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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasqs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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208 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Red Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Mario Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasqs!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Velasqs under the eye.
Velasqs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferrari defending well as Velasqs loads up on a big left hand.
Ferrari connects with a solid leg kick.
Velasqs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ferrari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferrari!
Velasqs 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.
Ferrari missing with a left hand there. Velasqs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Velasqs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasqs moves forwards but Ferrari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferrari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Cain Velasqs has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferrari, right into the meat.
Ferrari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ferrari misses.
Ferrari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasqs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari misses with a body shot.
Velasqs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferrari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ferrari misses with a kick to the body
and Velasqs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferrari throws a wild body kick that Velasqs sees coming a mile off.
Ferrari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferrari misses with a body shot.
Ferrari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velasqs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferrari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferrari staying out of range there.
Ferrari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasqs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferrari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasqs throws a leg kick but Ferrari sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferrari misses with a head kick.
Ferrari tries a low kick but Velasqs avoids it.
Velasqs scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferrari should have avoided that one.
Ferrari just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrari lands a head kick!
Velasqs scores with a nice head shot.
Ferrari slips a jab from Velasqs.
Ferrari throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Velasqs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ferrari - the referee stops the clock and Velasqs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ferrari. Velasqs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Velasqs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Velasqs.
Ferrari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Velasqs throws a solid leg kick but Ferrari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Velasqs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasqs.
Velasqs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ferrari lands a nice hook to Velasqs's body. Velasqs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferrari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Velasqs misses with a low kick.
Ferrari is looking to clinch but Velasqs is avoiding it.
Velasqs takes a swing at Ferrari's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Ferrari. Those never looked like landing.
Ferrari throws a body kick that misses.
Velasqs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mario Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasqs lands a leg kick that knocks Ferrari off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Velasqs.
Ferrari drives through and clinches with Velasqs against the cage.
Velasqs managing to block the knees to the body from Ferrari.
Velasqs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
Ferrari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferrari.
Velasqs looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasqs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velasqs tries to pull guard but Ferrari won't allow it.
Ferrari lands a knee to the head.
Velasqs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasqs tries to pull guard but Ferrari won't allow it.
Ferrari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Cain Velasqs's cut even more.
Velasqs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferrari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velasqs is defending well for now.
Ferrari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velasqs.
Ferrari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferrari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasqss head.
Ferrari crunches a lovely knee into Velasqs's ribcage.
Ferrari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velasqs misses the jab.
Ferrari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferrari wants to clinch up but Velasqs keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Ferrari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasqs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferrari connects with an inside leg kick.
Velasqs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Velasqs scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferrari looks to land a right hand but Velasqs moved out of range.
Velasqs avoids a kick to the body.
Velasqs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferrari's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Velasqs blocks the leg kick.
Velasqs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Velasqs checks a leg kick nicely.
Velasqs scores with a push kick.
Ferrari misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velasqs. That's going to slow Ferrari down.
Ferrari misses with an uppercut
and Velasqs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferrari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ferrari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Velasqs moves away from the strike by Ferrari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a leg kick
and Velasqs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Velasqs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferrari can pounce on him.
Ferrari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferrari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velasqs moves out of range of the body kick from Ferrari.
Velasqs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferrari is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferrari.
Velasqs slips under a jab from Ferrari.
Ferrari throws the left hand but Velasqs avoids the punch easily.
Velasqs checks the leg kick.
Velasqs looks to land a left hand but Ferrari moved out of range nicely.
Velasqs throws an overhand right that lands on Ferrari's shoulder, as Ferrari tries to avoid the shot.
Ferrari misses with a looping right.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasqs circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ferrari throws a hook but Velasqs blocks it.
Ferrari throws a hook but Velasqs blocks it.
Ferrari jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Velasqs misses the target.
Velasqs scores with the left hand. Ferrari knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Velasqs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferrari doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasqs. Ferrari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferrari moves away from the strike by Velasqs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasqs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Velasqs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ferrari - the referee stops the clock and Velasqs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ferrari. Velasqs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferrari.
Velasqs tries to score with a low kick but Ferrari moves his leg out of the way.
Ferrari moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferrari 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 Velasqs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velasqs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferrari throws a series of punches but Velasqs moves out of range.
Ferrari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Velasqs tries to land a front kick but Ferrari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Velasqs avoids the head kick by Ferrari.
Ferrari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Velasqs counter with a right hand.
Ferrari throws a leg kick which misses Velasqs's front leg but catches the back leg as Velasqs tries to avoid it.
Mario Ferrari is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferrari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velasqs blocks the body kick.
Ferrari misses with a kick to the body.
Ferrari throws a shot from downtown. Velasqs moves away and avoids it.
Velasqs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velasqs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Velasqs checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a low kick but Velasqs moves out of range easily.
Ferrari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velasqs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velasqs checks a leg kick.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses.
Velasqs avoids the body shot from Ferrari.
Ferrari throws out a loose jab but Velasqs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferrari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velasqs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Velasqs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrari tries to clinch up but Velasqs circles away and keeps his distance.
Velasqs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ferrari throws a body punch but Velasqs moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Ferrari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasqs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ferrari takes one to the chin there.
Ferrari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Velasqs scoring well with a low kick there.
Velasqs throws a low kick, looking for Ferrari's leg but Ferrari calmly moves out of range.
Ferrari misses with a kick to the body.
Ferrari throws a push kick but Velasqs slaps the foot to one side.
Velasqs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferrari avoids the body shot from Velasqs.
Ferrari throws a body kick the misses
and Velasqs counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferrari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasqs tries to work over Ferrari's front leg with a kick but Ferrari checks it.
Velasqs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferrari.
Velasqs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqs connects with a jab.
Velasqs throws a body punch but Ferrari moves out of range.
Velasqs throws a hook to the side of Ferrari's head but Ferrari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferrari lands with an overhand left.
Velasqs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Velasqs connects with a body shot that sends Ferrari's belly button to the back.
Ferrari throws a series of punches but Velasqs avoids them all with ease.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Velasqs moves out of range.
Velasqs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferrari.
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasqs moves away from the strike by Ferrari.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferrari. That's going to slow Velasqs down.
Velasqs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferrari's head.
Mario Ferrari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velasqs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ferrari looks for the body kick but Velasqs saw that one coming.
Ferrari slips under a jab from Velasqs.
A combination from Ferrari does no damage.
Ferrari slips a jab from Velasqs.
Ferrari misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferrari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velasqs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferrari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Ferrari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferrari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ferrari misses with a hook
and Velasqs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ferrari avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs throws a shot from downtown. Ferrari moves away and avoids it.
Ferrari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Velasqs slips under a jab from Ferrari.
Ferrari throws a leg kick that misses.
Velasqs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferrari.
Ferrari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferrari closes the distance and clinches.
Velasqs fails to pull guard.
Ferrari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velasqs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferrari obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
Velasqs working aggressively here.
Cain Velasqs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasqs can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.
Ferrari blocks a body shot from Velasqs.
Velasqs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferrari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velasqs misses with a body punch.
Velasqs has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrari.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasqs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferrari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasqs misses with the head strike.
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 Mario Ferrari.
Well Ferrari 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Ferrari!
Our winner, Mario Ferrari, 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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