Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli throws a sloppy head kick
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Vermicelli misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Vermicelli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermicelli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vermicelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
John Vermicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermicelli throws a lazy body kick
and Barkley counters with a series of strikes. Vermicelli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermicelli .
Barkley is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vermicelli swings widly with a right hand
and Vermicelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermicelli looks to throw a body kick
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Barkley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick but Barkley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermicelli catches Barkley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vermicelli misses with a head kick.
Barkley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vermicelli misses with a hook to the body
and Barkley counters with a body kick that stops Vermicelli in his tracks momentarily.
Vermicelli misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermicelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Vermicelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vermicelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a nice body shot.
Vermicelli misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermicelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barkley is out of range and Vermicelli settles back down.
Barkley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermicelli misses with a jab to the body
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Vermicelli misses with a left hand
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Vermicelli misses with a kick to the body
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermicelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermicelli misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermicelli misses with a left hand
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Vermicelli throws a sloppy body shot
and Barkley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vermicelli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vermicelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vermicelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermicelli tries to land a front kick but Barkley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barkley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vermicelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli with the inside leg kick.
Barkley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick from Vermicelli is predictable there
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermicelli tried to score with a low kick but Barkley checks it.#T4#
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vermicelli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barkley checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vermicelli misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vermicelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermicelli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barkley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barkley checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Barkley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vermicelli .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermicelli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Vermicelli manages to avoid it.
Vermicelli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermicelli throws a chopping leg kick but Barkley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barkley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vermicelli misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Barkley dominated that round.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vermicelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermicelli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Vermicelli manages to avoid it.
Barkley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vermicelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vermicelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vermicelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vermicelli misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Vermicelli throws a body kick that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli tries to land a body kick
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Vermicelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley throws a big counter combination but Vermicelli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Vermicelli is predictable there
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermicelli throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Vermicelli throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Vermicelli manages to avoid it.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Vermicelli .
Barkley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
A big left from Vermicelli misses.
Vermicelli swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermicelli throws a lazy body kick
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermicelli misses with a body punch
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermicelli throws a lazy body kick
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That kick from Vermicelli tenderised Barkley's leg. Barkley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vermicelli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barkley slips under a jab from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli misses with a straight left. #T3#
Vermicelli misses with a hook.
Vermicelli scores with the left hand. Barkley knows he should have avoided that one.
Barkley slips a jab and a cross from Vermicelli .
Barkley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vermicelli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vermicelli jabs Barkley right on the nose. Barkley blinks but takes it well.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barkley is able to avoid easily.
Barkley blocks the body kick.
Vermicelli looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Vermicelli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Vermicelli . #T4#
Vermicelli loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Vermicelli looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vermicelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
A counter left hand to the body from Barkley misses its target.
Vermicelli throws a body kick that misses
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermicelli throws a lazy head kick
and Barkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vermicelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vermicelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermicelli .
Barkley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vermicelli just manages to avoid it.
Vermicelli misses with a low kick.
Barkley throws a big counter combination but Vermicelli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Barkley dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Barkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermicelli .
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vermicelli misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Vermicelli might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barkley has got the better of the exchanges.
Vermicelli missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barkley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barkley counters with a two punch combo.
Donk. Vermicelli catches Barkley right on the button with a cross.
Vermicelli thows a leg kick but Barkley checks it
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley defending well as Vermicelli loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Barkley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Vermicelli misses with a head kick.
Vermicelli connects with a solid leg kick.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermicelli .
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Vermicelli manages to avoid it.
Vermicelli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vermicelli looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vermicelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermicelli misses with a hook
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermicelli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vermicelli throws a lazy uppercut
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Vermicelli throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vermicelli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barkley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barkley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
John Vermicelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vermicelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley defending well as Vermicelli loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Vermicelli throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Vermicelli is predictable there
and Barkley counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermicelli throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermicelli throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Vermicelli misses its intended target.
Vermicelli misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Barkley as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Vermicelli with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Barkley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vermicelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermicelli throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley throws a big counter combination but Vermicelli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vermicelli looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli throws a push kick but Barkley slaps the foot to one side.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Vermicelli .
Barkley defending well as Vermicelli loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vermicelli thows a leg kick but Barkley checks it
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Vermicelli throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermicelli looks for the body kick but Barkley saw that one coming.
Vermicelli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermicelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermicelli .
Barkley blocks a head kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli with a nice calf kick.
Vermicelli throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Vermicelli .
Barkley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vermicelli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barkley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a good, hard body kick but Vermicelli shrugs it off.

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 Derrick Barkley.
Well Barkley 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Barkley!
A victorious Derrick Barkley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated John Vermicelli had this to say: 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '.

Event: HRL41
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Vermicelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Isidoro ducks under a wild hook from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Isidoro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vermicelli throws a head kick but Isidoro moves out of range.
Vermicelli slips a jab and a cross from Isidoro.
Vermicelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Isidoro misses with an uppercut
and Vermicelli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vermicelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Isidoro manages to avoid it.
Isidoro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vermicelli is looking to counter punch.
Isidoro lands a really nice looking cross but Vermicelli seems unphased.
Vermicelli ducks under a wild hook from Isidoro.
Isidoro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Vermicelli .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isidoro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Isidoro lands a nice shot that snaps Vermicelli 's head back.
Isidoro throws a big shot that misses.
Vermicelli throws a body punch but Isidoro moves out of range.
Isidoro lands a really nice looking cross but Vermicelli seems unphased. #T1#
Isidoro misses with a hook.
Isidoro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Vermicelli misses.
Vermicelli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Isidoro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Isidoro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vermicelli .
No joy there for Isidoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vermicelli scores with a head kick. Isidoro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Isidoro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Isidoro thows a leg kick but Vermicelli checks it
and Vermicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Isidoro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermicelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vermicelli walks into a jab.
Isidoro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Isidoro 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.
Vermicelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isidoro.
As Isidoro backs away, Vermicelli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Isidoro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Isidoro misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Vermicelli lands with a straight right. Isidoro didn't see that one coming.
Vermicelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vermicelli throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Isidoro is rocked!
Vermicelli lands a jab to the nose.
Isidoro is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermicelli finish him?
Vermicelli lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Isidoro falls backwards - clearly groggy! Vermicelli dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Vermicelli !
John Vermicelli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL23 Jackson vs Ayari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Peccati shoots in for a takedown but Vermicelli shows good takedown defense.
Marco Peccati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermicelli scores with a hook to the body. Peccati takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick lands for Vermicelli .
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vermicelli misses with a two punch combination.
Vermicelli scores with a head kick.
Vermicelli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vermicelli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD#
Peccati drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Peccati wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vermicelli , who protects the arm well.
Vermicelli is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Peccati working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peccati controls the position from side control.
Peccati has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vermicelli stops Peccati from passing to mount.
Vermicelli is looking to reverse the position.
Peccati controls the position from side control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peccati advances nicely into full mount.
Vermicelli tries to hold on but Peccati pushes him away.
Peccati looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peccati has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Peccati's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Peccati is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vermicelli is surviving well by controlling Peccati's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Peccati is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Peccati!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Peccati!
The defeated John Vermicelli had this to say: 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '.

Event: HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Vermicelli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vermicelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermicelli cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Vermicelli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vermicelli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson .
Vermicelli lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson 's head.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Vermicelli tests Johnson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Vermicelli 's head coaches at Mike Jones MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermicelli with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vermicelli .
Vermicelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vermicelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vermicelli misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Johnson has Vermicelli pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vermicelli tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Vermicelli 's guard.
Johnson content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vermicelli is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vermicelli can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a kimura here. Vermicelli looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johnson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Johnson !
The defeated John Vermicelli had this to say: 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '.

Event: HRL2: Kovacevic vs Jungle
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Danny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vermicelli but Vermicelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vermicelli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vermicelli swivels and escapes.
Vermicelli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Danny has his takedown stuffed
and Danny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Vermicelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iso Danny.
Vermicelli thumps Danny with a low kick.
Danny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vermicelli avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been told by Vermicelli 's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danny throws a head kick that misses.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Vermicelli gets tackled into the cage by Danny. Danny maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Danny. #CUT2#It looks like John Vermicelli has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Vermicelli 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vermicelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Danny uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vermicelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danny is defending well for now.
Vermicelli tries a body shot but Danny blocks it. #TD2#
Danny decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Danny had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vermicelli defends it easily.
Danny is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Danny throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vermicelli uses it to pass to side control.
Vermicelli working away.
Danny is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Vermicelli trying to control the position but Danny is working away.
You can see the frustration on Danny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vermicelli laying and praying for a moment but Danny takes advantage and regains half guard.
Vermicelli wants to control but Danny is keeping him busy. #T3#
Danny moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Danny pushes a forearm under Vermicelli 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vermicelli is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iso Danny!
After winning the bout, Iso Danny thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, John Vermicelli stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '.

Event: The Island Season 14, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Nukem slips under a jab.
Nukem is looking to counter punch.
Vermicelli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nukem. Vermicelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Vermicelli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vermicelli misses the shot to the body.
Vermicelli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nukem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nukem lands a slapping body shot.
Nukem lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Nukem clinches up against the cage.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike.
Vermicelli takes a shot to the head.
Nukem blocks a body shot from Vermicelli .
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vermicelli .
Nukem avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermicelli .#BC#
Nukem breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Nukem moves into the clinch.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Vermicelli .
Nukem lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Vermicelli misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Vermicelli wants to land a leg kick but Nukem is out of range.
Vermicelli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vermicelli looks to land a left hand but Nukem moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Nukem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermicelli connects with a solid leg kick.
Nukem works the jab nicely.
Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermicelli moves away.#CL#
Nukem forces Vermicelli back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nukem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermicelli takes one to the chin there.
John Vermicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermicelli takes one to the chin there.
Vermicelli throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
Nukem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermicelli .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermicelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermicelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vermicelli takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2##CL#
Nukem has managed to clinch.
Vermicelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Nukem controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nukem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem gets through Vermicelli 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nukem lands a shoulder strike.
Nukem avoids the elbow strike from Vermicelli , against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nukem.
Vermicelli tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Vermicelli back against the cage.
Nukem stalling.
Nukem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nukem blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Nukem breaks from the clinch.
Vermicelli throws a lazy uppercut
and Nukem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Nukem moves into the clinch.
Nukem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nukem pushes Vermicelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nukem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3##BC#
Nukem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vermicelli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nukem checks a low kick from Vermicelli .
Nukem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nukem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Vermicelli
and Nukem counters with a nice body shot.
Vermicelli looks to throw the jab but Nukem is out of range.
Vermicelli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nukem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vermicelli looks winded!
Nukem scores with a jab. Vermicelli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nukem cracks a nice hook into Vermicelli 's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vermicelli tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
Vermicelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nukem slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
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!
Nukem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
Vermicelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vermicelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Vermicelli misses with a punch to the body.
Nukem avoids the elbow strike from Vermicelli , against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nukem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Nukem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vermicelli .
Nukem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vermicelli throws the left hand but Nukem avoids the punch easily.
Vermicelli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Nukem clinches up against the cage.
Nukem lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nukem. #BC#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Nukem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Nukem 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#
Nukem connects with a jab.
Vermicelli throws a jab when Nukem was well out of range.
Nukem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vermicelli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A left lands for Nukem.
Nukem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nukem with a jab.
Nukem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vermicelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vermicelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vermicelli misses with a body shot.
Vermicelli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nukem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermicelli thows a leg kick but Nukem checks it
and Nukem counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vermicelli is breathing heavily.
Nukem scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Vermicelli is rocked!
Nukem scores with the left hand. Vermicelli knows he should have avoided that one.
Vermicelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Nukem finish him?
Nukem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Vermicelli gets tackled into the cage by Nukem. Nukem maintains the clinch.
Vermicelli seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Vermicelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Nukem breaks the clinch.
Vermicelli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vermicelli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nukem finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermicelli 's head. #CL#
Nukem closes the distance and pushes Vermicelli back into the cage.
Vermicelli misses with some punches. #BC#
Nukem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermicelli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Nukem rushes Vermicelli and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nukem.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nukem.
Nukem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermicelli backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vermicelli to his knees! Nukem keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Nukem!
Duke Nukem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated John Vermicelli had this to say: 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Bateman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vermicelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermicelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bateman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Vermicelli 's head coaches at Elite Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bateman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vermicelli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vermicelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Bateman.
Good work by Bateman as he checks the leg kick.
Bateman tries to clinch but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Bateman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bateman tries to clinch but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Bateman moves in looking to clinch but Vermicelli pushes him off.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vermicelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vermicelli circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vermicelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bateman tries to clinch but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Vermicelli dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
An inside leg kick from Vermicelli misses.
A head kick by Bateman misses
and Vermicelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bateman closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Vermicelli to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Vermicelli lands a really nice looking cross but Bateman seems unphased.
Bateman throws a lazy body kick
enabling Vermicelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermicelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bateman wants to clinch.
Bateman tries to clinch there but Vermicelli circles away.
Bateman moves in looking to clinch but Vermicelli pushes him off.
Bateman misses with a head kick.
Bateman throws a nice looking combination but Vermicelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Vermicelli .
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bateman wants to clinch up but Vermicelli keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Vermicelli does no damage.
Bateman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bateman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bateman wants to clinch
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Vermicelli throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman tries to clinch but Vermicelli moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bateman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vermicelli circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Vermicelli counter with a right hand.
Patrick Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bateman.
Bateman tries to clinch up but Vermicelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Bateman blocks a head kick by Vermicelli .
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermicelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermicelli feints a jab promting Bateman to slip. Vermicelli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bateman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bateman tries to clinch
and Vermicelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bateman looks to clinch
and Vermicelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bateman is looking to clinch.
Bateman throws a sloppy head kick
and Vermicelli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bateman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Vermicelli counter with a right hand. #T3#
Bateman blocks a head kick by Vermicelli .
Bateman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vermicelli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vermicelli sizes up Bateman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bateman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vermicelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bateman!
Bateman is looking to clinch but Vermicelli is avoiding it.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Bateman throws a combination that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a leg kick.
Bateman looks winded!
Bateman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that misses.
Vermicelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vermicelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It appears Vermicelli was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vermicelli is looking to slow Bateman down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bateman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Bateman wants to clinch
and Vermicelli counters with a straight right hand.
Vermicelli motions for Bateman to come forward. Vermicelli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch but Vermicelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vermicelli scores with a nice strike.
Bateman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bateman tries to clinch up but Vermicelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Vermicelli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermicelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vermicelli scores with a jab. Bateman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bateman misses with a few strikes there.
Bateman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vermicelli .
Bateman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermicelli with the inside leg kick.
Bateman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
As Bateman backs away, Vermicelli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bateman tries to clinch up but Vermicelli circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Vermicelli finds it's target.
Vermicelli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bateman looks to clinch
and Vermicelli counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Vermicelli 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#
Bateman misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bateman.
A solid body kick from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch but Vermicelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bateman tries to clinch
and Vermicelli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vermicelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Bateman wants to clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bateman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vermicelli has got the better of the exchanges.
Vermicelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vermicelli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman misses with a head kick.
Vermicelli lands the left hand.
A lazy body kick from Bateman
and Vermicelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Vermicelli .#ROC#Bateman is rocked!
Vermicelli connects with a right that clearly hurt Bateman. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Vermicelli proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Bateman collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Vermicelli !
John Vermicelli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 90-
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Vermicelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swotter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab lands there for Vermicelli .
Vermicelli loads up on a big right hand but Swotter slips the punch.
Vermicelli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swotter misses with a wild combination.
Vermicelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swotter throws a leg kick that misses.
Vermicelli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swotter looks winded!
Swotter throws a solid leg kick but Vermicelli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swotter.
We've been told by Vermicelli 's head coaches at Elite Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swotter moves out of range as Vermicelli throws a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Swotter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Swotter misses.
Swotter slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vermicelli .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swotter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vermicelli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Swotter just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vermicelli is looking to chop away at Swotter's legs.
Vermicelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Swotter misses the target.
A shot to the body from Vermicelli misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vermicelli looks for the body kick but Swotter saw that one coming.
Vermicelli takes one to the chin there.
Swotter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermicelli .
Swotter throws a leg kick but Vermicelli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vermicelli digs a good hook to Swotter's body.
Swotter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vermicelli misses with a straight right.
Vermicelli checks a leg kick nicely.
John Vermicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermicelli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swotter throws out the jab.
Vermicelli lands a body shot.
Vermicelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swotter manages to avoid it.
Swotter counters with a body kick.#T2#
Vermicelli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Vermicelli tenderised Swotter's leg. Swotter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swotter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vermicelli throws a body punch but Swotter moves out of range.
Swotter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermicelli throws a leg kick which misses Swotter's front leg but catches the back leg as Swotter tries to avoid it.
Vermicelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swotter manages to avoid it.
Vermicelli lands a leg kick that knocks Swotter off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Vermicelli .
Vermicelli lands with a shot to the body.
Vermicelli scores with a nice right hand.
Vermicelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vermicelli lands with an uppercut that bounces Swotter off the cage and back into range.
Vermicelli looks for the body kick but Swotter saw that one coming. #T3#
Vermicelli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vermicelli throws a body punch but Swotter moves out of range.
Swotter throws a leg kick but Vermicelli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vermicelli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Swotter blocks the leg kick.
Vermicelli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vermicelli throws out a powerful jab.
Swotter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vermicelli lands a body shot.
Vermicelli catches Swotter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Swotter slips under a jab from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli throws a solid leg kick but Swotter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vermicelli .
A leg kick checked by Swotter.
Vermicelli misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Swotter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Swotter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Vermicelli scores with a hook to the body. Swotter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Swotter misses its intended target.
Vermicelli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swotter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermicelli pushes Swotter away with a front kick.
Vermicelli scores with a body shot.
Swotter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swotter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vermicelli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vermicelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Swotter is rocked!
Vermicelli scores with a sloppy right hand. Swotter should have avoided that one.
Swotter is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermicelli finish him?
Vermicelli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Swotter.
Swotter misses with a left hand
enabling Vermicelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermicelli scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Vermicelli 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#
Swotter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vermicelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swotter can do to turn this around?
Vermicelli scores with a spinning back kick!
Swotter takes a swing at Vermicelli 's ribcage but misses.
Vermicelli thuds his right hand into Swotter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vermicelli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vermicelli throws a solid leg kick but Swotter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vermicelli .
Vermicelli digs a good body shot into Swotter's ribs.
Swotter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vermicelli . Vermicelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Vermicelli scores with a decent looking hook.
Vermicelli cracks Swotter with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Swotter falls to his knees and Vermicelli doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Vermicelli !
John Vermicelli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 80-
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Vermicelli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vermicelli cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vermicelli !
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vermicelli misses with a double jab.
Vermicelli cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.#CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Vermicelli tries to work over Johnson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Johnson wants the takedown. Vermicelli is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vermicelli 's guard 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!
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vermicelli is retaining full guard. #T1#
Johnson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vermicelli defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson wants to take his opponent's back but Vermicelli doesn't allow it.
Johnson controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB#
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vermicelli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vermicelli is on top in guard. #SUB#
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Vermicelli to get to half guard. #T3#
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vermicelli 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vermicelli 's back!
Johnson controls the position.#SUB#
Johnson looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Johnson working for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Johnson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Vermicelli taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Johnson .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Johnson !
John Vermicelli was interviewed post fight and said 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '.

Event: KIFC 69
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Vermicelli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Damien Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermicelli connects with a right hand. Weaver shakes it off.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermicelli throws a series of punches but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Weaver walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vermicelli .
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing.
Weaver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vermicelli lands a jab to the nose.
Vermicelli connects with a high kick.
Vermicelli misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermicelli misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Vermicelli , right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Vermicelli .
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weaver feints and then cracks Vermicelli 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vermicelli down.
Good work by Vermicelli as he checks the leg kick.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Weaver takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vermicelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weaver's head.
Vermicelli punishes Weaver's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vermicelli .
Vermicelli tests Weaver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weaver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vermicelli is out of range.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Vermicelli avoids it well.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Vermicelli .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vermicelli - that will leave a mark!
Weaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vermicelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weaver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vermicelli scores with a leg kick.
Vermicelli motions for Weaver to come forward. Vermicelli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vermicelli blocks a head kick by Weaver.
Weaver looks winded!
Vermicelli tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermicelli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vermicelli connects with a jab.
Vermicelli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vermicelli misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Weaver misses with a series of wild punches.
Weaver connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Weaver lands with a nice combination. Vermicelli backs away looking to recover.
Weaver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Weaver.
Vermicelli scores with a jab.
Weaver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vermicelli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weaver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weaver there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Vermicelli finds it's way through Weaver's defenses.
Vermicelli connects with a body shot that sends Weaver's belly button to the back.
Vermicelli jabs Weaver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vermicelli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Weaver throws a right hand that Vermicelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermicelli also avoids with ease.
Vermicelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weaver's head backwards.#T3#
Vermicelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing.
Good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weaver thows a leg kick but Vermicelli checks it
and Vermicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weaver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vermicelli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Weaver.
Vermicelli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vermicelli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weaver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weaver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weaver misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vermicelli . That's going to slow Weaver down.
Weaver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vermicelli scores with a jab. Weaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Nice body kick from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli connects with a single shot there.
Vermicelli lands a head kick!
Vermicelli lands a head kick!
Weaver tries a low kick but Vermicelli avoids it.
Weaver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermicelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vermicelli .
Good shot there by Vermicelli .
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermicelli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weaver throws a body kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weaver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Vermicelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Weaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Vermicelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Vermicelli .
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Vermicelli .
Weaver throws a counter combo.
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vermicelli with a jab.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Vermicelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Vermicelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Vermicelli avoids a kick to the body.
Vermicelli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vermicelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vermicelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Vermicelli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weaver's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Weaver!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermicelli with a nice calf kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Weaver might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vermicelli has got the better of the exchanges.
Weaver is breathing heavily.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Damien Weaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Weaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weaver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Vermicelli . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vermicelli .
A chopping leg kick lands by Vermicelli .
It looks like Vermicelli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vermicelli looks to land a combination. Weaver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weaver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vermicelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vermicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
Both fighters circling a little - Vermicelli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Weaver throws a leg kick
and Vermicelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermicelli scores with the left hand. Weaver knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick there by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli connects with a jab.
Vermicelli lands a slapping body shot.
Vermicelli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weaver has time to react.#T2#
Vermicelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weaver momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Vermicelli .
Both fighters circling a little - Vermicelli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vermicelli lands a glancing blow to the side of Weaver's head.
Weaver misses with a low kick.
Vermicelli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vermicelli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weaver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Weaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weaver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weaver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vermicelli connects with a jab.
Weaver throws a sloppy head kick and Vermicelli moves out of range easily.
Weaver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vermicelli .#T3#
Vermicelli connects with a leg kick.
Weaver misses with the combination.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Vermicelli avoids it well.
Vermicelli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weaver.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weaver.
A good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weaver's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli cracks a nice hook into Weaver's ribs.
Vermicelli scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Weaver misses.
Vermicelli throws a counter high kick but Weaver was just alert enough to avoid it.
Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermicelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weaver.
Vermicelli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Vermicelli cracks Weaver with a good jab.
Vermicelli scores with a kick to the body.
Weaver tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Weaver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli dodges the punch combination from Weaver.
Vermicelli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weaver will feel that in the morning.
Vermicelli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weaver tries to bum rush Vermicelli with a series of wild strikes but Vermicelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vermicelli finds it's way round the side to connect with Weaver's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vermicelli .
Decent striking displayed by Vermicelli there.
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Vermicelli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vermicelli scores with a nice head shot.
Weaver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermicelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Weaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vermicelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weaver's head backwards.
Weaver swinging wildly here.
Vermicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver misses with a body kick.
Weaver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermicelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weaver scrambles back to his feet.
Vermicelli connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermicelli with a jab.
Weaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermicelli thuds his shin into the meat of Weaver's side.#T1#
Vermicelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vermicelli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weaver in his tracks.
Vermicelli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Weaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Weaver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vermicelli scores with a nice body kick.
Weaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermicelli .
Weaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vermicelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Vermicelli finds it's target.
A cross from Vermicelli lands.
Vermicelli scores with a jab. Weaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vermicelli , as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Vermicelli . Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Vermicelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermicelli circles away quickly and effectively.
Vermicelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Weaver throws a wild body kick that Vermicelli sees coming a mile off.
Vermicelli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Vermicelli does it's job there.
Vermicelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vermicelli .
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vermicelli .
Weaver misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Vermicelli finds it's target.
Vermicelli feints and then cracks Weaver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weaver down.
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermicelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weaver's head.#T3#
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Vermicelli avoids a kick to the body.
Vermicelli scores with a jab to the body.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermicelli counters with a low kick, right behind Weaver 's knee.
Vermicelli lands with an overhand left.
Vermicelli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Weaver scores with a one two! Vermicelli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vermicelli .
Despite the aggression on Weaver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vermicelli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Weaver walks into a left hand.
Weaver scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vermicelli !
Weaver throws a body kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a solid body kick.
Weaver misses with the combination. #T4#
Weaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli scores with a shot to the body.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Weaver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vermicelli cracks a nice hook into Weaver's ribs.
Weaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermicelli lands a jab to Weaver's midsection.
Vermicelli thuds his right hand into Weaver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Weaver misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermicelli with a nice cross.
Vermicelli thows a body kick. Weaver tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Damien Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weaver misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vermicelli throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Weaver.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Vermicelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermicelli 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Vermicelli !
During a confident post fight interview, John Vermicelli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 59-
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Swotter throws a nice looking combination but Vermicelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swotter just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Vermicelli 's head coaches at Elite Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swotter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swotter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vermicelli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vermicelli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swotter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swotter throws a right and a left that Vermicelli avoids nicely.
Swotter lands a leg kick that knocks Vermicelli off balance momentarily.
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Swotter.
Vermicelli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swotter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vermicelli misses with a straight right.
Swotter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vermicelli on the side of the head.
Swotter throws a leg kick but Vermicelli sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Vermicelli misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Swotter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swotter scores with a head kick.
Swotter throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Swotter tenderised Vermicelli 's leg. Vermicelli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swotter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Swotter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vermicelli doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swotter.
Swotter walks into a left hand.
Swotter throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Swotter lands a head kick!
Swotter misses with a double jab.
Swotter misses with a straight right.
Vermicelli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swotter sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Swotter misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Swotter.
It looked like Vermicelli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swotter.
Vermicelli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swotter.
Vermicelli throws a wild body kick that Swotter sees coming a mile off.
Swotter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Swotter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swotter lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Swotter does no damage.
Swotter looks to throw the jab but Vermicelli is out of range.
Vermicelli misses with the combination.
Vermicelli scores with the left hand. Swotter knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Vermicelli scores with a three punch combo!
Swotter misses with a looping left.
Swotter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Swotter.
Swotter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermicelli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Swotter slips a jab and a cross from Vermicelli .
Swotter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vermicelli is able to avoid easily.
Vermicelli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swotter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vermicelli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harry Swotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swotter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermicelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swotter scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Swotter tenderised Vermicelli 's leg. Vermicelli is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swotter.
Swotter checks a leg kick.
Swotter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Swotter misses.
Vermicelli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vermicelli .
Swotter throws a sloppy head kick and Vermicelli moves out of range easily.
Swotter looks winded!
Swotter connects with a jab.
Swotter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vermicelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swotter avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Swotter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vermicelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermicelli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swotter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swotter scores with a head kick. Vermicelli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice cross by Swotter.
Swotter avoids the body shot from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli blocks a head kick by Swotter.
Swotter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swotter.
Vermicelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swotter.#T1#
Good leg kick by Swotter.
Sloppy strikes from Vermicelli . Those never looked like landing.
Swotter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermicelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermicelli throws a big counter combination but Swotter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Harry Swotter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swotter throws a jab when Vermicelli was well out of range.
Vermicelli throws a big counter combination but Swotter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vermicelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermicelli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Swotter moves out of range as Vermicelli strikes.
Vermicelli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swotter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swotter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermicelli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swotter throws out a counter right but Vermicelli avoids it with no problem.
Vermicelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swotter.#T2#
Swotter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vermicelli swinging wildly here.
Swotter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermicelli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vermicelli misses with the combination.
And Swotter responds with a good body kick, but Vermicelli manages to step out the way in time.
Vermicelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swotter.
Swotter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swotter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swotter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermicelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swotter throws the left hand but Vermicelli avoids the punch easily.
John Vermicelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swotter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermicelli circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Swotter throws a right hand that Vermicelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermicelli also avoids with ease.
Swotter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermicelli blocks a jab.
Vermicelli throws a right and a left that Swotter avoids nicely.
Swotter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vermicelli .
Vermicelli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swotter throws a series of punches but Vermicelli moves out of range.
We've been informed that Swotter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Swotter is breathing heavily.
Swotter throws a lazy right hand but Vermicelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Swotter misses its intended target.
Swotter dodges the punch combination from Vermicelli . #T4#
Swotter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermicelli .
Swotter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vermicelli can pounce on him.
Swotter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vermicelli 's head.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and Vermicelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermicelli misses with a body kick.
Vermicelli scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swotter looks to land a left hand but Vermicelli moved out of range nicely.
Vermicelli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vermicelli scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Swotter 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Vermicelli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swotter.
Swotter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vermicelli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vermicelli misses with a head kick.
Vermicelli checks a leg kick nicely.
Vermicelli throws a nice looking combination but Swotter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Vermicelli . Beautiful body shot.
Swotter misses with a body kick.
Vermicelli misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Swotter.
A solid body kick from Swotter.
A punch combination from Swotter misses. #T1#
Swotter clobbers Vermicelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vermicelli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vermicelli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vermicelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Vermicelli .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vermicelli checks a leg kick.
As Swotter looks to move away, Vermicelli throws a big counter combo but Swotter just gets out of the way.
Vermicelli misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Vermicelli , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swotter moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Swotter. #T2#
Vermicelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swotter manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Swotter.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and Vermicelli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Swotter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermicelli throws a right and a left that Swotter avoids nicely.
Swotter with a nice calf kick.
Vermicelli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vermicelli .
Swotter moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Swotter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vermicelli throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
Swotter shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
A solid body kick from Swotter.
Swotter throws a hook but Vermicelli avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Swotter.
Vermicelli lands a nice looking body shot.
Swotter throws a hook but Vermicelli blocks it.
Harry Swotter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swotter throws a front kick that sends Vermicelli stumbling back into the cage.
Vermicelli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Vermicelli , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swotter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vermicelli throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Swotter thumps Vermicelli with a low kick.
Swotter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Swotter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Swotter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vermicelli .
Swotter throws a low kick but Vermicelli avoids it.
John Vermicelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vermicelli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vermicelli throws the kick towards the body but Swotter avoids it.
Swotter throws a low kick, looking for Vermicelli 's leg but Vermicelli calmly moves out of range.
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!
Swotter misses with a leg kick.
Vermicelli throws a big counter combination but Swotter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vermicelli misses with a body kick.
Swotter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vermicelli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swotter checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Swotter.
Well Swotter 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Swotter!
The defeated John Vermicelli had this to say: 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '.

Event: KIFC 54
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Vermicelli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vermicelli . #TD2#
Frederiksen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Frederiksen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vermicelli is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mathijn Frederiksen!
During a confident post fight interview, Mathijn Frederiksen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated John Vermicelli had this to say: 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '.

Event: KIFC 43-
Date: Apr 04, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Vermicelli gets tackled into the cage by Flex. Flex maintains the clinch.
Vermicelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flex is trying to pull guard but Vermicelli has him pressed against the cage.
Flex avoiding damage as Vermicelli throws knees to the body.
Flex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vermicelli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vermicelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Flex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermicelli can't find room to land a body shot as Flex controls the action. #TD2#
Flex pulls guard. #SUB2#
Flex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vermicelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vermicelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flex managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli wants to control from the top but Flex keeps moving.
Flex has his hands on Vermicelli 's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Vermicelli trying to control but Flex is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vermicelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flex pulls Vermicelli in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Flex has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vermicelli doesn't defend quickly enough and Flex has managed to lock this one up! Can Vermicelli escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Flex on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thor Flex!
The defeated John Vermicelli had this to say: 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '.

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