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Event:
BKA3 | Dastanov vs Vermeer
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Dastanov throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Vermeer moves into the clinch.
Dastanov trying to stall but Vermeer improves his position.
#BC2#
Vermeer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dastanov misses with a hook. Vermeer ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Vermeer moves into the clinch successfully.
Vermeer has Dastanov pressed against the ropes, preventing Dastanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dastanov slows down the pace here.
Dastanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vermeer.#BC#
Dastanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vermeer closes the distance and clinches.
Dastanov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dastanov is trying to stall.
Dastanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dastanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vermeer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dastanov avoids it.
Dastanov lands a right hand.
Dastanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Dastanov pushes Vermeer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Dastanov.
Dastanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dastanov's elbow.
Dastanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dastanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vermeer tries to work over Dastanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Vermeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vermeer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Vermeer moves into the clinch successfully.
Dastanov wants to stall.
Vermeer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dastanov is keeping busy.
A short right from Dastanov. #T2#
Dastanov prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to work over Dastanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Vermeer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer being controlled against the ropes.
Dastanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vermeer up against the ropes.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dastanov's elbow. #BC2#
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dastanov looks to land a right hand but Vermeer moved out of range.
Dastanov misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Vermeer clinches up against the ropes.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Dastanov controls his hands.
Dastanov avoiding damage.
Dastanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dastanov trying to control the position but instead, Vermeer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dastanov into the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Beibitzhan Dastanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dastanov throws a body punch but Vermeer moves out of range.
Dastanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dastanov.#CL2#
Vermeer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dastanov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Dastanov.
Vermeer throws an elbow but it misses.
Dastanov is pushing Vermeer up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dastanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer is trying to stall.
Dastanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dastanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like Nicolas Vermeer has been cut.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dastanov's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dastanov.
#BC2#
Vermeer breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Dastanov gets a clinch.
Dastanov trying to control the position but instead, Vermeer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dastanov into the ropes.
Dastanov stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
The referee calls for Dastanov to work.
Dastanov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dastanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dastanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Vermeer takes a shot to the head.
Dastanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Beibitzhan Dastanov.#CL2#
Vermeer takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Dastanov on the inside.
Dastanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dastanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vermeer can do to turn this around?
Vermeer tries to work over Dastanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dastanov looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Vermeer.
Dastanov misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dastanov's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Beibitzhan Dastanov has been cut.
Beibitzhan Dastanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dastanov can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Dastanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer works on Dastanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vermeer is trying to stall.
Dastanov wants to break free but Vermeer has control.
Vermeer crunches a lovely knee into Dastanov's ribcage.#BC2#
Vermeer manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Vermeer gets a clinch.
Vermeer is looking to control Dastanov's arms but Dastanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vermeer has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Vermeer breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Vermeer has Dastanov up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Vermeer breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Vermeer takes the fight into the clinch.
Vermeer trying to stall but Dastanov improves his position.
Vermeer looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Vermeer breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Vermeer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Vermeer stalling in the clinch but Dastanov improves position.
Dastanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dastanov lands a shot to the body.
Dastanov tries to circle away but Vermeer has him pinned against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dastanov is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vermeer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vermeer throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dastanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Dastanov is looking to control Vermeer's arms but Vermeer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dastanov has his back to the ropes.
Dastanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Dastanov pushes Vermeer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer trying to control the position but instead, Dastanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vermeer into the ropes.
Dastanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Vermeer is looking to control Dastanov's arms but Dastanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vermeer has his back to the ropes.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vermeer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nicolas Vermeer.#CL2#
Vermeer gets a clinch.
Dastanov gets through Vermeer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dastanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Dastanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vermeer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dastanov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Vermeer breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dastanov tries to keep at a distance but Vermeer has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Dastanov to work.
Nice body punch from Dastanov.
Dastanov avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dastanov.
Dastanov taking a breather.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Vermeer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Dastanov avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vermeer as Dastanov tries to tie him up.
Dastanov tries to break free but Vermeer pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Vermeer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vermeer darts in and clinches Dastanov up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.
Dastanov taking a breather.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Dastanov controls his hands.
Dastanov avoiding damage as Vermeer throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dastanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dastanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Dastanov gets tackled into the ropes by Vermeer. Vermeer maintains the clinch.
Dastanov digs a right hand into Vermeer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vermeer's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Beibitzhan Dastanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Vermeer has closed the distance and engaged Dastanov in a clinch.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dastanov's elbow.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Dastanov controls his hands.
Dastanov stalling against the ropes.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dastanov avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Dastanov avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the ropes.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Dastanov blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vermeer throws an elbow but misses.
Dastanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vermeer has him pressed against the ropes.
Vermeer stalling in the clinch but Dastanov improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dastanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dastanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dastanov as Vermeer tries to tie him up.
Vermeer stalling in the clinch but Dastanov improves position.
Vermeer is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Dastanov has denied him.#T1#
Dastanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Dastanov.
Dastanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Vermeer manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Vermeer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dastanov wants to stall.
Vermeer keeps control of Dastanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dastanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vermeer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short body shot lands from Dastanov as the two fighters clinch.
Dastanov stalling.
Dastanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Dastanov manages to break the clinch.
Vermeer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dastanov.#CL2#
Vermeer clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Dastanov scores with a shot to the side of Vermeer's head. #BC#
Dastanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dastanov.#CL2#
Vermeer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dastanov lands a left hand.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vermeer takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dastanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer keeps control of Dastanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dastanov scores with a shot to the side of Vermeer's head.
Dastanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Dastanov to work.
#BC2#
Vermeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicolas Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vermeer rushes Dastanov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dastanov digs a right hand underneath Vermeer's ribcage. Vermeer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Beibitzhan Dastanov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Dastanov throws a shot from downtown. Vermeer moves away and avoids it.
Dastanov missing with a left hand there. Vermeer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dastanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeer dodges the punch combination from Dastanov.
#CL#
Dastanov closes the distance and pushes Vermeer back into the ropes.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dastanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dastanov taking a breather.
Vermeer throws an elbow that misses.
Dastanov lands with a light punch inside.
Vermeer is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dastanov is stalling here.
#BC2#
Vermeer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Vermeer has closed the distance and engaged Dastanov in a clinch.
Dastanov tries to stall but Vermeer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dastanov tries to stall but Vermeer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dastanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vermeer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Dastanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Vermeer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dastanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vermeer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dastanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dastanov gets through Vermeer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dastanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer tries to land knees in the clinch but Dastanov avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dastanov as Vermeer tries to tie him up.
A short left from Dastanov.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Vermeer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dastanov lands a nice uppercut.
Dastanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Dastanov's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Dastanov.
Vermeer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dastanov avoids it.
Dastanov lands a right hand.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dastanov lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Beibitzhan Dastanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dastanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nicolas Vermeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dastanov.
Vermeer missing with knees to the body.
Dastanov prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Dastanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beibitzhan Dastanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dastanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beibitzhan Dastanov!
Beibitzhan Dastanov is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Beibitzhan Dastanov 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:
BKA1 | Dastanov vs Doncic
Date: Aug 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch but Porzingis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Porzingis closes the distance and clinches.
Porzingis tries to break the clinch but Vermeer is controlling the position.
Vermeer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Porzingis's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vermeer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Porzingis's brow. #BC#
Vermeer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeer wants to clinch.
Porzingis unleashes a big counter combination but Vermeer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Porzingis darts in and clinches Vermeer up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer tries to land knees in the clinch but Porzingis avoids the damage to the body.
Vermeer missing with knees to the body.
Porzingis lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Vermeer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vermeer is looking to clinch but Porzingis is avoiding it.
#CL#
Vermeer instigates a clinch.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Porzingis controls his hands.
Porzingis prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Porzingis breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Porzingis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Porzingis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Vermeer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Porzingis breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Vermeer clinches with his opponent.
Porzingis blocks an elbow strike from Vermeer.
#BC#
Vermeer breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Porzingis moves into the clinch.
Porzingis working hard to break the clinch.
Vermeer taking a breather.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Porzingis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeer lands a nice shot to the body.
Vermeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porzingis is looking to control Vermeer's arms but Vermeer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Porzingis has his back to the ropes.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer working Porzingis over with knees to the body.
Porzingis looks winded!
Vermeer just leaning against Porzingis, taking a breather.
Vermeer holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Porzingis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vermeer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Vermeer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermeer tries to clinch up but Porzingis circles away and keeps his distance.
Porzingis throws a leg kick but Vermeer sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Vermeer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vermeer is looking to clinch but Porzingis is avoiding it.
Vermeer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Porzingis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Porzingis throws a head kick that misses.
Vermeer tries to clinch there but Porzingis circles away.
Vermeer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Porzingis counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Porzingis tries to keep at a distance but Vermeer has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Porzingis is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Vermeer.
Vermeer digs a right hand into Porzingis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Porzingis's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Vermeer. #T1##BC#
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeer tries to clinch up but Porzingis circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermeer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vermeer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vermeer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Porzingis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vermeer closes the distance and clinches.
Porzingis dodges an elbow strike from Vermeer.
Porzingis looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Vermeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vermeer is looking to clinch. #CL#
Vermeer drives through and clinches with Porzingis against the ropes.
#BC#
Vermeer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porzingis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porzingis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porzingis can do to turn this around?
Vermeer tries to clinch but Porzingis moves out of range.
Porzingis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vermeer is looking to clinch but Porzingis is avoiding it.
#T2#
Porzingis tries to clinch but Vermeer moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vermeer doesn't manage to clinch there - Porzingis circles away.
Vermeer tries to clinch there but Porzingis circles away.
#CL2#
Porzingis moves into the clinch.
Vermeer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porzingis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Porzingis is trying to break the clinch but Vermeer has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Vermeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicolas Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeer fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Vermeer closes the distance and clinches.
Nicolas Vermeer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vermeer presses Porzingis against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Vermeer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Vermeer takes the fight into the clinch.
Vermeer tries to land knees in the clinch but Porzingis avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Vermeer dominated that second round.
That's time! Vermeer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Vermeer tries to clinch there but Porzingis circles away.
Vermeer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Vermeer has Porzingis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vermeer tries to work over Porzingis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer cracks Porzingis with a nice body shot.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Vermeer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Porzingis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Porzingis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeer circles away quickly and effectively.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch but Porzingis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Vermeer has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Vermeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Porzingis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##CL#
Vermeer drives through and clinches with Porzingis against the ropes.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Porzingis letting Vermeer take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Porzingis as Vermeer tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Vermeer.
Porzingis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Vermeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vermeer tries to clinch up.#CL#
Vermeer has closed the distance and engaged Porzingis in a clinch.
Porzingis being controlled against the ropes.
Porzingis misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2##BC#
Vermeer breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Porzingis.
Vermeer is looking to clinch but Porzingis is avoiding it.
#CL#
Vermeer closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Vermeer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vermeer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Porzingis looking to stall.
Vermeer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porzingis or not.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeer is working Porzingis over against the ropes.#BC#
Vermeer manages to break the clinch.
Vermeer tries to clinch up but Porzingis circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermeer tries to clinch but Porzingis moves out of range. #CL#
Vermeer closes the distance and pushes Porzingis back into the ropes.#BC#
Vermeer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Vermeer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porzingis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vermeer tries to clinch up.
Vermeer is looking to clinch but Porzingis is avoiding it.
Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porzingis.
A counter left hand to the body from Vermeer misses its target.
Porzingis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vermeer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vermeer wants to clinch.
Porzingis wants to clinch.
Vermeer fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer slips a jab and a cross from Porzingis.
#CL#
Vermeer clinches up with Porzingis and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeer wants to clinch.#T1#
Vermeer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Porzingis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Porzingis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Porzingis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeer moves away.
Nicolas Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Porzingis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch but Porzingis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vermeer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Porzingis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vermeer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vermeer is looking to clinch but Porzingis is avoiding it.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch but Porzingis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicolas Vermeer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Vermeer closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Porzingis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porzingis trying to stall but Vermeer improves his position.
A short right from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Porzingis avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the ropes. #BC#
Vermeer breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vermeer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porzingis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porzingis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vermeer tries to clinch there but Porzingis circles away.
Vermeer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Porzingis!
A nice leg kick lands there from Porzingis.
Vermeer tries to clinch but Porzingis is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Porzingis clinches up with Vermeer and pushes him back against the ropes.
Porzingis wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Vermeer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Porzingis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Porzingis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Vermeer has closed the distance and engaged Porzingis in a clinch.
Vermeer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksis Porzingis dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Vermeer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Vermeer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vermeer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Porzingis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Vermeer has Porzingis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Vermeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermeer tries to clinch
and Porzingis counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer wants to clinch.
Aleksis Porzingis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Porzingis doesn't manage to clinch there - Vermeer circles away.
Porzingis circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer tries to clinch up.#CL#
Vermeer rushes Porzingis and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porzingis's elbow.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Vermeer keeps control of Porzingis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vermeer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Porzingis avoids it.
Porzingis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Porzingis wants to get back to striking at distance but Vermeer won't allow it.
Vermeer has Porzingis pressed against the ropes, preventing Porzingis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vermeer lands a body punch.
Porzingis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Porzingis takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Aleksis Porzingis has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Vermeer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Vermeer blocks the leg kick.
Vermeer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vermeer tries to clinch up but Porzingis circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Vermeer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vermeer lands with a light punch inside.
Porzingis takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Vermeer tries to land knees in the clinch but Porzingis avoids the damage to the body.
Vermeer pushes Porzingis back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vermeer.
Vermeer presses Porzingis against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Vermeer breaks the clinch.
Vermeer wants to clinch up but Porzingis keeps it at a distance.
Porzingis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer tries to clinch there but Porzingis circles away.
Vermeer is looking to clinch but Porzingis is avoiding it.
Vermeer is looking to clinch.
Vermeer is looking to clinch but Porzingis is avoiding it.
#CL#
Vermeer clinches with his opponent.
Vermeer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Porzingis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vermeer looking to slow down the pace here.
Aleksis Porzingis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas Vermeer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vermeer scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Vermeer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vermeer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Vermeer! |
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