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Event:
AKF 86
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Verhoeven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Verhoeven clinches up against the cage.
Verhoeven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mudo backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mudo.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Verhoeven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A knee to the head by Mudo.
#CUT#It looks like Zico Verhoeven has been cut.
Mudo scores a nice knee to the body.
Verhoeven looks winded!
Mudo lands with a short shot to the head.
Mudo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mudo obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Mudo.
Mudo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mudo lands a nice uppercut.
Verhoeven takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mudo lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.
Mudo lands an uppercut.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Verhoeven takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Verhoeven is rocked!
Verhoeven has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mudo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Verhoeven can turn it around.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mudo.
Verhoeven is still on wobbly legs! Can Mudo finish him?#BC#
Mudo breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Mudo connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Verhoeven out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toa Mudo! |
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Event:
AKF 81
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Verhoeven momentarily.
#KD2#
Lee scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Verhoeven beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verhoeven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zico Verhoeven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verhoeven moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verhoeven circles away quickly and effectively.
Verhoeven walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Verhoeven is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Larry Lee!
Our winner, Larry Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AFK-
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
De Lagardere throws a lazy right hand but Verhoeven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verhoeven is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Verhoeven misses with a jab to the body
and De Lagardere counters with a stiff right hand.
Verhoeven has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Verhoeven clinches with his opponent.
Verhoeven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verhoeven.
De Lagardere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
De Lagardere blocking some punches.
De Lagardere misses with a body punch.
Verhoeven scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven misses with a knee to the head.
De Lagardere has a couple of punches blocked by Verhoeven.
#BC#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch.
De Lagardere's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Lagardere's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Verhoeven tries to clinch but De Lagardere moves out of range. #T1#
Verhoeven throws a big shot that misses.
De Lagardere tries a quick counter leg kick but Verhoeven is wise to it.#CL#
Verhoeven has managed to clinch.
Verhoeven has a couple of punches blocked by De Lagardere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Lagardere.
Verhoeven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Lagardere blocks it with crossed arms.
Verhoeven lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verhoeven lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Verhoeven lands an uppercut.
De Lagardere being controlled against the ropes.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Verhoeven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Verhoeven.
De Lagardere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Lagardere working hard to break the clinch.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Verhoeven.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but De Lagardere blocks it.
Verhoeven misses with a knee to the head.
Verhoeven has a couple of punches blocked by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verhoeven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards. #T3#
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but De Lagardere blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Verhoeven slows down the pace here.
Verhoeven seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but De Lagardere blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.
De Lagardere blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verhoeven.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Verhoeven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verhoeven has De Lagardere pressed against the ropes, preventing De Lagardere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Verhoeven content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Verhoeven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verhoeven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for De Lagardere.
Verhoeven throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere working hard to break the clinch.
Verhoeven has De Lagardere pressed against the ropes, preventing De Lagardere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the head but De Lagardere blocks with his arms.
Verhoeven with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zico Verhoeven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri De Lagardere's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Good shot there by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven is looking to clinch.
De Lagardere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verhoeven tries to clinch there but De Lagardere circles away.
Verhoeven tries to clinch up but De Lagardere circles away and keeps his distance.
De Lagardere moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verhoeven lands a nice shot that snaps De Lagardere's head back.
Verhoeven moves in looking to clinch but De Lagardere pushes him off.
As Verhoeven backs off De Lagardere throws a huge counter combo but Verhoeven manages to avoid it all.
De Lagardere ducks under a wild hook from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven tries to clinch there but De Lagardere circles away.
#CL#
De Lagardere gets tackled into the ropes by Verhoeven. Verhoeven maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Verhoeven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lagardere can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere wants to break free but Verhoeven has control.
#T1#
Verhoeven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Verhoeven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Verhoeven has a couple of punches blocked by De Lagardere.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Verhoeven scores with a shot to the side of De Lagardere's head.
A short right from De Lagardere on the inside. #BC#
Verhoeven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Lagardere throws a hook but Verhoeven avoids it easily.#CL#
Verhoeven has closed the distance and engaged De Lagardere in a clinch.
Come on Verhoeven - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
De Lagardere is trying to push Verhoeven away but Verhoeven has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Verhoeven throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lagardere.
Verhoeven lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
De Lagardere blocking some punches.
Verhoeven looking to throw knees to the head but De Lagardere is blocking nicely.
Verhoeven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Lagardere softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
De Lagardere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Lagardere blocking some punches.
#T3#
Verhoeven has De Lagardere pressed against the ropes, preventing De Lagardere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Verhoeven looking to throw knees to the head but De Lagardere is blocking nicely.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Lagardere avoids it.
A short uppercut from De Lagardere.
Verhoeven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Lagardere has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Verhoeven looking to throw knees to the head but De Lagardere is blocking nicely.
De Lagardere being controlled against the ropes.
De Lagardere lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Verhoeven or not.
Verhoeven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
De Lagardere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Lagardere tries to break the clinch but Verhoeven is controlling the position. #T4#
De Lagardere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Verhoeven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Lagarderes head.
Verhoeven scores with a shoulder strike.
De Lagardere throws a punch but it's blocked by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven lands with a light punch inside.
Verhoeven lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Lagardere throws a punch but it's blocked by Verhoeven.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lagardere lands a left hand that snaps the head of Verhoeven backwards.
Verhoeven stalling.
Verhoeven has a couple of punches blocked by De Lagardere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zico Verhoeven dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henri De Lagardere's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Verhoeven forces De Lagardere back against the ropes and clinches.
Verhoeven lands a hook to the side of the head.
Verhoeven swings wildly with an uppercut but De Lagardere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verhoeven throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Lagardere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verhoeven misses with the head strike.
A short right from Verhoeven.
De Lagardere blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch but Verhoeven keeps him there for the moment.
Verhoeven lands a shot to the body.#T1#
De Lagardere pushes Verhoeven back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Verhoeven will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Lagardere up against the ropes.#BC#
Verhoeven manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Verhoeven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Verhoeven just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Lagardere's brow.
Verhoeven avoiding damage.
Verhoeven swings wildly with an uppercut but De Lagardere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verhoeven landing knees to the head.
#T2#
Verhoeven stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Verhoeven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verhoeven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verhoeven can't find room to land a body shot as De Lagardere controls the action.
Henri De Lagardere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Lagardere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verhoeven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Verhoeven crunches a lovely knee into De Lagardere's ribcage.
Verhoeven lands a good knee to the midsection. De Lagardere won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
De Lagardere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Lagardere throws a punch but it's blocked by Verhoeven.
The referee calls for Verhoeven to work.
Verhoeven has De Lagardere pushed against the ropes.
Verhoeven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verhoeven can't find room to land a body shot as De Lagardere controls the action.
Verhoeven connects with a knee to the head.
Verhoeven is stalling here.
#T4#
Verhoeven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Verhoeven keeps control of De Lagardere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Verhoeven controlling the action here for a moment.
Verhoeven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zico Verhoeven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Lagardere is trying to break the clinch but Verhoeven is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verhoeven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Lagardere's elbow.
Verhoeven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zico Verhoeven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verhoeven displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Lagardere up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zico Verhoeven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verhoeven has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zico Verhoeven!
A very excited looking Zico Verhoeven rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
AKF: Trilogy in New York
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Verhoeven has closed the distance and engaged Locke in a clinch.
#BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Verhoeven rushes Locke and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke lands a head shot.
Locke takes a swing at Verhoeven's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Verhoeven moves into the clinch successfully.
Verhoeven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Verhoeven throws a poor cross that misses
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verhoeven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Locke throws a combination. Verhoeven tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Verhoeven closes the distance and pushes Locke back into the ropes.
Verhoeven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Locke has been cut.
Locke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Verhoeven unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
Locke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Verhoeven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Verhoeven.
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Verhoeven slips under a jab.
Verhoeven connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Verhoeven moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Verhoeven clinches up against the ropes.
Verhoeven lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Verhoeven receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Verhoeven with a knee to the head.
Verhoeven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Locke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Verhoeven pushes Locke up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Locke loads up on a big right hand but Verhoeven slips the punch.#T2#
Verhoeven takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Locke gets tackled into the ropes by Verhoeven. Verhoeven maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Verhoeven gets through Locke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verhoeven comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Verhoeven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the ropes.
Verhoeven is pushing Locke up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Verhoeven stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Verhoeven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Verhoeven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Locke takes a swing at Verhoeven's ribcage but misses.
Verhoeven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Locke throws out the jab.
Locke misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Verhoeven has closed the distance and engaged Locke in a clinch.
#BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zico Verhoeven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Locke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Verhoeven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Verhoeven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verhoeven lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verhoeven. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan Locke is winning the standup battle so far.
Locke loads up on a big right hand but Verhoeven slips the punch.#CL2#
Verhoeven clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven defending well as Locke loads up on a big left hand.
Locke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Locke.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Verhoeven closes the distance and clinches.
Verhoeven lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Verhoeven has taken the fight to the clinch.
Verhoeven is pushing Locke up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Locke with a jab.#CL2#
Verhoeven moves into the clinch.
Verhoeven with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Ryan Locke's cut is getting worse.
Verhoeven effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke looks to throw the jab but Verhoeven is out of range.
Verhoeven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Locke throws a hook but Verhoeven avoids it easily.#CL2#
Verhoeven has managed to clinch.
A short right from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Verhoeven has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Locke's face.
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verhoeven defending well as Locke loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Locke.#T2##CL2#
Verhoeven moves into range and clinches up with Locke.
Verhoeven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verhoeven.
Locke takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Locke gets tackled into the ropes by Verhoeven. Verhoeven maintains the clinch. #BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Verhoeven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verhoeven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Locke connects with a body shot.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Locke darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Verhoeven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verhoeven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Verhoeven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Verhoeven will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Locke up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zico Verhoeven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Locke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Verhoeven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the ropes.
Zico Verhoeven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Verhoeven.
#BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Locke catches Verhoeven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Verhoeven moves into range and clinches up with Locke.
A shot in the inside from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Locke lands a jab to Verhoeven's midsection.
Verhoeven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Verhoeven clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Verhoeven gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verhoeven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Verhoeven rushes Locke and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Verhoeven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Verhoeven working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Verhoeven clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Verhoeven darts in and clinches Locke up against the ropes.
Verhoeven scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Verhoeven.
Locke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Verhoeven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke misses with a left hand
and Verhoeven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Verhoeven instigates a clinch.
Come on Verhoeven - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Verhoeven gets through Locke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Verhoeven lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Verhoeven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Verhoeven has closed the distance and engaged Locke in a clinch.
Verhoeven stalling.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Verhoeven. #BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Locke gets tackled into the ropes by Verhoeven. Verhoeven maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Verhoeven.
#BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Verhoeven clinches up against the ropes.
Verhoeven lands a nice knee to the body.
Verhoeven taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Locke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verhoeven stalls.
Locke takes an elbow to the temple.
Locke takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Verhoeven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Verhoeven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Locke's face.
#CUT2#Ryan Locke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Verhoeven landing knees to the head.
Ryan Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zico Verhoeven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zico Verhoeven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Verhoeven 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zico Verhoeven!
Zico Verhoeven decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Lightning vs. Boyle
Date: Oct 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Verhoeven darts in and clinches Idol up against the ropes.#BC#
Verhoeven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Verhoeven closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Verhoeven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like Prince Idol has been cut.
Idol fails with an attempt to clinch.
BAM! Verhoeven delivers a spinning backfist that drops Idol like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Zico Verhoeven!
A very excited looking Zico Verhoeven rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Matwala vs. Kovingten
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Verhoeven walks into a stiff left hand from Jesus.
Jesus catches Verhoeven napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Verhoeven crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Jesus raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ginger Jesus!
Ginger Jesus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Yalixqua vs. Sandoval
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Verhoeven lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kong Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verhoeven throws a right and a left that Wu avoids nicely.
Verhoeven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wu.
Wu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verhoeven tries to clinch there but Wu circles away.
Wu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#It looks like Kong Wu has been cut.
Wu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verhoeven moves away.
Wu doesn't manage to clinch there - Verhoeven circles away.
#CL2#
Wu gets a clinch.
Wu is trying to stall.
#BC#
Verhoeven breaks from the clinch.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verhoeven tries to bum rush Wu with a series of wild strikes but Wu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wu scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Wu closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verhoeven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Verhoeven lands with a kick to the temple. Wu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Wu clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch.
A jab from Verhoeven finds it's way through Wu's defenses. #CL2#
Wu gets a clinch.
Wu wants to get back to striking at distance but Verhoeven won't allow it.
Wu throws a head punch that misses.
Verhoeven is trying to break the clinch but Wu is controlling him.#BC#
Verhoeven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wu instigates a clinch.
Wu wants to stall.
Wu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Verhoeven slowing the pace effectively.
Wu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wu cracks Verhoeven with a nice body shot.#BC#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL2#
Wu closes the distance and pushes Verhoeven back into the ropes.
Come on Wu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zico Verhoeven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wu throws a big shot that misses.
Verhoeven misses with a two punch combination.
Verhoeven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wu tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Verhoeven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven looks to land a combination. Wu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Verhoeven tries to clinch but Wu is having none of it.
Wu keeps the fight on the outside.
Verhoeven tries to clinch up but Wu circles away and keeps his distance.
Verhoeven tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wu throws out a counter right but Verhoeven avoids it with no problem.
Verhoeven scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zico Verhoeven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kong Wu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Verhoeven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verhoeven lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Verhoeven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wu.
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Wu closes the distance and clinches.
Verhoeven blocks a body shot from Wu.
Verhoeven is looking to control Wu's arms but Wu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Verhoeven has his back to the ropes.
Wu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC#
Verhoeven manages to break the clinch.
Wu throws a series of punches but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Wu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wu misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Verhoeven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wu.
Zico Verhoeven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Verhoeven doesn't manage to clinch there - Wu circles away.
Wu tries to close the distance and clinch but Verhoeven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verhoeven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1##CL2#
Wu rushes Verhoeven and presses him up against the ropes.
Wu has had enough of the clinch but Verhoeven keeps him there for the moment.
Verhoeven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verhoevens head.
Wu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Verhoeven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wu can't find room to land a body shot as Verhoeven controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verhoeven.
Wu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Verhoeven breaks from the clinch.
Wu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verhoeven blocks a head kick by Wu.
Wu misses with a hook.
Verhoeven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verhoeven is looking to clinch but Wu is avoiding it.
Verhoeven looks to land a combination but Wu avoids it well. #T2#
Verhoeven with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Kong Wu's cut even more.
Verhoeven throws a series of punches but Wu moves out of range.
Wu looks to land a combination but Verhoeven avoids it well.
Wu walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wu tries to clinch there but Verhoeven circles away.
#CL2#
Wu moves into the clinch successfully.
Wu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Verhoeven manages to break the clinch.
Verhoeven keeps the fight on the outside.
Wu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verhoeven lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verhoeven cracks Wu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Verhoeven catches Wu right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Wu is rocked!
Wu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wu is still on wobbly legs! Can Verhoeven finish him?
Verhoeven closes the distance and catches Wu with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Wu is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Wu is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Wu is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Verhoeven takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zico Verhoeven!
After the fight, Zico Verhoeven was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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