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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Jensen connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Velasquez moves into the clinch.
Jensen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jensen has had enough of the clinch but Velasquez keeps him there for the moment.
Velasquez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velasquez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jensen avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Velasquez.
#TD2#
Jensen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Velasquez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jensen to the mat. Jensen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jensen trying to control the position.
Velasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jensen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Jensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that Jensen avoids nicely. #TD2#
Velasquez gets a double leg takedown into Jensen's guard.
Jensen looking to control.
#T2#
Velasquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Velasquez 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.
Jensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jensen has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasquez stays in close to Jensen's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Velasquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Jensen tries to strike from the bottom.
Velasquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Velasquez with a nice head shot there.
Velasquez stands up over Jensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velasquez is stalling in the full guard.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Velasquez controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez 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#
A punch lands to the side of Jensen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jensen defends it well.
Jensen defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jensen. #TD2#
Velasquez gets a double leg takedown into Jensen's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jensen is keeping the position for now.
Jensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasquez is one step ahead there.
Velasquez controlling from the top position.
Jensen managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jensen.
Velasquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Velasquez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jensen on the side of the head.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jensen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velasquez at a distance.
#T3#
Velasquez scores with a jab. Jensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Jensen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Jensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jensen is trying to force a seperation but Velasquez has the dominant position.
Jensen jumps guard but Velasquez stands there with Jensen around his waist. Jensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopoldo Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Jensen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Velasquez effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Jensen wants to break free but Velasquez has control.
A hook to the body from Velasquez.
Jensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velasquez is defending well.
Jensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Velasquez drops Jensen with a left and a right! Oh, Jensen is hurt - Velasquez dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Jensen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Leopoldo Jensen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez just content to control the position.
Oh Jensen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jensen is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Velasquez can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
An out of breath Cain Velasquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Leblanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez misses with a straight right.
Leblanc tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Velasquez manages to circle out of the way.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velasquez but Velasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velasquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leblanc misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into side control.
Velasquez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Velasquez 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.
Leblanc tries to bench press Velasquez off him but Velasquez keeps the position.
Velasquez taking a breather here.
Velasquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velasquez misses with the ground and pound.
Leblanc is trying to escape the position but Velasquez is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leblanc is looking to regain half guard here but Velasquez keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Velasquez controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leblanc throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez feints the counter takedown.
Velasquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velasquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Leblanc back into the cage.#TD2#
Velasquez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leblanc regains guard.
Velasquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Leblanc blocks nicely.
Leblanc is breathing heavily.
Velasquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Velasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc goes for a double leg but Velasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velasquez continues to drive forward.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velasquez sprawls well. Velasquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leblanc gets slowly back to his feet.
And Velasquez tries to counter it with a takedown but Leblanc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Velasquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Velasquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc is trying to control the position but Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Velasquez 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.#T1#
More stalling from Velasquez.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Velasquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leblanc tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velasquez is in Leblanc's guard.
Velasquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Velasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. Leblanc uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Leblanc!#REVR#
Leblanc controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez managing to control the position. #T3#
Leblanc trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Velasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Velasquez controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velasquez stops Leblanc from getting back to his feet.
Leblanc tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Velasquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Velasquez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leblanc's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leblanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Leblanc moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Leblanc does no damage. #TD2#
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Velasquez controlling from side mount.
Velasquez cracks Leblanc with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez taking a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Velasquez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Velasquez staying calm.
Velasquez landing strikes.
Cain Velasquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leblanc prevents Velasquez from improving position.
Velasquez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leblanc's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Velasquez.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Leblanc gets caught flat footed, as Velasquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Velasquez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Velasquez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velasquez 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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