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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Orton throws a leg kick but Velasquez sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Orton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orton.
Velasquez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Orton dives into side control.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.#REVR#
Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orton on the ground.
Velasquez is letting Orton control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Orton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orton 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. #T1#
Orton tries to stand but Velasquez is controlling his head.
The referee asks Orton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Orton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Orton just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Orton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Orton controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orton punching from mount but Velasquez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Orton controlling from mount. #T3#
Orton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Orton content just to control the position here.
Orton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Orton controlling the pace for now.
Orton working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4##SUB2#
Orton looking to secure an arm triangle but Velasquez defends it well.
Orton controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Keith Orton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Velasquez enables Orton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Velasquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Orton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orton wants to get up but he can't break Velasquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Orton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orton slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1##SUB2#
Orton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orton wants to stand but Velasquez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Orton controlling the action here.
Randal Keith Orton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Orton is taking a breather. Velasquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Orton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Orton misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Orton looking for a guillotine from mount but Velasquez is having none of it.
Orton punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Orton raining down shots from the mount!
Orton scoring with strikes but Velasquez is staying in there.
Orton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Orton quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Orton but it's paid off an Velasquez is forced to tap! Nice work by Orton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randal Keith Orton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hadley Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Velasquez eats them both and turns towards Hadley Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Velasquez looks winded!
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hadley Jr lands with a nice combination. Velasquez backs away looking to recover.
Hadley Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hadley Jr throws a combination. Velasquez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Velasquez checks a leg kick.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Hadley Jr finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadley Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Velasquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Hadley Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velasquez seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Hadley Jr successfully pulls guard.
Hadley Jr striking off his back but it's not causing Velasquez any problems.
Velasquez stopping the sweep attempt from Hadley Jr.
Hadley Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Hadley Jr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Velasquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hadley Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Velasquez defends well.
Hadley Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Hadley Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hadley Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hadley Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Hadley Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hadley Jr 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.#SU#
Hadley Jr decides to stand up. #CL#
Hadley Jr drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
#TD#
Hadley Jr jumps into guard, dragging Velasquez to the mat.
Hadley Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velasquez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hadley Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Velasquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hadley Jr's head.
Velasquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hadley Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasquez is aware though and is defending well.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hadley Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hadley Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hadley Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasquez is aware though and is defending well.
Velasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hadley Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Hadley Jr, not yet.
Velasquez is working Hadley Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hadley Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasquez is one step ahead there.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Velasquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hadley Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasquez has managed to get both his arms back between Hadley Jr's legs - danger averted.
Velasquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hadley Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hadley Jr wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Hadley Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Velasquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hadley Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hadley Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Velasquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velasquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hadley Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Hadley Jr, not yet. #T4#
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Hadley Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velasquez defends it easily.
Velasquez distracts Hadley Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hadley Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasquez is aware though and is defending well.
Velasquez cracks Hadley Jr with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Velasquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hadley Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasquez has managed to get both his arms back between Hadley Jr's legs - danger averted.
Velasquez stands up over Hadley Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velasquez won't allow Hadley Jr to sweep him here.
Velasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Hadley Jr looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.
Velasquez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Hadley Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Hadley Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Hadley Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hadley Jr shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hadley Jr throws a one two combo.
Hadley Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Hadley Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Hadley Jr stalks Velasquez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Velasquez's face. Velasquez staggers backwards, shaken.
Hadley Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velasquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Hadley Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hadley Jr.
Danga de danga de dang - Hadley Jr scores with a four punch combination!
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!
A nice combination there by Hadley Jr.
Velasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hadley Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Hadley Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Hadley Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velasquez circles away.
Velasquez has a takedown stuffed.
Hadley Jr stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Velasquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Velasquez blocks the leg kick.
Velasquez goes for a double leg but Hadley Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hadley Jr continues to drive forward.
No luck for Velasquez with that takedown attempt.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Hadley Jr, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes Hadley Jr against the cage but Hadley Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Hadley Jr rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Hadley Jr is pressed up against the cage. Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hadley Jr down to the mat. Hadley Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Velasquez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Hadley Jr. No joy for Velasquez on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hadley Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hadley Jr.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Hadley Jr moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadley Jr looks for a takedown but Velasquez sprawls well.
Hadley Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Velasquez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Hadley Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hadley Jr thuds his right hand into Velasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Hadley Jr moves out of range.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Hadley Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hadley Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Velasquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hadley Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velasquez is fending him off so far but Hadley Jr persists. Nope, Velasquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Velasquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hadley Jr dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
#CL2#
Velasquez rushes Hadley Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Hadley Jr is working for takedown but Velasquez is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3##BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Velasquez tries to clinch up but Hadley Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Alex Hadley Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hadley Jr takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Hadley Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hadley Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hadley Jr tries for a takedown but Velasquez manages to get underhooks.
Hadley Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hadley Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hadley Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez darts in looking for a takedown but Hadley Jr gets double underhooks and turns Velasquez into the cage.
Velasquez slips a jab and a cross from Hadley Jr.
#T4#
Velasquez with a poor takedown
and Hadley Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velasquez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Hadley Jr. No joy for Velasquez on that attempt.
Hadley Jr misses with a low kick.#CL#
Hadley Jr pushes Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hadley Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hadley Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hadley Jr lands a jab to Velasquez's midsection.
Hadley Jr throws a combination. Velasquez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hadley Jr throws a series of strikes that have Velasquez backpedaling.
Hadley Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Hadley Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Cain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hadley Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Hadley Jr misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Hadley Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hadley Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hadley Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Velasquez backing up. Velasquez nods at Hadley Jr to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Hadley Jr instigates a clinch.
Velasquez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hadley Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hadley Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Velasquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Hadley Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Alex Hadley Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hadley Jr has his foot on Velasquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Hadley Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasquez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hadley Jr looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hadley Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hadley Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Velasquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hadley Jr wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hadley Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hadley Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velasquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Velasquez works over Hadley Jr with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hadley Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Velasquez pushes Hadley Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Velasquez wants to clinch
and Hadley Jr counters with a series of strikes. Velasquez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Velasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hadley Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Velasquez moves out of range as Hadley Jr throws a body kick.
Velasquez misses with a combination
and Hadley Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velasquez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hadley Jr is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Velasquez.
Velasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hadley Jr circles away.
Hadley Jr stuns Velasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hadley Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velasquez.
Alex Hadley Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.#T3#
Hadley Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hadley Jr as he avoids it easily.
Hadley Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Hadley Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Hadley Jr has managed to clinch.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hadley Jr to keep the fight standing.
Hadley Jr can't break the clinch.
Hadley Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
Velasquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hadley Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Hadley Jr shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Hadley Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velasquez is trying to defend but Hadley Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadley Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##SUB#
Hadley Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Velasquez is defending well.
Hadley Jr is taking a breather. Velasquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hadley Jr trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Hadley Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hadley Jr 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Hadley Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Velasquez tries to sprawl out of it but Jenkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velasquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Velasquez scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenkins has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Jenkins looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
Jenkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velasquez throws a strike but Jenkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Jenkins gets to his feet - Velasquez follows without any prompting. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jenkins enables Velasquez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jenkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
Velasquez landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Velasquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##ES2#
Jenkins uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Velasquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenkins defends well and Velasquez ends up having to push Jenkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Jenkins clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jenkins is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velasquez pinned against the cage. Velasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Jenkins.#CL#
Velasquez rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Jenkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Velasquez prevents it.
#BC#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Velasquez sprawls well.
Velasquez scores with a three punch combo!
Jenkins throws a front kick that sends Velasquez stumbling back into the cage.
Jenkins is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Velasquez cracks the inside of Jenkins's front leg.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Velasquez defends it well.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velasquez sprawls well. Velasquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##TD#
Velasquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Jenkins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jenkins with a nice cross.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Velasquez tries to sprawl out of it but Jenkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velasquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Velasquez throws a big counter combination but Jenkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jenkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Velasquez leaves Jenkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Velasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Velasquez landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasquez works over Jenkins with some ground and pound from guard.
Velasquez postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cain Velasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velasquez won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here. #ES2#
Jenkins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Velasquez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jenkins jabs at Velasquez's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Velasquez.
Velasquez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Jenkins.
Velasquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Velasquez shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenkins fails to land the takedown.
Jenkins throws a nice head kick!
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl out of it but Velasquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jenkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.
#BC2#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Jenkins jabs Velasquez right on the nose. Velasquez blinks but takes it well.
Velasquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasquez circles away.
#KD2#
Jenkins lands a big head kick that sends Velasquez tumbling to the mat! Jenkins takes a step backwards and waves Velasquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velasquez's waist but Velasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Velasquez on that attempt.
Velasquez stuffs the takedown.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Jenkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velasquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins. #CL#
Velasquez clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Velasquez gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Jenkins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice sprawl there from Velasquez as Jenkins shoots in.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins avoids a kick to the body.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velasquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Velasquez shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jenkins has a takedown stuffed.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
Jenkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Velasquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velasquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a left and a right that stings Velasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jenkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velasquez defends well and Jenkins ends up having to push Velasquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenkins lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Velasquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Velasquez gets the takedown into side control.
Velasquez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jenkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenkins on the ground.
Velasquez working away.
Jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Velasquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Velasquez scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins regains half guard.
Jenkins pushes Velasquez off looking to stand but Velasquez dives back in and keeps control.
Jenkins has hold of Velasquez's hands but Velasquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jenkins punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Velasquez throwing shots but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Velasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jenkins is trying to stand.
Jenkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasquez throws a strike but Jenkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenkins sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Jenkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Velasquez, up you get! #T2##CL2#
Jenkins rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Jenkins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Velasquez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jenkins to the mat. Jenkins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Jenkins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Jenkins pulls Velasquez into guard.
Velasquez stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Velasquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Jenkins strikes from his own guard.
Jenkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jenkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jenkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Velasquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velasquez won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenkins is trying to keep Velasquez in close.
Jenkins trying to control the position here.
Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasquez's guard. #REVB##T4#
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Jenkins gets to his feet. Velasquez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Jenkins shoots in and bounces Velasquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jenkins trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Jenkins!
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