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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vad Velara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vad Velara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to bum rush Velara with a series of wild strikes but Velara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams misses with a combination
enabling Velara to counter with a crisp jab.
Velara fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velara shoots in and gets a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Velara from controlling successfully.
Velara is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Velara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velara works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Velara wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velara.
Velara throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Velara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velara with a nice head shot there.
Velara wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Velara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velara stands up from Williams's guard - Velara perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velara.
Velara with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Velara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Velara fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Velara!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vad Velara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand but Velara is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Williams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Velara working to try and regain half guard.
Williams is looking to stand but Williams has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Velara is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You get the feeling that Velara really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Williams is trying to control here but Velara has managed to regain half guard.
Velara throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Velara is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams wants to stand and escape but instead Velara has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Williams looks gassed!
Velara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Velara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velara working some strikes from top position.
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 Vad Velara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Velara with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Velara tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Velara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Velara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Velara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Velara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velara trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velara drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Velara off! Velara jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velara trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velara wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Velara with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Velara from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Williams is breathing heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vad Velara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Velara dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vad Velara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velara fails with the takedown
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams misses with a combination
and Velara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Velara.
Velara 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.
Velara trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velara throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velara throwing strikes but missing.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Velara from controlling successfully.
Velara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vad Velara dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Velara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velara shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Velara has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Velara thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vad Velara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Williams.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams throws a right and a left that Velara avoids nicely.
Velara tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velara misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Velara backing up. Velara nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
Velara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams is thwarting Velara's attempts to control the position.
Vad Velara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams wants to stand up but Velara has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Velara is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams wants to stand up but Velara is controlling the position.
Williams is thwarting Velara's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to stand and escape but Velara is controlling the position.
Velara kicks Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Velara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velara throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Velara throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Velara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velara postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Velara stops Williams from standing up.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velara.
Velara is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Velara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velara trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demarcus Williams.
I think Velara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vad Velara!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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