erick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovaci backwards.
Kovaci blocks an elbow strike from Von Erick.
Kovaci blocks the elbow strike.
Kovaci blocks an elbow strike from Von Erick.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but Kovaci blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovaci.
Von Erick scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Erick trying to land knees to the body.
Von Erick misses with the head strike.
Kovaci dodges an elbow strike from Von Erick.
Von Erick working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Erick. #T1#
Von Erick swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovaci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovaci definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Von Erick tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovaci avoids the damage to the body.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Erick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovaci is defending well for now.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but Kovaci blocks it.
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Erick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kovaci's brow.
Kovaci wants to stall.
Kovaci blocks an elbow strike from Von Erick.
Von Erick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Von Erick lands with a light punch inside.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Kovaci is blocking nicely.
Kovaci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Erick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kovaci's efforts to push away.
Von Erick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovaci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Erick can't find room to land a body shot as Kovaci controls the action.
Kovaci dodges an elbow strike from Von Erick.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Erick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kovaci's brow.
Von Erick presses Kovaci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Erick lands a body punch.
Von Erick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovaci.
Kovaci managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick. #T3#
Von Erick struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovaci controls his hands.
Von Erick throws a head punch that misses.
Kovaci avoids the elbow strike from Von Erick, against the cage.
Von Erick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Von Erick. #BC#
Kovaci breaks the clinch. #KD#
Kovaci sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Von Erick to the ground! Kovaci dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#Von Erick is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Kovaci stands up from mount. Strange move.
Von Erick is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovaci finish him?#CL2#
Von Erick rushes Kovaci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Erick lands with a right to the head.
We've been informed that Von Erick has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Erick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Von Erick seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Erick misses with a punch to the body.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Kovaci. #T4#
Von Erick trying to land knees to the body.
Von Erick lands with a left to the head.
Von Erick trying to land knees to the body.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kovaci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Erick.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovaci avoids it.
Kovaci tries to circle away but Von Erick has him pinned against the cage.
Von Erick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Erick has Kovaci pressed against the cage, preventing Kovaci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kovaci avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head.
Von Erick misses with some punches.
Von Erick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kovaci's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Von Erick dominated that round.
That's time! Kovaci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Von Erick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovaci. #CL2#
Von Erick has managed to clinch.
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Erick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovaci tries to break free but Von Erick pushes him back against the cage.
Von Erick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kovaci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Erick pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovaci leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Kovaci.
Kovaci avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kovaci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Erick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Von Erick gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Von Erick - that landed with a thud.
Kovaci blocking some punches. #T1#
Von Erick misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Erick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Erick throws an elbow but it misses.
Kovaci blocking some punches.
Von Erick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Erick tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovaci avoids the damage to the body.
Kovaci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovaci is defending well for now.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Erick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Von Erick misses with an elbow over the top.
Von Erick lands a right hand.
Von Erick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Erick misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Kovaci is trying to break free.
Kovaci managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovaci blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rick Von Erick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kovaci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Erick lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Kovaci breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Von Erick moves into the clinch.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Erick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Erick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Von Erick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovaci has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Erick lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Kovaci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick misses with some punches.
Kovaci avoids the elbow strike from Von Erick, against the cage.
Von Erick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovaci has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Kovaci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovaci lands with an overhand left.
Von Erick blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Von Erick clinches up with Kovaci and pushes him back against the cage.
Kovaci is looking for a takedown.
Von Erick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovaci is trying to force a seperation but Von Erick has the dominant position.
Kovaci is trying to force a seperation but Von Erick has the dominant position.
Von Erick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovaci.
Von Erick tries a body shot but Kovaci blocks it. #T4#
Kovaci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kovaci blocks a body shot from Von Erick.
Von Erick misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kovaci's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Von Erick lands a shoulder strike.
Von Erick misses with an elbow strike.
Kovaci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kovaci has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Erick misses with an elbow strike.
Von Erick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovaci blocks it with crossed arms.
Kovaci blocks the elbow strike.
Von Erick misses with some punches.
Von Erick swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovaci uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Von Erick 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Von Erick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kovaci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Von Erick has closed the distance and engaged Kovaci in a clinch. #BC#
Kovaci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Erick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Erick is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Von Erick gets a clinch.
Von Erick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovaci has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Kovaci.
Kovaci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Erick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but Kovaci blocks with his arms.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Erick misses with the head strike.
Kovaci is looking to break free of the clinch but Von Erick has double underhooks. #T1#
Kovaci blocking some punches.
Kovaci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Erick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Erick can't find room to land a body shot as Kovaci controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Von Erick fails to land.
Kovaci wants to get back to striking at distance but Von Erick won't allow it.
Von Erick throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Erick.
Von Erick misses with a body punch.
Von Erick tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovaci avoids the damage to the body.
Von Erick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovaci blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Erick trying to land knees to the body.
Kovaci tries to break the clinch but Von Erick is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Erick throws an elbow but misses.
Kovaci is trying to push Von Erick away but Von Erick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Von Erick has Kovaci pressed against the cage, preventing Kovaci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kovaci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Erick's elbow.
Kovaci blocks the elbow strike.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kovaci avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Erick.
Von Erick tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovaci avoids the damage to the body.
Von Erick throws an elbow that misses.
Von Erick keeps control of Kovaci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Von Erick throws a head punch that misses.
Kovaci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but Kovaci blocks with his arms.
Kovaci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Erick throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovaci.
A head punch on the inside from Von Erick fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Von Erick fails to land.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovaci avoids it.
Von Erick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kovaci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick keeps control of Kovaci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Erick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovaci dodges an elbow strike from Von Erick. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovaci.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovaci is defending well for now.
Von Erick throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Von Erick. #BC#
Kovaci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Erick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Kovaci clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Von Erick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovaci jumps guard but Von Erick stands there with Kovaci around his waist. Kovaci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Erick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovaci has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Kovaci is blocking nicely. #BC#
Kovaci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ylli Kovaci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Von Erick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Von Erick gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Von Erick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Erick 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Von Erick!

Event: VFC 53 Dingo vs Spade
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Von Erick has closed the distance and engaged Ponce in a clinch.
Ponce drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been informed that Von Erick 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.
Von Erick is pressed up against the cage. Ponce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Erick down to the mat. Von Erick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rick Von Erick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Von Erick.
A jab from Von Erick finds it's way through Ponce's defenses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ponce is defended easily by Von Erick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Ponce. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Von Erick has Ponce up against the cage in a clinch.
Ponce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Von Erick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Erick pushes off an throws an elbow but Ponce leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Von Erick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Erick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Erick lands a body punch.
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Ponce blocks an elbow strike from Von Erick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ponce.
Ponce is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Von Erick tries to throw a body punch but Ponce avoids it by throwing Von Erick back against the cage.
Von Erick lands an uppercut.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Ponce is blocking nicely.
Von Erick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ponce managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponce is defending well for now.
Von Erick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ponce avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Von Erick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ponce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ponce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ponce blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Ponce is working for takedown but Von Erick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Von Erick is pressed up against the cage. Ponce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Erick down to the mat. Von Erick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Ponce drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponce is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Erick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ponce trying to control but Von Erick is working from the bottom. #T3#
Von Erick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Erick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ponce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ponce thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ponce wants to control from the top but Von Erick keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ponce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Ponce is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von Erick keeping moving, preventing Ponce from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ponce throwing strikes from guard but Von Erick blocks nicely. #SUB#
Ponce drops back looking for a leg! Von Erick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Von Erick manages to kick Ponce off! Ponce jumps back into Von Erick's guard.
Ponce is working Von Erick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponce trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Erick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Erick keeping full guard, as Ponce tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Von Erick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Von Erick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Erick wants it to stay on the feet.
Ponce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Von Erick rushes Ponce and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Erick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ponce goes for a takedown attempt but Von Erick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Ponce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponce takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Von Erick darts in and clinches Ponce up against the cage.
Ponce has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Erick after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Erick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ponce is looking to take this one to the mat.
Von Erick throws a punch but it's blocked by Ponce.
Ponce looking for a takedown.
Von Erick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ponce goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Erick prevents it. #T1#
Von Erick lands a shoulder strike.
Von Erick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Erick stops a takedown attempt from Ponce.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head.
Ponce is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Erick is defending well.
Ponce tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von Erick stops a takedown attempt from Ponce.
Ponce wants to take the fight to the mat but Von Erick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Erick gets underhooks to prevent Ponce's takedown attempt.
Ponce wants to take the fight to the mat but Von Erick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Von Erick lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Erick lands a nice knee to the body.
Ponce looking for a takedown.
Von Erick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Erick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ponce has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Erick after a bit of a struggle.
Von Erick lands a left hand.
Ponce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Erick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ponce shoots for a double leg takedown but Von Erick sprawls well. He's pushed Ponce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Von Erick drives through and clinches with Ponce against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but Ponce blocks with his arms.
Von Erick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ponce managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Erick is pressed up against the cage. Ponce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Erick down to the mat. Von Erick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Von Erick connects with a high kick.
Von Erick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Von Erick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ponce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Erick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Von Erick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ponce has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Von Erick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Erick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Von Erick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ponce backwards.
Von Erick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ponce backwards.
Ponce avoids the elbow strike from Von Erick, against the cage.
Ponce wants a takedown.
Von Erick gets underhooks to prevent Ponce's takedown attempt.
Von Erick throws an elbow that misses.
Ponce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Erick pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Von Erick has managed to clinch.
Ponce managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Ponce has Von Erick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Von Erick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ponce dodges an elbow strike from Von Erick.
Ponce blocking some punches. #T4#
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but Ponce blocks with his arms.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Ponce.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Ponce is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Von Erick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Erick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ponce.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but Ponce blocks with his arms.
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rick Von Erick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ponce is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Erick is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponce has Von Erick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Von Erick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Von Erick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ponce goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Erick prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Von Erick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ponce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Erick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ponce backwards.
Von Erick throws a punch but it's blocked by Ponce.
Von Erick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von Erick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but Ponce blocks with his arms.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head.
Ponce avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Von Erick working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Erick lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Erick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ponce's brow.
Von Erick lands with a short shot to the head.
Ponce has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Erick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ponce is working for takedown but Von Erick is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Ponce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Erick. #T1#
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but Ponce blocks with his arms.
Von Erick misses with the head strike.
Ponce tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Erick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Ponce is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Erick is defending well.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Ponce is blocking nicely.
Ponce tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ponce is working for takedown but Von Erick is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Erick.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but Ponce blocks it.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ponce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Erick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Erick.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but Ponce blocks it.
Ponce blocking some punches.
Von Erick cracks Ponce with a nice body shot.
Von Erick lands with a light punch inside.
Ponce drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Erick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ponce managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Ponce drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Erick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Erick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ponce has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ponce tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Ponce avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Ponce goes for a takedown attempt but Von Erick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Von Erick clinches with his opponent.
Von Erick lands an uppercut.
Ponce drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Erick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ponce's elbow.
Ponce looking for a takedown.
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Erick stops a takedown attempt from Ponce.
Von Erick lands an elbow just above Ponce 's eye.
Ponce is working for takedown but Von Erick is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Erick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Erick pushes Ponce back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ponce has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Erick after a bit of a struggle.
Von Erick gets underhooks to prevent Ponce's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Erick.
Von Erick can't find room to land a body shot as Ponce controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Erick.
Ponce wants a takedown.
Von Erick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ponce blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Erick tries to work over Ponce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ponce blocks an uppercut.
Bruno Ponce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Von Erick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ponce has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Erick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Von Erick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Erick 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Von Erick!

Event: VFC 43 You Bleed For This
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
Von Erick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Erick tries to clinch up.
Von Erick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Erick closes the distance but Doober moves to the side
and Doober counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Erick tries to clinch up but Doober circles away and keeps his distance.
Doober keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Erick darts in trying to clinch
and Doober counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doober lands a jab to Von Erick's midsection.
Doober ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Erick moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Doober feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Von Erick sprawling to the canvas! Von Erick rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Doober finish him?! #ROC2#Von Erick is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Von Erick.
Oh Von Erick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doober lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Erick tries to close the distance and clinch but Doober swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doober throws out a counter right but Von Erick avoids it with no problem.
Rick Von Erick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Erick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Erick throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doober! But no joy.#T1#
Von Erick wants to clinch
and Doober counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Erick tries to score with a low kick but Doober moves his leg out of the way.
Doober tests Von Erick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Erick closes the distance but Doober moves to the side
and Doober counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Doober!
Our winner, Daniel Doober, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: VFC 23 Sunday Slaughter
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Von Erick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Castle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Erick moves away.
Castle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Erick.
Castle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Erick was well out of range. Poor timing from Castle.#CL#
Von Erick darts in and clinches Castle up against the cage.
Von Erick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Castle is blocking nicely.
Von Erick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Von Erick throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Von Erick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castle looking to throw knees to the head but Von Erick is blocking nicely.
Von Erick lands a shot to the body.
Von Erick throws an elbow that misses.
Castle tries a knee to the head but Von Erick blocks it.
Castle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but Castle blocks it.
Von Erick tries to throw a body punch but Castle avoids it by throwing Von Erick back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Von Erick.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castle is defending well for now.
Von Erick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Von Erick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but Castle blocks it.
Castle missing with knees to the body.
Castle avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Castle crunches a lovely knee into Von Erick's ribcage.
Von Erick is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Castle.
Castle tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Erick avoids the damage to the body.
Castle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Erick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Castle misses with a knee to the head.
Castle stalling in the clinch but Von Erick improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castle swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Erick uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castle missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castle.
Castle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Erick backwards. #T2#
Von Erick blocks an uppercut.
Von Erick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Castle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castle lands a good knee to the midsection. Von Erick won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Erick.
Von Erick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Erick avoiding damage as Castle throws knees to the body.
Castle tries to work over Von Erick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Castle fails to land.
Von Erick tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Erick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castle's elbow.
Castle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castle tries a knee to the head but Von Erick blocks it.
Castle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Von Erick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Castle digs a right hand into Von Erick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Erick's gas tank.
Castle tries a knee to the head but Von Erick blocks it.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Erick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Erick swings wildly with an uppercut but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Erick trying to land knees to the body.
Von Erick blocks an uppercut.
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castle misses with a knee to the head.
Castle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Erick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castle's elbow.
Castle lands a shoulder strike.
Castle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Erick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've been informed that Castle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Castle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Erick's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Castle.
Castle avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Castle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Castle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Erick backwards.
Von Erick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Castle misses with a knee to the head.
Castle pushes Von Erick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Erick can't find room to land a body shot as Castle controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castle.
Castle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Erick.
Castle misses with a knee strike.
Castle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Erick.
Castle misses with some punches.
Castle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castle swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Erick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castle.
Von Erick misses with a punch on the inside.
Castle is looking to control Von Erick's arms but Von Erick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castle has his back to the cage.
Castle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Erick tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Castle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Castle misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Von Erick has managed to clinch.
Von Erick lands a left hand.
Castle lands a nice shot to the body.
Castle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Erick backwards.
Castle avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Erick.
Castle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Erick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castle tries to stall but Von Erick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Von Erick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Erick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Erick avoids it.
Castle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castle misses with a body punch.
Castle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Erick blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Castle. #T1#
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castle misses with some punches.
Von Erick tries a body shot but Castle blocks it.
Von Erick misses with a punch to the body.
Castle lands a good knee to the midsection. Von Erick won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Von Erick is rocked!
Castle taking a breather.
Oh Von Erick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castle misses with a knee strike.
Von Erick blocks an uppercut.
Von Erick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castle's elbow.
Von Erick seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Erick throws a punch but it's blocked by Castle.
Castle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Erick.
Castle avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Castle tries to land a knee to the head but Von Erick blocks with his arms.
Castle misses with a punch to the body.
Von Erick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castle.
Castle misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Castle. #T2#
Castle tries a body shot but Von Erick blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Von Erick tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Erick avoids it.
Castle working Von Erick over with knees 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!
Von Erick blocks an uppercut.
Von Erick pushes off an throws an elbow but Castle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castle misses with a knee to the head.
Castle digs a right hand underneath Von Erick's ribcage. Von Erick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castle trying to land knees to the body.
Castle landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Castle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank Castle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Erick is defending well for now.
Von Erick avoiding damage as Castle throws knees to the body.
Castle misses with a knee strike.
Von Erick avoiding damage as Castle throws knees to the body.
Castle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Castle.
Castle prevents a body shot from Von Erick.
Von Erick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castle prevents a body shot from Von Erick.
Castle landing knees to the body.
Castle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Von Erick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castle tries a knee to the head but Von Erick blocks it.
Castle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Erick managing to block the knees to the body from Castle.
Von Erick takes a shot to the head.
Von Erick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Castle can't find room to land a body shot as Von Erick controls the action.
Castle has a couple of punches blocked by Von Erick.
Von Erick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castle trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Erick managing to block the knees to the body from Castle.
Castle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castle misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Erick trying to land knees to the body.
Castle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Erick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Castle throws a head punch that misses.
Castle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Erick.
Castle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Erick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Castle 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Castle scores with a hook to the body. Von Erick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Von Erick rushes Castle and presses him up against the cage.
Castle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castle is trying to maintain a safe position but Von Erick gets an underhook and turns Castle into the cage.
Von Erick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Erick throws a punch but it's blocked by Castle.
Castle blocks an elbow strike from Von Erick.
Castle managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Castle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Erick avoids it.
Von Erick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Erick blocks a body shot from Castle.
Von Erick cracks Castle with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Erick tries to throw a body punch but Castle avoids it by throwing Von Erick back against the cage.
Von Erick tries to land knees in the clinch but Castle avoids the damage to the body.
Castle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Erick is defending well for now.
Castle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Erick blocking some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Erick avoids it.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Von Erick fails to land.
Von Erick tries to land knees in the clinch but Castle avoids the damage to the body.
Castle misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castle.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Castle misses with a body punch.
Castle swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Erick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Erick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Castle misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castle swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Erick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castle avoids the elbow strike from Von Erick, against the cage.
Castle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Ericks head. #T2#
Von Erick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castle avoids it.
Castle throws a head punch that misses.
Von Erick pushes Castle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Castle.
Von Erick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castle is defending well for now.
Von Erick blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Erick throws a head punch that misses.
Castle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Erick blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Erick throws a punch but it's blocked by Castle.
Von Erick avoiding damage as Castle throws knees to the body.
Von Erick throws an elbow that misses.
Castle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Castle as the two fighters clinch.
Castle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Castle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Come on Castle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Castle avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Castle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Castle taking a breather.
Castle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Erick is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frank Castle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Von Erick.
Von Erick tries to land knees in the clinch but Castle avoids the damage to the body.
Castle tries to land a knee to the head but Von Erick blocks with his arms.
Castle blocking some punches. #T4#
Castle dodges an elbow strike from Von Erick.
Castle avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Castle working aggressively here.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Castle is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castle obliges.
Von Erick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castle's elbow.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castle avoids it.
Castle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Erick working aggressively here.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rick Von Erick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Erick swings wildly with an uppercut but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Castle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castle 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Castle!

Event: VFC 12 Decapitation
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1##CL#
Von Erick drives through and clinches with Moss against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Erick.
Von Erick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moss's face.
Moss is trying to force a seperation but Von Erick has the dominant position.
Moss managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Moss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moss is trying to break the clinch but Von Erick has him pressed against the cage.
Moss trying to land knees to the body.
Von Erick tries to throw a body punch but Moss avoids it by throwing Von Erick back against the cage.
Von Erick lands a hook that snaps the head of Moss backwards.
Von Erick tries to work over Moss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Erick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moss is trying to break the clinch but Von Erick is controlling him.
Moss tries to circle away but Von Erick has him pinned against the cage.
Moss is looking to break free of the clinch but Von Erick has double underhooks. #T1#
Von Erick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moss avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Erick.
Von Erick misses with a punch to the body.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Von Erick scores with a shot to the side of Moss's head.
A shot in the inside from Von Erick.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but Moss blocks with his arms.
Von Erick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moss's efforts to push away.
Von Erick misses with a knee strike.
Moss wants a takedown but no success here.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Erick is keeping busy.
Moss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moss is defending well for now.#T2#
Von Erick prevents the takedown attempt.
Rick Von Erick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Digby Moss.
Von Erick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moss's elbow.
Von Erick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Von Erick works on Moss's body with a couple of short punches.
Moss has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Von Erick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Moss can turn it around.
Von Erick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moss.
Von Erick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moss managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick can't find room to land a body shot as Moss controls the action.
Moss wants to break free but Von Erick has control.
Von Erick can't find room to land a body shot as Moss controls the action.
Von Erick tries to throw a body punch but Moss avoids it by throwing Von Erick back against the cage.
Von Erick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Erick trying to land knees to the body.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moss is defending well for now.
Von Erick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moss has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moss blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Erick lands a hook that snaps the head of Moss backwards. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moss avoids the elbow strike from Von Erick, against the cage.
Von Erick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moss dodges an elbow strike from Von Erick.
Von Erick misses with an elbow strike.
Moss is trying to force a seperation but Von Erick has the dominant position.
Von Erick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Erick is defending well.
A body shot lands from Von Erick.
Von Erick misses with an elbow strike.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moss managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick stops a takedown attempt from Moss. #T4#
Von Erick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moss is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Moss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Von Erick tries a body shot but Moss blocks it.
Von Erick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Von Erick lands a body punch.
Moss is trying to break the clinch but Von Erick has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moss.
Moss blocks an elbow strike.
Von Erick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Erick struggles to land a body shot inside as Moss controls his hands. #BC2#
Moss breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moss managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Moss has had enough of the clinch but Von Erick keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Von Erick as the two fighters clinch.
Von Erick tries to land knees in the clinch but Moss avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Von Erick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Von Erick takes the fight into the clinch.
Rick Von Erick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moss managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moss can do to turn this around?
Von Erick prevents Moss from breaking the clinch.
Von Erick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moss backwards.
Von Erick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moss avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Von Erick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moss.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moss avoids it.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but Moss blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moss avoids it.
Moss is trying to pull guard but Von Erick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Moss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moss shoots for a takedown but Von Erick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Erick tries to avoid it but Moss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Erick to the ground. Von Erick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rick Von Erick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Digby Moss.
Von Erick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1##CL#
Von Erick darts in and clinches Moss up against the cage.
Von Erick throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Von Erick.
Von Erick misses with a body punch.
Von Erick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mosss head.
Moss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Von Erick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Erick landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Digby Moss has been cut.
Moss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Moss breaks the clinch. #CL#
Von Erick moves into the clinch.
Von Erick lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Moss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Von Erick has managed to clinch.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but Moss blocks with his arms.
Moss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Erick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Erick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Erick prevents Moss from breaking the clinch.
Von Erick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but Moss blocks it.
Von Erick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Von Erick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moss backwards. #BC2#
Moss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Moss. Those never looked like landing.
Von Erick swinging wildly here. #CL#
Von Erick instigates a clinch.
Moss trying to stall but Von Erick improves his position.
Von Erick keeps control of Moss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moss blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Moss is trying to break free.
Von Erick misses with a knee strike.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moss avoids it.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Moss.
Moss avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Moss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Erick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moss is defending well for now.
Von Erick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Von Erick presses Moss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Erick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moss avoids it.
Von Erick misses with the head strike.
Von Erick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Erick tries to land knees in the clinch but Moss avoids the damage to the body.
Moss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Erick prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Erick tries to work over Moss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moss blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moss blocks it with crossed arms.
Moss dodges an elbow strike from Von Erick. #BC2#
Moss breaks from the clinch.
Von Erick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Erick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rick Von Erick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Von Erick clinches.
Moss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Von Erick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Digby Moss's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Von Erick has closed the distance and engaged Moss in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Erick.
Von Erick crunches a lovely knee into Moss's ribcage.
Moss avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Von Erick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Moss avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Erick.
Von Erick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Erick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moss takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Moss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Moss gets tackled into the cage by Von Erick. Von Erick maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Erick.
Von Erick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moss's elbow.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Moss has had enough of the clinch but Von Erick keeps him there for the moment.
Moss trying to land knees to the body.
Von Erick misses with an elbow strike.
Von Erick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Erick throws an elbow but misses.
Moss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moss is defending well for now.
Von Erick gets through Moss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Erick tries to land knees in the clinch but Moss avoids the damage to the body.
Moss misses with an elbow over the top.
Von Erick tries to work over Moss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moss is trying to push Von Erick away but Von Erick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Moss jumps guard and drags Von Erick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Von Erick tries to free his leg and advance position but Moss is retaining full guard.
Moss looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Von Erick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Erick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Von Erick continues to stall.#T3#
Von Erick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Von Erick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Von Erick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moss backwards.
Moss managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Moss managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Erick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moss blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Von Erick struggles to land a body shot inside as Moss controls his hands.
Moss wants to break free but Von Erick has control.
Von Erick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Erick lands a body shot.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moss avoids it.#TD2#
Moss manages to pull guard.
Von Erick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Erick tries to free his leg and advance position but Moss is retaining full guard.
Digby Moss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Von Erick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Moss working for a triangle but Von Erick defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Von Erick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Erick, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Von Erick!

Event: VFC Wild Wednesday 2
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Valter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valter. Von Erick does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Valter misses.
Von Erick throws a nice head kick!
Von Erick tries to clinch but Valter is having none of it.
Von Erick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valter.
Von Erick tries to clinch there but Valter circles away.
Valter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Von Erick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valter looking for a takedown.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head.
Valter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valter tries to stall but Von Erick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valter.
Von Erick prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Von Erick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valter avoids it.
Von Erick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valter.
Von Erick scores with a hook to the body.
Valter blocks a body shot from Von Erick. #T1#
Valter is working for takedown but Von Erick is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jemeljans Valter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Erick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Erick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valter looking for a takedown.
Valter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valter managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick misses with an elbow strike.
Von Erick prevents a body shot from Valter.
Von Erick struggles to land a body shot inside as Valter controls his hands.
Valter tries to stall but Von Erick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valter throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Erick.
A short left from Von Erick.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Valter.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valter avoids it.
Von Erick tries to throw a body punch but Valter avoids it by throwing Von Erick back against the ropes.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valter is defending well for now.
Valter misses with some punches.
Von Erick struggles to land a body shot inside as Valter controls his hands. #T2#
Von Erick digs a right hand underneath Valter's ribcage. Valter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valter is trying to stall.
Valter is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Erick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Erick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Von Erick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valter has Von Erick pushed against the ropes.
Valter looking to slow down the pace here.
Von Erick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Von Erick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valter.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Valter is blocking nicely.
Valter tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Erick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valter prevents a body shot from Von Erick.
Von Erick misses with a knee strike.
Von Erick working aggressively here. #T3#
A short left from Von Erick.
Valter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valter misses with the head strike.
Valter effectively controlling the action here.
Valter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick is pressed up against the ropes. Valter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Erick down to the mat. Von Erick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Von Erick.#CL2#
Von Erick clinches with his opponent.
Valter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Erick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von Erick tries a body shot but Valter blocks it.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Valter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Erick is defending well.
Von Erick letting Valter take a breather here.
Valter stalling in the clinch but Von Erick improves position.
Valter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Von Erick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Erick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valter wants a takedown.
Von Erick lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Erick trying to land knees to the body.
Valter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Erick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valter is trying to drag Von Erick to the mat but Von Erick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Valter prevents a body shot from Von Erick.
Valter can't get the takedown.
Valter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head.
Von Erick is working Valter over against the ropes.
Valter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Von Erick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Von Erick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valter.
Valter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valter misses the shot to the body.
Von Erick tries to clinch but Valter is having none of it.
Von Erick keeps Valter at a distance using the push kick.
A big left from Valter misses.
Valter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rick Von Erick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Erick tries to clinch there but Valter circles away. #CL#
Von Erick gets tackled into the ropes by Valter. Valter maintains the clinch.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head.
Valter tries a body shot but Von Erick blocks it.
Valter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Erick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Von Erick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Von Erick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valter, pushing him back against the ropes.
Von Erick lands a left hand.
Von Erick tries to land knees in the clinch but Valter avoids the damage to the body.
Von Erick gets underhooks to prevent Valter's takedown attempt.
Von Erick lands a body shot.
Von Erick prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jemeljans Valter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice body punch from Von Erick - that landed with a thud.
Von Erick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Valter is blocking nicely.
Valter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Erick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Von Erick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valter.#CL2#
Valter gets tackled into the ropes by Von Erick. Von Erick maintains the clinch.
Von Erick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rick Von Erick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Erick after a bit of a struggle.
Von Erick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Erick misses with a body punch.
Valter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Erick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valter tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Erick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valter is trying to stall.
Valter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Erick misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Von Erick blocks an uppercut.
Von Erick lands a right hand.
Von Erick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Erick pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Valter moves into range and clinches up with Von Erick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valter.
Valter trying to control the position but instead, Von Erick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valter into the ropes.
Valter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Erick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valter has a couple of punches blocked by Von Erick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Erick misses with a body punch.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valter is defending well for now.
Valter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Erick gets underhooks to prevent Valter's takedown attempt.
Valter is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Valter trying to stall but Von Erick improves his position.
Von Erick stops a takedown attempt from Valter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valter blocks the elbow strike.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valter avoids it.
Von Erick tries to work over Valter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valter blocking some punches.
Valter avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Valter misses with a punch to the body.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Erick misses with an elbow over the top.
Von Erick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Erick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Erick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valter gets through Von Erick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valter.
Von Erick trying to land knees to the body.
Valter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Erick fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Valter misses the jab.
Valter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Erick circles away quickly and effectively.
Rick Von Erick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Erick slips under a jab.
Von Erick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Erick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Valter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Erick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valter.#CL#
Valter closes the distance and clinches.
Valter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Erick misses with a knee strike.
Valter is trying to drag Von Erick to the mat but Von Erick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Valter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Erick is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Von Erick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Von Erick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Valter rushes Von Erick and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Valter is looking to control Von Erick's arms but Von Erick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valter has his back to the ropes.
Valter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valter stalling in the clinch but Von Erick improves position.
A body shot lands from Von Erick.
Von Erick stops a takedown attempt from Valter.
Von Erick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valter goes for a takedown attempt but Von Erick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Erick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valter throws out the jab.
Von Erick tries to clinch up but Valter circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Erick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valter. That did some damage!
Valter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Von Erick.
A nice leg kick from Von Erick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Von Erick closes the distance and pushes Valter back into the ropes.
Von Erick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Valter misses with some punches.
Valter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Erick pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jemeljans Valter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Von Erick clinches up against the ropes.
Von Erick misses with some punches.
Valter throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Erick.
Von Erick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valter.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valter is defending well for now.
Valter tries for a takedown but Von Erick manages to get underhooks.
Valter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Von Erick.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Von Erick is pressed up against the ropes. Valter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Erick down to the mat. Von Erick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL2#
Von Erick gets a clinch.
Valter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Von Erick as the two fighters clinch.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valter avoids it.
Valter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Erick can't find room to land a body shot as Valter controls the action.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Valter wants to stall.
Von Erick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Erick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valter trying to stall but Von Erick improves his position.
Von Erick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Erick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Erick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Erick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valter blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Von Erick misses with the head strike.
Von Erick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Erick after a bit of a struggle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Erick.
Von Erick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valter.
Jemeljans Valter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valter managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick throws a head punch that misses.
Valter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Erick is defending well.
Valter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Valter.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valter.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valter blocks it with crossed arms.
Valter is trying to stall. #T4#
The referee calls for Valter to work.
Valter is trying to drag Von Erick to the mat but Von Erick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Valter goes for a takedown attempt but Von Erick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Erick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Von Erick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Erick tries to clinch but Valter is having none of it. #CL2#
Von Erick drives through and clinches with Valter against the ropes.
Valter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Von Erick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valter's brow.
Von Erick tries to throw a body punch but Valter avoids it by throwing Von Erick back against the ropes.
Rick Von Erick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Erick blocks a body shot from Valter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Von Erick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Erick 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Von Erick!

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