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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Conquest X: Beirn v Mentally
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Lis closes the distance and clinches up with KickAss, looking for a takedown. Lis pushes KickAss against the cage but KickAss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lis slips a jab from KickAss.#TD#
KickAss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lis did well to prevent KickAss getting side control.#SUB#
KickAss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
KickAss tries to pass to full mount but Lis defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KickAss controlling the action here.#T1#
KickAss stops Lis from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KickAss slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
KickAss is working for a kimura but Lis is defending it quite comfortably.
KickAss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from KickAss's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lis is pressing down on KickAss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
KickAss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
KickAss preventing the sweep.
KickAss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lis shoots in for a takedown but KickAss shows good takedown defense.
Lis lands with an uppercut that bounces KickAss off the cage and back into range.#T3#
KickAss throws a shot from downtown. Lis moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lis.
KickAss connects with a body shot that sends Lis's belly button to the back.
KickAss throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
KickAss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lis looks winded!#SUB#
KickAss has hold of Lis's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lis seems comfortable defending it but KickAss has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lis is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lis is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but KickAss couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kilat KickAss!
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Event:
Striking Masters 13
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Barra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosewarne.
Rosewarne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rosewarne throws a body punch but Barra moves out of range.
Rosewarne throws a hook to the side of Barra's head but Barra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosewarne throws a body punch but Barra moves out of range.
Rosewarne looks to land a left hand but Barra moved out of range nicely.
Branok Rosewarne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosewarne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rosewarne throws a shot to the body.
Rosewarne takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Barra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosewarne's elbow.
Rosewarne slows down the pace here.
Barra throws a head punch that misses.
Rosewarne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barra up against the ropes.
Rosewarne blocking some punches.
#T1#
Barra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barra misses with some punches.
Rosewarne is looking to control Barra's arms but Barra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rosewarne has his back to the ropes.
Barra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosewarne tries to break free but Barra pushes him back against the ropes.
Rosewarne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rosewarne pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Rosewarne takes a shot to the head.
Rosewarne tries to work over Barra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barra tries a body shot but Rosewarne blocks it.
#T2#
Rosewarne is trying to push Barra away but Barra has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Barra can't find room to land a body shot as Rosewarne controls the action.
Barra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barra throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosewarne.
Barra has Rosewarne pressed against the ropes, preventing Rosewarne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rosewarne takes a shot to the head.
Rosewarne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barra tries to work over Rosewarne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Rosewarne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rosewarne throws a punch but it's blocked by Barra.
Barra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosewarne prevents a body shot from Barra.
Rosewarne taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Barra will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rosewarne scores with a hook to the body. Barra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rosewarne feints a jab promting Barra to slip. Rosewarne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rosewarne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rosewarne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barra moves away.
Rosewarne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barra rather than just go for the knockout.
Rosewarne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barra was well out of range. Poor timing from Rosewarne.
Barra cracks Rosewarne with a good jab.
Rosewarne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rosewarne closes the distance and catches Barra with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Barra is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Barra is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Barra is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Rosewarne takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Branok Rosewarne!
In his post fight interview, Branok Rosewarne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Tomovic throws a right hand that Jorgon ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorgon also avoids with ease.
Tomovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jorgon wants to clinch up but Tomovic keeps it at a distance.
Jorgon throws a series of punches but Tomovic moves out of range.
Jorgon has a takedown stuffed.
Jorgon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jorgon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tomovic lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgon shoots in for a double leg but Tomovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jorgon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jorgon throws a low kick, looking for Tomovic's leg but Tomovic calmly moves out of range.
Tomovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Tomovic punishes Jorgon's body with a nice straight punch.
Tomovic stuns Jorgon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tomovic throws a series of punches but Jorgon moves out of range.
Jorgon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tomovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Jorgon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgon is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Tomovic pushes Jorgon up against the cage in a clinch.
Jorgon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tomovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tomovic throws a head kick but Jorgon moves out of range.
Jorgon tries to clinch
and Tomovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Tomovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jorgon tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tomovic throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Tomovic there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Tomovic closes the distance and pushes Jorgon back into the cage.
Tomovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jorgon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2##TD2#
Tomovic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tomovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jorgon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jorgon is striking from the bottom but Tomovic uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Tomovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tomovic is keen to just control but Jorgon is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jorgon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgon wants to get back to full guard but Tomovic has passed into side control.#T3##SU2#
Tomovic decides to stand back up. Tomovic steps back and let's Jorgon get back to his feet.
Jorgon misses with a low kick.
Jorgon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tomovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jorgon rather than just go for the knockout.
A left and a right from Tomovic both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Hugh Jorgon has been cut.
Tomovic throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Jorgon crashing down! Jorgon tries to stagger back to his feet but Tomovic just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Jorgon asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muamer Tomovic!
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Event:
Conquest VI
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Pelican uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KickAss.
Pelican misses with a head kick.
Pelican bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from KickAss both land. Nice combination.
Pelican throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KickAss. #CL#
Pelican has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Pelican works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pelican stopping the sweep attempt from KickAss.
Pelican throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
KickAss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
KickAss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pelican . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
KickAss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pelican .
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if KickAss can do anything to dispel that myth.
KickAss working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Pelican tries to free his leg and advance position but KickAss is retaining full guard.
Pelican trying to control the position from guard on top but KickAss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KickAss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pelican drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pelican jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
KickAss is trying to control the position but Pelican postures up. #SUB2#
KickAss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pelican with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelican postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
KickAss is looking for a triangle but Pelican pushes his legs off easily.
Pelican trying to control but KickAss is working from the bottom.
KickAss looking for a sweep. Not yet KickAss, not yet.
Pelican passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Pelican is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. KickAss is trying to escape and Pelican transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and KickAss is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pelican ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Pelican !
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Event:
HFC 6 - Slugs vs Lugar
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Denver is looking to slow Balkan down with leg kicks.
Balkan connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Zander Denver has been cut.
Denver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balkan was well out of range. Poor timing from Denver.
Denver tries to move into range but Balkan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Balkan is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Denver hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boris Balkan!
Our winner, Boris Balkan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
#1 Contender Series 265
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Denver lands with a straight right. Baldwin didn't see that one coming.
Denver throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.
Denver throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Baldwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baldwin digs a right hand underneath Denver's ribcage. Denver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Denver misses with a punch to the body.
Denver stops a takedown attempt from Baldwin.
Denver is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin is controlling him.
Denver has a couple of punches blocked by Baldwin.
#TD#
Baldwin jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denver trying to control but Baldwin is working from the bottom.
Denver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baldwin is keeping the position for now.
Denver wants to get up but he can't break Baldwin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB#
Denver looking to improve position, pressing down on Baldwin's thigh with his hand. Baldwin seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Denver paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Denver's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Baldwin picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Animal Baldwin!
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Event:
Conquest IV:
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
KickAss stuffs the takedown.
Szmyd tries for a takedown but KickAss circles away easily#TD#
and KickAss counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Szmyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KickAss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KickAss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KickAss looking to pass the guard.
KickAss wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving. #SUB2#
Szmyd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. KickAss is aware though and is defending well.
KickAss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Szmyd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! KickAss has picked Szmyd up and slammed him! Szmyd can't keep hold of the triangle and KickAss manages to pass to side control!
Szmyd sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
KickAss is pressing down on Szmyd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szmyd is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
KickAss seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
KickAss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Szmyd has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
Szmyd won't allow KickAss to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
KickAss is trying to work for a kimura but Szmyd is defending well.
#SUB#
KickAss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
KickAss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Szmyd has managed to free his arm - good work.
KickAss is pressing down on Szmyd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Szmyd is holding on for now. #SUB#
KickAss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Szmyd actively working from the bottom here.
KickAss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Szmyd won't allow KickAss to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
KickAss is trying to control. Szmyd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
KickAss is trying to work for a kimura but Szmyd is defending well.
KickAss trying to pass the guard but Szmyd defending well.
KickAss trying to control from half guard but Szmyd is working away.
Szmyd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szmyd.#SUB2#
Szmyd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because KickAss has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
KickAss has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Szmyd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Szmyd looks winded!#SUB2#
Szmyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KickAss pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilat KickAss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from KickAss as Szmyd shoots in.
KickAss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KickAss throws a leg kick that misses.
KickAss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szmyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KickAss swivels and escapes.
KickAss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szmyd was well out of range. Poor timing from KickAss.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. KickAss defends it nicely.
KickAss appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kilat KickAss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt - KickAss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Szmyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KickAss stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - KickAss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Szmyd checks a leg kick.
Szmyd tries to score a power double leg takedown but KickAss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Szmyd somewhat.
Szmyd is breathing heavily.#T1#
KickAss tries to clinch but Szmyd moves out of range.
Krystian Szmyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szmyd moves away from the strike by KickAss.
Szmyd closes this distance looking for a takedown but KickAss circles away.
As Szmyd looks to move away, KickAss throws a big counter combo but Szmyd just gets out of the way.
KickAss tries to land a leg kick but Szmyd saw it coming and moves away.
KickAss looks to score with a jab to the body but Szmyd is just out of range.
Szmyd shoots for a takedown but KickAss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KickAss misses with a wild body shot.
KickAss leaves Szmyd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
KickAss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Szmyd shoots for a takedown but KickAss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KickAss tries a head kick but it misses.
Szmyd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and KickAss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szmyd's guard.
KickAss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szmyd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
KickAss wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
KickAss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szmyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, KickAss has managed to get both his arms back between Szmyd's legs - danger averted.
KickAss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szmyd can do to turn this around?
KickAss wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving.
KickAss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szmyd on the ground.#SUB2#
KickAss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
KickAss trying to control the position from guard on top but Szmyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KickAss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szmyd is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Szmyd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KickAss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Szmyd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Szmyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KickAss wants to control from the top but Szmyd keeps moving.
KickAss looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Szmyd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KickAss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szmyd keeping moving, preventing KickAss from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
KickAss tries to bum rush Szmyd with a series of wild strikes but Szmyd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Szmyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KickAss swivels and escapes.
Szmyd goes for a double leg but KickAss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as KickAss continues to drive forward.
Szmyd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crunch! KickAss slams his shin into Szmyd's torso.
KickAss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szmyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
KickAss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
KickAss is looking to counter punch.
KickAss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szmyd tries for a takedown but KickAss circles away easily#TD#
and KickAss counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
KickAss tries for a kimura but Szmyd is defending well. #SUB#
KickAss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Szmyd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Szmyd tries to buck KickAss off but KickAss is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilat KickAss dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
KickAss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szmyd or perhaps it was just good defense by KickAss, which made it look bad.
Szmyd misses with a takedown attempt - KickAss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilat KickAss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystian Szmyd.
KickAss sizes up Szmyd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
KickAss just misses with a punch to the body.
KickAss stuffs the takedown.
Szmyd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but KickAss avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KickAss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szmyd.
KickAss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szmyd.
A big left from KickAss misses. #T1#
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown but KickAss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Szmyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Szmyd moves out of range of the body kick from KickAss.
Szmyd is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
KickAss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szmyd.
Krystian Szmyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szmyd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
KickAss tries a head kick but it misses.
KickAss misses with a wild body shot.
KickAss is looking to wear down Szmyd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Szmyd goes for a double leg but KickAss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as KickAss continues to drive forward.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt.
Szmyd slips under a jab from KickAss.
KickAss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szmyd.
KickAss tries to counter with a takedown but Szmyd is quick to defend against it.
Szmyd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before KickAss can pounce on him.
KickAss looks to land a combination but Szmyd avoids it well. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from KickAss as Szmyd shoots in.
KickAss misses with a straight left.
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KickAss attempts a counter takedown but Szmyd avoids it well and moves away.
KickAss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szmyd.
KickAss lands with a shot to the body.
Szmyd shoots for a double leg takedown but KickAss sprawls well. He's pushed Szmyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
KickAss scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KickAss's corner calls for a 1-2. KickAss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
KickAss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and KickAss wants it to stay on the feet.
KickAss tries a head kick but it misses.
Szmyd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but KickAss defends well and Szmyd ends up having to push KickAss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Szmyd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Szmyd blocks a low kick nicely.
Szmyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szmyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
KickAss takes a swing at Szmyd's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Szmyd fails with a takedown attempt.
KickAss misses with an uppercut. Szmyd saw that one coming.
KickAss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szmyd shoots in looking for a takedown. KickAss tries to sprawl out of it but Szmyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. KickAss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
KickAss appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
KickAss throws a sloppy head kick and Szmyd moves out of range easily.
KickAss cracks Szmyd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
KickAss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from KickAss misses the target.
KickAss takes a swing at Szmyd's ribcage but misses.
KickAss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szmyd.
KickAss throws a head kick but Szmyd moves out of range.
#T4#
Szmyd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Szmyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts KickAss as he jumps to the side.
KickAss misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - KickAss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KickAss swings for the body but Szmyd moves out of range.
Kilat KickAss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KickAss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szmyd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has KickAss pinned against the cage. KickAss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like KickAss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szmyd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KickAss.
Szmyd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and KickAss counters with a stiff right hand.
Krystian Szmyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilat KickAss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szmyd shoots for a takedown but KickAss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilat KickAss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well KickAss 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilat KickAss!
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Event:
Striking Masters 10
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Whittaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barra tries to clinch up.
Whittaker misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Barra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Barra pushes Whittaker up against the ropes in a clinch.
Barra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barra misses with a punch to the body.
Barra misses with a punch to the body.
Whittaker is trying to break the clinch but Barra has him pressed against the ropes.
Whittaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Barra won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whittaker tries to break free but Barra pushes him back against the ropes.
Barra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whittaker blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Barra tries to work over Whittaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barra can't find room to land a body shot as Whittaker controls the action.
Whittaker is trying to push Barra away but Barra has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Barra has Whittaker pressed against the ropes, preventing Whittaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whittaker prevents a body shot from Barra.
Barra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whittaker's elbow.
Barra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barra misses with a punch to the body.
Barra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whittaker's elbow.
Barra tries to throw a body punch but Whittaker avoids it by throwing Barra back against the ropes.
Barra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barra throws a head punch that misses.
Barra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barra lands a shoulder strike.
Whittaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Whittaker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whittaker blocks a body shot from Barra.
Barra digs a right hand underneath Whittaker's ribcage. Whittaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whittaker tries to break free but Barra pushes him back against the ropes.
Whittaker working hard to break the clinch.
Whittaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Whittaker tries to break the clinch but Barra is controlling the position.
Barra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whittaker's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whittaker tries to break free but Barra pushes him back against the ropes.
Whittaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Barra won't allow it.
Barra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Barra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Barra clinches with his opponent.
Whittaker has had enough of the clinch but Barra keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Barra fails to land.
Whittaker prevents a body shot from Barra.
Barra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whittaker can do to turn this around?
Whittaker can't break the clinch.
Barra prevents Whittaker from breaking the clinch.
Barra misses with a punch to the body.
Whittaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barra throws a punch but it's blocked by Whittaker.
Barra tries to work over Whittaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barra is working Whittaker over against the ropes.
Whittaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barra misses with a punch to the body.
Barra misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Barra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whittaker backwards.
Whittaker is trying to force a seperation but Barra has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whittaker.
Whittaker takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Barra.
Barra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Barra.
Harry Barra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barra tries to throw a body punch but Whittaker avoids it by throwing Barra back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Barra fails to land.
Whittaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Barra has double underhooks.
Barra misses with the head strike.
Whittaker wants to break free but Barra has control.
A short left from Barra.
Whittaker has had enough of the clinch but Barra keeps him there for the moment.
Whittaker prevents a body shot from Barra. #T2#
Barra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barra tries to work over Whittaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Whittaker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whittaker is trying to break the clinch but Barra has him pressed against the ropes.
Whittaker is trying to break the clinch but Barra has him pressed against the ropes.
Barra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Barra misses with a body punch.
Barra swings wildly with an uppercut but Whittaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barra swings wildly with an uppercut but Whittaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Barra dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barra tries to close the distance and clinch but Whittaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barra fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Barra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Barra can't find room to land a body shot as Whittaker controls the action.
Barra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barra.
Whittaker prevents a body shot from Barra.
Nice body punch from Barra - that landed with a thud.
Barra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker wants to break free but Barra has control.
Barra tries to work over Whittaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whittaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Barra won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Barra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whittaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Barra has double underhooks. #T1#
Barra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whittaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whittaker.
Nice body punch from Barra - that landed with a thud.
Whittaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barra has him pressed against the ropes.
Barra works on Whittaker's body with a couple of short punches.
Barra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whittaker can't break the clinch.
Whittaker working hard to break the clinch.
Barra swings wildly with an uppercut but Whittaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whittaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Barra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whittaker's efforts to push away.
Barra lands a left hand.
Barra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whittaker tries to circle away but Barra has him pinned against the ropes.
Barra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whittaker tries to break free but Barra pushes him back against the ropes.
Barra digs a right hand underneath Whittaker's ribcage. Whittaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barra throws a punch but it's blocked by Whittaker.
Barra prevents Whittaker from breaking the clinch.
Barra misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barra misses with a body punch.
Barra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnathon Whittaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Barra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whittaker is trying to push Barra away but Barra has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Whittaker tries a knee to the head but Barra blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Barra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barra, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Barra!
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Event:
HFC Knock Out 2
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Lidaka walks into a straight right hand from Denver.
Denver throws a head kick but Lidaka moves out of range.
Denver cracks a nice hook into Lidaka's ribs.
Zander Denver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denver tests Lidaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lidaka shoots for a takedown but Denver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Denver's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Denver duly obliges. #ROC2#
Lidaka is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Denver engages and cracks Lidaka with a massive lead left hook - Lidaka tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Denver is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zander Denver!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Colton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drop Tablesian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Colton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colton wants to get up but he can't break Drop Tablesian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Colton throwing strikes but missing.
Drop Tablesian wants to sweep here but Colton controlling him for the moment.
Drop Tablesian wants to hit a switch here but Colton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drop Tablesian there!
Colton looking to control but Drop Tablesian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Drop Tablesian because Colton loaded up on that one. #T1#
Drop Tablesian reaches up to try and control the position but Colton seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Drop Tablesian rolls and tries to escape and now Colton has his back!
Drop Tablesian is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Drop Tablesian won't enjoy being in this position. Colton looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Drop Tablesian is tapping - it's over boys! Colton picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Colton!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 948 Round 1
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
KickAss gets a double leg takedown into McDrippy's guard.
KickAss sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDrippy working a defensive guard here.
KickAss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDrippy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
KickAss with a nice head shot there.
KickAss with a flurry of punches that miss.
KickAss passes McDrippy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
KickAss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDrippy tries to roll over but KickAss keeps him under control.
KickAss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDrippy wants to get back to full guard.
KickAss frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
KickAss controlling the pace for now.
KickAss landing punches.
KickAss controlling his opponent.
McDrippy can't escape the position.
#SUB#
KickAss looking for a guillotine from mount but McDrippy is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by KickAss.
KickAss controlling his opponent.
KickAss postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McDrippy looks a forlorn figure.
KickAss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
KickAss unloading with bombs!
McDrippy tries to hold on but KickAss pushes him away.
KickAss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDrippy taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDrippy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
KickAss has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
KickAss 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.
McDrippy wants to control from the top but KickAss keeps moving.
McDrippy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KickAss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
KickAss looking for a sweep. Not yet KickAss, not yet.
McDrippy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KickAss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now KickAss is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
KickAss gets to his feet - McDrippy follows without any prompting.
McDrippy connects with the punch.
McDrippy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDrippy wants to clinch up but KickAss keeps it at a distance.
KickAss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McDrippy counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
KickAss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. KickAss showed some decent athleticism there.
KickAss is breathing heavily.
McDrippy trying to control here.
#T4#
KickAss passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDrippy tries to hold on but KickAss postures up.#SUB#
KickAss looking for a guillotine from mount but McDrippy is having none of it.
McDrippy tries to hold on but KickAss pushes him away.
McDrippy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but KickAss is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilat KickAss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McDrippy tests KickAss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDrippy batters KickAss with a massive right followed by a huge left! KickAss is out on his feet looking like a zombie as McDrippy lands a final crushing right hand to drop KickAss to the mat with a gruesome thud! McDrippy is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Flange McDrippy!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 948 Round 1
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Vermeer looking to score a takedown here. Barra is defending well but Vermeer drives through and ends up in Barra's guard.
Vermeer preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Vermeer stands up from Barra's guard - Vermeer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vermeer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barra pinned against the cage. Barra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barra stuffs the takedown attempt from Vermeer. Vermeer gets slowly back to his feet.
Harry Barra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barra wants to clinch up but Vermeer keeps it at a distance.
Barra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vermeer on the side of the head.
Vermeer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barra.#CL2#
Vermeer pushes Barra up against the cage in a clinch.
Barra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Barra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vermeer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer has Barra pushed against the cage.
Barra takes a shot to the head.
Barra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vermeer avoids it.
Barra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barra or not.
Barra is breathing heavily.
Barra struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
Vermeer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vermeer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barra is defending well for now.#BC2#
Vermeer breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Vermeer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vermeer lands in his opponent's guard.
Vermeer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SU2#
Vermeer gets to his feet. Barra looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Vermeer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barra is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vermeer dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
A lull in the action here.
Vermeer is working Barra over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3##SU2#
Vermeer decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Vermeer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barra manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vermeer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barra's head.
Barra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vermeer controls the pace.#SU2#
Vermeer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Vermeer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barra tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Barra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Vermeer controlling his opponent.
Vermeer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer landing punches. #SUB2#
Vermeer looking for a guillotine from mount but Barra is having none of it.
Vermeer controlling the position easily from mount.
Vermeer dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Vermeer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barra blocks a head kick by Vermeer.
#TD2#
Vermeer shoots in and bounces Barra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vermeer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vermeer postures up and lands a big shot to Barra's brow.
Barra has control of Vermeer's left arm, preventing Vermeer from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer stands up over Barra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vermeer forces his way into half guard.#SU2#
Vermeer decides to stand up. #T1##CL2#
Vermeer clinches.
Vermeer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barra keeps control of Vermeer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barra managing to block the knees to the body from Vermeer.
Vermeer leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Vermeer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barra is trying to keep an underhook but Vermeer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Barra trying to hold on to Vermeer's head to control him but Vermeer postures up.
Vermeer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB2#
Vermeer seems to be looking for submissions.
Vermeer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vermeer works his way into side control.
Barra is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Vermeer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Barra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vermeer just content to control the position. #SU2#
Vermeer decides to stand back up. Vermeer steps back and let's Barra get back to his feet.
Vermeer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vermeer misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Vermeer gets a clinch. #TD2#
Vermeer has picked Barra up - he's going for a ride! Vermeer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Vermeer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vermeer controlling his opponent.
Vermeer scoring with strikes but Barra is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vermeer working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Vermeer working for a submission but Barra is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Vermeer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vermeer closes the distance and pushes Barra back into the cage.#TD2#
Vermeer has Barra pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vermeer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barra tumbling to the mat - Vermeer dives into Barra's guard.
Barra is wriggling around but Vermeer manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Vermeer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vermeer stops Barra from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vermeer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Vermeer moves nicely into side control.
Rico Vermeer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Vermeer stands up and beckons Barra to his feet. #TD2#
Vermeer feints and as Barra raises his hands in defense, Vermeer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vermeer scoring with some ground and pound.
Barra trying to control the position.
Vermeer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barra's head.#T2#
Vermeer pushes down on Barra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vermeer moves into full mount! Barra won't be happy about that! #SU2#
Vermeer stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD2#
Vermeer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Vermeer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barra seems a little lost for a moment, as Vermeer dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Vermeer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vermeer moves into full mount! #T3#
Vermeer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Vermeer working for a submission but Barra is keeping him at bay.
Barra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Barra is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Harry Barra has been cut.#T4#
Vermeer postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Barra is out cold - huge knockout for Vermeer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rico Vermeer!
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