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Event:
SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Vera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Capac counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Capac trying to control the action but Vera is working from the bottom.
Vera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capac.
Vera tries to kick Capac off but Capac keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Capac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Capac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vera is trying to stand.
Capac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vera's head.
Vera is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera is staying active underneath Capac, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Capac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Capac 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.
Capac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
Capac throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Capac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Capac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Capac stops Vera from getting back to his feet.
Capac drops an elbow to the side of Vera's head.
We've been hearing that Capac has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Capac wants to control but Vera is keeping him busy.
Vera is trying to stand up here but Capac is controlling him well.
Capac throwing shots but Vera is blocking nicely.
Vera looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Vera kicks Capac off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Vera throws a shot from downtown. Capac moves away and avoids it.
Vera misses with a looping right.
Capac slips a jab and a cross from Vera.
Capac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vera sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Capac tries to counter with a takedown but Vera is quick to defend against it.
Capac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Capac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vera.
Vera throws a jab but it's blocked by Capac.
Capac feinted with a counter takedown.
Vera looks to throw the jab but Capac is out of range.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vera digs a good hook to Capac's body.
#T3#
Vera misses with a straight right.
Capac attempts a counter takedown but Vera avoids it well and moves away.
Vera swings for the body but Capac moves out of range.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vera misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Vera does it's job there.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera throws out a loose jab but Capac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Capac feinted with a counter takedown.
Vera misses with a double jab.
Vera throws the left hand but Capac avoids the punch easily.
Capac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Vera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vera misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Capac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Capac.
Vera pushes Capac off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera misses the jab.
Vera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capac.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Capac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Capac prevents Vera from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capac tries to free his leg and advance position but Vera is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Capac doesn't seem bothered though.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marco Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Capac tries to move into range but Vera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Capac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vera.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Capac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Vera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Capac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vera throws out the jab.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Capac attempts a counter takedown but Vera avoids it well and moves away.
Vera lands a jab to Capac's midsection.
Vera cracks Capac with an open hand slap.
Capac walks into a straight right hand from Vera.
Vera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vera looks to land a right hand but Capac moved out of range.
Capac tries to counter with a takedown but Vera is quick to defend against it.
Capac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Capac ducks under a wild hook from Vera.
Capac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vera sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera throws a big shot that misses.
Vera misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Capac counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vera!
Vera is trying to get back to his feet.
Capac working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Capac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vera to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Capac crashes against the mat.
Vera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Capac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vera keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Capac stalls from top position.#T3#
Capac trying to control the action but Vera is working from the bottom.
Capac lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Capac works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Capac has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Capac cracks Vera with a big elbow.
Capac scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Capac creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vera sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Capac landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capac prevents Vera from escaping the position.
Vera seems a little lost for a moment, as Capac dominates the positioning.
Vera taking a bit of punishment here - Capac scoring with strikes.
Capac scoring with punches and elbows.
Vera is pushing Capac's head away, looking to escape. Capac manages to hold on to the position though.
Vera is not content to let Capac control the position.
Vera is working to avoid the ground and pound but Capac connects with a decent elbow.
Capac trying to control the position but Vera is working away.
Vera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Capac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vera misses with a combination
#TD#
and Capac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capac.
Vera wants to stand but Capac is controlling the position.
Capac trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera wants to stand and escape but Capac is having none of it.
Capac with a nice head shot there.
Capac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capac.
Capac throwing strikes from guard but Vera blocks nicely. #ES2#
Vera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Capac presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Good body shot from Capac.
Capac lands a body shot.
Vera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Capac presses Vera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Capac backwards.
Vera blocks a body shot from Capac.
A short right from Capac.
Capac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vera scores with a shoulder strike.
Capac misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Capac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manco Capac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Capac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vera is defending well.
Capac throws a head punch that misses.
Capac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vera prevents a body shot from Capac.
Capac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capac is working for takedown but Vera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Capac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Capac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marco Vera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Capac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vera's elbow.
Vera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Capac can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Capac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Capac tries to throw a body punch but Vera avoids it by throwing Capac back against the cage.
Capac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Capac wants a takedown but no success here.
Vera stalls. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Vera.
A short right from Vera on the inside.
Capac scores with a shoulder strike.
Capac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vera's efforts to push away.
Vera lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capac.
Capac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vera throws out a powerful jab.
Vera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Vera clinches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capac misses with some punches.
Vera tries to break the clinch but Capac is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Vera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vera struggles to land a body shot inside as Capac controls his hands.
Capac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Capac scores with a hook to the body.
Capac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vera has had enough of the clinch but Capac keeps him there for the moment.
Capac throws a head punch that misses.
Capac pushes Vera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Capac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vera's elbow.
Vera is trying to force a seperation but Capac has the dominant position.
Vera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Capac - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Capac.
Vera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vera misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Capac on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manco Capac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vera! |
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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Hawat misses with a left hand
and Vera counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
Thufir Hawat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawat throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
Hawat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vera tries to clinch up but Hawat circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawat keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawat lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Vera clinches with his opponent.
Come on Hawat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawat effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hawat for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hawat blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawat has Vera pushed against the cage.
Vera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Vera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vera misses with a punch to the body.
Vera prevents a body shot from Hawat.
Vera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawat has him pressed against the cage.
Hawat misses with the head strike.
Vera is trying to push Hawat away but Hawat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vera prevents a body shot from Hawat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawat.
Hawat misses with a punch on the inside.
Vera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch.
Hawat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Vera is looking to clinch.
Hawat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Hawat pushes him off.
Vera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawat throws a hook but Vera avoids it easily.
Hawat throws a jab when Vera was well out of range.
Vera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vera.
Vera lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vera throws a hook to the side of Hawat's head but Hawat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hawat. Vera shrugs it off though.
Vera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vera throws a looping overhand right but Hawat ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Vera looks to land a left hand but Hawat moved out of range nicely.
Vera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawat. That's going to slow Vera down.
A shot to the liver by Vera. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawat misses the target.
Hawat throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawat lands a body shot.
Hawat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vera. Hawat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawat tries to land a front kick but Vera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vera tries to move into range but Hawat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera needs to keep his hands up - Hawat had a free shot at his head there.
Hawat lands a slapping body shot.
Hawat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Vera moves forwards but Hawat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawat throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawat. Vera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawat avoids the body shot from Vera.
Hawat lands a really nice looking cross but Vera seems unphased.
Hawat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawat scores with a jab.
Vera wants to clinch up but Hawat keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawat misses the target.
Vera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawat.
Hawat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body kick there by Hawat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thufir Hawat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hawat misses with a body shot.
Hawat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hawat - that will leave a mark!
Hawat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vera can do to turn this around?
Hawat scores with a leg kick.
Hawat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawat throws out a loose jab but Vera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawat manages to avoid it.
Vera wants to clinch.
Vera cracks a nice hook into Hawat's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawat takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Vera tries to clinch but Hawat is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawat.
Hawat misses the jab.
Vera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawat ducks right into an uppercut from Vera.
Vera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hawat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawat takes one on the button.#CL2#
Hawat tries to keep at a distance but Vera has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch.
Vera throws a right hand that Hawat ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawat also avoids with ease.
A low kick lands for Hawat.
Hawat looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Vera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawat. Vera does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##CL2#
Vera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawat has him pressed against the cage.
Vera tries to break free but Hawat pushes him back against the cage.
Hawat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vera up against the cage.#BC#
Hawat manages to break the clinch.
Hawat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawat connects with a right hand. Vera shakes it off.#CL2#
Vera drives through and clinches with Hawat against the cage.
#BC2#
Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thufir Hawat is winning the standup battle so far.
Vera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawat.#T3#
Hawat blocks a jab.
Hawat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawat scores with a spinning back kick!
Vera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawat just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vera tries to break free but Hawat pushes him back against the cage.
Hawat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vera avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hawat throws an elbow but misses.
Hawat pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vera throws a head punch that misses.
Vera tries to break the clinch but Hawat is controlling the position. #T4#
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawat misses with a body punch.
Vera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawat up against the cage.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vera misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Vera manages to break the clinch.
Hawat misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thufir Hawat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vera misses with a straight right.
Hawat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vera drops his hands momentarily and Hawat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawat jabs at Vera's body.
Vera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawat.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Hawat there.#CL2#
Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marco Vera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vera throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawat.
Vera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawat backwards.
Vera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Vera can't find room to land a body shot as Hawat controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawat. #BC2#
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawat misses with a looping left.
Vera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vera moves away from the strike by Hawat.
Hawat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vera takes one on the button.
Hawat throws a leg kick which misses Vera's front leg but catches the back leg as Vera tries to avoid it.
Hawat misses with a leg kick
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawat misses with a hook to the body
and Vera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thufir Hawat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Hawat counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawat slips a straight right by Vera.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hawat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vera. That did some damage!
Hawat just misses with a punch to the body.
Vera tries to clinch but Hawat is having none of it.
Vera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Hawat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Hawat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawat.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Hawat pushes him off.
Hawat scores with a shot to the body.
Hawat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
A big right from Vera misses.
Vera clobbers Hawat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vera throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawat.
Vera takes one on the button.
Vera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vera throws a jab when Hawat was well out of range.
Hawat misses with a straight left.
Hawat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vera. That did some damage!
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Hawat pushes him off.#CL2#
Vera clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hawat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Hawat's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
Vera lunges at Hawat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawat's hand.
Vera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vera.
Hawat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawat swats away the attempt to clinch by Vera.
Hawat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Vera.
Hawat connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawat lands with a right hand.
Marco Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vera lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thufir Hawat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawat, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thufir Hawat!
After the fight, Thufir Hawat 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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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Vera staying out of range there.
Vera throwing a counter right hand but Randy manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Randy lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Vera sprawling to the canvas. Randy follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Vera hang on? #CUT2#It looks like Marco Vera has been cut.
Vera is refusing to be controlled, as Randy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Randy is looking for a kimura but Vera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randy to get the leverage.
Randy trying to control from Vera's half guard. Vera has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vera wants to stand but Randy is controlling the position.
Randy trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
Randy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Randy 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.
Randy wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving. #T1##ES#
Vera wriggles free and stands up.
Randy thuds a left hand into Vera's body.
Randy looks to land a left hand but Vera moved out of range nicely.
Randy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vera.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Randy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randy throws a hook but Vera blocks it.
Randy takes a swing at Vera's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Randy lands with a straight right. Vera didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Vera misses the target.
Randy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randy fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vera throwing a counter right hand but Randy manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Randy misses its intended target.
Vera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vera misses the shot to the body.
Vera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Randy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vera tries to clinch up
and Randy counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Vera is rocked!
Vera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Randy needs to keep his hands up - Vera had a free shot at his head there.
Vera looks to land a left hand but Randy moved out of range nicely.
Randy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab by Vera.
Vera scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Randy is rocked!
Randy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vera counters with a crisp right that sends Randy to the canvas! Vera follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Vera! |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Vera misses with the combination.
Vera throws out a loose jab but Hun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vera tries to clinch up but Hun circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Vera forces Hun back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Hun breaks from the clinch.
Hun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Vera finds it's way through Hun's defenses.
Vera lands a head shot.
Hun blocks a jab.
A big left from Hun misses. #T1#
Hun throws a hook but Vera blocks it.
Vera tries to clinch up but Hun circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Vera clinches up against the cage.
Hun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vera misses with some punches.
Vera is trying to force a seperation but Hun has the dominant position.
Vera throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vera slips under a jab.
Hun misses the shot to the body.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hun staying out of range there.#T2#
Hun tries to move into range but Vera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vera is looking to clinch but Hun is avoiding it.
Vera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Vera misses with a body shot
and Hun counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Marco Vera has been cut.
Vera lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hun takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hun throws a poor cross that misses
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera tries to clinch up but Hun circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Hun.#T3#
Vera looks to score with a jab to the body but Hun is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hun! But no joy.
Hun throws a lazy uppercut
and Vera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vera misses with a double jab
and Hun makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vera really felt that one!
Hun misses with a few strikes there.
Hun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vera loads up on a big right hand but Hun slips the punch.
Hun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Vera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vera scores with a nice head shot.
Hun ducks under a wild hook from Vera.
Hun lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Vera drives through and clinches with Hun against the cage.
#T4#
Hun is working Vera over against the cage.#BC2#
Hun breaks from the clinch.
Hun throws a push kick but Vera slaps the foot to one side.
Hun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vera moves away.
Vera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Vera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera looks to throw the jab but Hun is out of range.
Hun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Vera.
Vera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Hun lands a big head kick that sends Vera tumbling to the mat! Hun takes a step backwards and waves Vera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hun throws a body punch but Vera moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Attila Hun will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vera avoids a kick to the body.
Hun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Vera.
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Hun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Hun misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vera misses the target.
Vera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vera misses with a double jab
and Hun counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hun! But no joy.
Hun throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Hun misses. #CL#
Vera has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Vera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hun throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hun breaks the clinch.
Vera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vera misses with an uppercut
and Hun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vera walks into a straight right hand from Hun.#ROC2#Vera is rocked!
Vera avoids the head kick by Hun.
Vera tries to clinch but Hun moves out of range.
Vera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hun circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hun! But no joy.
A punch combination from Vera misses.
It seemed like Hun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hun misses with a hook.
Vera misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Vera throws the left hand but Hun avoids the punch easily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hun! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Attila Hun!
An out of breath Attila Hun thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hatfield
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
McFistface tries to keep at a distance but Vera has taken the fight into the clinch.
McFistface drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vera scores with a shoulder strike.
Vera stalling in the clinch but McFistface improves position.
McFistface has Vera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McFistface looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McFistface is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera blocks a body shot from McFistface. #BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Vera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera cracks McFistface with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vera scores with a one two! McFistface had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McFistface takes one to the side of the head.
Vera has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vera takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vera is defending well.
Nice body punch from Vera - that landed with a thud.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Vera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vera blocks an elbow strike from McFistface.
Vera pushes McFistface back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Vera.
McFistface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McFistface.
McFistface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McFistface misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Vera forces McFistface back against the cage and clinches.
McFistface misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2##BC2#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
Vera lands a jab to McFistface's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFistface throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Vera scores with a jab to the head.
McFistface throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
Vera throws a nice looking combination but McFistface bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Vera closes the distance and clinches.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vera pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
McFistface throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vera throws a shot from downtown. McFistface moves away and avoids it.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFistface slips a jab from Vera.
It looked like McFistface was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McFistface appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
Vera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Vera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McFistface throws a big counter combination but Vera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.#CL#
McFistface rushes Vera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD#
Vera is fighting off a takedown attempt but McFistface is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vera to the mat. Vera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Vera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vera lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
McFistface lands a takedown into guard.
Vera has his feet on McFistface's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
McFistface went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Vera pushes McFistface up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFistface tries to score a body lock takedown but Vera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vera gets underhooks to prevent McFistface's takedown attempt.
Vera blocks a body shot from McFistface. #TD#
McFistface turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McFistface lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Vera closes the distance and clinches.
Vera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera throws a right and a left that McFistface avoids nicely.
Vera looks to score with a jab to the body but McFistface is just out of range.
McFistface tries to clinch up but Vera circles away and keeps his distance.
Marco Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vera jabs at McFistface's body.
McFistface lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vera tries to bum rush McFistface with a series of wild strikes but McFistface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Vera looks to move away, McFistface throws a big counter combo but Vera just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marco Vera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McFistface swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Vera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vera is trying to stall.
Vera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vera is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC2#
Vera manages to break the clinch.
McFistface takes one on the button.
McFistface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
McFistface instigates a clinch.
McFistface misses with a knee strike.
McFistface goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vera prevents it.
Vera lands with a right to the head.
McFistface is trying to drag Vera to the mat but Vera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McFistface looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
McFistface tries to throw a body punch but Vera avoids it by throwing McFistface back against the cage.
McFistface drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vera can't break the clinch.
McFistface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
McFistface pulls guard successfully.
Vera wants to pass the guard but McFistface is keeping the position.#SU2#
McFistface is working an open guard so Vera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vera lands a right hand.
McFistface has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vera after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Vera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFistface has him pressed against the cage.
Vera throws a punch but it's blocked by McFistface.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vera is defending well.
Vera wants to break free but McFistface has control.
McFistface can't find room to land a body shot as Vera controls the action.
#BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFistface needs to keep his hands up - Vera had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Vera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McFistface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vera is trying to push McFistface away but McFistface has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Vera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vera scores with a nice short uppercut.
McFistface has Vera pressed against the cage, preventing Vera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFistface looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Vera has closed the distance and engaged McFistface in a clinch.
#T4#
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Vera has him pressed against the cage.
McFistface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vera walks away with a smile on his face. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. McFistface takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McFistface lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFistface wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Vera - just one landing.
Vera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFistface moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McFistface moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Vera moves into range and clinches up with McFistface.
McFistface prevents a body shot from Vera.
A body shot lands from McFistface.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Vera takes the fight into the clinch.
Vera avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body.
Vera is pressed up against the cage. McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vera down to the mat. Vera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McFistface gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vera counters with a two punch combo.
McFistface ducks right into an uppercut from Vera. #CL2#
Vera instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vera walks away with a smile on his face. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Vera clinches. #BC2#
Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vera moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
McFistface throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veras head.
McFistface presses Vera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McFistface lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vera backwards.
McFistface lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McFistfaces head.
McFistface tries a body shot but Vera blocks it.
Vera tries to break free but McFistface pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McFistface's head backwards.#CL2#
Vera closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
McFistface pulls guard successfully.
Vera stopping the sweep attempt from McFistface.
McFistface wants to get back to his feet but Vera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vera looking to pass the guard. #T2#
McFistface trying to keep a closed guard but Vera is proving a slippery customer.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
Marco Vera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McFistface is trying to keep Vera in close.
Vera is looking to stand up but McFistface won't let him.
McFistface seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Vera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McFistface to score with a decent uppercut.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vera.
McFistface with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Vera rushes McFistface and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
McFistface pulls guard effortlessly.
McFistface has a closed guard, preventing Vera from standing up.
Vera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
McFistface lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McFistface makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
Vera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFistface on the side of the head.
McFistface pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFistface swings widly with a right hand
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Vera has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vera 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vera! |
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Event:
SMASH: Bispen vs DKasada
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Burger misses with a takedown attempt - Vera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burger blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Vera. Those never looked like landing.
Burger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vera.
Vera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vera tries to clinch up
and Burger counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vera slips a jab from Burger.
A swing and a miss from Burger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Vera.
Burger throws a nice looking combination but Vera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burger lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burger is defended easily by Vera.#T1#
Burger moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Burger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Burger misses its intended target.
Burger keeps the fight on the outside.
Vera lands with an overhand left.
Burger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burger sizes up Vera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burger punishes Vera's body with a nice straight punch.
Burger looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Vera misses its target.
Burger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vera blocks a low kick nicely.
Vera moves out of range of the strikes.
Marco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Burger misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burger misses with a looping right.
Burger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burger jabs at Vera's body.
Burger throws a lazy body kick
and Vera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burger misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Vera misses the target.
Burger looks to land a left hand but Vera moved out of range nicely.
Burger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ham Burger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burger was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.
Vera blocks a jab.
It looked like Vera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burger misses with a hook
enabling Vera to counter with a crisp jab.
Burger scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Burger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marco Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ham Burger.
Burger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vera connects with a body shot.
Vera misses the jab.
Burger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burger throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Burger lands with a nice combination. Vera backs away looking to recover.
Burger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vera tries to clinch but Burger moves out of range.
Burger throws a body kick that misses.
Vera staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Vera. Beautiful body shot.
Vera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera's corner calls for a 1-2. Vera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Vera clinches.
Burger scores with a shot to the side of Vera's head.
Vera tries a body shot but Burger blocks it.
#BC#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Burger drops Vera with a beautiful combination! Vera stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burger is looking for the KO!
Burger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Vera is rocked!
Burger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vera sprawls well. Vera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burger gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Vera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ham Burger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Burger jabs Vera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vera seems to have got his legs back now.
Burger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burger looks to land a left hand but Vera moved out of range nicely.
Burger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vera manages to avoid it.
Good work by Vera as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Vera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burger doesn't seem phased though.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Vera backs off Burger throws a huge counter combo but Vera manages to avoid it all.
Vera misses with a body shot
and Burger counters with a left to the body.
Vera avoids the body shot from Burger.
Vera tries to clinch up.
Vera slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger misses with a left hand
and Vera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burger.
Vera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vera slips a jab and a cross from Burger.
An attempted straight right counter from Vera misses the target.#T1#
Vera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burger.
Vera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burger thuds a left hand into Vera's body.
Burger tries to land a leg kick but Vera saw it coming and moves away.
Burger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burger. Vera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vera tries to clinch but Burger is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burger throws a low kick, looking for Vera's leg but Vera calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Burger scores with a jab to the body.
Vera throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Burger counter with a right hand.
Vera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Vera is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burger shoots in looking for a takedown. Vera tries to sprawl out of it but Burger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Vera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vera looks to throw the jab but Burger is out of range.
Vera seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Burger.
Nice uppercut lands for Burger. That snapped Vera's head back.
Burger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burger misses with a leg kick
and Vera counters with a one-two to the body.
Vera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vera with a hook.#T3#
Vera slips a jab from Burger.
Burger thuds a left hand into Vera's body.
Burger tries a low kick but Vera avoids it.
Burger connects with a jab.
Burger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Burger misses its intended target.
Vera sizes up Burger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vera checks a low kick from Burger.
Burger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burger finds it's way round the side to connect with Vera's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vera tries to clinch but Burger moves away #KD2#
and Burger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vera! Burger lets Vera back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T4#
Vera bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Burger comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Vera falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Vera was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ham Burger!
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Vera scores with a decent looking hook.
Vera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Marco Vera has been cut.#CL2#
Vera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gerber, pushing him back against the cage.
Vera is trying to break the clinch but Gerber has him pressed against the cage.
Vera working aggressively here.
Gerber throws a punch but it's blocked by Vera.
Gerber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vera lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Vera works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Vera has Gerber up against the cage in a clinch.
Vera tries to circle away but Gerber has him pinned against the cage.
Vera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gerber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gerber cracks Vera with a nice body shot.
Vera lands with a light punch inside.
Vera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Gerber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vera prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Gerber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gerber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vera moves into range and clinches up with Gerber.
Vera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gerber works on Vera's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Vera. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Vera.
Vera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Gerber lands a big head kick that sends Vera tumbling to the mat! Gerber takes a step backwards and waves Vera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vera.
Vera throws a right hand that misses
and Gerber counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerber is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Vera throws a combination. Gerber tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gerber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vera throws a series of strikes that have Gerber backpedaling.
Vera's corner calls for a 1-2. Vera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Vera has managed to clinch.
Vera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gerber has Vera pressed against the cage, preventing Vera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vera prevents a body shot from Gerber. #BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Vera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good exchange - Vera coming out on top.
Vera doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away.
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gerber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gerber throws out a powerful jab.
Vera tries to clinch
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Vera.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Vera sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vera's head.
Marco Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vera looks to land a combination. Gerber sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera misses with a double jab.
Vera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGerber.#T1#
Gerber needs to keep his hands up - Vera had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Vera. Those never looked like landing.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerber lands a nice hook to Vera's body. Vera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vera lands an overhand right.
Vera throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber swats away the attempt to clinch by Vera.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Gerber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vera.
Nice jab there from Vera. #CL#
Gerber clinches up with Vera and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Gerber breaks from the clinch.
Vera looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Vera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gerber doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Vera gets tackled into the cage by Gerber. Gerber maintains the clinch.
Gerber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vera gets through Gerber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Gerber avoiding damage.
Gerber prevents Vera from breaking the clinch.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Vera misses with a body punch.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gerber tries a body shot but Vera blocks it.
Vera scores with a shot to the side of Gerber's head.
Gerber prevents Vera from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gerber.
Vera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Gerber breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gerber struggles to land a body shot inside as Vera controls his hands.
Gerber lands a hook that snaps the head of Vera backwards.
Vera prevents a body shot from Gerber.
Gerber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vera lands with a short shot to the head.
Vera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vera throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Gerber.
Gerber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Vera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marco Vera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerber lands a head kick. Vera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vera scores with a sloppy right hand. Gerber should have avoided that one.
Vera tries to clinch up but Gerber circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Vera coming out on top.
Vera throws a poor cross that misses
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera walks into a stiff left hand from Gerber.
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Vera.
Some wild striking there from Vera.
#T1#
Vera tries to clinch but Gerber moves away
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gerber lands a nice shot that snaps Vera's head back.
#ROC#Vera is rocked!
Gerber walks into a jab.
Vera is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerber finish him?
Vera misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Gerber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vera seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Vera moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gerber.
Vera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vera wants to get back to striking at distance but Gerber won't allow it.
Gerber prevents a body shot from Vera.
Good body shot from Gerber.
#BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vera throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Gerber is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
Gerber thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marco Vera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vera was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
Vera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gerber back to the cage. Vera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Vera tries to keep at a distance but Gerber has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Gerber pushes Vera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gerber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Gerber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
Vera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vera throws a good cross that connects.
Vera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Gerber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Vera gets a clinch. #T4#
Vera tries a body shot but Gerber blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gerber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vera's brow.
Gerber scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Gerber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vera is looking to clinch but Gerber is avoiding it.
Vera with a hook.
Gerber scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber tries for a takedown but Vera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vera scores with a nice strike.
Vera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gerber connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romulus Gerber.
Well Vera 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vera! |
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Event:
SMASH: Nascimento vs Lunak
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Vera misses with a looping left.
Capac dodges the punch combination from Vera.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vera misses with an uppercut. Capac saw that one coming.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vera misses with an uppercut. Capac saw that one coming.
Vera wants to clinch#TD2#
so Capac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Capac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
Vera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Capac is stalling in the full guard.
Capac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Capac working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Capac wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Capac prevents Vera from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vera throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Vera looks to throw the jab but Capac is out of range.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vera defends it well.
Capac slips under a jab from Vera.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Vera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Capac doesn't seem bothered though.
Capac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Capac scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Vera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vera scores with a nice right hand.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vera defends it well.
Vera misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Capac counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Vera trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Capac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vera keeps working.
Vera tries to kick Capac off but Capac keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Capac seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Capac there.
Capac slows the pace down in half guard.
Capac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Capac there.
Vera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Capac.
Capac slips a nice elbow through Vera's hands, connecting with Vera's forehead.
Capac is looking to take a break and control but Vera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Capac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Capac is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Capac stops Vera from getting back to his feet.
Capac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vera defending well though.
Vera tries to kick Capac off but Capac keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Capac content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manco Capac will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vera is looking to clinch but Capac is avoiding it.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Vera misses.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Capac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vera takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Capac slips a straight right by Vera.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vera defends it well.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vera defends it well.
Vera throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Capac counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Capac is controlling him.
Capac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Capac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Capac tries to free his leg and advance position but Vera is retaining full guard.
Manco Capac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vera is looking to stand up but Capac isn't so interested in that idea.
Capac landing with the ground and pound.
Capac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Capac is controlling him.
Capac postures up and lands a big shot to Vera's brow.
Capac wants to pass the guard but Vera is keeping the position.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capac.
Capac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capac.
Vera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vera is looking to stand up but Capac isn't so interested in that idea.
Capac trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Capac avoids the body shot from Vera.
Vera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Capac slips under a jab from Vera.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vera defends it well.
Capac blocks a jab.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Vera loads up on a big right hand but Capac slips the punch.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Vera has Capac up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Capac.
A head punch on the inside from Capac fails to land.
Vera throws a punch but it's blocked by Capac. #BC#
Vera breaks the clinch.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vera throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vera defends it well.#T4#
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capac with the counter takedown but Vera avoids it easily.
Capac ducks right into an uppercut from Vera.
Vera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vera misses with a hook.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Capac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marco Vera is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vera.
Vera throws a right and a left that Capac avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Vera loads up on a big right hand but Capac slips the punch.
And Capac tries to counter it with a takedown but Vera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Capac counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vera won't be happy with that.
Capac scoring with punches and elbows.
Vera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Capac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Capac but great work by Vera.
Vera tries to stand but Capac is controlling his head. #SU#
Vera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vera tries to clinch up but Capac circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Vera looks to land a left hand but Capac moved out of range nicely.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Capac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Capac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Capac keeps the fight on the outside.
Vera misses with a wild body shot.
And Capac tries to counter it with a takedown but Vera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vera wants to clinch.#T2#
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Capac pushes him off.
Vera misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Capac counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Capac scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capac.
Capac stops Vera from getting back to his feet.
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. Capac connects with a nice short shot to Vera's temple.
Capac working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Capac is looking to advance position but Vera won't allow it.
Vera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capac. #T3#
Capac is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Capac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Capac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vera pushes Capac off looking to stand but Capac dives back in and keeps control.
Capac lands with a punch from half guard.
Capac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Capac missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Capac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vera is trying to stand back up but Capac is controlling him
#SUB2#
Capac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vera defends it well.
Capac is looking to advance position but Vera won't allow it.
Capac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vera is trying to stand back up but Capac is controlling him
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capac thows a huge punch but Vera dodges it nicely.
Vera pushes Capac off looking to stand but Capac dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manco Capac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Capac has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manco Capac!
After winning the bout, Manco Capac thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 19
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vera manages to avoid it.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vera won't be happy with that.
Vera pushes Lewis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lewis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis tries to score with some ground and pound. Vera controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1##SUB#
Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Vera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vera defends well and Lewis ends up having to push Vera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head. #BC2#
Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Lewis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vera is trying to defend but Lewis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Lewis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Vera pushes Lewis off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vera but Vera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vera tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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. Lewis connects with a nice short shot to Vera's temple.
Lewis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vera's head.
Vera pushes Lewis off looking to stand but Lewis dives back in and keeps control.
Lewis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vera pushes Lewis off looking to stand but Lewis dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Lewis seems content to control.#T3#
Lewis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vera tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lewis manages to move to mount!
Lewis landing punches.
Vera trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lewis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lewis breaks from Vera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vera is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Lewis controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vera looks a forlorn figure.
Lewis controlling the pace for now.
Lewis raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera really wants to buck Lewis off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis trying to control but Vera is having none of it.
Lewis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vera hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trayvon Lewis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vera lands with a right hand.
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Lewis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vera can do to turn this around?
Lewis works his way into full mount!
Vera tries to buck Lewis off but he can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lewis controlling his opponent.
Vera trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T1#
Vera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vera really wants to buck Lewis off and get back to his feet.
Lewis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vera's face.
Vera is trying to stand.#SUB#
Lewis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lewis lands a few punches from side control.
Lewis lands a nice forearm strike.
Lewis working the ground and pound.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vera keeps working. #T2##ES2#
Vera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lewis throws a body punch but Vera moves out of range. #TD#
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vera wants to stand back up but Lewis manages to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis wants to control but Vera is keeping him busy.
Vera dodges the ground and pound from Lewis.
Vera is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Vera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Vera does no damage. #T3#
Vera digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by Lewis there.
Vera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis throws a body punch but Vera moves out of range.
Lewis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lewis swings for the body but Vera moves out of range.
Vera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Vera stalks Lewis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lewis's face. Lewis staggers backwards, shaken.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vera connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Vera rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Jab, jab by Vera - just one landing.
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Vera counter with a right hand.
A big right from Lewis misses. #TD#
Lewis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vera prevents Lewis from improving position. #SUB#
Lewis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lewis but great work by Vera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vera. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vera.
Vera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vera looks to land a combination. Lewis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Vera. Vera maintains the clinch. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Vera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Vera counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Vera catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
Vera lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Vera moved out of range.
Vera scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#Lewis is rocked!
Vera lands with an uppercut that bounces Lewis off the cage and back into range.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice cross by Vera.
Vera misses with a two punch combination.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Vera avoids it well and moves away.
Marco Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Vera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vera wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vera.
Lewis tries a body shot but Vera blocks it.
Vera gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vera tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position. #BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch.
Vera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vera as he avoids it easily.
Vera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Vera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vera stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Marco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Vera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Vera tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Vera wants to clinch.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Vera misses.
Vera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Lewis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Vera wants to get back to his feet but Lewis passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lewis seems content to control.
Vera is trying to stand up here but Lewis is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lewis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vera is just riding it out for now. Lewis eventually gives up the hold.
Lewis is pressing down on Vera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vera is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Vera.
Vera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Vera darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Vera working hard to break the clinch.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Vera manages to get underhooks.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Vera won't allow it.
Vera prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vera.
Lewis scores with a jab. Vera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lewis jabs Vera to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Vera closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Nice body punch from Vera - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Vera manages to break the clinch.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Vera's shoulder, as Vera tries to avoid the shot.
Vera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Vera has managed to clinch.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vera lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Vera.
#TD#
Lewis pulls guard successfully.
Vera stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Lewis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vera defends it easily.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing Vera from standing up.
Vera content to stall in guard here.
Vera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lewis is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into Vera's guard.
Vera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Lewis won't allow Vera to get back to his feet. #T4#
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Lewis stays in close to Vera's body and controls the position.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lewis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vera! #REVB#
Vera tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis wants to control but Vera postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Vera throws a series of strikes that have Lewis backpedaling.
Vera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Vera moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Vera unleashes a big counter combination but Lewis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lewis throws an off balance right hand
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vera.
Lewis feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Vera clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lewis gets control of Vera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lewis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vera stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.#SUB#
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Vera defends easily.
#T1#
Vera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vera tries to stand but Lewis is controlling from the bottom.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trayvon Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.
Lewis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marco Vera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, if Vera is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Lewis 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.
Lewis is not content to let Vera control the position.#T3##SUB#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vera in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trayvon Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lewis.
Vera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Vera tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Vera misses.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
Vera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vera jabs at Lewis's body.
Vera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vera!
Marco Vera is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
TOF 15
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Vera looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Winston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winston lands the left hand.
Vera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vera looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range. #CL#
Vera moves into the clinch.#BC#
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vera. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vera throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Winston scores with a nice strike.
A lazy body kick from Winston
enabling Vera to counter with a crisp jab.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Winston keeps the fight on the outside.
Vera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vera misses with a body shot.
Winston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#Winston is rocked!
Vera throws a pinpoint strike between Winston's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Winston crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Vera scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Vera! |
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Event:
TOF 10
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Vera misses with a left hand
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vera throws a poor cross that misses
and House counters with a stiff right hand.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch but House swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
House let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vera misses with a right hand
and House counters with a nice uppercut.
House keeps the fight on the outside.
House throws out a counter right but Vera avoids it with no problem.
House takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
House now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Vera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vera prevents a body shot from House.
I was talking to Vera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
House misses with a punch on the inside.
House lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vera backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
House let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
House keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vera.
House throws out a counter right but Vera avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Vera instigates a clinch.
House looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House. #BC#
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera misses with an uppercut.
House slips under a jab from Vera.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vera.#CUT#It looks like Max House has been cut.
House misses with a series of wild punches.
House doesn't manage to clinch there - Vera circles away.
Vera throws an off balance right hand
and House counters with a two punch combo.
Vera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
House looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vera misses with an uppercut
and House counters with a nice uppercut.
House cracks a nice hook into Vera's ribs.#CL#
Vera moves into the clinch.#BC#
Vera manages to break the clinch.
House bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vera's head backwards.#CL#
Vera pushes House up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Vera manages to break the clinch.
Vera throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
Vera throws a poor cross that misses
letting House counter with a right hand.
Vera wants to clinch up but House keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Vera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
House walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vera misses with a right hand
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
and House counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vera thinking.
Vera walks into a straight right hand from House.
Vera misses with a left hand
letting House counter with a right hand. #CL#
Vera clinches up against the cage.
Vera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
House softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vera struggles to land a body shot inside as House controls his hands.
House wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Vera misses #CL2#
and House holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
House misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. House manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vera looks to land a left hand but House moved out of range nicely.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy.
Vera catches House with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vera misses with a hook.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but House was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.
House is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vera throws a shot from downtown. House moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from House misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max House will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max House's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vera throws a sloppy body shot
and House counters with a nice uppercut.
House scores with a shot to the body.
House loads up on a big right hand but Vera slips the punch.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch but House swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vera lands a jab to the nose.
Vera misses with a double jab.
House swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Vera drives through and clinches with House against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House throws a head punch that misses.
Vera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
House misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
House bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
House slips a straight right by Vera.#T1##CL#
Vera rushes House and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
House lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vera or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vera. #BC#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
Vera throws a predictable looking body shot
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on House's shoulder, as House tries to avoid the shot.
Vera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
House doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vera misses with a hook
and House counters with a straight right hand.
House with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vera to score with a decent uppercut.
House takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Vera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vera.
House throws a poor cross that misses
and Vera counters with a three punch combo that has House backing up. House nods at Vera to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT#That has opened up Max House's cut even more.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on House's shoulder, as House tries to avoid the shot.
Vera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and House connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
House scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Vera clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vera.
House working aggressively here.
Vera scores with a nice hook to the head.
House misses with a hook to the ribs.
House misses with a punch to the body.
Vera lands an uppercut.
Vera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vera lands a left hand that snaps the head of House backwards. #T3##BC#
Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
House displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vera throws out the jab.
House is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vera with a body shot.
Vera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vera cracks House with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
House walks into a left hand.
House throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marco Vera is winning the standup battle so far.
Vera throws a poor cross that misses
and House counters with a right hand to the body.
Vera works over House's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#House is rocked!
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and House counters by moving into the clinch.
House is still on wobbly legs! Can Vera finish him?
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!
House is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
House seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Vera manages to break the clinch.
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Vera wants to clinch
and House counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
House showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vera.
A countering left hand to the body from House misses.
A punch lands to the side of Vera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vera connects with a good right hand that stumbles House. House circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vera doesn't manage to clinch there - House circles away.
House steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vera.#CL#
Vera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with House, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max House's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vera throws an off balance right hand
and House counters with a nice uppercut.
House moves away from the strike by Vera.
Vera throws a shot to the body.
Vera swats away the attempt to clinch by House.
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vera was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
Vera is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Vera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
House makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera missing with a left hand there. House was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but House pushes him off.
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
House lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
House misses with a body shot
enabling Vera to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Vera closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by House. #BC#
Vera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vera throws a series of punches but House moves out of range. #CL#
Vera closes the distance and pushes House back into the cage.#BC#
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Vera darts in and clinches House up against the cage.
Vera lands an uppercut.
Vera tries to work over House's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Vera. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera lands with a light punch inside.
Vera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
House wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vera prevents a body shot from House.
House tries to work over Vera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that House can do to turn this around?
House misses with a shot to the kidneys.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marco Vera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from House.
Vera lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vera throws a combination that misses
letting House counter with a right hand. #CL#
Vera rushes House and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
House lands a body shot.
Vera swings widly with a right hand
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Vera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and House counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Vera gets a clinch.
House tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vera's elbow.
A hook to the body from House.
House tries to throw a body punch but Vera avoids it by throwing House back against the cage.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vera fails to land.
Vera stalls. #BC#
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera tries to clinch up but House circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Vera closes the distance and pushes House back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vera.
Vera blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Vera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House tries to work over Vera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
House tries to throw a body punch but Vera avoids it by throwing House back against the cage. #BC#
Vera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vera misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Vera darts in and clinches House up against the cage.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Vera.
A nice right hand lands inside from House.
House misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Vera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vera 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vera! |
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Event:
ICE 11:
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Cujo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Vera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Vera. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Vera staying out of range there.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Vera counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Vera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Vera.
Vera scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Vera misses with a hook.
Vera tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marco Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cujo Jackson.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Vera sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Vera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Vera catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Vera tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Vera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Vera defends.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Vera is defending the strikes.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Vera takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vera tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Vera trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vera is trying to buck Jackson off.#T4#
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vera is avoiding damage well.
Vera pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Vera is defending the strikes.
Vera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Vera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Vera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vera lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Marco Vera is winning the standup battle so far.
Vera defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Vera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson trying to control the action but Vera is working from the bottom.
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Vera pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Vera's guard.#T1##ES#
Vera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jackson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vera has Jackson pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Vera breaks the clinch.
Vera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Vera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marco Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cujo Jackson.
Vera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Vera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Vera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Vera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook. Vera ducked under it nicely.
Vera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Vera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Nice shot by Vera.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Vera finish him?
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vera wobbles Jackson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Vera dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Jackson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marco Vera!
Marco Vera retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
ICE 7: Akaʻu
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Vera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Vera moved out of range.
Vera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vera dips to his left and cracks Lewis with an uppercut!
Vera lands a glancing blow to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis swings for the body but Vera moves out of range.
Vera throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vera with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vera, as that shot connected.
Vera scores with a body shot.
Lewis slips under a jab from Vera.
Vera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera scores with a nice head shot.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Vera cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lewis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vera's corner calls for a 1-2. Vera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lewis throws a leg kick that misses.
Vera tests Lewis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vera throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vera throws out the jab.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vera throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Vera looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis throws a push kick but Vera slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Vera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vera misses with an uppercut.
Marco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Vera is looking for the big counter here.
Vera checks a low kick from Lewis.
Vera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Vera throws a series of punches but Lewis avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Lewis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vera!
Lewis staying calm.
Lewis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Vera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lewis grinds an elbow into Vera's temple.
Lewis 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.
Lewis wants to control but Vera is keeping him busy.
Lewis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lewis wants to control but Vera is keeping him busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lewis throws an elbow but Vera slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lewis is working Vera over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vera is trying to buck Lewis off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Vera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lewis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vera throws a shot to the body.
Vera slips under a jab.
Vera lands with a nice body punch.
Vera throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Lewis throws the left hand but Vera avoids the punch easily.
Vera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Vera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vera.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Vera.
A big left from Vera misses.
Vera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Lewis looks for a takedown but Vera sprawls well.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Vera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Lewis misses
and Vera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera scores with a hook.
Vera misses the jab.
Vera lands a lovely overhand right.
Vera misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vera.
Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vera.
Vera missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis is looking to counter punch.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Vera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vera just manages to avoid it.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Vera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis is looking to wear down Vera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Vera.
Vera throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Vera.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis tries to work over Vera's front leg with a kick but Vera checks it.
Lewis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vera.
Vera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewis. #T3#
Lewis tries a low kick but Vera avoids it.
Vera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vera avoids a kick to the body.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Lewis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vera misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Vera throws a combination. Lewis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Vera.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis tries a low kick but Vera avoids it.#T4#
Vera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
A jab from Vera finds it's way through Lewis's defenses.
Lewis stuns Vera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lewis misses with a body punch
and Vera counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis throws a low kick, looking for Vera's leg but Vera calmly moves out of range.
Marco Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis tries to work over Vera's front leg with a kick but Vera checks it.
Lewis walks into a left hand.
Lewis throws a solid leg kick but Vera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lewis.
Vera clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Vera lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
A left and a right from Vera both land. Nice combination.
Vera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lewis tried to score with a low kick but Vera checks it.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vera.
Vera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vera misses the jab.
Vera moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vera misses with a looping left.
Lewis defending well as Vera loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Vera ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Vera misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Vera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vera throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vera.
Vera avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as Vera blocks the low kick.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Vera.
Vera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Vera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Vera misses. #T2#
Lewis looks to land a body kick but Vera moved away.
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vera.
Lewis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera blocks a leg kick.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Vera missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lewis's head.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vera checks it well.
Vera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lewis.
Vera 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.
#T3#
Lewis takes one on the button.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vera thuds a left hand into Lewis's body.
Vera lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vera misses with a looping left.
Vera takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Vera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lewis at a distance.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Vera checks it.
Vera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vera cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Vera.
Vera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLewis.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. Vera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Lewis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vera swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera misses the jab.
We've been informed that Vera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Lewis gets a double leg takedown into Vera's guard.
Lewis won't allow Vera to get back to his feet.
Lewis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Vera blocks a leg kick.
Vera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Vera counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Vera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Vera.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Vera as Lewis shoots in.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Vera manages to avoid it.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Vera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Vera.
Vera checks a leg kick.
Vera connects with a single shot there.
Vera misses with a straight left.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vera.
An attempted straight right counter from Lewis misses the target.#T1#
Vera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Vera.
Vera connects with a right hand. Lewis shakes it off.
Vera throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Vera misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vera misses the target.
Vera misses with an uppercut.
Vera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lewis scores with a decent looking hook.
Vera throws a big shot that misses.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.#T2#
Vera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Vera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lewis with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Vera. Those never looked like landing.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Vera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vera.
Vera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vera throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis tried to counter with a leg kick but Vera avoided it.
Vera misses with a body shot.
Vera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lewis's hands.#T3#
Vera scores with a jab.
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vera.
Lewis feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Lewis gets a takedown into half guard.
Lewis is keen to just control but Vera is a slippery customer.
Lewis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ES2#
Vera pushes Lewis off and gets back to his feet.
Vera throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vera loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Vera misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Vera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Vera misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Vera misses with a left hand
and Lewis counters with a nice body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Vera, which made it look bad.
Vera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Vera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lewis is looking to score with low kicks.
Vera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
Vera checks the leg kick.
Vera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Lewis slips a jab from Vera.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Vera connects with a single shot there.
Vera looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Vera moves out of range of the body kick.
Vera scores with a punch to the head.
Lewis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vera clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lewis misses with a leg kick
and Vera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lewis thinking.
Vera ducks right into an uppercut from Lewis. #T1#
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vera.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lewis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vera avoids it really well and circles away.
Vera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Lewis throws a hook but Vera blocks it.
It seemed like Vera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vera looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Lewis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Vera counters with a right hand to the body.
Vera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vera throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Vera stalks Lewis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lewis's face. Lewis staggers backwards, shaken.
Vera scores with the left hand. Lewis knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Vera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vera cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Lewis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vera to the ground. Lewis is now in Vera's guard.
Lewis stops Vera from standing up.
Marco Vera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES2#
Vera pushes Lewis off and gets back to his feet.
Vera tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Lewis gets the takedown into side control.
Lewis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vera pushes Lewis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lewis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Lewis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vera bucks up and tries to throw Lewis off but instead Lewis has got his back!
Vera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lewis tries to keep control of the position but Vera is staying busy.
Vera is trying to stand back up.
Trayvon Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trayvon Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vera is covering up but some of the strikes from Lewis are getting through and doing damage.
Vera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lewis looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Vera trying to get back to his feet but Lewis is in full control for now.
Lewis connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Vera to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vera!
Marco Vera is the new welterweight champion! |
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ICE 2: Nā ʻanuʻu mua
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Vera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera with a jab.
Vera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Hevel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hevel scores with a decent looking hook.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Hevel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vera cracks Hevel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Tim Hevel has been cut.
Vera misses with a body shot.
Hevel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vera misses with a lunging right hand
and Hevel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hevel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vera scores with the left hand. Hevel knows he should have avoided that one.
Hevel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vera sizes up Hevel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Vera scores with a punch to the head.
Hevel throws a leg kick but Vera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Vera there.
Hevel on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Hevel is rocked!#KD2#
Vera bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Hevel! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Hevel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hevel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vera is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Vera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hevel seems to have got his legs back now.
Vera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vera throws a combination that misses
and Hevel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vera cracks Hevel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
Vera looks to score with a jab to the body but Hevel is just out of range.
Hevel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vera throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#Tim Hevel's cut is getting worse.
Vera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hevel.
Vera scores with a jab to the body.
Vera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hevel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Hevel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Vera drops Hevel with a left and a right! Oh, Hevel is hurt - Vera dives into side control looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hevel is looking for a sweep.
Hevel is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SU2#
Vera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Some wild striking there from Vera.
Hevel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hevel is looking to score with low kicks.
Hevel walks into a jab.#CUT2#Tim Hevel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Vera misses.
Vera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hevel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vera missing with a left hand there. Hevel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Vera backs away, Hevel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hevel needs to keep his hands up - Vera had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#Jeez, Tim Hevel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
Hevel walks straight into a right hand from Vera - that's dropped him! Vera jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hevel from any more punishment! Hevel complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marco Vera! |
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