Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld FN 39
Date: Apr 13, 2023

#R1#
La Vellei ducks under a wild hook from Filth.
Filth throws a head kick but La Vellei moves out of range.
La Vellei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Vellei has his takedown stuffed
letting Filth counter with a right hand.
La Vellei fails to land with a series of punches.
La Vellei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Filth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filth scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Vellei in his tracks.
La Vellei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
La Vellei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Filth.
Filth avoids the head kick by La Vellei.
Filth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
La Vellei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vellei throws a series of punches but Filth moves out of range.
As La Vellei looks to move away, Filth throws a big counter combo but La Vellei just gets out of the way.
Filth throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Filth moves into the clinch.
La Vellei letting Filth take a breather here.#T1##BC#
Filth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filth swinging wildly here.
Filth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filth tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Vellei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filth stuns La Vellei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
La Vellei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filth fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Vellei goes for a double leg but Filth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Filth continues to drive forward.#CL#
Filth drives through and clinches with La Vellei against the cage.
Filth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning La Vellei up against the cage.
Filth lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
La Vellei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
La Vellei is trying to push Filth away but Filth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
La Vellei has had enough of the clinch but Filth keeps him there for the moment.
Filth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
La Vellei manages to break the clinch.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filth as he avoids it easily.
Obama Filth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.#CL#
Filth pushes La Vellei up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Nice shot lands for La Vellei.
Filth scoring well with a low kick there.
Filth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Vellei circles away quickly and effectively.
Filth tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Vellei scores with a jab to the head.
Filth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Vellei misses with a jab to the body
and Filth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
La Vellei looks for a takedown but Filth sprawls well.
La Vellei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Filth.
La Vellei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from La Vellei misses
and Filth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Vellei throws a right hand that Filth ducks under and follows up with a left that Filth also avoids with ease.#CL#
Filth pushes La Vellei up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Filth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Vellei working hard to break the clinch.
Filth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite La Vellei's efforts to push away.
Filth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Vellei's elbow. #BC#
Filth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt
and Filth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from La Vellei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Filth misses with a head kick.
Filth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Filth throws a head kick but La Vellei moves out of range.
La Vellei shoots and misses
and Filth counters with a series of strikes. La Vellei will be more careful next time no doubt.
La Vellei misses with an uppercut. Filth saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obama Filth 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#
Filth tries to clinch up but La Vellei circles away and keeps his distance.
Obama Filth is winning the standup battle so far.
La Vellei darts in looking for a takedown but Filth gets double underhooks and turns La Vellei into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by La Vellei. #CL#
Filth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filth lands with a left to the head.
Filth misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Filth breaks from the clinch.
La Vellei misses with a hook #KD#
and Filth counters with a head kick that drops La Vellei to the mat! La Vellei scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#La Vellei is rocked!#CL#
Filth clinches.
La Vellei is still on wobbly legs! Can Filth finish him?
La Vellei blocking some punches.
La Vellei seems to have recovered his senses.
Filth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filth lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filth lands with a light punch inside. #T1##BC2#
La Vellei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filth tries to clinch but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei moves out of range of the body kick from Filth.
La Vellei throws a series of punches but Filth moves out of range.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Vellei misses with a hook
and Filth counters with a left to the body.
La Vellei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filth is fending him off so far but La Vellei persists. Nope, Filth circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Filth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Filth.
La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Filth sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Obama Filth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a right hand
and Filth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Vellei throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Filth counters with a crisp one two that drops La Vellei! Filth thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves La Vellei to his feet! La Vellei is in big trouble!
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!#CL#
Filth closes the distance and pushes La Vellei back into the cage.
Filth stalling the fight.
Filth lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Filth stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filth.
Filth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filth stalling in the clinch.
Filth misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
La Vellei breaks the clinch.
Filth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Filth misses with a series of wild punches.
La Vellei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obama Filth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from La Vellei. #T3#
La Vellei fails with the takedown
and Filth counters with a series of strikes. La Vellei will be more careful next time no doubt.
La Vellei stuffs the takedown attempt from Filth. Filth gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Filth.
La Vellei shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by La Vellei.
No joy there for La Vellei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filth fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Filth clinches.
Filth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning La Vellei up against the cage.
Filth works on La Vellei's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A short right from Filth.
Filth avoiding damage.
Filth swings wildly with an uppercut but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Vellei's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
La Vellei blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on La Vellei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Filth scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obama Filth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
La Vellei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La Vellei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filth.
La Vellei moves out of range of the body kick.
Filth tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
Filth tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
La Vellei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Filth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La Vellei, pushing him back against the cage.
La Vellei tries to break free but Filth pushes him back against the cage.
Filth misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Filth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth is struggling to control the position.
Filth misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Filth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Filth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite La Vellei's efforts to push away.
Filth controlling the action here for a moment.
La Vellei scores with a hook to the body.
Filth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Vellei can do to turn this around?
Filth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
La Vellei blocks a body shot from Filth.
Filth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filth displaying some good clinch control by pressing La Vellei up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Obama Filth.
La Vellei moves forwards but Filth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
La Vellei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filth has time to react.
La Vellei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
La Vellei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vellei in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Filth wants to control but La Vellei postures up.
Filth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
La Vellei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
La Vellei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
La Vellei prevents Filth from improving his position.
Filth wants to get back to his feet.
Filth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
La Vellei thows a huge punch but Filth dodges it nicely.
La Vellei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filth defending well though.
Filth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from La Vellei. #ES#
Filth has one foot on La Vellei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Filth throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Vellei pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Filth.
Filth is looking to clinch but La Vellei is avoiding it.
La Vellei unleashes a big counter combination but Filth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Filth finds it's way through La Vellei's defenses.
A jab from La Vellei misses.
La Vellei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Filth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La Vellei backs up against the cage.
La Vellei misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Filth - just one landing.
La Vellei missing with a left hand there. Filth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filth quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Filth has managed to clinch.
La Vellei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Filth is trying to maintain a safe position but La Vellei gets an underhook and turns Filth into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Filth seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but La Vellei is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
La Vellei is leaning against Filth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obama Filth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Filth 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obama Filth!
Obama Filth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld live 26
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Lee tries to clinch up but La Vellei circles away and keeps his distance.
La Vellei throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee avoids the head kick by La Vellei.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
La Vellei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
La Vellei looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
La Vellei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
La Vellei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to kick La Vellei off in order to stand up. La Vellei Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
La Vellei misses with the ground and pound.
La Vellei trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #T1##SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee wants to control but La Vellei postures up.#SUB2#
La Vellei goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in La Vellei's guard! Nice work there by Lee!
Lee wanted to stand there but La Vellei had control of the position.
La Vellei 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##T2##SU2#
La Vellei decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
La Vellei gets the takedown into side control.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for La Vellei on the ground.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but La Vellei connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vellei trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working to tighten his grip on Lee's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lee has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but La Vellei is really squeezing tight and eventually Lee passes out! La Vellei breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 36
Date: Mar 02, 2023

#R1#
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Vellei walks into a jab.
McCrae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from La Vellei.
A jab from McCrae finds it's way through La Vellei's defenses.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
McCrae's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Vellei under the eye.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. La Vellei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
La Vellei avoids the body shot from McCrae.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but La Vellei ducks down to avoid it.
McCrae looks to throw the jab but La Vellei is out of range.
La Vellei throws a sloppy head kick and McCrae moves out of range easily.
La Vellei moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCrae's guard.
La Vellei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCrae swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
La Vellei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCrae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
La Vellei drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCrae looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCrae looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCrae! #REVR#
La Vellei is looking for a sweep.#T2##SU#
McCrae stands up.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Vellei moves away from the strike by McCrae.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. La Vellei saw that one coming.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but La Vellei slips the punch.
La Vellei dives in and grabs McCrae's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCrae pushes down on La Vellei's head and hops out.
La Vellei throws a right and a left that McCrae avoids nicely.
McCrae walks into a left hand.
La Vellei slips a jab from McCrae.
La Vellei closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCrae circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae misses with a hook. La Vellei ducked under it nicely. #T3#
McCrae jabs at La Vellei's body.
McCrae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La Vellei misses with a looping right.
La Vellei throws a half hearted mid kick.#KD#
McCrae lands a left and a right that send La Vellei crashing to the mat, dazed. McCrae thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jean Cristopher La Vellei has been cut.
La Vellei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#La Vellei is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae walks forward and throws a big overhand right! La Vellei drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McCrae swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from La Vellei's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gus McCrae waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Threads's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld live 22
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tamdfjsmf drives through and clinches with La Vellei against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Vellei. #BC#
La Vellei manages to break the clinch.
La Vellei throws a right and a left that both miss.
La Vellei lands a head kick!
La Vellei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamdfjsmf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tamdfjsmf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Vellei but La Vellei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
La Vellei changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tamdfjsmf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Tamdfjsmf explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
It looked like La Vellei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tamdfjsmf shoots in but La Vellei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tamdfjsmf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch up but La Vellei keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Tamdfjsmf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tamdfjsmf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tamdfjsmf shoots in looking for a takedown. La Vellei tries to sprawl out of it but Tamdfjsmf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. La Vellei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in and gets a takedown into Tamdfjsmf's guard.

Tamdfjsmf wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
La Vellei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to control La Vellei's posture but La Vellei avoids it.
Tamdfjsmf has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
La Vellei is trying to get an arm triangle but Tamdfjsmf is defending well.
Tamdfjsmf sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
La Vellei is controlling the pace.
La Vellei wants to pass to mount but Tamdfjsmf is defending the position.
La Vellei not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamdfjsmf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. La Vellei is working away from the top position though.
Tamdfjsmf gets full guard.
La Vellei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamdfjsmf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei pushing down on Tamdfjsmf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Tamdfjsmf is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
La Vellei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
La Vellei gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tamdfjsmf fails with a takedown attempt.
La Vellei tries for a takedown but Tamdfjsmf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Vellei circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Vellei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Tamdfjsmf rushes La Vellei and presses him up against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Tamdfjsmf tries to land knees in the clinch but La Vellei avoids the damage to the body.
La Vellei prevents the takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables La Vellei to keep the fight standing.
La Vellei blocks an elbow strike.
Tamdfjsmf trying to land knees to the body.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown in the clinch but La Vellei prevents it.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to pull guard but La Vellei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
La Vellei manages to break the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Vellei lands with a nice body kick.
Tamdfjsmf doesn't manage to clinch there - La Vellei circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
La Vellei scores with a jab to the jaw.
La Vellei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tamdfjsmf regains full guard. Nicely done.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamdfjsmf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
La Vellei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Vellei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
La Vellei with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei throws a big right hand that misses.
Tamdfjsmf throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tamdfjsmf wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment.
La Vellei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving. #T1#
La Vellei passes into half guard.
Tamdfjsmf taking some punishment here, with La Vellei in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamdfjsmf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
La Vellei landing with the ground and pound.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
La Vellei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
La Vellei showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
La Vellei is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
La Vellei lands a couple of digs.#T2#
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving.
Tamdfjsmf looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Vellei is one step ahead there.
Tamdfjsmf wants to stand but La Vellei is controlling the position.
La Vellei controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
La Vellei passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
La Vellei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tamdfjsmf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
La Vellei thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
La Vellei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
La Vellei lands an elbow.
La Vellei scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tamdfjsmf to see if he's OK.
La Vellei lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tamdfjsmf down. #SU#
La Vellei decides to stand back up.
La Vellei lands a glancing blow to the side of Tamdfjsmf's head.
Tamdfjsmf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Vellei fails to land the takedown.
La Vellei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Vellei throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##TD2#
Tamdfjsmf scores with a takedown into La Vellei's guard.
La Vellei 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
La Vellei throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tamdfjsmf escapes and throws La Vellei's legs to the side, diving into side control!
La Vellei is looking to reverse the position.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take a break and control but La Vellei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Vellei wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
La Vellei taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
La Vellei shoots and misses
and Tamdfjsmf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
La Vellei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to clinch.
Tamdfjsmf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tamdfjsmf fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Vellei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tamdfjsmf fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from La Vellei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tamdfjsmf shoots in for a double leg but La Vellei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in and gets a takedown into Tamdfjsmf's guard.
La Vellei sitting in guard, not really doing much.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamdfjsmf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
La Vellei thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
La Vellei drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tamdfjsmf dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tamdfjsmf wants to pass the guard but La Vellei is keeping the position.#SUB#
La Vellei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tamdfjsmf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom. #SUB#
La Vellei looking for a triangle here. Tamdfjsmf is fighting it but it looks tight! La Vellei pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tamdfjsmf is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
An out of breath Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 19
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from La Vellei.#TD2#
La Vellei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. IronSide tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. La Vellei is in IronSide's guard.
IronSide manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Vellei manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions from the bottom but instead IronSide passes into side control.
La Vellei is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei tries to bench press IronSide off him but IronSide keeps the position.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
IronSide wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
La Vellei is trying to buck IronSide off.
La Vellei sneaks back into half guard.
La Vellei is trying to get back to full guard.
IronSide works his way into side control.
La Vellei is looking to regain half guard here but IronSide keeps moving and retains side control. #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.
IronSide trying to control the action but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei is trying to improve his position.
La Vellei looks to move to half guard but instead IronSide has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
IronSide goes for an armbar but La Vellei turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from La Vellei.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but IronSide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei throwing strikes but missing.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but IronSide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
La Vellei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
IronSide working a defensive guard here.
La Vellei is looking to work some ground and pound but IronSide has wrist control.
La Vellei pushes down on IronSide's leg and manages to get into half guard.
La Vellei wants to take a breather but IronSide is having none of it.
IronSide has hold of La Vellei's hands but La Vellei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
La Vellei not doing much here.
La Vellei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. IronSide defending well though. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. La Vellei connects with a nice short shot to IronSide's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. La Vellei lands a nice short elbow.
IronSide is staying active underneath La Vellei, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura here.
IronSide is looking to improve his position.
IronSide is trying to defend against the ground and pound but La Vellei scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IronSide is trying to stand up here but La Vellei is controlling him well.
La Vellei prevents IronSide from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. IronSide manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
IronSide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it.
La Vellei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for La Vellei.
La Vellei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
IronSide wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
IronSide walks into a left hand.
IronSide is looking to clinch but La Vellei is avoiding it.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IronSide wants to clinch but La Vellei slips to the side
and La Vellei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
IronSide fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Vellei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
La Vellei throws a counter combo.
La Vellei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
IronSide fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Vellei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
La Vellei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches IronSide napping and manages to drive through into side control!
La Vellei throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
La Vellei misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
IronSide is looking for a sweep.
La Vellei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
La Vellei working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
La Vellei cracks IronSide with a big elbow.
La Vellei is looking to take a break and control but IronSide is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
IronSide taking punishment in the form of punches.
La Vellei lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear IronSide down.
IronSide on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!#SUB2#
La Vellei working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
IronSide is looking to regain half guard here but La Vellei keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
La Vellei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. IronSide knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
La Vellei throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and IronSide works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working for a kimura but IronSide is defending it quite comfortably.
IronSide avoiding damage under a succession of punches from La Vellei. #T3#
La Vellei trying to control from half guard but IronSide is working away.
La Vellei winds up and cracks IronSide with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but IronSide keeps working.
La Vellei not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but IronSide is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for La Vellei to get the leverage.
La Vellei working IronSide over with strikes.
IronSide trying to control but La Vellei postures up. #SUB2#
La Vellei 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#
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4##SUB2#
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has got the better of the ground game so far.
IronSide is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of La Vellei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take La Vellei's back!
IronSide has the hooks in. La Vellei is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
IronSide lands a shot to the head. #SUB#
La Vellei preventing the rear naked choke attempt from IronSide.
IronSide throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
IronSide is not going to allow La Vellei to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
IronSide defends well against a solid takedown attempt from La Vellei.
IronSide drops down looking for a counter takedown but La Vellei sprawls and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as IronSide checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
La Vellei misses with a head kick.
IronSide fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Vellei dives in for a single leg takedown but IronSide sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
La Vellei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but IronSide defends well and La Vellei ends up having to push IronSide into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bjorn IronSide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
No joy there for IronSide, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick lands for IronSide.
IronSide tries to clinch but La Vellei moves out of range.
La Vellei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Vellei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
La Vellei shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. IronSide is trying to defend but La Vellei finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
IronSide actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura but IronSide is defending well.
La Vellei controlling the action here.#SUB2#
La Vellei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but IronSide sees it coming and defends easily.
La Vellei is thwarting IronSide's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. IronSide manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
La Vellei postures up in IronSide's guard and throws a big left but IronSide blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
La Vellei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but IronSide keeps moving.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
La Vellei controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IronSide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
IronSide keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
IronSide manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Vellei manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
La Vellei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in IronSide's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
La Vellei has gone for a leg lock! IronSide slips out almost immediately though and dives into La Vellei's guard.#REVR##T3#
IronSide tries to free his leg and advance position but La Vellei is retaining full guard.
La Vellei is trying to control the position but IronSide postures up.
IronSide trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjorn IronSide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Vellei is pulling down on IronSide's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
IronSide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
IronSide might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
La Vellei looking for a guillotine here but IronSide defends easily.
IronSide postures up in La Vellei's guard and throws a big left but La Vellei blocks it.
La Vellei wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IronSide looking to pass the guard.
La Vellei is trying to control the position but IronSide postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
Well La Vellei 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
A relieved looking Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld 27
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
La Vellei throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Dixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Vellei in his tracks.
Dixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Vellei scoring well with a low kick there.
Dixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. La Vellei doesn't seem bothered though.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Dixon does it's job there.
Dixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping La Vellei at a distance.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but La Vellei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. La Vellei saw that one coming.
La Vellei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
La Vellei has his takedown stuffed
letting Dixon counter with a right hand. #TD2#
La Vellei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dixon's guard.

Dixon uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Dixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping La Vellei at a distance.
We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
La Vellei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
La Vellei misses with a wild combination.
La Vellei fails with the takedown.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
Dixon swings for the body but La Vellei moves out of range.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt - Dixon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
La Vellei slips a straight right by Dixon.
Dixon scores with a body shot.
La Vellei walks into a jab.
Dixon moves away from the strike by La Vellei. #T2#
La Vellei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La Vellei thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Vellei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dixon pinned against the cage. Dixon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
La Vellei misses with a takedown
and Dixon counters with a one-two to the body.
Dixon digs a good body shot into La Vellei's ribs.
La Vellei misses with a takedown
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Donk. La Vellei catches Dixon right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
La Vellei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
La Vellei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
La Vellei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dixon defends well and La Vellei ends up having to push Dixon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
La Vellei tries for a takedown but Dixon circles away easily
and Dixon counters with a left to the body.
La Vellei throws a front kick aimed at Dixon's knee but Dixon avoids it well.
La Vellei closes the distance and clinches up with Dixon, looking for a takedown. La Vellei pushes Dixon against the cage but Dixon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
La Vellei tries for a takedown but Dixon circles away easily
and Dixon counters with a left to the body.
La Vellei looks winded!
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
La Vellei just misses with a punch to the body.
La Vellei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dixon counters with a right hand to the body.
Dixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a takedown
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
La Vellei slips under a jab.#T4#
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Vellei. #TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Vellei controlling from the top position. #ES#
Dixon has his feet on La Vellei's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Dixon scores with a hook.
Dixon lands with a good body shot.
Dixon lands a nice hook to La Vellei's body. La Vellei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Vellei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Dixon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
La Vellei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dixon lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Dixon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Dixon pushes La Vellei off and gets back to his feet.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
La Vellei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon misses with a hook.
La Vellei misses with a double jab
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
La Vellei shoots for a takedown but Dixon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
La Vellei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Vellei shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.#T1#
La Vellei misses with an uppercut.
As La Vellei looks to move away, Dixon throws a big counter combo but La Vellei just gets out of the way.
Dixon stuffs the takedown.
La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Dixon sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
La Vellei is breathing heavily.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dixon lands with a hook. La Vellei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dixon scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for La Vellei with that takedown attempt.
Dixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Dixon there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from La Vellei.
Ali Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Vellei was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
La Vellei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
La Vellei dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
La Vellei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dixon defends well and La Vellei ends up having to push Dixon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dixon throws a counter high kick but La Vellei was just alert enough to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon throws a good cross that connects.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it.
Dixon scores with a decent looking hook.
La Vellei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon dips to his left and cracks La Vellei with an uppercut!
Dixon connects with a jab.#T3#
A jab from Dixon misses.
La Vellei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
La Vellei throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
La Vellei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to avoid it but La Vellei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dixon to the ground. Dixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
La Vellei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Vellei throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
La Vellei moves out of range as Dixon strikes.
La Vellei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Vellei.
Dixon throws an off balance right hand
and La Vellei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
La Vellei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
La Vellei swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Vellei scores with a jab. Dixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
La Vellei dives in and scores a takedown into Dixon's guard.

Dixon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. La Vellei presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
La Vellei breaks the clinch.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Vellei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Dixon coming out on top.
La Vellei tries for a takedown but Dixon circles away easily
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from La Vellei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Dixon dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
La Vellei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon counters with a left and a right that stings La Vellei.
La Vellei looks for a takedown but Dixon sprawls well.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
La Vellei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Vellei with a poor takedown
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Dixon scores with a sloppy right hand. La Vellei should have avoided that one. #ROC#La Vellei is rocked!
La Vellei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dixon at a distance.
La Vellei is still on wobbly legs! Can Dixon finish him?
La Vellei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dixon misses the target.
La Vellei takes one to the chin there.
Dixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Vellei can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Dixon scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vellei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from La Vellei lands.#T1#
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dixon as he avoids it easily.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dixon as he jumps to the side.
La Vellei seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Dixon lands a left and a right that send La Vellei crashing to the mat, dazed. Dixon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
La Vellei looks for a takedown but Dixon sprawls well.
La Vellei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but La Vellei is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dixon as La Vellei shoots in.
Some wild striking there from La Vellei.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon throws out a powerful jab.
Dixon throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for La Vellei.
La Vellei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it.#TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dixon to the mat! Dixon manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Vellei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Vellei prevents Dixon from getting back to his feet.
La Vellei throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Dixon wants to stand but La Vellei is controlling the position. #T3#
La Vellei distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
La Vellei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dixon has momentary wrist control but La Vellei slips an elbow through the middle.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
La Vellei trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
La Vellei postures up in Dixon's guard and throws a big left but Dixon blocks it.
La Vellei throws a strike but Dixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
La Vellei trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Dixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Vellei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dixon has managed to get both his arms back between La Vellei's legs - danger averted.
Dixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SU#
Dixon gets to his feet - La Vellei follows without any prompting.
La Vellei misses with an uppercut
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dixon scores with a decent looking hook.
La Vellei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
La Vellei misses with a low kick.
La Vellei throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
Dixon slaps away a takedown attempt from La Vellei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
La Vellei misses with a hook
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dixon 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Dixon!
A relieved looking Ali Dixon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld FN 26
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Burroughs stuffs the takedown attempt from La Vellei. La Vellei gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burroughs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burroughs fails to land the takedown.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt - Burroughs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burroughs ducks under a wild hook from La Vellei.
A nice side step and Burroughs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Burroughs drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs lands a couple of digs.
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
La Vellei is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
La Vellei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Burroughs won't allow La Vellei to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
La Vellei is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Burroughs rolls with it to try and escape but La Vellei cranks on the arm and Burroughs is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
After winning the bout, Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld FN 23
Date: Oct 06, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Faulk. #KD#
Faulk lands a left and a right that send La Vellei crashing to the mat, dazed. Faulk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jean Cristopher La Vellei has been cut.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faulk defends it nicely.
Faulk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from La Vellei.
La Vellei catches Faulk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Faulk cracks a nice hook into La Vellei's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faulk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Faulk throws a series of punches but La Vellei moves out of range.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kevin Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
Faulk misses with a body kick.
As Faulk backs off La Vellei throws a huge counter combo but Faulk manages to avoid it all.
La Vellei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Faulk tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faulk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Faulk's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
La Vellei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faulk scores with a jab to the head.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
La Vellei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Faulk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Faulk misses the shot to the body.
La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Faulk sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
La Vellei fails with a takedown attempt.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Vellei tries to bum rush Faulk with a series of wild strikes but Faulk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faulk misses with a head kick.
Faulk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Faulk throws a right hand that La Vellei ducks under and follows up with a left that La Vellei also avoids with ease.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faulk misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Vellei lands with a nice body kick.
La Vellei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Faulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faulk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Vellei avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Vellei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A thudding body kick lands there by La Vellei!
La Vellei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faulk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Vellei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Vellei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Vellei fails to land the takedown.
La Vellei has his takedown stuffed
enabling Faulk to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
La Vellei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Faulk is out of range.
La Vellei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faulk looks to land a combination but La Vellei avoids it well.
La Vellei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faulk avoids it really well and circles away.
La Vellei misses with a takedown
and Faulk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Faulk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Faulk does no damage.
La Vellei takes a swing at Faulk's ribcage but misses.
Faulk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
La Vellei slips under a jab from Faulk.
La Vellei misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Faulk swinging wildly here.
Faulk throws a right hand that La Vellei ducks under and follows up with a left that La Vellei also avoids with ease.
La Vellei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Faulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faulk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from La Vellei.
Faulk throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faulk throws the left hand but La Vellei avoids the punch easily.
Faulk blocks a head kick by La Vellei.
A swing and a miss from Faulk.
A countering left hand to the body from La Vellei misses.
A combination from Faulk does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Vellei! But no joy.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
La Vellei misses with a hook.
Faulk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
La Vellei misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Faulk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Cristopher La Vellei's cut.
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.#R2#
Faulk avoids a punch combination nicely.
A leg kick checked by La Vellei.
Faulk scores with a leg kick.
La Vellei misses with a few strikes there.
Faulk looks to land a combination but La Vellei avoids it well.
La Vellei throws a body punch but Faulk moves out of range.
Faulk scores with a one two! La Vellei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faulk throws a leg kick but La Vellei moved away.
La Vellei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Vellei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Vellei throws a good cross that connects.
Faulk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from La Vellei.
Faulk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
La Vellei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
La Vellei looks to land a combination but Faulk avoids it well. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Faulk has knocked La Vellei down with a huge combo! Faulk steps away and waves a wobbly La Vellei back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#La Vellei is rocked!
La Vellei moves out of range as Faulk throws a body kick.
La Vellei is still on wobbly legs! Can Faulk finish him?
Faulk throws a series of punches but La Vellei avoids them all with ease.
La Vellei throws out a counter right but Faulk avoids it with no problem.
La Vellei seems to have recovered his senses.
Kevin Faulk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Vellei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Faulk.
La Vellei misses with a body shot.
Faulk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Vellei lands with a kick to the temple. Faulk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
La Vellei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but La Vellei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Faulk has got the better of the exchanges.
La Vellei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Faulk. Faulk obviously looking to wear him down.
La Vellei blocks a head kick by Faulk.
La Vellei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faulk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Vellei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Faulk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2##TD2#
La Vellei shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. La Vellei showed some decent athleticism there.
Faulk trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
La Vellei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faulk defending well though. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
La Vellei uses his free foot to push down on Faulk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faulk.
Faulk is trying to escape the mount.
Faulk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
La Vellei is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Faulk is surviving well by controlling La Vellei's body position as best he can.
La Vellei thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
La Vellei has hold of Faulk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Faulk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
La Vellei throwing strikes here but Faulk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Faulk wants to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
Faulk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee warns Faulk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei working away from the top, dropping strikes.
La Vellei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
La Vellei throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Faulk is in all sorts of trouble here.
La Vellei throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4##SUB2#
La Vellei has hold of Faulk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Faulk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Faulk wants to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
Faulk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
La Vellei tries to control but Faulk wriggling away. #SUB2#
La Vellei working for a submission but Faulk is keeping him at bay.
La Vellei looking to finish Faulk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Faulk!
La Vellei trying to control but he's not successful this time.
La Vellei lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jean Cristopher La Vellei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jean Cristopher La Vellei's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
La Vellei dives in and grabs Faulk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faulk pushes down on La Vellei's head and hops out.
Faulk lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Faulk throws a sloppy head kick and La Vellei moves out of range easily.
La Vellei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Vellei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
La Vellei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faulk tries to avoid it but La Vellei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faulk to the ground. Faulk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
La Vellei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faulk scoring well with a low kick there.
La Vellei shoots in for a double leg but Faulk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kevin Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei fails with the takedown.
Faulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Faulk has knocked La Vellei down with a huge combo! Faulk steps away and waves a wobbly La Vellei back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Faulk.
Faulk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
La Vellei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Faulk.
La Vellei loads up on a big right hand but Faulk slips the punch.
Kevin Faulk is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt - Faulk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faulk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Vellei can do to turn this around?
Faulk looks for the body kick but La Vellei saw that one coming.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown but Faulk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing La Vellei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
La Vellei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faulk.
Faulk backing away here, and La Vellei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick from Faulk, right into the meat of the thigh.
La Vellei goes for a double leg but Faulk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faulk continues to drive forward.#KD#
Faulk cracks La Vellei with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Faulk has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning La Vellei to stand back up!
La Vellei dodges the punch combination from Faulk.
La Vellei throws out a counter right but Faulk avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faulk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Vellei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La Vellei staying out of range there.#T2#
Faulk throws a quick inside leg kick.
La Vellei shoots for a takedown but Faulk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from La Vellei.
Faulk throws a body kick that misses.
La Vellei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Faulk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Faulk sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faulk throws a counter high kick but La Vellei was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as La Vellei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faulk doesn't seem phased though.
La Vellei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from La Vellei is defended easily by Faulk.
La Vellei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faulk is looking to score with low kicks.
Faulk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La Vellei backs up against the cage.
La Vellei shoots for a takedown but Faulk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Faulk misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Faulk tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faulk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears Faulk was looking to counter with a kick there.
La Vellei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faulk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Vellei somewhat.
Faulk throws an overhand right that has La Vellei reeling! Faulk follows up with more punches and La Vellei is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Faulk!
A very excited looking Kevin Faulk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 456: Garrett VS Garcia
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
La Vellei slips a jab from Hadjilis.
La Vellei lands with a hook. Hadjilis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hadjilis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
La Vellei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hadjilis sprawls well. Hadjilis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. La Vellei gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Hadjilis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
La Vellei shoots for a takedown but Hadjilis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hadjilis is looking to counter punch.
La Vellei loads up on a big right hand but Hadjilis slips the punch.#TD2#
La Vellei fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hadjilis sprawls well initially but La Vellei persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadjilis wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.
La Vellei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
La Vellei stalling away here and it's allowed Hadjilis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadjilis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
La Vellei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Hadjilis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Vellei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
La Vellei is fighting to break Hadjilis's control of his arms but Hadjilis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
Hadjilis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
La Vellei throwing strikes from guard but Hadjilis blocks nicely.
La Vellei works over Hadjilis with some ground and pound from guard.
Hadjilis keeping full guard, as La Vellei tries to pass.
Hadjilis wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Hadjilis pulls La Vellei in close to his closed guard and prevents La Vellei from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Hadjilis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. La Vellei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. La Vellei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
La Vellei scoring with some ground and pound.
La Vellei with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Hadjilis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
La Vellei trying to control but Hadjilis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hadjilis working for a triangle but La Vellei defends it easily.
La Vellei trying to control but Hadjilis is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadjilis is retaining full guard.
La Vellei chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
La Vellei drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hadjilis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hadjilis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hadjilis! #REVR#
Hadjilis trying to control the position but La Vellei is working away.
You can see the frustration on La Vellei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
La Vellei is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hadjilis is staying active.#T4#
La Vellei tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
La Vellei is looking to get to half guard.
La Vellei is still trying to improve position.
Hadjilis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hadjilis wants to get back to his feet but La Vellei is holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hadjilis manages to capitalize on a mistake by La Vellei to take his back!
La Vellei prevents Hadjilis from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Markos Hadjilis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hadjilis just misses with a punch to the body.
As Hadjilis backs off La Vellei throws a huge counter combo but Hadjilis manages to avoid it all.
Hadjilis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
La Vellei fails with the takedown
and Hadjilis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Vellei tries to bum rush Hadjilis with a series of wild strikes but Hadjilis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
La Vellei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hadjilis misses with an uppercut
and La Vellei counters with a nice uppercut.
La Vellei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadjilis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
La Vellei drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hadjilis is trying to improve his position.
Hadjilis can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
La Vellei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hadjilis, who protects the arm well.
Hadjilis wants to control but La Vellei postures up.#T1#
Hadjilis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because La Vellei is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hadjilis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadjilis keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
La Vellei goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hadjilis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for La Vellei but great work by Hadjilis.
Hadjilis is looking to take a break and control but La Vellei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Vellei can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Hadjilis tries to stand but La Vellei is controlling his head.
La Vellei tries to bench press Hadjilis off him but Hadjilis keeps the position.
La Vellei manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hadjilis's best efforts.
La Vellei tries to roll over but Hadjilis keeps him under control.
La Vellei wants to control but Hadjilis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hadjilis wants to stand up but La Vellei has a hold of him and won't allow it.
La Vellei is looking to improve his position.
Markos Hadjilis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hadjilis slows the pace down in half guard.
Hadjilis wants to take a breather but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
La Vellei looks like he's trying to stand up.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hadjilis pulls his head out easily.
La Vellei wants to control but Hadjilis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
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.
Hadjilis throws a big shot that misses.
Hadjilis feints and then cracks La Vellei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Vellei down.
La Vellei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hadjilis to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hadjilis.
La Vellei takes one to the chin there.
Hadjilis misses with a hook
and La Vellei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Vellei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hadjilis defends well and La Vellei ends up having to push Hadjilis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hadjilis throws a body punch but La Vellei moves out of range.
Hadjilis lands a nice looking body shot.
Hadjilis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
La Vellei thows a leg kick but Hadjilis checks it
and La Vellei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by La Vellei.
Hadjilis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hadjilis trying to hold on to La Vellei's head to control him but La Vellei postures up.
Hadjilis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hadjilis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Markos Hadjilis dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
La Vellei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
La Vellei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Vellei takes a jab right on the kisser.
La Vellei scores with a hook.
La Vellei digs a good hook to Hadjilis's body.
Hadjilis thows a leg kick but La Vellei checks it
and La Vellei counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Markos Hadjilis has been cut.
Hadjilis throws a big shot that misses.
La Vellei misses the body punch
and Hadjilis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hadjilis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
La Vellei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hadjilis.
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!
La Vellei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
La Vellei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hadjilis. That's going to slow La Vellei down. #T1#
La Vellei moves out of range of the body kick.
La Vellei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hadjilis tries to score with a low kick but La Vellei moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
La Vellei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
La Vellei working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
La Vellei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hadjilis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
La Vellei goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hadjilis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for La Vellei but great work by Hadjilis.#SUB#
Hadjilis swings around for an armbar but La Vellei sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hadjilis's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadjilis pulls La Vellei in close to prevent any damage.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadjilis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hadjilis is pulling down on La Vellei's head. It's preventing any offense from La Vellei, at least for the moment.
Hadjilis looking to control. #SUB#
La Vellei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hadjilis 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.
Hadjilis working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Hadjilis seems keen to control La Vellei's posture.
La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei landing some decent shots from guard.
La Vellei is looking to work some ground and pound but Hadjilis has wrist control.
Hadjilis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hadjilis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
La Vellei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
La Vellei scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hadjilis is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hadjilis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Vellei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
La Vellei wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
La Vellei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hadjilis is aware though and is defending well.
Markos Hadjilis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
La Vellei looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hadjilis has picked La Vellei up and slammed him! La Vellei can't keep hold of the triangle and Hadjilis manages to pass to side control!
La Vellei is looking for a sweep.
La Vellei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hadjilis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt La Vellei will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hadjilis is looking to take a break and control but La Vellei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hadjilis 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.

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 Markos Hadjilis.
Well Hadjilis 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markos Hadjilis!
A less than humble Markos Hadjilis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GC 453: Simmons VS Chambers
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Mahogany checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mahogany tries to counter with a clinch but La Vellei shakes him off and moves away.
No luck for La Vellei with that takedown attempt.
Mahogany fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. La Vellei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Mahogany shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahogany scores with a nice head shot.
La Vellei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahogany misses the jab.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahogany misses with an attempted mid kick.
La Vellei thinks about countering with a body kick.
La Vellei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahogany sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Cristopher La Vellei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei misses with a leg kick.
La Vellei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut. La Vellei saw that one coming.
La Vellei cracks Mahogany with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
La Vellei scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
La Vellei blocks a low kick nicely.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses
and Mahogany takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
La Vellei checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from La Vellei misses the target.
La Vellei has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
La Vellei slips a straight right by Mahogany.
La Vellei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mahogany's head.
Mahogany is looking to score with low kicks.
La Vellei lands with a good body shot.
La Vellei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La Vellei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahogany lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab from La Vellei.
Mahogany takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahogany throws a head kick but La Vellei moves out of range.
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!
La Vellei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La Vellei stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahogany. Mahogany gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
La Vellei connects with a jab.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Mahogany is out of range.
La Vellei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahogany sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahogany throws out a counter right but La Vellei avoids it with no problem.
Mahogany lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Horrible takedown attempt by La Vellei or perhaps it was just good defense by Mahogany, which made it look bad.
La Vellei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
La Vellei throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mahogany counters with a shoot takedown. La Vellei fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Mahogany drops back looking for a leg! La Vellei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and La Vellei manages to kick Mahogany off! Mahogany jumps back into La Vellei's guard.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Mahogany slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mahogany looking to sit in guard and control but La Vellei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mahogany controls La Vellei momentarily but La Vellei frees himself. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mahogany looking to control.
Mahogany keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
La Vellei works over Mahogany with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and La Vellei defends well.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
Mahogany trying to keep a closed guard but La Vellei is proving a slippery customer.
Mahogany being controlled here, momentarily.
La Vellei trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mahogany is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mahogany is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. La Vellei is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mahogany isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. La Vellei stacks Mahogany on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by La Vellei!#SUB#
La Vellei goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mahogany has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for La Vellei but great work by Mahogany.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jean Cristopher La Vellei 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#
La Vellei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
La Vellei throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.
La Vellei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
La Vellei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahogany throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for La Vellei.
Mahogany misses with a hook.
La Vellei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Mahogany gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
La Vellei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
La Vellei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and La Vellei defends well.#SUB#
La Vellei is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
La Vellei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
La Vellei scoring with punches to the head and body.
La Vellei trying to control but Mahogany is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a triangle but La Vellei pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
La Vellei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahogany has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, La Vellei has managed to get both his arms back between Mahogany's legs - danger averted.
Mahogany keeping full guard, as La Vellei tries to pass. #T2#
La Vellei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
La Vellei is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahogany has wrist control.
La Vellei content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei postures up and lands a big shot to Mahogany's brow. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but La Vellei defends easily.
La Vellei with a flurry of punches that miss.
La Vellei sitting in guard, not really doing much.
La Vellei sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mahogany's guard.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Mahogany looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
La Vellei winds up and cracks Mahogany with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mahogany taking some punishment here, with La Vellei in his half guard. #SUB#
La Vellei is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mahogany is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Our winner, Jean Cristopher La Vellei, 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.
Rich Mahogany was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.

Event: GC 451: Stardust VS Divisek
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
La Vellei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clarkson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? La Vellei is fending him off so far but Clarkson persists. Nope, La Vellei circles away and we're back to standing.
La Vellei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
La Vellei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clarkson. #TD2#
Clarkson drives through with a takedown into La Vellei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
La Vellei seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
La Vellei wants to sweep here but Clarkson controlling him for the moment.
La Vellei is trying to keep Clarkson in close. #SUB#
La Vellei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clarkson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
La Vellei has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clarkson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Vellei swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
La Vellei is trying to keep Clarkson in close.
Clarkson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
La Vellei wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Clarkson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
La Vellei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clarkson's guard. #REVR#
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarkson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
La Vellei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clarkson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, La Vellei has managed to get both his arms back between Clarkson's legs - danger averted.#T2#
La Vellei distracts Clarkson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Clarkson has his foot on La Vellei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Vellei works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Clarkson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Brotherhood MMA inform us that Clarkson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Clarkson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. La Vellei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. La Vellei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
La Vellei chips away with some ground and pound.
La Vellei is in close to Clarkson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
La Vellei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarkson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Clarkson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
La Vellei lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarkson is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei stands and throws Clarkson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
La Vellei wants to control but Clarkson is keeping him busy.
Clarkson is trying to improve his position.
La Vellei tries to stand but Clarkson is controlling his head.
Clarkson manages to get back to half guard.
La Vellei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
La Vellei working the head and body with strikes.
Clarkson trying to control from the bottom.
La Vellei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura here.
La Vellei wants to pass to mount but Clarkson is defending the position. #T4#
Clarkson is looking for a sweep. La Vellei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
La Vellei wants to work for an arm triangle but Clarkson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Clarkson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
La Vellei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clarkson wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Vellei is stalling here. Clarkson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! La Vellei seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clarkson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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!
La Vellei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
La Vellei stuffs the takedown.
Hudson Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarkson is defended easily by La Vellei.
La Vellei tests Clarkson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clarkson's guard.
Clarkson keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
La Vellei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarkson can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Clarkson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clarkson working for a triangle but La Vellei defends it easily. #SUB2#
Clarkson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Clarkson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. La Vellei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. La Vellei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarkson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarkson working a defensive guard here.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Clarkson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Clarkson has his foot on La Vellei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Vellei works his way back into a safe position though.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Clarkson keeps moving.
La Vellei lands a couple of elbows.
Clarkson trying to keep a closed guard but La Vellei is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Clarkson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
La Vellei postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clarkson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of La Vellei, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
La Vellei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
La Vellei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
La Vellei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clarkson won't allow La Vellei to sweep him here.
La Vellei pulls Clarkson in close to prevent any damage.
La Vellei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarkson controls the pace.#T3#
Clarkson tries to free his leg and advance position but La Vellei is retaining full guard.
La Vellei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
La Vellei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clarkson defends well.
Clarkson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clarkson content to control rather than advance.
La Vellei moves into full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.
La Vellei controlling the position.
La Vellei is looking to sweep but instead, Clarkson has passed into half guard.
Clarkson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Clarkson wants to work for an arm triangle but La Vellei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Clarkson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarkson works his way into full mount!
La Vellei is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jean Cristopher La Vellei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Clarkson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clarkson goes for a double leg but La Vellei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as La Vellei continues to drive forward.
La Vellei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Clarkson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
La Vellei throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clarkson was covering up waiting for the punch and La Vellei finishes the takedown easily into guard.
La Vellei passes Clarkson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clarkson is trying to control but can't.
Clarkson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but La Vellei scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clarkson wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
La Vellei stands up and beckons Clarkson to join him on the feet.
Clarkson goes for a double leg but La Vellei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as La Vellei continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by La Vellei, which made it look bad.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Vellei, as that shot connected. #T1##TD#
La Vellei closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clarkson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
La Vellei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
La Vellei is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Clarkson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 441: Hall VS Clarkson
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Vellei leaves Potatohauler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
La Vellei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Potatohauler momentarily.
La Vellei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Potatohauler throws a shot from downtown. La Vellei moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
La Vellei breaks the clinch.
La Vellei lands a nice shot that snaps Potatohauler's head back.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but La Vellei moves out of range.
Potatohauler wants to clinch.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch.
La Vellei cracks Potatohauler with a right hand to the side of the head.
La Vellei misses the jab.#T1#
Potatohauler is looking to clinch.
La Vellei scores with a three punch combo!
Potatohauler tries to clinch up but La Vellei circles away and keeps his distance.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
La Vellei swinging wildly here.
Potatohauler wants to counter the offense by La Vellei and move into the clinch position.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Potatohauler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potatohauler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Vellei.
Potatohauler is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
La Vellei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
La Vellei throwing a counter right hand but Potatohauler manages to avoid it.
A big right from La Vellei misses.
Potatohauler pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
La Vellei gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from La Vellei there.
La Vellei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Potatohauler moves into full guard.
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Potatohauler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
La Vellei 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. #SUB#
La Vellei drops back looking for a leg! Potatohauler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Potatohauler manages to kick La Vellei off! La Vellei jumps back into Potatohauler's guard.
La Vellei lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Potatohauler pushes La Vellei off and scrambles back to his feet.
La Vellei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potatohauler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in and bounces Potatohauler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Potatohauler is retaining full guard. #T3#
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Potatohauler keeps moving.
Potatohauler wants to stand but La Vellei is controlling the position. #ES2#
Potatohauler manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but La Vellei is avoiding it.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up
and La Vellei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
La Vellei throws a big counter combination but Potatohauler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
La Vellei throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
La Vellei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by La Vellei or perhaps it was just good defense by Potatohauler, which made it look bad.
Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Potatohauler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches La Vellei on the side of the head.
La Vellei avoids the head kick by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. La Vellei tries to avoid it but Potatohauler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag La Vellei to the ground. La Vellei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Potatohauler throws out a loose jab but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Potatohauler rushes La Vellei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Vellei misses the shot to the body.
La Vellei swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler misses with a hook.
Potatohauler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Potatohauler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La Vellei throws a big counter combination but Potatohauler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Potatohauler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Vellei throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Potatohauler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
La Vellei gets a double leg takedown into Potatohauler's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Potatohauler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Potatohauler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Vellei.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Potatohauler quickly recovers to half guard.
La Vellei wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Potatohauler is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei.
La Vellei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Potatohauler defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potatohauler keeps working.
La Vellei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potatohauler's head.
Potatohauler looks like he's trying to stand up.
La Vellei is thwarting Potatohauler's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet.
La Vellei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
La Vellei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Potatohauler taking some punishment here, with La Vellei in his half guard. #SUB#
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #ES2#
Potatohauler has one foot on La Vellei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
La Vellei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potatohauler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Potatohauler.
La Vellei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Vellei lands a head kick. Potatohauler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
La Vellei is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but La Vellei pushes him off.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Potatohauler shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Potatohauler wants to clinch.
Potatohauler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Potatohauler fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Potatohauler clinches up with La Vellei and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potatohauler tries to break the clinch but La Vellei is controlling the position. #BC2#
Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Potatohauler swinging wildly here.
Potatohauler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Potatohauler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in La Vellei's half guard.
Potatohauler prevents La Vellei from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
La Vellei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Potatohauler decides to stand and escape the position.
La Vellei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potatohauler can do to turn this around?
Potatohauler tries to clinch up but La Vellei circles away and keeps his distance.
La Vellei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is winning the standup battle so far.
La Vellei keeps the fight on the outside.
La Vellei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
La Vellei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potatohauler.
La Vellei keeps the fight on the outside.
La Vellei swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.#T4#
Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Vellei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Cristopher La Vellei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potatohauler shoots in but La Vellei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
La Vellei throws a head kick but Potatohauler moves out of range. #CL2#
Potatohauler instigates a clinch.
Potatohauler is trying to push La Vellei away but La Vellei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Potatohauler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La Vellei has him pressed against the cage.
Potatohauler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La Vellei has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Vellei's corner calls for a 1-2. La Vellei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Potatohauler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Potatohauler jabs at La Vellei's body.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Potatohauler enables La Vellei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Potatohauler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Potatohauler wriggles free and stands up.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Vellei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potatohauler throws a sloppy head kick and La Vellei moves out of range easily.
La Vellei throwing a counter right hand but Potatohauler manages to avoid it.
La Vellei keeps the fight on the outside.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Potatohauler throws a big shot that misses.
La Vellei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potatohauler circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Potatohauler gets caught flat footed, as La Vellei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Potatohauler is looking to stand up but La Vellei isn't so interested in that idea.
La Vellei with a nice head shot there.#ES2#
Potatohauler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL2#
Potatohauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Potatohauler tries to pull guard but La Vellei holds him up against the cage and eventually Potatohauler drops back down to his feet. #BC#
La Vellei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
La Vellei tries to keep at a distance but Potatohauler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Potatohauler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables La Vellei to keep the fight standing.
La Vellei prevents the takedown attempt.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler.
Potatohauler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
La Vellei throws a chopping leg kick but Potatohauler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Vellei lands a really nice looking cross but Potatohauler seems unphased.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Potatohauler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from La Vellei misses the target.
La Vellei scores with a sloppy right hand. Potatohauler should have avoided that one.
La Vellei closes the distance and clinches up with Potatohauler, looking for a takedown. La Vellei pushes Potatohauler against the cage but Potatohauler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler unleashes a big counter combination but La Vellei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
La Vellei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Vellei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Potatohaulers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Potatohauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Vellei.
Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Potatohauler sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
La Vellei throws a series of punches but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away. #CL2#
Potatohauler rushes La Vellei and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - La Vellei circles away.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Potatohauler has hold of La Vellei's hands but La Vellei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potatohauler wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.
Potatohauler tries to roll over but La Vellei keeps him under control.
La Vellei wants to control but Potatohauler is keeping him busy.
La Vellei trying to mount his opponent but Potatohauler defends it. #SUB#
La Vellei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Potatohauler is defending well.
Potatohauler is looking to escape.#SUB#
Potatohauler is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei. #SUB#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Potatohauler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Vellei, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 435: Simmons VS Frewin
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - La Vellei throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Smo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
La Vellei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smo's head.
La Vellei misses with a hook. Smo ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
La Vellei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Smo clinches up with La Vellei and pushes him back against the cage.
Smo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
La Vellei looks winded!
Smo scores a nice knee to the body.
Smo lands a knee to the body.
Smo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. La Vellei is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
La Vellei takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smo trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Knees to the body from Smo.
La Vellei takes a knee to the side of the body.
Our sources have told us that Smo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A knee to the head by Smo. #CUT#It looks like Jean Cristopher La Vellei has been cut.
La Vellei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Vellei.
Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Vellei.
La Vellei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smo unloads a knee to the mid-section. La Vellei lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smo scores a nice knee to the body.
La Vellei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Smo.
Good body shot from Smo.
Smo lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smo missing with knees to the body.
Smo is struggling to control the position.
Smo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Vellei's elbow.
Smo can't find room to land a body shot as La Vellei controls the action.
Smo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Smo.
Smo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
La Vellei managing to block the knees to the body from Smo.
La Vellei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Smo tries to land knees in the clinch but La Vellei avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
La Vellei manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Smo closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smo with a nice cross.
Smo wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from La Vellei.
Smo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smo lands a head kick. La Vellei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Smo moves into range and clinches up with La Vellei.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has La Vellei in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Smo working La Vellei over with knees to the body.
Smo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Vellei avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smo trying to land knees to the body.
Smo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Vellei is defending well for now.
Smo struggles to land a body shot inside as La Vellei controls his hands.
La Vellei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Vellei managing to block the knees to the body from Smo.
A knee to the head by Smo.
Smo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
La Vellei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smo crunches a lovely knee into La Vellei's ribcage.
Smo tries to land knees in the clinch but La Vellei avoids the damage to the body.
Smo unloads a knee to the mid-section. La Vellei lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Cristopher La Vellei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
La Vellei lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Smo.
Smo tries to clinch up.
Smo doesn't manage to clinch there - La Vellei circles away.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Vellei scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Smo rushes La Vellei and presses him up against the cage.
La Vellei being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
La Vellei avoiding damage as Smo throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smo lands a body shot.
La Vellei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
La Vellei is breathing heavily.
La Vellei managing to block the knees to the body from Smo.
Smo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Vellei avoids it.#T1##BC2#
La Vellei breaks the clinch.
Smo moves out of range as La Vellei strikes.
Smo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
La Vellei misses with a jab to the body
and La Vellei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
La Vellei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smo defending well as La Vellei loads up on a big left hand.
Smo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smo wants to clinch up but La Vellei keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Smo takes the fight into the clinch.
La Vellei avoiding damage as Smo throws knees to the body. #BC2#
La Vellei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe Smo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Vellei looks to land a combination but Smo avoids it well. #T2#
A head kick by La Vellei misses
and Smo counters with a right hand to the body.
La Vellei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smo throws a quick counter head kick but La Vellei was just out of range.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Smo wants to clinch.
La Vellei misses with a looping left.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Vellei avoids it.
Smo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Vellei can do to turn this around?
La Vellei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Vellei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
La Vellei managing to block the knees to the body from Smo. #T3#
Smo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Vellei avoids it.
Smo missing with knees to the body.
La Vellei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smo trying to land knees to the body.
Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Vellei.
Smo misses with a knee strike.
Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Vellei.
La Vellei is trying to break free.
Smo struggles to land a body shot inside as La Vellei controls his hands.
Smo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. La Vellei avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
La Vellei is trying to break the clinch but Smo is controlling him.
La Vellei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Smo tries to land a knee to the head but La Vellei blocks with his arms.
La Vellei avoiding damage as Smo throws knees to the body.
Smo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Vellei is defending well for now.
Smo lands a knee to the body. #BC2#
La Vellei breaks from the clinch.
A lazy body kick from La Vellei
and Smo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps La Vellei thinking.
Smo looks to clinch
and La Vellei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
La Vellei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smo tries to clinch but La Vellei is having none of it.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smo closes the distance looking to clinch
and La Vellei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Cristopher La Vellei'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!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smo tries to clinch up.
Smo wants to clinch up but La Vellei keeps it at a distance.
Smo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between La Vellei's hands.
La Vellei missing with a left hand there. Smo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
La Vellei swats away the attempt to clinch by Smo.
La Vellei throws a shot from downtown. Smo moves away and avoids it.
Smo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smo wants to clinch up but La Vellei keeps it at a distance.
Smo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Vellei.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
La Vellei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smo.
A head kick misses from Smo.
Smo is looking to clinch.
La Vellei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
La Vellei throws a nice looking combination but Smo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smo tries to clinch but La Vellei is having none of it.
Smo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smo throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Smo has La Vellei up against the cage in a clinch.
La Vellei avoiding damage as Smo throws knees to the body. #BC2#
La Vellei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei swats away the attempt to clinch by Smo.
Smo tries a head kick but it misses.
Smo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
La Vellei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
La Vellei misses with a hook.
Joe Smo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Vellei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Vellei looks for the body kick but Smo saw that one coming.
La Vellei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
La Vellei swats away the attempt to clinch by Smo.
Smo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
La Vellei throws a head kick that misses
letting Smo counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vellei misses the jab.
La Vellei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
La Vellei swings for the body but Smo moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smo.#CL#
Smo darts in and clinches La Vellei up against the cage.#T3#
Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Vellei.
Smo tries to land knees in the clinch but La Vellei avoids the damage to the body.
La Vellei misses with a body punch.
Smo missing with knees to the body.
Smo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Vellei is defending well for now.
La Vellei struggles to land a body shot inside as Smo controls his hands.
La Vellei managing to block the knees to the body from Smo.
La Vellei managing to block the knees to the body from Smo.
Smo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Vellei is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on La Vellei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Vellei.
Smo tries to land knees in the clinch but La Vellei avoids the damage to the body.
La Vellei wants to break free but Smo has control. #T4#
Smo trying to land knees to the body.
Smo trying to land knees to the body.
Smo lands a nice knee to the body.
Smo stalling in the clinch but La Vellei improves position.
Smo blocks a body shot from La Vellei.
Smo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Smo.
La Vellei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Vellei scores with a shoulder strike.
La Vellei avoiding damage as Smo throws knees to the body.
Smo lands a knee to the body.
Joe Smo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
La Vellei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Vellei is defending well for now.
La Vellei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joe Smo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
La Vellei can't find room to land a body shot as Smo controls the action.

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 Joe Smo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smo, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smo!
After winning the bout, Joe Smo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 427:Oosthuizen VS Lentz
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La Vellei backs up against the cage.
La Vellei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and La Vellei ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
La Vellei throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
La Vellei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body kick from La Vellei.
Good shot there by Johnson.#TD2#
La Vellei looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but La Vellei drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Vellei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Vellei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but La Vellei slips an elbow through the middle.
La Vellei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but La Vellei is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
La Vellei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst La Vellei is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Vellei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Vellei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson wants to stand but La Vellei is controlling the position. #SU2#
La Vellei stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson misses with a hook.
La Vellei scores with a hook.
La Vellei moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but La Vellei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
La Vellei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. La Vellei moves away and avoids it.
La Vellei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a right and a left that La Vellei avoids nicely. #T2#
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and La Vellei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vellei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but La Vellei persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jeff Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei staying out of range there.
La Vellei throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - La Vellei had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from La Vellei. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La Vellei.
Johnson throws a jab when La Vellei was well out of range.
La Vellei lands with a cross.
La Vellei dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
La Vellei misses with a body shot.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and La Vellei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
La Vellei dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!#T3#
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing La Vellei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from La Vellei misses the target.
Johnson throws a body punch but La Vellei moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
La Vellei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - La Vellei lands in his opponent's guard.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but La Vellei is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
La Vellei works a leg free and moves into half guard.
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4##SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
La Vellei wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
La Vellei is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
La Vellei wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for La Vellei to get the leverage. #ES#
Johnson has one foot on La Vellei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Vellei lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - La Vellei lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson wants to stand but La Vellei is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Cristopher La Vellei will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
La Vellei misses with a jab, cross combination.
La Vellei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
La Vellei fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. La Vellei is now in Johnson's guard.#SU2#
La Vellei decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Nice body punch from La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but La Vellei is controlling him well.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from La Vellei.
La Vellei is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but La Vellei is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
La Vellei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
La Vellei drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
La Vellei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
La Vellei wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
La Vellei not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson pushes La Vellei off looking to stand but La Vellei dives back in and keeps control.
La Vellei trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. La Vellei eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as La Vellei sits in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES#
Johnson kicks La Vellei off and gets back to his feet.
La Vellei lands a slapping body shot.
Jeff Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Vellei ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Nice defenses there by La Vellei.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
La Vellei avoids the body shot from Johnson.
La Vellei misses with a two punch combination.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from La Vellei.
A big left from La Vellei misses.
La Vellei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and La Vellei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of La Vellei's head.
La Vellei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jeff Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables La Vellei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
La Vellei trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand but La Vellei is controlling the position.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
La Vellei prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
La Vellei prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
La Vellei avoids the head kick by Johnson.
A low kick lands for La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a jab when La Vellei was well out of range.
La Vellei fails to land the takedown.
Jeff Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Vellei misses with a looping right.#TD2#
La Vellei shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but La Vellei isn't so interested in that idea.
La Vellei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson wants to stand up but La Vellei is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a leg kick but La Vellei checks it.
It seemed like La Vellei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
La Vellei misses with a wild combination.
La Vellei connects with a jab.
La Vellei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
La Vellei lands a high kick!
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but La Vellei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
La Vellei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeff Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.#T1#
La Vellei throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
A head kick from Johnson lands but La Vellei takes it in his stride.
No luck for La Vellei with that takedown attempt.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
La Vellei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Vellei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Vellei.
La Vellei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
La Vellei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and La Vellei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
La Vellei has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and La Vellei counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Vellei goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range. #TD2#
La Vellei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. La Vellei is in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but La Vellei is controlling him.
La Vellei advances to half guard.
Johnson tries to kick La Vellei off but La Vellei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has got the better of the ground game so far.
La Vellei is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
La Vellei wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
La Vellei trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
La Vellei seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
La Vellei is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T4#
La Vellei landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson tries to buck La Vellei off but he can't manage it.
La Vellei is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
La Vellei content just to control the position here.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
La Vellei with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
La Vellei controlling the pace for now.
La Vellei wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson tries to buck La Vellei off but he can't manage it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, La Vellei cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jeff Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Vellei controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got La Vellei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
After winning the bout, Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 422 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Roth misses with a double jab.
La Vellei fails with the takedown.
A big right from La Vellei misses.
La Vellei thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Vellei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
La Vellei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Vellei.
Roth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Vellei.#TD2#
Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches La Vellei napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roth working away.
Roth is staying tight to La Vellei's torso, preventing him from escaping.
La Vellei is trying to buck Roth off.
La Vellei is trying to control Roth's posture but Roth avoids it. #T1#
La Vellei manages to get back to half guard.
La Vellei tries to get to full guard but Roth has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roth passes into side control, despite La Vellei's attempt to control the position.
La Vellei is not content to let Roth control the position.
Roth moves into full mount! #T2#
La Vellei working to try and regain half guard.
Roth wants to stand but La Vellei is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
La Vellei is trying desperately to improve position.
Roth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Vellei is looking to escape. #T3#
La Vellei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
La Vellei regains half guard.
La Vellei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roth works his way into side control.
La Vellei tries to buck Roth off but Roth is having none of it.
Roth moves into full mount!
La Vellei can't escape the position.
La Vellei is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Roth there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Roth trying to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
Roth wants to stand but La Vellei is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
La Vellei keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roth trying to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth wants to stand but La Vellei is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Roth slips a jab from La Vellei.
Roth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roth fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Vellei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
La Vellei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roth's head.
La Vellei looks for a takedown but Roth sprawls well.
La Vellei with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth misses with a head kick.
La Vellei lands a two punch combo.
La Vellei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roth avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is winning the standup battle so far.
La Vellei connects with a looping right hand.
La Vellei throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range.
Roth wants to counter with a clinch but La Vellei pushes him away.
Roth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
La Vellei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
La Vellei decides to stand back up.
La Vellei misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Roth moves into the clinch.#BC#
La Vellei breaks the clinch.
La Vellei throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Vellei misses with a straight right. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Roth. No joy for La Vellei on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Cristopher La Vellei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from La Vellei.
La Vellei sets himself, and Roth steps forward looking for the clinch! La Vellei avoids it this time.
Roth swinging wildly here.
Roth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling La Vellei to score with a decent uppercut.
Roth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Roth misses.
Roth lands a head kick!
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
La Vellei lands with an overhand left.
La Vellei throws a front kick that sends Roth stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
La Vellei throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roth was covering up waiting for the punch and La Vellei finishes the takedown easily into guard.
La Vellei won't allow Roth to get back to his feet. #T3##SU#
La Vellei stands up and waves to Roth to follow him.
Roth tests La Vellei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth moves out of range as La Vellei throws a body kick.
Roth wants to clinch but La Vellei slips to the side
and La Vellei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Vellei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roth.
La Vellei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roth blocks a head kick by La Vellei. #TD#
La Vellei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roth's guard.
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roth trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
La Vellei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Vellei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
La Vellei stops Roth from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth working a defensive guard here.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and La Vellei defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Vellei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
La Vellei landing with the ground and pound.
La Vellei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
La Vellei chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
La Vellei gets to his feet - Roth follows without any prompting.
La Vellei darts in looking for a takedown but Roth gets double underhooks and turns La Vellei into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that second round.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
La Vellei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
La Vellei lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Roth gets caught napping as La Vellei dives in and scores a takedown. Roth manages to retain guard.
La Vellei prevents Roth from getting back to his feet.
Toran Roth has got the better of the ground game so far.
La Vellei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Roth got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Vellei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roth has managed to get both his arms back between La Vellei's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
La Vellei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roth defends well.#SU2#
La Vellei is working an open guard so Roth takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Vellei.
Roth feints a jab promting La Vellei to slip. Roth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. La Vellei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Roth.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but La Vellei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
La Vellei looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
La Vellei jabs Roth right on the nose. Roth blinks but takes it well.
Roth avoids the head kick by La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a right and a left that Roth avoids nicely.
La Vellei scores with a nice head shot.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Roth counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Roth breaks from the clinch. #T2#
La Vellei fails with a takedown attempt.
La Vellei dodges the punch combination from Roth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. La Vellei doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - La Vellei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roth tries a head kick but it misses.
La Vellei throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roth throws a counter combo.
Roth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
La Vellei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roth is out of range.
Roth wants to counter with a clinch but La Vellei pushes him away.
La Vellei throws a hook but Roth avoids it easily.#T3#
Roth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roth throws a combination. La Vellei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Roth throws a nice looking combination but La Vellei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roth quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.
Roth trying to control but La Vellei postures up. #SUB#
La Vellei is trying for a kimura here. Roth looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! La Vellei wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Our winner, Jean Cristopher La Vellei, 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.

Event: GC 418 Christie vs. Mantle
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
La Vellei throws out a loose jab but Le Phat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from La Vellei is predictable there #TD#
and Le Phat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Vellei's guard.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Le Phat from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
La Vellei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Phat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Le Phat got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Vellei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Phat has managed to get both his arms back between La Vellei's legs - danger averted.
La Vellei is trying to keep Le Phat in close.
Le Phat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
La Vellei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Phat content to stall in guard here.
Le Phat looking to pass the guard.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##SUB2#
La Vellei looking for a guillotine here but Le Phat defends easily.
Le Phat forces his way into half guard.
Le Phat has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
La Vellei has hold of Le Phat's hands but Le Phat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
La Vellei tries to get to full guard but Le Phat has control of the leg.
Le Phat not doing much here. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back.
La Vellei is looking to control Le Phat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La Vellei avoid being mounted?#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
La Vellei is looking for a sweep. Le Phat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Phat trying to control the action but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
Le Phat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
Le Phat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Le Phat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Le Phat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
Le Phat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
La Vellei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Le Phat wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Le Phat seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
La Vellei trying to control but Le Phat postures up.
Le Phat throwing shots but La Vellei is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. La Vellei manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
La Vellei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Phat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
La Vellei controls Le Phat momentarily but Le Phat frees himself.
Le Phat stopping the sweep attempt from La Vellei.#SUB2#
La Vellei working for a triangle but Le Phat defends it easily.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Le Phat from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Le Phat is really struggling to control La Vellei but he's trying to hold on to the position.
La Vellei keeping full guard, as Le Phat tries to pass.
Le Phat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Le Phat wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving. #SUB2#
La Vellei has his foot on Le Phat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Le Phat works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
La Vellei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Le Phat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
La Vellei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Phat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Le Phat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roc Le Phat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A combination from La Vellei does no damage.
La Vellei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Phat tries to counter by clinching up but La Vellei breaks away and moves out of range.
Le Phat throws a series of strikes that have La Vellei backpedaling. #TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Le Phat to the mat! Le Phat manages to get full guard.
La Vellei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Le Phat tries to strike from the bottom.
La Vellei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roc Le Phat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
La Vellei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Phat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
La Vellei throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Le Phat is looking for a triangle but La Vellei pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei tries to stand but Le Phat is controlling from the bottom.
Le Phat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Vellei manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
La Vellei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Le Phat trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
Le Phat 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.
Le Phat won't allow La Vellei to sweep him here. #T1#
Le Phat stands up over La Vellei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
La Vellei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Phat is aware though and is defending well.
Le Phat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Le Phat trying to control the action but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
Le Phat is looking to advance position but La Vellei won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Le Phat lands a nice short elbow.
Le Phat wants to take a breather but La Vellei is having none of it. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Le Phat wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
La Vellei tries to kick Le Phat off but Le Phat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Le Phat trying to control the action but La Vellei is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Le Phat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Le Phat is pressing down on La Vellei's thigh, looking to free his foot. La Vellei is holding on for now.
La Vellei is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Phat wants to advance to full mount but La Vellei doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Le Phat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Le Phat passes La Vellei's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Le Phat.
Ground and pound from Le Phat. #T3##SUB2#
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Le Phat there.
La Vellei is not content to let Le Phat control the position.#SU#
Le Phat stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows La Vellei to get to his feet.
Le Phat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Le Phat does no damage.
La Vellei tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Phat with a nice cross.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Le Phat is out of range.
No joy there for La Vellei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
La Vellei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Le Phat. That snapped La Vellei's head back.
Le Phat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Vellei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Phat.#T4#
Le Phat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roc Le Phat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Phat throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Le Phat drives through with a takedown into La Vellei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Phat is one step ahead there.
Le Phat pushes down on La Vellei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
La Vellei wants to control but Le Phat is keeping busy.
La Vellei won't allow Le Phat to pass to mount.
Le Phat throws a strike but La Vellei avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SU#
Le Phat gets to his feet. La Vellei looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
La Vellei slips a jab and a cross from Le Phat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roc Le Phat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Le Phat lands a jab.
La Vellei scores with a hook.
Le Phat cracks a nice hook into La Vellei's ribs.
Le Phat lunges at La Vellei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by La Vellei's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Le Phat there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from La Vellei is defended easily by Le Phat.
La Vellei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Le Phat circles away.
La Vellei tries for a takedown but Le Phat circles away easily
and La Vellei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roc Le Phat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Phat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Le Phat misses with an uppercut.
Le Phat misses with an uppercut. La Vellei saw that one coming.
Roc Le Phat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Le Phat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Phat tries to clinch up but La Vellei circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Phat lands a jab.
Roc Le Phat is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
La Vellei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Vellei avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Vellei throws a hook but Le Phat blocks it.
Le Phat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Le Phat.
Le Phat lands with a straight right. La Vellei didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Le Phat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Le Phat controls La Vellei momentarily but La Vellei frees himself.
Le Phat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Vellei can do to turn this around?
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Phat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Phat has momentary wrist control but La Vellei slips an elbow through the middle.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Phat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Phat has momentary wrist control but La Vellei slips an elbow through the middle.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roc Le Phat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB#
Le Phat is looking for a triangle but La Vellei pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Le Phat has his foot on La Vellei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Vellei works his way back into a safe position though.
Le Phat 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#
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!
La Vellei tries to get to full guard but Le Phat has control of the leg.
Le Phat wants to stand up but La Vellei has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Le Phat working the head and body with strikes.
La Vellei is not content to let Le Phat control the position.
La Vellei wants to control but Le Phat is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Le Phat stalling.
Le Phat prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
Le Phat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
La Vellei is looking to control Le Phat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La Vellei avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
La Vellei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Le Phat content to control rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Le Phat prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
Le Phat trying to control the pace.
Le Phat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for La Vellei! #SUB#
Le Phat is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Le Phat extends the arm and La Vellei is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roc Le Phat!
After the fight, Roc Le Phat was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GC 414 Keji vs. Son
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
The crowd cheers as La Vellei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Vellei was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from La Vellei finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
letting La Vellei counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from La Vellei.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuznetsov enables La Vellei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuznetsov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Kuznetsov gets caught flat footed, as La Vellei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Vellei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
La Vellei throws a big elbow that misses.
La Vellei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuznetsov being controlled here, momentarily.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but La Vellei isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
La Vellei passes into half guard.
La Vellei wants to take a breather but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
La Vellei trying to mount his opponent but Kuznetsov defends it.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuznetsov defends it well.
La Vellei working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB2#
La Vellei seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetsov defends the submission attempt.
La Vellei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from La Vellei.
Kuznetsov is looking to escape.#SUB2#
La Vellei is working for a submission of some sort.
La Vellei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#ES#
Kuznetsov has one foot on La Vellei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
La Vellei throws a counter combo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
La Vellei lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuznetsov backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
La Vellei changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuznetsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuznetsov is not content to let La Vellei control the position.
La Vellei is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kuznetsov prevents La Vellei from improving position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Vellei sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kuznetsov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES#
Kuznetsov sneaks out the side door and pushes La Vellei away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Vellei avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
La Vellei looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard.

Kuznetsov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Vellei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
La Vellei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Cristopher La Vellei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Vellei doesn't seem phased though.
La Vellei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
La Vellei throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Kuznetsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has got the better of the ground game so far.
La Vellei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
La Vellei prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Vellei chips away with some ground and pound.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Kuznetsov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. La Vellei is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Kuznetsov is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
La Vellei manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a head kick. La Vellei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
La Vellei moves into range and connects with a jab.
La Vellei blocks the body kick.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
La Vellei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. La Vellei is in Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
La Vellei connects with a couple of short punches.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
La Vellei throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but La Vellei is having none of it. #T2#
La Vellei throws an elbow that misses. Kuznetsov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in La Vellei's guard. Nice move by Kuznetsov!#REVR#
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!
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from La Vellei.#SUB2#
La Vellei has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
La Vellei looking for subs off his back but Kuznetsov has passed one foot through into half guard.
La Vellei tries to roll over but Kuznetsov keeps him under control.
La Vellei trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
La Vellei controlling the position well.
La Vellei is pressing down on Kuznetsov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
La Vellei managing to control the position.
La Vellei trying to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
La Vellei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
La Vellei has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
La Vellei looking for a guillotine here but Kuznetsov defends easily.
Kuznetsov postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Vellei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Vellei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznetsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by La Vellei.
La Vellei slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
La Vellei blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick as La Vellei jumps back.
La Vellei blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from La Vellei.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
La Vellei misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
La Vellei drives through with a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Kuznetsov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
La Vellei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Vellei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Vellei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
La Vellei throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuznetsov quickly recovers to half guard.
La Vellei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Vellei trying to control from Kuznetsov's half guard. Kuznetsov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
La Vellei looking to sit in guard and control but Kuznetsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
La Vellei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but La Vellei won't let him. #SUB2#
La Vellei is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kuznetsov rolls with it to try and escape but La Vellei cranks on the arm and Kuznetsov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 409 Pellegrini vs. Wobble
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Coooie Cobber enables La Vellei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Coooie Cobber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coooie Cobber wants to improve his position but instead La Vellei has moved into half guard.
Coooie Cobber won't allow La Vellei to pass to mount.
La Vellei is looking to take a break and control but Coooie Cobber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coooie Cobber is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ground and pound from La Vellei.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coooie Cobber trying to hold on to La Vellei's head to control him but La Vellei postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura but Coooie Cobber is defending well. #SUB2#
La Vellei 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
La Vellei throws a strike but Coooie Cobber avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Coooie Cobber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for La Vellei on the ground.
Coooie Cobber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Coooie Cobber keeps moving.
Coooie Cobber keeping full guard, as La Vellei tries to pass.
La Vellei pushes down on Coooie Cobber's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coooie Cobber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coooie Cobber trying to control here. #SUB2#
La Vellei wants to work for an arm triangle but Coooie Cobber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coooie Cobber is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at New York Training Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
La Vellei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
La Vellei prevents Coooie Cobber from standing back up.
Coooie Cobber wants to get back to full guard.
Coooie Cobber wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.
Coooie Cobber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
La Vellei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
La Vellei prevents Coooie Cobber from improving his position.
Coooie Cobber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but La Vellei scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coooie Cobber defends it well.
Coooie Cobber tries to kick La Vellei off but La Vellei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coooie Cobber blocking the ground and pound attempt from La Vellei.
La Vellei content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
La Vellei works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
La Vellei looking to finish Coooie Cobber with some ground and pound. This is bad for Coooie Cobber!#SUB2#
La Vellei has hold of Coooie Cobber's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coooie Cobber manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
La Vellei lands a big elbow.
Coooie Cobber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
La Vellei lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
La Vellei is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Coooie Cobber has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Coooie Cobber wants to hold on but La Vellei pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coooie Cobber is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
La Vellei working the ground and pound effectively.
La Vellei with the ground and pound from mount.
Coooie Cobber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coooie Cobber tries to get out of the position.#T4#
A nice elbow there by La Vellei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coooie Cobber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coooie Cobber regains half guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura but Coooie Cobber is defending well. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coooie Cobber defends it well. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coooie Cobber has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
La Vellei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coooie Cobber swivels and escapes.
La Vellei swinging wildly here.
La Vellei clobbers Coooie Cobber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coooie Cobber tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coooie Cobber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Vellei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Coooie Cobber drives through and clinches with La Vellei against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Coooie Cobber as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coooie Cobber trying to land knees to the body.
Coooie Cobber misses with an elbow over the top.
Coooie Cobber prevents La Vellei from breaking the clinch.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with an uppercut but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with an uppercut but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Coooie Cobber has a couple of punches blocked by La Vellei.
Coooie Cobber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
La Vellei blocking some punches.
Coooie Cobber tries to throw a body punch but La Vellei avoids it by throwing Coooie Cobber back against the cage.
Coooie Cobber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Vellei's elbow.
Coooie Cobber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coooie Cobber lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coooie Cobber misses with some punches.
Coooie Cobber lands a nice uppercut.
Coooie Cobber throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
La Vellei breaks the clinch.
Coooie Cobber is looking to clinch but La Vellei is avoiding it.
La Vellei missing with a left hand there. Coooie Cobber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
La Vellei moves out of range of the leg kick from Coooie Cobber.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coooie Cobber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from La Vellei. That one must have hurt.
Andy Coooie Cobber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coooie Cobber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coooie Cobber cracks La Vellei with a right hand to the side of the head.
La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coooie Cobber.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Vellei is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Coooie Cobber misses the target.
Coooie Cobber stuffs the takedown.
Coooie Cobber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
La Vellei works over Coooie Cobber's head and body with a nice combination.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch but La Vellei moves out of range. #TD2#
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coooie Cobber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
La Vellei is looking to take a break and control but Coooie Cobber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coooie Cobber tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
La Vellei throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
La Vellei has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Coooie Cobber!
Coooie Cobber tries to lock up and control but La Vellei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
La Vellei lands a nice shot to the head.
La Vellei controlling the position easily from mount.
Coooie Cobber is bucking up trying to escape but La Vellei cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Coooie Cobber is in a horrible position here. La Vellei smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
La Vellei fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
La Vellei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coooie Cobber is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
La Vellei has control of Coooie Cobber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coooie Cobber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Coooie Cobber takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
La Vellei working Coooie Cobber over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
La Vellei working for a submission but Coooie Cobber is keeping him at bay.
Coooie Cobber is trying to escape the mount.
La Vellei working Coooie Cobber over with strikes here.
Coooie Cobber is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
La Vellei has hold of Coooie Cobber's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coooie Cobber manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
La Vellei lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
La Vellei trying to control but he's not successful this time.
La Vellei prevents Coooie Cobber from getting the reversal.
Coooie Cobber is in a horrible position here. La Vellei smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Coooie Cobber takes the fight into the clinch.
Coooie Cobber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
La Vellei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coooie Cobber lands an uppercut.
Coooie Cobber misses with a knee to the head.
Coooie Cobber gets through La Vellei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with an uppercut but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coooie Cobber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with an uppercut but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber misses with the head strike. #T1#
Coooie Cobber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coooie Cobber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coooie Cobber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Vellei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coooie Cobber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coooie Cobber keeps control of La Vellei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andy Coooie Cobber has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
La Vellei breaks the clinch.
La Vellei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
La Vellei throws a push kick but Coooie Cobber slaps the foot to one side.
La Vellei throws a leg kick which misses Coooie Cobber's front leg but catches the back leg as Coooie Cobber tries to avoid it.
La Vellei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coooie Cobber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches La Vellei on the side of the head.
Coooie Cobber lands with an uppercut that bounces La Vellei off the cage and back into range.
La Vellei lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coooie Cobber will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Coooie Cobber looks to land a combination but La Vellei avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Vellei misses with a takedown
and Coooie Cobber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Coooie Cobber misses with a left hand
and La Vellei counters with a solid body kick.
La Vellei dips to his left and cracks Coooie Cobber with an uppercut!
Coooie Cobber misses with a body shot.
La Vellei dives in and grabs Coooie Cobber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coooie Cobber pushes down on La Vellei's head and hops out.
Coooie Cobber lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Vellei's sensitive parts.
Coooie Cobber throws an overhand right that lands on La Vellei's shoulder, as La Vellei tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - La Vellei lands in his opponent's guard.
Coooie Cobber keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
La Vellei landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Coooie Cobber controlling the position.
La Vellei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coooie Cobber looking for a sweep. Not yet Coooie Cobber, not yet.
La Vellei is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coooie Cobber pulls La Vellei in to control the position. #SU2#
La Vellei gets to his feet - Coooie Cobber follows without any prompting.
La Vellei lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Coooie Cobber. That snapped La Vellei's head back.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coooie Cobber as he avoids it easily.
Andy Coooie Cobber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.#TD2#
La Vellei darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Coooie Cobber blocking the ground and pound attempt from La Vellei.
Coooie Cobber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
La Vellei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coooie Cobber defending well though.
Coooie Cobber is refusing to be controlled, as La Vellei sits in half guard.
Coooie Cobber is pressing down on La Vellei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
La Vellei showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Coooie Cobber keeps moving.
Andy Coooie Cobber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Vellei sitting in guard here, content to control.
La Vellei pushes down on Coooie Cobber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coooie Cobber trying to control but La Vellei postures up. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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 Andy Coooie Cobber.
I think La Vellei 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Andy Coooie Cobber stepped up to the mic, saying 'HELL WITH ALL U WANKERS'.

Event: GC 405
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
La Vellei shoots and misses
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castro as he jumps to the side.
La Vellei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fidelity Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
Donk. Castro catches La Vellei right on the button with a cross.
Castro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it.#CL#
Castro pushes La Vellei up against the cage in a clinch.
La Vellei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Castro tries to break the clinch but La Vellei is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
La Vellei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Castro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Castros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La Vellei.
Castro misses with a straight left. #T1#
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
La Vellei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Castro tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
La Vellei scores with a sloppy right hand. Castro should have avoided that one. #TD2#
La Vellei looking to score a takedown here. Castro is defending well but La Vellei drives through and ends up in Castro's guard.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
La Vellei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castro is keeping the position for now.
Castro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
La Vellei trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom. #T2#
La Vellei is pushing down on Castro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castro is fighting to maintain full guard but La Vellei has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
La Vellei drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now La Vellei has Castro in his guard.#REVR#
Castro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castro wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving. #T3#
La Vellei 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.
La Vellei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei distracts Castro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Castro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castro keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
Castro is trying to control the position but La Vellei postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Vellei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Vellei trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom. #T4#
Castro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
La Vellei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
La Vellei wants to stand but Castro is controlling his posture from full guard.
La Vellei looking to sit in guard and control but Castro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
La Vellei controls Castro momentarily but Castro frees himself. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Castro passes into half guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fidelity Castro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
La Vellei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
Castro avoids the body shot from La Vellei.
Sloppy strikes from La Vellei. Those never looked like landing.
La Vellei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castro.
La Vellei keeps the fight on the outside.
Castro tries to clinch up.
La Vellei misses with an uppercut. Castro saw that one coming.
La Vellei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castro fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Vellei throws a head kick that misses.
Castro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castro throws a combination that misses
enabling La Vellei to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but La Vellei persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Castro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Castro. Those never looked like landing.
La Vellei throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.#T1#
Castro misses with a wild combination.
Castro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castro wants to clinch up but La Vellei keeps it at a distance.
Castro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Vellei throws a right and a left that Castro avoids nicely.
Castro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
La Vellei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fidelity Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castro throws a lazy right hand but La Vellei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Vellei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Castro throws a solid leg kick but La Vellei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castro.
La Vellei shoots in but no luck this time.
La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Castro sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castro works the jab nicely.#T2#
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fidelity Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and La Vellei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as La Vellei blocks the low kick.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Vellei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Vellei moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
La Vellei throws a head kick that misses.
La Vellei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Castro misses its target.
Castro moves away from the strike by La Vellei.
La Vellei fails with a takedown attempt.
Castro appears to be looking for a big counter.
La Vellei blocks a low kick nicely.
La Vellei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but La Vellei persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
Castro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Castro misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
La Vellei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #ES#
Castro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Castro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castro wants it to stay on the feet.
Castro wants to clinch.
Castro throws a hook but La Vellei avoids it easily.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from La Vellei is defended easily by Castro.
Nice straight punches there by La Vellei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of La Vellei.#TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castro's guard.

Castro pushes La Vellei off and gets back to his feet.
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!
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt
letting Castro counter with a right hand.
La Vellei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Vellei throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
Nice jab there from Castro.
La Vellei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense.
Fidelity Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but La Vellei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fidelity Castro dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Castro ducks under a wild hook from La Vellei.
Castro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Vellei lands a head kick!
Castro slaps away a takedown attempt from La Vellei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
La Vellei throws an overhand right that lands on Castro's shoulder, as Castro tries to avoid the shot.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Vellei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Vellei with a poor takedown
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
Fidelity Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
Horrible takedown attempt by La Vellei or perhaps it was just good defense by Castro, which made it look bad.
La Vellei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Vellei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
La Vellei shoots in but Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Castro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. La Vellei is defending well for now.
Castro is stalling here.
Castro is trying to maintain a safe position but La Vellei gets an underhook and turns Castro into the cage.#BC#
Castro breaks from the clinch.
Castro missing with a left hand there. La Vellei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Vellei looks for the body kick but Castro saw that one coming.
La Vellei loads up on a big right hand but Castro slips the punch.
La Vellei shoots for a takedown but Castro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Castro on his heels. He'll look to pass Castro's guard now, I'm sure.
La Vellei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Castro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of La Vellei, into his guard. #REVR#
Castro tries to stand but La Vellei is controlling from the bottom.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Castro passes into half guard.
Castro prevents La Vellei from improving his position.#SUB2#
Castro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from La Vellei.
La Vellei is trying to improve his position.
La Vellei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SU#
Castro stands up and we're back to a striking position.
La Vellei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castro swivels and escapes.
La Vellei closes the distance and clinches up with Castro, looking for a takedown. La Vellei pushes Castro against the cage but Castro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Castro checks a leg kick.
Castro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Vellei can do to turn this around?
La Vellei closes the distance and clinches up with Castro, looking for a takedown. La Vellei pushes Castro against the cage but Castro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castro is looking to clinch but La Vellei is avoiding it.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castro but Castro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
La Vellei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Vellei misses with a body shot
and Castro counters with a head kick.
La Vellei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castro sizes up La Vellei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Castro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
La Vellei jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Castro has knocked La Vellei down with a huge combo! Castro steps away and waves a wobbly La Vellei back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#La Vellei is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of La Vellei's head, knocking him out cold! Castro is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fidelity Castro!

Event: GC 401
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
La Vellei ducks right into an uppercut from Drummond.
La Vellei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drummond avoids it really well and circles away.
La Vellei defending well as Drummond loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
La Vellei looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drummond looking to control.
Drummond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Vellei manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drummond is one step ahead there.
Drummond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as La Vellei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
La Vellei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drummond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking for a guillotine here but Drummond defends easily.
Drummond throws a big right hand that misses.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Drummond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drummond connects with a couple of short punches.
Drummond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drummond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
La Vellei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
La Vellei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drummond.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drummond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Vellei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drummond defends well.
La Vellei 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##T2#
La Vellei is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
La Vellei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
La Vellei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drummond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. La Vellei is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
La Vellei stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Drummond misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like La Vellei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Drummond takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Drummond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Drummond as La Vellei shoots in.
A jab from Drummond misses.
Jake Drummond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drummond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Vellei.
An inside leg kick lands from Drummond.
La Vellei blocks a jab.
La Vellei throws a looping overhand right but Drummond ducks down to avoid it.
Drummond tries a head kick but it misses.
La Vellei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Vellei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drummond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Vellei was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drummond defends it nicely.
Jake Drummond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei avoids the body shot from Drummond.
La Vellei slips under a jab from Drummond.
Drummond tries a head kick but it misses.
Drummond lands with an uppercut that bounces La Vellei off the cage and back into range.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Drummond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Drummond misses its intended target.
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Vellei was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond.
Drummond displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Drummond punishes La Vellei's body with a nice straight punch.
Drummond misses with a double jab.
Drummond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drummond misses with a low kick.
Drummond tries to land a leg kick but La Vellei saw it coming and moves away.
La Vellei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drummond.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Drummond throws a good cross that connects.
La Vellei shoots and misses
and Drummond counters with a straight right hand.
Drummond takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Vellei swinging wildly here.
Drummond lands a nice shot to the body.
La Vellei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drummond stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Drummond does it's job there.
Jake Drummond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Vellei shoots in for a double leg but Drummond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drummond throws the left hand but La Vellei avoids the punch easily.
La Vellei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drummond misses the shot to the body.
La Vellei defending well as Drummond loads up on a big left hand.
La Vellei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from La Vellei.
La Vellei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drummond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Drummond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No luck for La Vellei with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Drummond lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Vellei doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Drummond.
Drummond stuffs the takedown attempt from La Vellei. La Vellei gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
La Vellei checks a low kick from Drummond.#TD2#
La Vellei scores with a takedown into Drummond's guard.
La Vellei preventing the sweep.
Drummond is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei is working Drummond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drummond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Drummond is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells La Vellei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
La Vellei throwing strikes from guard but Drummond blocks nicely.
La Vellei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
La Vellei drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drummond manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now La Vellei has Drummond in his guard.#REVR#
Drummond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drummond postures up. #SUB2#
La Vellei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drummond defends it easily.
Drummond postures up and lands a big shot to La Vellei's brow.
Drummond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drummond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Drummond got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Vellei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drummond has managed to get both his arms back between La Vellei's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drummond defends well.
Drummond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drummond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a triangle but Drummond pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
La Vellei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drummond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drummond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drummond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Vellei can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drummond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drummond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drummond is working La Vellei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Drummond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drummond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#La Vellei is rocked!
Drummond landing with the ground and pound.
La Vellei is still in real trouble! Can Drummond finish him?
Drummond lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Drummond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drummond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
La Vellei working for a triangle but Drummond defends it easily.
La Vellei seems to have recovered his senses.
La Vellei is trying to keep Drummond in close. #T4#
La Vellei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drummond.
Drummond throwing strikes but missing.
La Vellei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drummond's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
La Vellei working for submissions but it's allowed Drummond to get to half guard.
Drummond takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drummond is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Drummond seems to be working for a kimura but La Vellei defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Drummond is trying to work for a kimura but La Vellei is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Drummond dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Drummond throws a body shot but no joy.
La Vellei avoids the body shot from Drummond.
La Vellei throws a jab but it's blocked by Drummond.
La Vellei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drummond circles away.
La Vellei blocks a low kick nicely.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Drummond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drummond looks to score with a jab to the body but La Vellei is just out of range.
La Vellei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drummond checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drummond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drummond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drummond misses the shot to the body.
Drummond with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from La Vellei is defended easily by Drummond.
Jake Drummond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
Drummond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Drummond missing with a left hand there. La Vellei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drummond misses with a straight left.
Drummond throws a hook but La Vellei avoids it easily.
La Vellei staying out of range there.
La Vellei avoids the body shot from Drummond.
La Vellei takes a swing at Drummond's ribcage but misses.
Drummond misses with an uppercut
and La Vellei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drummond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
La Vellei moves forwards but Drummond connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Drummond. Those never looked like landing.
Drummond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La Vellei checks the leg kick.
La Vellei ducks under a wild hook from Drummond.#T2#
Drummond misses with an uppercut
and La Vellei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drummond scores with a one two! La Vellei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Drummond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
La Vellei drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Drummond gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
La Vellei takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
La Vellei raining down shots from the mount!
Drummond tries to hold on but La Vellei pushes him away.
Drummond manages to regain half guard. Good work.
La Vellei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Drummond trying to control but La Vellei postures up.
Drummond wants to improve his position but La Vellei is controlling well.
La Vellei is trying to control the action in half guard but Drummond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drummond tries to get to full guard but La Vellei has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with La Vellei in particular looking to stall.
Jake Drummond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
La Vellei wants to pass to mount but Drummond is defending the position.
Drummond is trying to get back to full guard.
La Vellei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drummond defends it well.
Drummond trying to hold on to La Vellei's head to control him but La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drummond is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working for a kimura but Drummond is defending it quite comfortably.
Drummond trying to control from the bottom.
La Vellei wants to free his trapped foot but Drummond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
La Vellei throws a strike but Drummond avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jake Drummond did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drummond sprawls well. Drummond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. La Vellei gets slowly back to his feet.
Drummond lands a head kick. La Vellei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Drummond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Vellei.
No luck for La Vellei with that takedown attempt.
Drummond throws the left hand but La Vellei avoids the punch easily.
Drummond attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from La Vellei misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond throws a big shot that misses.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jake Drummond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt - Drummond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
La Vellei shoots in but Drummond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
La Vellei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drummond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drummond lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drummond misses with a looping right.
That kick from Drummond tenderised La Vellei's leg. La Vellei is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from La Vellei.
Drummond misses with a hook. La Vellei ducked under it nicely.
Jake Drummond is winning the standup battle so far.
La Vellei blocks a jab.
La Vellei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drummond throws a head kick that misses.
Drummond throws a jab when La Vellei was well out of range.
La Vellei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Vellei checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Drummond. No joy for La Vellei on that attempt.
Drummond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drummond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drummond throws a shot from downtown. La Vellei moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drummond 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 La Vellei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Vellei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drummond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La Vellei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drummond tries to counter by clinching up but La Vellei breaks away and moves out of range.
La Vellei shoots in but no luck this time.
Drummond scores with a sloppy right hand. La Vellei should have avoided that one.
Drummond throws a head kick but La Vellei moves out of range.
Drummond throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from La Vellei is defended easily by Drummond.#T3##TD2#
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than La Vellei was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drummond sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
La Vellei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
La Vellei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drummond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Drummond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei works a leg free and moves into half guard.
La Vellei is keen to just control but Drummond is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. La Vellei lands a nice short elbow.
Drummond trying to control but La Vellei postures up. #T4#
Drummond blocking the ground and pound attempt from La Vellei.
La Vellei slips a nice elbow through Drummond's hands, connecting with Drummond's forehead.
La Vellei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drummond's head.
La Vellei sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drummond defends it well.
La Vellei is trying to control. Drummond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drummond manages to get to full guard.
Drummond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Drummond had his way with Jean Cristopher La Vellei in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Drummond. That's going to slow La Vellei down.
La Vellei throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drummond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
La Vellei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drummond looks to score with a jab to the body but La Vellei is just out of range.
Drummond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drummond swings for the body but La Vellei moves out of range.
Drummond misses with a straight right.
Drummond backing away here, and La Vellei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Drummond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from La Vellei finds it's way round the side to connect with Drummond's head.
Drummond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drummond looks to land a combination but La Vellei avoids it well.
La Vellei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drummond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La Vellei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drummond pinned against the cage. Drummond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
La Vellei dives in for a single leg takedown but Drummond sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Drummond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drummond is looking to chop away at La Vellei's legs.
Drummond throws out a leg kick but La Vellei moves out of range and Drummond only half commits. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by La Vellei. #SUB2#
La Vellei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no La Vellei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
La Vellei is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2#
La Vellei tries for a kimura but Drummond is defending well. #SUB2#
La Vellei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drummond, who protects the arm well.
Drummond struggling a bit here.
La Vellei in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drummond can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drummond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
La Vellei tries for a kimura but Drummond is defending well.
La Vellei with the ground and pound but Drummond regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
La Vellei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drummond is trying to control but can't. #T3#
La Vellei looks to land a strike but Drummond avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Drummond is keeping the position.
Drummond trying to keep a closed guard but La Vellei is proving a slippery customer.
La Vellei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells La Vellei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drummond trying to keep a closed guard but La Vellei is proving a slippery customer.
Drummond is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Drummond looking for a guillotine here but La Vellei defends easily.
Drummond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
La Vellei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells La Vellei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
La Vellei is looking to stand up but Drummond won't let him.
La Vellei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
La Vellei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
La Vellei landing with the ground and pound.
Drummond wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
La Vellei thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jake Drummond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drummond is trying to control the position but La Vellei postures up.
Drummond is pulling down on La Vellei's head. It's preventing any offense from La Vellei, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drummond 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Drummond!
Jake Drummond retains his middleweight title!

Event: GC 397
Date: Sep 30, 2021

#R1#
La Vellei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horvat fires out a quick counter leg kick but La Vellei just manages to avoid it.
La Vellei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horvat leaves La Vellei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horvat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horvat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horvat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Vellei.
A slow jab from Horvat misses its intended target.
Horvat tries a head kick but it misses.
Horvat jabs La Vellei right on the nose. La Vellei blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Horvat forces La Vellei back against the cage and clinches.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horvat throws an elbow but it misses.
La Vellei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Horvat lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
La Vellei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vellei takes one to the side of the head.
Jack Horvat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horvat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
La Vellei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1##TD2#
La Vellei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Horvat is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei.
Horvat is not content to let La Vellei control the position.
Horvat is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
La Vellei escapes and gets back to his feet.
Horvat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horvat throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
La Vellei feints and as Horvat raises his hands in defense, La Vellei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Horvat looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Vellei is one step ahead there.
La Vellei sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Horvat's guard. #T2#
La Vellei looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vellei is looking to advance position but Horvat won't allow it.
Horvat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horvat is trying to control but can't.
Horvat is trying to get back to full guard.
La Vellei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
La Vellei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Horvat pushes La Vellei off looking to stand but La Vellei dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Horvat wants to get back to full guard.
La Vellei is keen to just control but Horvat is a slippery customer.
La Vellei drops an elbow to the side of Horvat's head. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Horvat won't allow La Vellei to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horvat tries to get to full guard but La Vellei has control of the leg.
La Vellei is trying to control. Horvat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Horvat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horvat wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
La Vellei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Horvat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
La Vellei is thwarting Horvat's attempts to control the position.
La Vellei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
La Vellei not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horvat works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
La Vellei landing with the ground and pound.
Horvat keeping full guard, as La Vellei tries to pass.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Horvat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horvat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Horvat is retaining full guard.
La Vellei passes into half guard.
Horvat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
La Vellei scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working for a kimura but Horvat is defending it quite comfortably.
La Vellei wants to stand up but Horvat is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Horvat did well to prevent La Vellei getting side control.
Horvat trying to control but La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
La Vellei wants to control the pace but Horvat is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, La Vellei cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
La Vellei scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Horvat?
Horvat regains half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Horvat trying to hold on to La Vellei's head to control him but La Vellei postures up.
Horvat is staying active underneath La Vellei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
La Vellei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
La Vellei is pressing down on Horvat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Horvat is holding on for now.
Horvat tries to get to full guard but La Vellei has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Horvat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but La Vellei pulls his head out easily.
Horvat has hold of La Vellei's hands but La Vellei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Horvat is defending well.
La Vellei wants to take a breather but Horvat is having none of it. #SUB2#
La Vellei seems to be looking for submissions.
Horvat wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.
La Vellei takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Horvat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horvat is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Horvat wants to sweep but no luck.
La Vellei trying to control but Horvat is working from the bottom.
Horvat looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Vellei is one step ahead there.
Horvat controlling La Vellei's posture.
La Vellei works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
La Vellei is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Horvat looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Horvat is trying to control but can't.
La Vellei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
La Vellei working over Horvat with some ground and pound. Horvat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
La Vellei lands strikes from half guard.
Horvat tries to roll over but La Vellei keeps him under control.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Horvat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horvat.
Horvat is pulling down on La Vellei's head to control his posture. #T4#
La Vellei is looking to work some ground and pound but Horvat has wrist control.
La Vellei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Horvat's head.
Horvat wants to sweep but no luck.
La Vellei 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. #SUB#
Horvat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
La Vellei throws a strike but Horvat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Horvat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horvat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Horvat lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Vellei has momentary wrist control but Horvat slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Horvat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
La Vellei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horvat is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
La Vellei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horvat's waist but Horvat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing La Vellei off to one side.
Horvat throws a sloppy head kick and La Vellei moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Horvat.
Horvat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horvat throws an overhand right that lands on La Vellei's shoulder, as La Vellei tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. La Vellei catches Horvat right on the button with a cross.
La Vellei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
La Vellei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horvat is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Horvat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horvat tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack Horvat is winning the standup battle so far.
Horvat lands with a thumping leg kick.
La Vellei shoots in and drives through. Horvat sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by La Vellei.
Horvat throws a jab but it's blocked by La Vellei.
Horvat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Vellei checks it well.
Horvat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Vellei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horvat throws a hook to the side of La Vellei's head but La Vellei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Vellei misses with the combination. #T1#
Horvat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and La Vellei is able to avoid easily.
La Vellei shoots for a takedown but Horvat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jack Horvat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
Horvat loads up on a big right hand but La Vellei slips the punch.
La Vellei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
La Vellei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horvat thumps La Vellei with a low kick.
Horvat misses with a leg kick
and La Vellei counters with a stiff right hand.
La Vellei keeps the fight on the outside.
Horvat tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack Horvat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horvat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Horvat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
La Vellei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Horvat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! La Vellei scrambles back to his feet.
Horvat tries a low kick but La Vellei avoids it.
Horvat is looking to clinch but La Vellei is avoiding it.
La Vellei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
La Vellei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horvat.
Horvat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
La Vellei misses with a wild body shot.
Horvat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before La Vellei has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horvat throws a head kick but La Vellei moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Horvat.
La Vellei swats away the attempt to clinch by Horvat.
La Vellei fails with the takedown.
La Vellei cracks Horvat with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheers as Horvat lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Vellei doesn't seem phased though.
Horvat misses with a hook. La Vellei ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from La Vellei misses.
Horvat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
La Vellei misses with a few strikes there.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horvat as he jumps to the side.
La Vellei misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
La Vellei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horvat with a hook.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown but Horvat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing La Vellei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
La Vellei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horvat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horvat looks to land a right hand but La Vellei moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as La Vellei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
La Vellei fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Horvat sprawls well initially but La Vellei persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horvat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but Horvat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for La Vellei to get the leverage.
Horvat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. La Vellei is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Horvat wants to get back to his feet.
La Vellei lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Horvat defends it well.
Horvat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of La Vellei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take La Vellei's back!
La Vellei takes a big shot to the side of the head.
La Vellei trying to control but not successfully.
La Vellei is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Horvat is staying active.
Horvat is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften La Vellei up.
Horvat has La Vellei flattened out and is raining down punches.
Horvat missing with punches from the back.
Jack Horvat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I really don't envy La Vellei right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Horvat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think La Vellei 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 250
Date: Aug 15, 2021

185 cm
35 yrs
192 lbs

196 cm
32 yrs
185 lbs

Gracie

La Vellei

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but La Vellei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
La Vellei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
La Vellei is looking for a takedown.
Gracie tries to pull guard but La Vellei won't allow it.
La Vellei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Vellei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.#T1##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. La Vellei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. La Vellei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
La Vellei trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but La Vellei pushes his legs off easily.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
La Vellei forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
La Vellei trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time La Vellei.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
La Vellei controlling the pace. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for La Vellei to get the leverage. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. La Vellei eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time La Vellei.
La Vellei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. La Vellei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura here.
La Vellei tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T5##SUB2#
La Vellei is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
La Vellei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working for a submission of some sort.
La Vellei passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (3) La Vellei#T6##SUB2#
La Vellei moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie! #SUB2#
La Vellei swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into La Vellei's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (3) La Vellei#SUB2#
La Vellei looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
La Vellei moves into full guard.
Gracie passes La Vellei's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (3) La Vellei
La Vellei sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. La Vellei takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
La Vellei wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for La Vellei there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (3) La Vellei
La Vellei can't escape the position. #T8#
Gracie trying to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
La Vellei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie has control of La Vellei's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Vellei regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but La Vellei turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from La Vellei.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) La Vellei
Gracie keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully. #T9#
La Vellei looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (5) La Vellei
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (5) La Vellei
Gracie working away.
La Vellei is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but La Vellei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (16) vs (5) La Vellei
Gracie moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (19) vs (5) La Vellei
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
La Vellei trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
La Vellei is trying to break free.
Gracie avoiding La Vellei 's attempts to control his hands.
La Vellei is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.#T11#
La Vellei can't escape the position. #SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Gracie tightening his grip on La Vellei, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on La Vellei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
La Vellei manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by La Vellei.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (19) vs (7) La Vellei
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
La Vellei's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on La Vellei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Vellei works his way back into a safe position though.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on La Vellei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Vellei works his way back into a safe position though.
La Vellei sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T13#
La Vellei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (21) vs (7) La Vellei#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie won't allow La Vellei to sweep him here. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but La Vellei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (21) vs (9) La Vellei#T14##SUB#
La Vellei looking to improve position, pressing down on Gracie's thigh with his hand. Gracie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is La Vellei paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! La Vellei's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gracie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 245
Date: Aug 08, 2021

196 cm
32 yrs
185 lbs

190 cm
21 yrs
190 lbs

La Vellei

Majere

Event: CWC 235
Date: Aug 01, 2021

185 cm
23 yrs
194 lbs

196 cm
32 yrs
185 lbs

Cunha

La Vellei

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Eduardo Cunha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from La Vellei. No joy for Cunha on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cunha or perhaps it was just good defense by La Vellei, which made it look bad.
Cunha misses with a takedown attempt - La Vellei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Cunha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunha tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Vellei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cunha somewhat.#TD2#
La Vellei shoots in and bounces Cunha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cunha (0) vs (2) La Vellei
La Vellei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunha is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and La Vellei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cunha has La Vellei pulled in close to control his posture.
Cunha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard. #T1#
La Vellei controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cunha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
La Vellei preventing the sweep.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Cunha keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
La Vellei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and La Vellei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cunha keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cunha holds on and takes a little breather.
La Vellei won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Cunha is working hard here to advance position.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
La Vellei trying to control but Cunha is working from the bottom.
Cunha controlling La Vellei's posture. #T2#
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunha is keeping the position for now.
Cunha is pulling down on La Vellei's head. It's preventing any offense from La Vellei, at least for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Cunha'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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cunha keeping full guard, as La Vellei tries to pass.
Cunha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunha is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Cunha keeps moving.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cunha is trying to control the position but La Vellei postures up. #T3#
La Vellei looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei drops back looking for a leg! Cunha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cunha manages to kick La Vellei off! La Vellei jumps back into Cunha's guard.
La Vellei controlling from the top position.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunha pulls La Vellei in close to prevent any damage.
Cunha keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
La Vellei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and La Vellei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
La Vellei thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
Cunha can't keep his opponent in guard - La Vellei advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Cunha manages to get to full guard.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Cunha is keeping the position.
La Vellei keeps trying to improve his position.
La Vellei trying to control but Cunha is working from the bottom.
La Vellei stopping the sweep attempt from Cunha.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunha trying to keep a closed guard but La Vellei is proving a slippery customer.
Cunha can't keep his opponent in guard - La Vellei advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cunha wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy. #T5#
Cunha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of La Vellei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take La Vellei's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cunha (4) vs (2) La Vellei
La Vellei tries to roll but Cunha sticks to his back.
La Vellei is still trying to improve position.
La Vellei wants to control his opponent's hands but Cunha gets his hands free.
La Vellei is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cunha doesn't have the hooks in and La Vellei manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cunha (4) vs (4) La Vellei
Cunha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
La Vellei advances to half guard.
La Vellei is thwarting Cunha's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
La Vellei is working for a kimura but Cunha is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
La Vellei 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#
La Vellei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T6#
La Vellei is pressing down on Cunha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cunha is holding on for now.
Cunha is controlling La Vellei's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cunha wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cunha is just riding it out for now. La Vellei eventually gives up the hold.
Cunha is staying active underneath La Vellei, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
La Vellei seems to be looking for submissions. #T7##SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cunha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cunha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cunha.
Cunha 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.
Cunha is pulling down on La Vellei's head to control his posture.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
La Vellei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunha is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and La Vellei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cunha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunha is keeping the position for now.
Cunha wants to sweep but no luck.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunha is keeping the position for now.
Cunha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cunha (6) vs (4) La Vellei
La Vellei trying to control but Cunha postures up.
Cunha is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back.
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Cunha is controlling well. #T9#
Cunha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
La Vellei trying to control here.
Cunha content to control rather than advance.
Cunha seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down La Vellei for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Cunha wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
La Vellei trying to control here.
Cunha wants to lay and pray for a moment but La Vellei keeps working.
La Vellei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cunha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cunha's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cunha (6) vs (8) La Vellei#SUB2#
La Vellei has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cunha has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Cunha showing good submission defense here.
La Vellei is not going to allow Cunha to sit and survive in this position.
La Vellei is hanging on to Cunha's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
La Vellei patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T11#
Cunha trying to control the action but La Vellei just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
La Vellei is persistently looking for the submission but Cunha is defending it well.
Cunha tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cunha slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
La Vellei is thwarting Cunha's attempts to control the position.
Cunha is staying active underneath La Vellei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cunha is trying is best to control the position here.
Cunha is trying to get back to full guard.
La Vellei is looking to take a break and control but Cunha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Vellei moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (6) vs (11) La Vellei#SUB2#
La Vellei thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Cunha struggling a bit here.
Cunha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cunha (8) vs (11) La Vellei
Cunha trying to mount his opponent but La Vellei defends it.
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but La Vellei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Cunha passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (11) vs (11) La Vellei
La Vellei is trying desperately to improve position.
Cunha controlling from mount.
Cunha prevents La Vellei from getting the reversal.
Cunha controlling his opponent.
La Vellei is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Cunha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
La Vellei wants to control but Cunha is having none of it.
Cunha looking to control and managing it successfully.
La Vellei is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Vellei wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cunha (14) vs (11) La Vellei

And that's the end of the fight!
Cunha takes the fight on points by 14 to 11.
Our winner, Eduardo Cunha, 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.

Event: CWC 229
Date: Jul 18, 2021

196 cm
32 yrs
185 lbs

175 cm
38 yrs
188 lbs

La Vellei

Andreev

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Andreev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. La Vellei quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: La Vellei (0) vs (2) Andreev
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
La Vellei is trying to control but can't.
La Vellei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but La Vellei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
La Vellei tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev is taking a breather. La Vellei 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei gets full guard.#SUB#
La Vellei looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Andreev has picked La Vellei up and slammed him! La Vellei can't keep hold of the triangle and Andreev manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (0) vs (5) Andreev
La Vellei is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andreev off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: La Vellei (4) vs (5) Andreev
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
La Vellei keeps control of the position as Andreev tries to break free. #T1#
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andreev trying to control the hands but La Vellei won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev can't escape the position. #SUB#
La Vellei working for the choke. #SUB#
La Vellei is persistently looking for the submission but Andreev is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andreev showing good submission defense here.
La Vellei keeps control of the position as Andreev tries to break free.
Andreev turns into La Vellei and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (4) vs (7) Andreev
La Vellei keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there. #SUB#
La Vellei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev forces his way into half guard.
Andreev trying to control the pace.
Andreev is keen to just control but La Vellei is a slippery customer.#T3#
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well. #SUB#
La Vellei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreev prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but La Vellei defends it.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
La Vellei is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Andreev controlling the action here.
La Vellei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for La Vellei.
La Vellei looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
La Vellei working for submissions but it's allowed Andreev to get to half guard.
La Vellei is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard. #T5#
Andreev prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
La Vellei is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. La Vellei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. La Vellei is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself. #SUB#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T6#
Andreev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Andreev 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.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T7#
Andreev is fighting to break La Vellei's control of his arms but La Vellei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andreev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andreev is taking a breather. La Vellei 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.
La Vellei desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Andreev passes into side control, despite La Vellei's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (4) vs (10) Andreev
La Vellei is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Andreev 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 La Vellei's shoulder. That is not cool.
La Vellei prevents Andreev from moving into mount.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but La Vellei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Vellei is looking to regain half guard here but Andreev keeps moving and retains side control.
Andreev controlling the position. #T9#
La Vellei is not content to let Andreev control the position.
La Vellei tries to bench press Andreev off him but Andreev keeps the position.
Andreev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
La Vellei tries to bench press Andreev off him but Andreev keeps the position.
La Vellei is not content to let Andreev control the position. #T10#
La Vellei regains half guard.
Andreev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but La Vellei defends it.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but La Vellei is working away.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard but Andreev has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (4) vs (13) Andreev#T11#
La Vellei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Andreev looking to secure an arm triangle but La Vellei defends it well.
Andreev looking to control but La Vellei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
La Vellei keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T12#
La Vellei tries to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Andreev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
La Vellei is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev controlling his opponent.
Andreev avoids the attempt from La Vellei to control.
La Vellei has given up his back. Will we see Andreev going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: La Vellei (4) vs (16) Andreev
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Andreev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
La Vellei is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Andreev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. La Vellei defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T13#
Andreev controlling well, preventing La Vellei from escaping the position.
Andreev tries to keep control of the position but La Vellei is staying busy.
Andreev keeps control of the position easily here as La Vellei tries to buck him off.
La Vellei rolls, trying to escape but Andreev keeps control of the position.
Andreev controlling from the back.
Well, with Andreev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before La Vellei is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
La Vellei tries to escape but Andreev has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Andreev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure La Vellei doesn't escape.
Andreev controlling well, preventing La Vellei from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev tries to keep control of the position but La Vellei is staying busy.#SUB2#
Andreev tightening his grip on La Vellei, looking for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev wins on points by 16 to 4.
Alexey Andreev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 216
Date: Jun 27, 2021

187 cm
37 yrs
194 lbs

196 cm
32 yrs
185 lbs

Augustus

La Vellei

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Augustus gets a clinch. #TD2#
La Vellei has clasped his hands together around Augustus 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Augustus (0) vs (4) La Vellei
La Vellei trying to control the position but Augustus is working away. #SUB2#
La Vellei working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Augustus is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
La Vellei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no La Vellei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
La Vellei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Augustus , who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei seems to be working for a kimura but Augustus defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Augustus is trying is best to control the position here.
Augustus gets full guard.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Augustus is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Augustus holds on and takes a little breather.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Augustus is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving. #T2#
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard.
La Vellei content to stall in guard here.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
La Vellei keeps trying to improve his position.
La Vellei advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (0) vs (7) La Vellei
You can see the frustration on Augustus 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Augustus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on La Vellei's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Augustus is refusing to be controlled, as La Vellei sits in half guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Augustus defends it well. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working for a kimura but Augustus is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
La Vellei seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Augustus has recovered full guard. #T4#
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Augustus keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
Augustus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augustus has La Vellei pulled in close to control his posture.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei being controlled here momentarily.
Augustus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Augustus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
La Vellei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Augustus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (7) La Vellei
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Augustus stopping the sweep attempt from La Vellei.#SUB2#
La Vellei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now La Vellei is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (9) La Vellei
La Vellei looking to sit in guard and control but Augustus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (4) vs (9) La Vellei#T6#
La Vellei being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking for subs off his back but Augustus has passed one foot through into half guard.
La Vellei trying to control but Augustus postures up. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
La Vellei tries to roll over but Augustus keeps him under control.#T7#
La Vellei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Augustus passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (7) vs (9) La Vellei
A lull in the action here.
La Vellei tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
La Vellei manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
Augustus is taking a breather. La Vellei 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.
La Vellei manages to get to full guard.
Augustus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
La Vellei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Augustus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Augustus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
La Vellei is trying to control the position but Augustus postures up.
La Vellei is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
La Vellei isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Augustus stacks La Vellei on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Augustus !
Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (10) vs (9) La Vellei
La Vellei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (10) vs (11) La Vellei
La Vellei moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (10) vs (14) La Vellei
Augustus is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
La Vellei wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
La Vellei working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Augustus is trying to control La Vellei's posture but La Vellei avoids it. #SUB2#
La Vellei goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Augustus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in La Vellei's guard! Nice work there by Augustus !
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (12) vs (14) La Vellei#SUB2#
La Vellei isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Augustus stacks La Vellei on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Augustus !
Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (15) vs (14) La Vellei#T11#
La Vellei struggling a bit here.
La Vellei regains half guard.
Augustus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Augustus prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
La Vellei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
La Vellei can't keep his opponent in guard - Augustus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Augustus wants to pass the guard but La Vellei is defending well.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard but Augustus has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (18) vs (14) La Vellei
La Vellei tries to reverse the position but Augustus maintains control.
Augustus looking to control and managing it successfully.
La Vellei prevents Augustus from taking his back.#T13#
Augustus manages to capitalize on a mistake by La Vellei to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Augustus (21) vs (14) La Vellei
A bit of a pause in the action here. Augustus controlling the positon.
Augustus not allowing La Vellei to control his hands.
La Vellei tries to break free.
La Vellei is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Augustus . #T14#
La Vellei is trying to break free.
Augustus biding his time, looking for the opening.
La Vellei is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augustus biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus takes the fight on points by 21 to 14.
In his post fight interview, DJ Augustus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CACC 207: Steel vs Simon
Date: Jun 13, 2021

196 cm
32 yrs
185 lbs

187 cm
41 yrs
201 lbs

La Vellei

Timmermans

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei! And in the blue corner, fighting out of , with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in and bounces Timmermans off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: La Vellei (2) vs (0) Timmermans
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmermans is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Timmermans is trying to control the position but La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard.
La Vellei trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Timmermans keeping full guard, as La Vellei tries to pass. #SUB#
La Vellei drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Timmermans dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (2) vs (2) Timmermans
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei is trying to keep Timmermans in close.
Timmermans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
La Vellei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmermans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timmermans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Timmermans stays in close to La Vellei's body and controls the position.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
La Vellei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timmermans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Timmermans looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
La Vellei trying to control the position.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
La Vellei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timmermans controlling from the top position. #SUB#
La Vellei looking for subs off his back but Timmermans has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
La Vellei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Timmermans slows the pace down in half guard.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
Timmermans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are battling for position here. La Vellei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
La Vellei trying to control the position. #T4#
Timmermans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Timmermans passes La Vellei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
La Vellei is looking to control Timmermans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La Vellei avoid being mounted?
La Vellei is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Timmermans is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Timmermans wants to take a breather but La Vellei is having none of it. #SUB#
La Vellei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
La Vellei is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Timmermans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T5##SUB2#
Timmermans is trying to work for a kimura but La Vellei is defending well.
La Vellei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Timmermans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Timmermans is trying to control. La Vellei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Timmermans is thwarting La Vellei's attempts to control the position.
Timmermans content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back.
Timmermans trying to control from half guard but La Vellei is working away.
La Vellei is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
La Vellei regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Timmermans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Timmermans wants to take a breather but La Vellei is having none of it.
Timmermans prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
La Vellei trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Timmermans seems to be looking for submissions.
La Vellei is staying active underneath Timmermans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
La Vellei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Timmermans is working away from the top position though.
Timmermans is trying to control the action in half guard but La Vellei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
La Vellei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
La Vellei is staying active underneath Timmermans, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
La Vellei tries to get to full guard but Timmermans has control of the leg.
Timmermans works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (2) vs (5) Timmermans
Timmermans looking to control but La Vellei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Timmermans controlling from mount.
Timmermans is trying to take his opponent's back. #T9##SUB2#
Timmermans is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but La Vellei is surviving well by controlling Timmermans's body position as best he can.
La Vellei bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (4) vs (5) Timmermans
La Vellei looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Timmermans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and La Vellei defends well.
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet. #SUB#
La Vellei has gone for a leg lock! Timmermans slips out almost immediately though and dives into La Vellei's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (4) vs (7) Timmermans#SUB#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T10#
Timmermans slips nicely into half guard.
La Vellei trying to hold on to Timmermans's head to control him but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans wants to pass to mount but La Vellei is defending the position.
Timmermans is looking to take a break and control but La Vellei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Vellei tries to roll over but Timmermans keeps him under control.#T11#
Timmermans wants to free his trapped foot but La Vellei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard but Timmermans has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (4) vs (10) Timmermans
Timmermans wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
La Vellei is letting Timmermans control him for a moment.
La Vellei is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Timmermans wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
Timmermans working away.
Timmermans trying to control the action but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
La Vellei is trying to get back to half guard.
Timmermans trying to control the position but La Vellei is working away.
Timmermans is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt La Vellei will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13#
La Vellei wants to control but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
La Vellei sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Timmermans 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.#T14#
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Timmermans is controlling well.
Timmermans is trying to control the action in half guard but La Vellei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Timmermans passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (4) vs (13) Timmermans
Timmermans trying to control the action but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
La Vellei is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timmermans is looking to take a break and control but La Vellei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmermans wins on points by 13 to 4.
Casper Timmermans made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: CACC 197: Cosades vs Dennis
Date: May 09, 2021

185 cm
34 yrs
192 lbs

196 cm
31 yrs
185 lbs

Gracie

La Vellei

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
La Vellei wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.#CL#
La Vellei tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie gets control of La Vellei's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
La Vellei drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) La Vellei
Gracie has control of an arm but La Vellei manages to advance to Gracie's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) La Vellei#SUB2#
La Vellei has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to roll but La Vellei sticks to his back.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gracie is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
A relieved looking Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CACC 188: Arias vs Cole
Date: Apr 11, 2021

178 cm
40 yrs
190 lbs

196 cm
31 yrs
185 lbs

Tetsuo

La Vellei

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
La Vellei rushes Tetsuo and presses him up against the ropes.
Tetsuo drops down looking for an ankle pick but La Vellei pulls his leg out and moves away.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
La Vellei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
La Vellei is working for takedown but Tetsuo is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
La Vellei has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tetsuo is trying to keep an underhook but La Vellei manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (2) La Vellei
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but Tetsuo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for La Vellei to get the leverage.
La Vellei passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (5) La Vellei#SUB2#
La Vellei swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tetsuo is now in La Vellei's guard. A big mistake from La Vellei there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (2) vs (5) La Vellei
Tetsuo wants to pass the guard but La Vellei is keeping the position.#T1#
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetsuo is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
La Vellei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tetsuo is aware though and is defending well.
Tetsuo preventing the sweep.
Tetsuo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
La Vellei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tetsuo is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
La Vellei tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
La Vellei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
La Vellei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tetsuo defends it easily.
La Vellei is trying to hold Tetsuo in close to prevent damage but Tetsuo has managed to pass into half guard.
Tetsuo controlling the action here. #SUB2#
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
La Vellei is trying to get back to full guard.
La Vellei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tetsuo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetsuo pulls his head out easily.
La Vellei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
La Vellei trying to control from the bottom.
La Vellei tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.#T4#
Tetsuo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
La Vellei manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tetsuo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tetsuo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tetsuo passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tetsuo in particular looking to stall.#T5#
La Vellei is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
La Vellei gets full guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei has an active guard here but Tetsuo has managed to pass into half guard.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo controlling the action here. #T6#
La Vellei regains full guard. Nicely done.
La Vellei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
La Vellei has his foot on Tetsuo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tetsuo works his way back into a safe position though.
La Vellei 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.#SUB2#
La Vellei isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tetsuo stacks La Vellei on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tetsuo!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (5) vs (5) La Vellei
Tetsuo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tetsuo (7) vs (5) La Vellei#T7#
Tetsuo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
La Vellei sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tetsuo is trying to control. La Vellei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetsuo pulls his head out easily.
La Vellei manages to get to full guard.
Tetsuo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
La Vellei wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tetsuo is now in half guard.
Tetsuo prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
Tetsuo is thwarting La Vellei's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
La Vellei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
La Vellei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tetsuo trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei looking for a sweep. Not yet La Vellei, not yet. #T9#
Tetsuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tetsuo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a triangle but Tetsuo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Tetsuo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T10#
Tetsuo wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tetsuo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
La Vellei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tetsuo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tetsuo got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Vellei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tetsuo has managed to get both his arms back between La Vellei's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
La Vellei has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tetsuo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for La Vellei.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (10) vs (5) La Vellei#T11#
La Vellei looking for a sweep but Tetsuo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tetsuo (12) vs (5) La Vellei
La Vellei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
La Vellei tries to lock up and control but Tetsuo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
La Vellei has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tetsuo (15) vs (5) La Vellei
I really don't envy La Vellei right now.
La Vellei keeps trying to improve his position.
La Vellei is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T12#
La Vellei is in bad spot here.
Well,Tetsuo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Tetsuo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tetsuo doesn't have the hooks in and La Vellei manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (15) vs (7) La Vellei
La Vellei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tetsuo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (17) vs (7) La Vellei
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetsuo is one step ahead there.
La Vellei is still trying to improve position.#T13##SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a triangle but Tetsuo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
La Vellei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tetsuo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tetsuo prevents La Vellei from improving his position.#SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
La Vellei is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14##SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back.
La Vellei looks winded!
La Vellei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.
La Vellei is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Tetsuo seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Vellei is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
La Vellei wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
Jurgen Tetsuo gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CACC 179: Ty vs Patterson
Date: Mar 14, 2021

173 cm
41 yrs
186 lbs

196 cm
31 yrs
185 lbs

Yung

La Vellei

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; David Yung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Yung is fighting off a takedown attempt but La Vellei is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yung to the mat. Yung regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yung (0) vs (2) La Vellei
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Yung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
La Vellei passes into half guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yung has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but Yung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for La Vellei to get the leverage.
Yung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
La Vellei wants to free his trapped foot but Yung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yung is looking to control La Vellei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yung avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time La Vellei.
La Vellei is trying to control. Yung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yung trying to control from the bottom.
Yung wants to improve his position but La Vellei is controlling well.
Yung trying to control but La Vellei postures up.
Yung is looking to improve his position. #T2#
La Vellei is stalling here. Yung is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! La Vellei seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yung has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yung (4) vs (2) La Vellei
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
La Vellei is looking to reverse the position.
La Vellei gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Yung (6) vs (2) La Vellei
La Vellei stops Yung from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Yung goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now La Vellei is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yung (6) vs (4) La Vellei
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving. #SUB#
Yung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving. #T3#
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving. #SUB#
Yung has his foot on La Vellei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Vellei works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
La Vellei avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
La Vellei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yung 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.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
La Vellei slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yung tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from La Vellei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PANDA 84
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Vellei.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and La Vellei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
La Vellei 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.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #SUB2#
La Vellei drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. La Vellei seems to have locked his on tight now - Harris screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for La Vellei, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PANDA 74
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
La Vellei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
La Vellei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Vellei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Venderag tries to counter it with a takedown but La Vellei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venderag shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Vellei but La Vellei pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
La Vellei closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Venderag's guard.

Venderag is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Venderag avoiding damage. #BC#
La Vellei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vellei is looking to score with low kicks.
Venderag tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
La Vellei looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Venderag!
La Vellei misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
La Vellei trying to control the action but Venderag is working from the bottom.
La Vellei working the body and head with strikes.
La Vellei has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
La Vellei in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
La Vellei working away.#SUB#
La Vellei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venderag is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
La Vellei working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
La Vellei working the ground and pound from side control.
La Vellei wants to control but Venderag is keeping him busy.
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
La Vellei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Venderag knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Venderag taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
La Vellei trying to control the action but Venderag is working from the bottom.
La Vellei cracks Venderag with a big right hand but Venderag just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Venderag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with La Vellei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
La Vellei advances to mount.
La Vellei lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vellei can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venderag is looking to escape.
La Vellei with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
La Vellei looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
La Vellei lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
La Vellei looking to control but Venderag is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
La Vellei landing shots from mount.
Venderag is in a horrible position here. La Vellei smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
La Vellei looking to finish Venderag with some ground and pound. This is bad for Venderag!#SUB#
La Vellei is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Venderag is surviving well by controlling La Vellei's body position as best he can.
La Vellei trying to control but Venderag is having none of it.
Venderag wants to hold on but La Vellei pushes him away.
La Vellei trying to control but Venderag is having none of it. #T4#
La Vellei unloading with bombs!
La Vellei with shots to the head and body - Venderag looks very uncomfortable down there.
La Vellei breaks from Venderag's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
La Vellei working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
La Vellei scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Venderag?
La Vellei trying to control but Venderag is having none of it.
Venderag is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
La Vellei moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Venderag has worked his arm free - good work by Venderag!
Venderag is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Venderag enables La Vellei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Venderag manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Venderag has momentary wrist control but La Vellei slips an elbow through the middle.
La Vellei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Venderag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
La Vellei is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Venderag can do anything to dispel that myth.
La Vellei scoring with some ground and pound.
Venderag is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst La Vellei is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venderag keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venderag trying to keep a closed guard but La Vellei is proving a slippery customer.
La Vellei controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Venderag keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells La Vellei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
La Vellei is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
La Vellei trying to control but Venderag is working from the bottom.
La Vellei is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Venderag is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venderag is keeping the position for now.
Venderag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
La Vellei trying to move into half guard but instead Venderag has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2##ES#
La Vellei scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Venderag swings for the body but La Vellei moves out of range.
Venderag tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
La Vellei gets a double leg takedown into Venderag's guard.
La Vellei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
La Vellei sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
La Vellei has gone for a leg lock! Venderag slips out almost immediately though and dives into La Vellei's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vellei trying to control the position. #SUB#
La Vellei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Venderag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
La Vellei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venderag defends well.#T3#
La Vellei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
La Vellei landing some decent shots from guard.
La Vellei is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
La Vellei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venderag can do to turn this around?
Venderag tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
La Vellei drops back looking for a leg! Venderag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venderag manages to kick La Vellei off! La Vellei jumps back into Venderag's guard. #SUB2#
Venderag is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
La Vellei scoring with punches to the head and body.
La Vellei trying to control but Venderag is working from the bottom.
La Vellei slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
La Vellei is working for a kimura but Venderag is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Vellei looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Venderag with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Venderag avoiding damage under a succession of punches from La Vellei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that second round.
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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Venderag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Venderag is defended easily by La Vellei.
La Vellei missing with a left hand there. Venderag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Venderag.
La Vellei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Venderag moves out of range of the body kick from La Vellei.
Venderag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
La Vellei cracks Venderag with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei scores with a jab to the head.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Venderag tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Venderag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
A low kick lands for La Vellei. #TD#
La Vellei drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venderag is keeping the position for now.
Venderag controls La Vellei momentarily but La Vellei frees himself.
La Vellei landing some decent shots from guard.
La Vellei wants to stand but Venderag has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
La Vellei keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Venderag's head.
La Vellei trying to control but Venderag is working from the bottom. #T2#
Venderag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
La Vellei stands and throws Venderag's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Venderag tries to bench press La Vellei off him but La Vellei keeps the position. #SUB#
La Vellei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Venderag is trying to escape the position but La Vellei is controlling the position.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
La Vellei decides to stand up, so the ref orders Venderag to his feet. #TD#
La Vellei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Venderag did well to prevent La Vellei getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Vellei looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but Venderag is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for La Vellei to get the leverage.
La Vellei is taking a breather. Venderag 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.
Venderag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
La Vellei stands up out of the half guard.
Venderag is looking to clinch but La Vellei is avoiding it.
La Vellei tried to counter with a leg kick but Venderag avoided it.
La Vellei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Venderag pinned against the cage. Venderag gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Venderag throws a big counter head kick but La Vellei avoids it with no problem.
Venderag takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
La Vellei misses with a low kick as Venderag jumps back.
La Vellei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Venderag sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Vellei somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Cristopher La Vellei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Vellei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from La Vellei.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is winning the standup battle so far.
Venderag looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
La Vellei delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Vellei misses with a wild combination.
La Vellei sets himself, and Venderag steps forward looking for the clinch! La Vellei avoids it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Vellei, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PANDA 61
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1##TD2#
La Vellei is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ninja's half guard.
Ninja is trying to stand back up but La Vellei is controlling him
Ninja has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ninja is not content to let La Vellei control the position.
La Vellei might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ninja haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ninja trying to control from the bottom.
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ninja keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. La Vellei connects with a nice short shot to Ninja's temple.
La Vellei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei slips a nice elbow through Ninja's hands, connecting with Ninja's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei throwing shots but Ninja is blocking nicely.
La Vellei trying to control the action but Ninja is working from the bottom.
La Vellei passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Ninja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
La Vellei misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ninja is trying to get back to half guard.
Ninja manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ninja trying to control but La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei prevents Ninja from improving his position.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but Ninja defending well.
Ninja wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.
La Vellei prevents Ninja from improving his position.
La Vellei stops Ninja from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ninja is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei. #T2#
La Vellei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
La Vellei lands strikes from half guard.
La Vellei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
La Vellei prevents Ninja from standing back up.
Ninja wants to get back to full guard.
La Vellei lands with a punch from half guard.
Ninja is pressing down on La Vellei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ninja working a defensive guard here.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ninja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from La Vellei.
La Vellei throwing strikes from guard but Ninja blocks nicely.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
La Vellei stands up over Ninja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
La Vellei throws a big right hand that misses.
La Vellei is in close to Ninja's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU2#
La Vellei decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ninja, up you get!
Ninja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Ninja clinches.
Ninja prevents La Vellei from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei connects with a nice looking jab.
Ninja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Ninja darts in and clinches La Vellei up against the cage.
Ninja misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Vellei prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ninja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. La Vellei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Vellei is looking to break free of the clinch but Ninja has double underhooks.
Ninja throws a punch but it's blocked by La Vellei.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Vellei is trying to break the clinch but Ninja has him pressed against the cage.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ninja.
Ninja is working La Vellei over against the cage.#TD#
Ninja lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ninja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ninja winds up and cracks La Vellei with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Ninja misses with a right hand
and La Vellei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Vellei misses with a series of wild punches.
Ninja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ninja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Vellei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ninja was well out of range. Poor timing from La Vellei.
Ninja throws a jab but it's blocked by La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a series of wild punches.
La Vellei slips under a jab from Ninja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei missing with a left hand there. Ninja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Vellei staying out of range there.
La Vellei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ninja misses the body punch
and La Vellei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Vellei misses with a hook. Ninja ducked under it nicely.
Ninja throws a poor cross that misses
and La Vellei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ninja on his heels. He'll look to pass Ninja's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
La Vellei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
La Vellei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ninja has momentary wrist control but La Vellei slips an elbow through the middle.
La Vellei is looking to advance position but Ninja has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ninja wants to control the pace but La Vellei is squirming around nicely.
La Vellei regains half guard.
Ninja working the head and body with strikes.
La Vellei is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
La Vellei looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ninja pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
La Vellei is wriggling around trying to escape.
La Vellei wants to hold on but Ninja pushes him away.
Ninja landing punches.
Ninja lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ninja avoids the attempt from La Vellei to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Vellei regains half guard.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ninja wants to pass to mount but La Vellei is defending the position.
Ninja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Vellei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back.
Ninja wants to take a breather but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei is trying to get back to full guard.
La Vellei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
La Vellei isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ninja stacks La Vellei on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ninja!
Ninja wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy. #T4#
La Vellei is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
Ninja looks up at the clock and then as La Vellei takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ninja smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Ninja's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ninja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ninja working the ground and pound.
La Vellei tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ninja controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Ninja 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#
No luck for Ninja with that takedown attempt.
Ninja throws a sloppy body shot
and La Vellei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Vellei misses with an uppercut. Ninja saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Ninja as La Vellei shoots in.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
La Vellei lands with a straight right. Ninja didn't see that one coming.
La Vellei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ninja looks to land a combination. La Vellei sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
La Vellei lands a lovely overhand right.
Ninja walks into a stiff left hand from La Vellei.
Ninja feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits La Velleis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Vellei misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja shoots and misses
enabling La Vellei to counter with a crisp jab.
La Vellei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Vellei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ninja avoids the body shot from La Vellei.
Ninja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Ninja looks to land a combination but La Vellei avoids it well.
La Vellei moves forwards but Ninja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Ninja misses.
Ninja throws a right and a left that La Vellei avoids nicely. #TD2#
La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ninja on his heels. He'll look to pass Ninja's guard now, I'm sure.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ninja's head.#ES#
Ninja manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ninja looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ninja pushes La Vellei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Ninja. #TD#
Ninja gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T2#
Ninja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Vellei swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ninja defends it easily.
La Vellei has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ninja has passed into side control.
La Vellei can't do much from the bottom here.
La Vellei taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ninja taking a breather here.
La Vellei is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ninja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
La Vellei is pressing down on Ninja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ninja throwing strikes but missing.
La Vellei has momentary wrist control but Ninja slips an elbow through the middle.
Ninja looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
La Vellei wants to stand but Ninja is controlling the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ninja controlling from the top position.
La Vellei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ninja lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
La Vellei has an active guard here but Ninja has managed to pass into half guard.
Ninja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks La Vellei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
La Vellei keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Ninja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ninja 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Ninja!
After winning the bout, Murilo Ninja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PANDA 47
Date: Nov 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by La Vellei, which made it look bad. #TD2#
La Vellei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
La Vellei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
La Vellei thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time La Vellei.
Joe won't allow La Vellei to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
La Vellei seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Joe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 37
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by La Vellei. #SUB#
La Vellei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Harris is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
La Vellei is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from La Vellei crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
La Vellei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no La Vellei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
La Vellei has hold of Harris's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Harris seems comfortable defending it but La Vellei has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Harris is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Harris is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but La Vellei couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
A relieved looking Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020

196 cm
27 yrs
185 lbs

180 cm
21 yrs
168 lbs

La Vellei

Ottke

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Rolf Ottke!

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
La Vellei dives in and grabs Ottke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ottke pushes down on La Vellei's head and hops out.
Ottke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

La Vellei takes the fight into the clinch.

La Vellei has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ottke is trying to keep an underhook but La Vellei manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: La Vellei (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

La Vellei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ottke is not content to let La Vellei control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
La Vellei trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke 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.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
La Vellei trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
La Vellei is working hard here to advance position.
La Vellei stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
La Vellei pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
La Vellei has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei.
La Vellei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke tries to roll over but La Vellei keeps him under control.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
Ottke 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.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ottke is looking for a triangle but La Vellei pushes his legs off easily.

La Vellei drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ottke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now La Vellei has Ottke in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (2) vs (2) Ottke

La Vellei has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ottke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ottke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Vellei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but La Vellei defends it.
La Vellei is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard.
Ottke moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (2) vs (5) Ottke
La Vellei gets back to half guard.
Ottke prevents La Vellei from improving his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
La Vellei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (4) vs (5) Ottke
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei advances to half guard.
La Vellei is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke gets full guard.
La Vellei slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (7) vs (5) Ottke

That's six minutes gone in the round.

La Vellei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no La Vellei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

La Vellei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ottke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

La Vellei goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ottke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in La Vellei's guard! Nice work there by Ottke!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (7) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.

La Vellei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

La Vellei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke slips nicely into half guard.
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (7) vs (10) Ottke
La Vellei wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to take La Vellei's back here but La Vellei is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
La Vellei is trying to escape the mount.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
La Vellei is trying to escape the mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Vellei is looking to escape.
La Vellei slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

La Vellei is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
La Vellei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
La Vellei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but La Vellei sees it coming and defends easily.

La Vellei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ottke passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (7) vs (13) Ottke
Ottke tries to control but La Vellei wriggling away.
La Vellei is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
La Vellei is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke prevents La Vellei from getting the reversal.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ottke trying to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: La Vellei (7) vs (16) Ottke
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
La Vellei tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
La Vellei is wriggling around trying to escape.
La Vellei is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ottke manages to capitalize on a mistake by La Vellei to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: La Vellei (7) vs (19) Ottke
Ottke trying to control.
Ottke controlling well, preventing La Vellei from escaping the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke trying to control.
You can see the frustration on La Vellei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ottke avoiding La Vellei 's attempts to control his hands.

Ottke has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for La Vellei! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ottke gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke gave a mention to Checkmate Fight Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 2555 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 2909 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Cristopher La Vellei has the eye of the tiger tonight.

180 cm
30 yrs
170 lbs

196 cm
27 yrs
185 lbs

Hakekia

La Vellei

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alika Hakekia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hakekia shoots in looking for a takedown but La Vellei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakekia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

La Vellei takes the fight into the clinch.
La Vellei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hakekia after a bit of a struggle.
La Vellei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hakekia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Hakekia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
La Vellei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hakekia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.

La Vellei has Hakekia up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

La Vellei tightens his grip and picks Hakekia up, before dumping him to the ground. Hakekia manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hakekia (0) vs (2) La Vellei

Hakekia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. La Vellei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakekia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hakekia (2) vs (2) La Vellei

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia postures up.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Hakekia from controlling successfully.
Hakekia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hakekia is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei trying to control the position here.
Hakekia stopping the sweep attempt from La Vellei.
Hakekia stays in close to La Vellei's body and controls the position.
La Vellei is pulling down on Hakekia's head. It's preventing any offense from Hakekia, at least for the moment.
Hakekia is looking to advance position but La Vellei has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hakekia (2) vs (6) La Vellei

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia is squirming around, avoiding La Vellei's attempts to control the action.

La Vellei moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hakekia has worked his arm free - good work by Hakekia!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hakekia is trying to get back to half guard.
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hakekia keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia tries to control but La Vellei manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hakekia (2) vs (9) La Vellei
Hakekia trying to control the position but La Vellei manages to sink in the hooks.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

La Vellei is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hakekia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hakekia for a finish.

La Vellei is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hakekia won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips La Vellei off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
A very excited looking Jean Cristopher La Vellei made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KMK1
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it.
La Vellei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Vellei misses with a two punch combination.
La Vellei moves forwards but Gonzalez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but La Vellei is just out of range.
La Vellei scores with a three punch combo!
Gonzalez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
La Vellei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
La Vellei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
La Vellei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gonzalez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down La Vellei rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez cracks La Vellei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Vellei.
La Vellei throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. La Vellei does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Vellei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez. #TD#
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonzalez to the mat! Gonzalez manages to get full guard. #T1#
La Vellei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzalez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gonzalez trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez sitting in guard here, content to control.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
Gonzalez won't allow La Vellei to sweep him here.
Gonzalez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
La Vellei is looking to stand up but Gonzalez isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzalez trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control La Vellei haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
La Vellei has his hands on Gonzalez's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poseidon Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Gonzalez lands a nice looking kick to the body. La Vellei takes a step back to recover.
Gonzalez lands a body shot.
La Vellei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
La Vellei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
La Vellei throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez works La Vellei's body with a nice hook.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from La Vellei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Vellei on the side of the head. #T4#
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Cristopher La Vellei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Vellei scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Gonzalez. Beautiful body shot.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but La Vellei is just out of range.
La Vellei dives in and grabs Gonzalez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes down on La Vellei's head and hops out.#TD#
Gonzalez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing that La Vellei has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gonzalez 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#
Gonzalez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
La Vellei is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Poseidon Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonzalez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Vellei was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
La Vellei went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. La Vellei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez works the jab nicely.
La Vellei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Gonzalez stuns La Vellei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
La Vellei scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonzalez lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Vellei throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
La Vellei drops his hands momentarily and Gonzalez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No luck for La Vellei with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Cristopher La Vellei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
La Vellei misses the jab.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Gonzalez does it's job there.
La Vellei swinging wildly here.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
La Vellei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La Vellei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzalez.#T2#
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Vellei shoots in and drives through. Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
La Vellei misses with a body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a leg kick.
La Vellei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzalez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gonzalez.
La Vellei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonzalez throws a hook but La Vellei blocks it.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La Vellei lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense. #TD#
La Vellei fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gonzalez sprawls well initially but La Vellei persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.
Gonzalez has hold of La Vellei's hands but La Vellei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.
Gonzalez controlling the position for now.
Gonzalez has a hand on La Vellei's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. La Vellei takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Gonzalez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gonzalez gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzalez is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but La Vellei blocks nicely.
La Vellei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez is looking to advance position but La Vellei has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poseidon Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but La Vellei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
La Vellei changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gonzalez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gonzalez keeps La Vellei under control for a moment.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
La Vellei taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez sneaks back into half guard.
La Vellei working over Gonzalez with some ground and pound. Gonzalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
La Vellei wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
La Vellei throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
La Vellei prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.#SUB#
La Vellei seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez is trying to control but can't.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment.
Gonzalez is pulling down on La Vellei's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
La Vellei darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns La Vellei into the cage.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3##TD#
La Vellei drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez is trying to keep La Vellei in close.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
Gonzalez is pulling down on La Vellei's head. It's preventing any offense from La Vellei, at least for the moment.
Gonzalez trying to control the position.
Gonzalez pulls La Vellei in close to prevent any damage.
La Vellei stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.#T4#
La Vellei trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez lands with a shot to the body.
La Vellei closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. La Vellei pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
La Vellei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Vellei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Cristopher La Vellei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Vellei.
La Vellei takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Poseidon Gonzalez.
I've got Gonzalez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poseidon Gonzalez!
Our winner, Poseidon Gonzalez, 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.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 12
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
La Vellei ducks under a wild hook from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri with a jab.
A big right from Baccalieri misses.
Jab, jab by Baccalieri - just one landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a jab, cross combination.
La Vellei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baccalieri throws out the jab.
La Vellei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Baccalieri shows good takedown defense.
We've been told by Baccalieri's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baccalieri looks to land a combination but La Vellei avoids it well.
A slow jab from Baccalieri misses its intended target.
La Vellei misses with a straight left.
Baccalieri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
La Vellei ducks under a wild hook from Baccalieri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vellei lands an overhand right.
Baccalieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baccalieri tries to move into range but La Vellei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
La Vellei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baccalieri throws out the jab.
La Vellei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
La Vellei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baccalieri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
La Vellei misses with a hook
and Baccalieri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Vellei throws a hook to the side of Baccalieri's head but Baccalieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from La Vellei. Baccalieri shrugs it off though.
Baccalieri scores with a jab. La Vellei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
La Vellei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baccalieri circles away quickly and effectively.
La Vellei misses with a wild body shot.
La Vellei cracks Baccalieri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from La Vellei.#TD2#
La Vellei looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baccalieri tries to push off, looking to stand up, but La Vellei manages to move to mount! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baccalieri is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei looking to finish Baccalieri with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baccalieri!
Baccalieri is looking to improve his position but La Vellei isn't that keen on the idea.
Baccalieri tries to lock up and control but La Vellei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baccalieri blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
La Vellei is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baccalieri can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baccalieri in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Baccalieri tries to reverse the position but La Vellei maintains control.
Baccalieri avoids a series of strikes thrown by La Vellei.
La Vellei working away from the top, dropping strikes.
La Vellei looking to finish with strikes here!
Baccalieri can't escape the position.
Baccalieri is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
La Vellei throwing strikes here but Baccalieri is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
La Vellei lands a big elbow.
Baccalieri is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
La Vellei wants to finish this one by submission but Baccalieri is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from La Vellei. #SUB2#
La Vellei has control of Baccalieri's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baccalieri regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Vellei misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
La Vellei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Baccalieri. No joy for La Vellei on that attempt.
Baccalieri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baccalieri lands a really nice looking cross but La Vellei seems unphased.
Baccalieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Vellei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baccalieri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Vellei somewhat.
Baccalieri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
La Vellei fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baccalieri sprawls well initially but La Vellei persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Baccalieri has one foot on La Vellei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Vellei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baccalieri avoids it really well and circles away.
Bobby Baccalieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.#T1#
La Vellei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Baccalieri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La Vellei avoids the body shot from Baccalieri. #TD2#
La Vellei fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baccalieri sprawls well initially but La Vellei persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baccalieri is looking to improve his position.
Baccalieri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
La Vellei not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
La Vellei tries to pass to full mount but Baccalieri defends it.
Baccalieri wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
La Vellei prevents Baccalieri from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw La Vellei working his ground and pound in the gym.#T2#
La Vellei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
La Vellei 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.
Baccalieri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
La Vellei stopping the sweep attempt from Baccalieri.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baccalieri looks to land a right hand but La Vellei moved out of range.#TD2#
La Vellei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baccalieri's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baccalieri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
La Vellei controlling the position.#T4#
Baccalieri wanted to stand there but La Vellei had control of the position.
Baccalieri wants to stand and escape but instead La Vellei has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Baccalieri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baccalieri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baccalieri has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but La Vellei has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Baccalieri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baccalieri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
La Vellei dives in and grabs Baccalieri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baccalieri pushes down on La Vellei's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Baccalieri misses.
Baccalieri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobby Baccalieri is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
La Vellei drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
La Vellei taking a breather here.
Baccalieri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei working the strikes but Baccalieri uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1##ES#
Baccalieri kicks La Vellei off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for La Vellei with that takedown attempt.
La Vellei fails with the takedown.
Bobby Baccalieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baccalieri.
La Vellei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La Vellei fails with a takedown attempt.
Baccalieri misses with a right hand
enabling La Vellei to counter with a crisp jab.
La Vellei swinging wildly here.
Baccalieri slips a jab and a cross from La Vellei. #T2#
La Vellei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baccalieri moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLa Vellei.
La Vellei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
La Vellei scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vellei throws a body punch but Baccalieri moves out of range.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Baccalieri is out of range.
Bobby Baccalieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baccalieri throws out a loose jab but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baccalieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Vellei fails with a takedown attempt.
Baccalieri throws an off balance right hand
letting La Vellei counter with a right hand.
La Vellei slips under a jab.
La Vellei fails with the takedown.
Baccalieri lands a two punch combo. #T3#
La Vellei's corner calls for a 1-2. La Vellei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
La Vellei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri cracks La Vellei with a good jab.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baccalieri defends it nicely.
La Vellei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Baccalieri misses
and La Vellei counters with a one-two to the body.
Baccalieri throws a jab but it's blocked by La Vellei. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baccalieri enables La Vellei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baccalieri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Baccalieri keeping full guard, as La Vellei tries to pass.
Baccalieri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as La Vellei controls the pace.#ES#
Baccalieri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. La Vellei has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baccalieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Vellei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
La Vellei breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from La Vellei.
La Vellei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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 Bobby Baccalieri.
I think Baccalieri 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baccalieri!
Bobby Baccalieri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 9
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
La Vellei ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Goldberg swings for the body but La Vellei moves out of range.
La Vellei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Goldberg's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
La Vellei misses with a straight right.
La Vellei loads up on a big right hand but Goldberg slips the punch.
La Vellei throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldberg misses the target.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goldberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Vellei throws an overhand right that lands on Goldberg's shoulder, as Goldberg tries to avoid the shot.
La Vellei lands a two punch combo.
La Vellei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldberg misses with a low kick.
La Vellei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goldberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Vellei throws a shot from downtown. Goldberg moves away and avoids it.
Goldberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Vellei misses with a body kick.
Goldberg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from La Vellei.
Goldberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and La Vellei counters with a right hand to the body.
La Vellei misses with a body shot
and Goldberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps La Vellei thinking.
La Vellei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Vellei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldberg moves away.
La Vellei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg fires out a quick counter leg kick but La Vellei just manages to avoid it.
La Vellei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Vellei tries to bum rush Goldberg with a series of wild strikes but Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Vellei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Vellei somewhat.#T2#
Good leg kick by Goldberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goldberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
La Vellei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg takes one to the side of the head.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goldberg walks into a straight right hand from La Vellei.
Goldberg is looking to wear down La Vellei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
La Vellei staying out of range there.
La Vellei fails to land with a series of punches.
La Vellei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Vellei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Vellei cracks Goldberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
A combination from La Vellei does no damage.
Zedidiah Goldberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Goldberg.
Goldberg slips under a jab.
No joy there for La Vellei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goldberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Vellei under the eye.
Goldberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
La Vellei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldberg looks for the body kick but La Vellei saw that one coming.
La Vellei throws a sloppy body shot
and Goldberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
La Vellei misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Goldberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Vellei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
La Vellei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goldberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Goldberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Goldberg throws a head kick that La Vellei semi-blocks. #T4#
Goldberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
La Vellei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
La Vellei delivers a nice body kick.
La Vellei misses with an uppercut.
La Vellei throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg slips under a jab from La Vellei.
Goldberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donk. La Vellei catches Goldberg right on the button with a cross.
La Vellei throws a right and a left that both miss.
La Vellei throws out a loose jab but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Vellei scores with a jab.
Goldberg slips a jab from La Vellei.
La Vellei scores with a decent looking hook.
La Vellei staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
La Vellei throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Goldberg was looking to counter with a kick there.
La Vellei throws a one two combo.
Goldberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldberg misses the target.
Goldberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goldberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goldberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
La Vellei missing with a left hand there. Goldberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Vellei blocks a head kick by Goldberg.
A shot to the body from La Vellei misses
and Goldberg counters with a low kick, right behind La Vellei 's knee.
A punch combination from La Vellei misses.
Nice jab there from La Vellei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Vellei throws a right and a left that Goldberg avoids nicely.
La Vellei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A jab from La Vellei misses.
Goldberg misses the shot to the body.
La Vellei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goldberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Vellei misses with a low kick.
Goldberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by La Vellei.
La Vellei connects with a single shot there.
La Vellei avoids the head kick by Goldberg.
La Vellei throws a combination. Goldberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
La Vellei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goldberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldberg avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Goldberg misses the jab.
La Vellei throws a series of punches but Goldberg avoids them all with ease.
Goldberg feinted there with a counter leg kick.
La Vellei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg.
La Vellei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Vellei throws a looping overhand right but Goldberg ducks down to avoid it.
Goldberg is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goldberg blocks the body kick.
La Vellei lands a jab.
La Vellei swinging wildly here.
La Vellei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Goldberg dodges the punch combination from La Vellei.
Goldberg throws a sloppy body shot
and La Vellei counters with a body kick that stops Goldberg in his tracks momentarily.
La Vellei lands a leg kick that knocks Goldberg off balance momentarily.
La Vellei ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
La Vellei lands an overhand right.#TD2#
La Vellei drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldberg has his hands on La Vellei's head, controlling the position.
Goldberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Vellei is one step ahead there.
La Vellei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Goldberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
La Vellei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg 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.
La Vellei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
La Vellei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
La Vellei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goldberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Vellei moves away.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goldberg slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Goldberg misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei 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#
Goldberg throws a jab when La Vellei was well out of range.
La Vellei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
La Vellei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldberg.
La Vellei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldberg throws a jab but it's blocked by La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a looping right.
La Vellei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Vellei.
La Vellei slips a jab from Goldberg.
La Vellei connects with a looping right hand.
La Vellei misses with a body shot.
Goldberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg misses the jab.
La Vellei slips a jab from Goldberg.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Vellei.
La Vellei looks to land a left hand but Goldberg moved out of range nicely.#T1#
La Vellei misses with a lunging right hand
and Goldberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldberg slips a jab from La Vellei.
La Vellei lands with a straight right. Goldberg didn't see that one coming.
Goldberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
La Vellei shoots in and drives through. Goldberg sprawls well.
It looked like Goldberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a kick to the body.
Goldberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a takedown
and Goldberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from La Vellei misses.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but La Vellei is out of range.
La Vellei misses with an uppercut.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Vellei swinging wildly here.
Goldberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
La Vellei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
La Vellei just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donk. La Vellei catches Goldberg right on the button with a cross.
La Vellei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goldberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Vellei takes one to the side of the head.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
La Vellei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
La Vellei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goldberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
La Vellei shoots in and gets a takedown into Goldberg's guard.
La Vellei preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw La Vellei working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Goldberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
La Vellei stopping the sweep attempt from Goldberg.
La Vellei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldberg has La Vellei pulled in close to control his posture.
Goldberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it.
La Vellei throws a looping overhand right but Goldberg ducks down to avoid it.
Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Vellei.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from La Vellei.
La Vellei moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
La Vellei throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
La Vellei loads up on a big right hand but Goldberg slips the punch.
Goldberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goldberg tries to move into range but La Vellei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goldberg throws a body shot but no joy.
La Vellei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldberg.
La Vellei lands a right hook to the body.
La Vellei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goldberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zedidiah Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
A shot to the body from Goldberg misses
and La Vellei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Goldberg.
Nice uppercut lands for La Vellei. That snapped Goldberg's head back.
Zedidiah Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldberg misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well La Vellei 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 Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Our winner, Jean Cristopher La Vellei, 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.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 3
Date: Jan 27, 2019

#R1#
Eskenpopoludopulos throws a nice looking combination but La Vellei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eskenpopoludopulos walks into a left hand.
Eskenpopoludopulos scores with a hook to the body. La Vellei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eskenpopoludopulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by La Vellei!
La Vellei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eskenpopoludopulos under the eye.
Eskenpopoludopulos misses with a lunging right hand
enabling La Vellei to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Eskenpopoludopulos is rocked!
Eskenpopoludopulos tries to clinch but La Vellei moves out of range.
Oh Eskenpopoludopulos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eskenpopoludopulos walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Eskenpopoludopulos limp body while La Vellei jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
A relieved looking Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SyFi 136
Date: Dec 02, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from La Vellei.
A punch combination from La Vellei misses.
Shiba throws a big counter combination but La Vellei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by La Vellei there.
La Vellei throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba.
A little feinted left hand from Shiba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by La Vellei!
Shiba lands a nice shot to the body.
La Vellei misses with a body shot
letting Shiba counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from La Vellei. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Shiba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
La Vellei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Shiba tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shiba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
La Vellei shoots and misses
and Shiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Shiba's head coaches at Rokugan that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Shiba stuffs the takedown attempt from La Vellei. La Vellei gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Shiba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsukune Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei missing with a left hand there. Shiba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Vellei throws a hook to the side of Shiba's head but Shiba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shiba lands a nice shot to the body.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shiba as he avoids it easily.
That kick from La Vellei tenderised Shiba's leg. Shiba is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Vellei walks into a straight right hand from Shiba.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
La Vellei misses with an uppercut. Shiba saw that one coming.
Shiba leaves La Vellei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Shiba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shiba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
La Vellei tries for a takedown but Shiba circles away easily#KD#
and Shiba counters with a crisp one two that drops La Vellei! Shiba thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves La Vellei to his feet! La Vellei is in big trouble!
La Vellei has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
La Vellei looks winded!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Vellei throws a shot from downtown. Shiba moves away and avoids it.
La Vellei throws a nice looking combination but Shiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Shiba lands a big uppercut and La Vellei crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but La Vellei looks OK. Shiba waves La Vellei back to his feet!#ROC#
La Vellei is rocked!
La Vellei throws an overhand right that lands on Shiba's shoulder, as Shiba tries to avoid the shot.
La Vellei tries for a takedown but Shiba circles away easily#KD#
and Shiba counters with a nice right hand that sends La Vellei toppling to the canvas! La Vellei scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shiba finish him?!
La Vellei is still on wobbly legs! Can Shiba finish him?
Shiba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. La Vellei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
La Vellei seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Shiba drops La Vellei with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but La Vellei looks back up at him and smiles so Shiba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shiba knocks out La Vellei with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Shiba before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Shiba picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsukune Shiba!
A victorious Tsukune Shiba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SyFi 128
Date: Nov 11, 2018

#R1#
Punk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from La Vellei.#CUT#
It looks like Amfm Punk has been cut.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
La Vellei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - La Vellei lands in his opponent's guard.
Punk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Punk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Punk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punk seems keen to control La Vellei's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Punk looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Vellei is one step ahead there.
La Vellei trying to control but Punk is working from the bottom. #T1#
La Vellei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Punk wants to sweep but no luck.
Punk working a defensive guard here.
Punk wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Punk is on top in guard. #REVB#
La Vellei is looking to stand up but Punk isn't so interested in that idea.
Punk trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punk is one step ahead there.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Punk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Punk from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as La Vellei holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Punk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Punk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Punk is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Punk wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
La Vellei lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Punk wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.
Punk moves into full guard.
La Vellei stopping the sweep attempt from Punk.
La Vellei throwing strikes but missing.
Punk is pulling down on La Vellei's head. It's preventing any offense from La Vellei, at least for the moment.
La Vellei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
La Vellei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punk works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Punk has La Vellei pulled in close to control his posture.
La Vellei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Punk looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Vellei is one step ahead there.
Punk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
La Vellei throws a big right hand that misses.
La Vellei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punk has control of La Vellei's left arm, preventing La Vellei from doing any damage.
Punk wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment.
La Vellei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Vellei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
La Vellei stopping the sweep attempt from Punk.
Punk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amfm Punk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
La Vellei slips a straight right by Punk.
La Vellei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punk takes one to the chin there.
Amfm Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Vellei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
La Vellei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Vellei lands a head shot.
La Vellei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punk wants to counter with a clinch but La Vellei pushes him away.#CL2#
Punk rushes La Vellei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Vellei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Vellei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La Vellei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punk moves away.
Punk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is winning the standup battle so far.
Punk digs a good body shot into La Vellei's ribs.
Punk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A combination from La Vellei does no damage. #KD2#
Punk lands a big right hand that sends La Vellei crashing to the mat! Punk stays standing though and waves La Vellei back to his feet!
Punk throws a body punch but La Vellei moves out of range. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Punk misses the target.
Punk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Vellei.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
La Vellei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punk.
La Vellei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
La Vellei catches Punk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
La Vellei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by La Vellei - just one landing.
La Vellei swats away the attempt to clinch by Punk.
La Vellei throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Punk on his heels. He'll look to pass Punk's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Punk wants to control the position but La Vellei says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Punk tries to get to full guard but La Vellei has control of the leg.
La Vellei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Punk trying to control from the bottom.
La Vellei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Punk defending well though.
Punk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Punk gets full guard.
Punk controlling La Vellei's posture.
Punk 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#
La Vellei is refusing to be controlled, as Punk sits in half guard.
La Vellei trying to control but Punk postures up.
Punk controlling the action here. #T3#
La Vellei tries to get to full guard but Punk has control of the leg.
Punk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei trying to hold on to Punk's head to control him but Punk postures up.
Punk passes to full mount! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Punk misses with a head shot.
La Vellei tries to lock up and control but Punk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
La Vellei is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
La Vellei is wriggling around trying to escape.
Punk controlling the position easily from mount.
La Vellei wants to get back to his feet.
Punk controlling his opponent.
La Vellei wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Punk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Amfm Punk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Amfm Punk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Vellei throws a shot to the body.
La Vellei scores with a hook.
Punk throws the left hand but La Vellei avoids the punch easily.#TD#
La Vellei dives in and scores a takedown into Punk's guard.
La Vellei trying to control but Punk is working from the bottom.
Punk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Vellei manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
La Vellei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if La Vellei tries to get out of the position.
Punk postures up in La Vellei's guard and throws a big left but La Vellei blocks it.
Punk controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. La Vellei is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Punk content to stall in guard here.
La Vellei has his hands on Punk's head, controlling the position.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punk being controlled here momentarily.
Punk trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
Punk pushes down on La Vellei's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
La Vellei is refusing to be controlled, as Punk sits in half guard.
La Vellei wants to control but Punk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Punk looks to land a strike but La Vellei avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Punk 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.
La Vellei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Punk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
La Vellei controls Punk momentarily but Punk frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
La Vellei lands a slapping body shot.
Punk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Punk connects with a looping right hand.
Punk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Punk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Punk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Punk tries to clinch
and La Vellei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Punk's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Vellei under the eye.
La Vellei connects with a right hand. Punk shakes it off.
A punch combination from La Vellei misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Punk misses the target.
La Vellei defending well as Punk loads up on a big left hand.
Punk moves to clinch but La Vellei breaks away
and La Vellei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Punk on his heels. He'll look to pass Punk's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
La Vellei postures up in Punk's guard and throws a big left but Punk blocks it.
La Vellei throwing strikes but missing.
Punk looking for a sweep. Not yet Punk, not yet. #T4#
La Vellei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punk wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment.
Punk is adopting a defensive guard.
Punk is trying to keep La Vellei in close.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
La Vellei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Punk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Punk catches La Vellei right on the button with a cross.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punk takes one to the chin there.
Punk throws a shot from downtown. La Vellei moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think La Vellei 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
An out of breath Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SyFi 109
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
La Vellei goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Colucci dives in and scores a takedown into La Vellei's guard.
La Vellei controls Colucci momentarily but Colucci frees himself.
Colucci wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
Colucci is in close to La Vellei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colucci won't allow La Vellei to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Colucci tries to free his leg and advance position but La Vellei is retaining full guard. #T1#
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Colucci advances to half guard.
La Vellei desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Colucci thows a huge punch but La Vellei dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Colucci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Colucci is trying to work for a kimura but La Vellei is defending well.
Colucci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
La Vellei is trying to get back to full guard.
Colucci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if La Vellei can do anything to dispel that myth.
Colucci uses his free foot to push down on La Vellei's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for La Vellei.
Colucci tries to control but La Vellei wriggling away.
La Vellei wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Colucci. #T3#
Colucci unloads with some shots from mount but La Vellei bucks and avoids them well.
Colucci tries to control but La Vellei wriggling away.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Colucci has hold of La Vellei's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and La Vellei manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Poor strikes thrown by Colucci there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei wants to control but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4#
Colucci pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Colucci postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. La Vellei looks a forlorn figure. #SU#
Colucci stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Colucci takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Colucci throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. La Vellei tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Colucci is in La Vellei's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colucci won't allow La Vellei to get back to his feet.
La Vellei is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Colucci dives into side control.
Colucci trying to control the position but La Vellei is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Colucci dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Colucci shoots in but La Vellei avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by La Vellei.
Colucci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on La Vellei's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Colucci looking for submissions off his back.
Colucci won't allow La Vellei to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Colucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colucci wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
La Vellei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colucci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Colucci looking for submissions off his back.
Colucci is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Colucci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
La Vellei trying to control from half guard but Colucci is working away.
La Vellei is stalling here. Colucci is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! La Vellei seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Colucci has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
La Vellei can't do much from the bottom here.
Colucci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Vellei can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Colucci tries for a kimura but La Vellei is defending well.
Colucci landing strikes.
La Vellei struggling a bit here.
Colucci prevents La Vellei from escaping the position.#T3##SUB#
Colucci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. La Vellei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Colucci tries for a kimura but La Vellei is defending well.
La Vellei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Colucci working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Colucci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. La Vellei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB#
Colucci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Colucci advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee warns La Vellei that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
La Vellei wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Colucci dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Vellei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Colucci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Colucci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and La Vellei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colucci takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD2#
La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Colucci on his heels. He'll look to pass Colucci's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Colucci has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes La Vellei off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Vellei misses with a hook.
La Vellei throws a jab when Colucci was well out of range.
Colucci shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Colucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Vellei cracks Colucci with an open hand slap.
La Vellei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Colucci shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
La Vellei thuds his right hand into Colucci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left and a right from La Vellei both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts La Vellei as he jumps to the side.
Colucci is trying hard to land a takedown here. La Vellei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
La Vellei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
La Vellei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by La Vellei.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Colucci.
La Vellei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colucci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La Vellei feints a jab promting Colucci to slip. La Vellei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Colucci slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vellei thows a body kick. Colucci tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
A nice combination there by La Vellei.
La Vellei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colucci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Vellei looks for the body kick but Colucci saw that one coming.
La Vellei closes the distance and lands a one-two.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
La Vellei thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Vellei lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for La Vellei.
Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Colucci drives through with a takedown into La Vellei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
La Vellei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Colucci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Colucci lands a couple of digs.
La Vellei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Colucci controls the pace.
Our spies down at at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo inform us that La Vellei has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Colucci lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Colucci wants to pass the guard but La Vellei is keeping the position.
La Vellei has a closed guard, preventing Colucci from standing up.
La Vellei wants to stand up but Colucci is controlling him.
Colucci trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
La Vellei thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Colucci advances position into side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Colucci stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Danga de danga de dang - La Vellei scores with a four punch combination!
La Vellei misses with a hook.
Colucci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Colucci.
Colucci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michel Colucci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - La Vellei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Vellei throws a looping overhand right but Colucci ducks down to avoid it.
La Vellei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Colucci 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Colucci!
An out of breath Michel Colucci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFA 85 Punisher vs Andrei 2
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1##TD#
La Vellei shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but La Vellei finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
La Vellei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from La Vellei.
La Vellei controlling the pace.
La Vellei's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
La Vellei scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
La Vellei looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
La Vellei 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.#SUB#
La Vellei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
La Vellei perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
La Vellei is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
La Vellei is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
La Vellei seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson pushes La Vellei off looking to stand but La Vellei dives back in and keeps control.
La Vellei working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
La Vellei takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Johnson wants to sweep but La Vellei has passed to side control!
La Vellei cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
La Vellei passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
La Vellei is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
La Vellei lands a nice shot to the head.
La Vellei landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble! #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Johnson tries to improve his position but La Vellei has taken his back! La Vellei has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Johnson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! La Vellei pushes Johnson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
A very excited looking Jean Cristopher La Vellei made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EFA 83
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
La Vellei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hamilton's guard.
La Vellei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamilton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control La Vellei haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Hamilton trying to keep a closed guard but La Vellei is proving a slippery customer.
La Vellei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamilton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and La Vellei is now in half guard.
La Vellei wants to pass to mount but Hamilton is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hamilton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hamilton is looking for a sweep. La Vellei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
La Vellei wants to stand but Hamilton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hamilton tries to kick La Vellei off but La Vellei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by La Vellei's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says La Vellei as he avoids it easily.
La Vellei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
La Vellei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hamilton checks it well.
La Vellei throws a nice looking combination but Hamilton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamilton shoots for a takedown but La Vellei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but La Vellei circles away easily
and La Vellei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
La Vellei 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.#ES2#
Hamilton pushes La Vellei off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3##TD2#
Hamilton drives through with a takedown into La Vellei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
La Vellei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamilton is controlling him.
Hamilton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
La Vellei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if La Vellei tries to get out of the position.
Hamilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
La Vellei controlling the position.
La Vellei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hamilton wants to stand but La Vellei is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
La Vellei tries to bum rush Hamilton with a series of wild strikes but Hamilton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
La Vellei jabs Hamilton right on the nose. Hamilton blinks but takes it well.
La Vellei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamilton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Vellei somewhat.#TD#
La Vellei 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.
La Vellei looking to sit in guard and control but Hamilton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton'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.
#R2#
La Vellei thuds his shin into the meat of Hamilton's side.
Hamilton with a lazy takedown attempt
and La Vellei counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but La Vellei circles away easily
and La Vellei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Vellei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamilton fails with a takedown attempt.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
La Vellei with the ground and pound but Hamilton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamilton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Hamilton trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Hamilton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
La Vellei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
La Vellei cracks the inside of Hamilton's front leg.
La Vellei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
La Vellei is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hamilton's half guard.#SUB2#
Hamilton looking for submissions off his back.
La Vellei trying to control from Hamilton's half guard. Hamilton has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
La Vellei throws an elbow that misses. Hamilton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in La Vellei's guard. Nice move by Hamilton!#REVB#
La Vellei wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard.
Hamilton being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Hamilton 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. #SUB2#
Hamilton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
La Vellei has a closed guard, preventing Hamilton from standing up.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
La Vellei wants to stand but Hamilton is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
La Vellei fails to land with a series of punches.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Hamilton is out of range.
La Vellei is looking to slow Hamilton down with leg kicks.
La Vellei throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely.
Hamilton throws a counter combo.
La Vellei throws a lazy right hand but Hamilton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hamilton quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hamilton actively working from the bottom here.
Hamilton punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hamilton has managed to clinch.
Hamilton misses with a punch on the inside.
La Vellei can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says La Vellei as he avoids it easily.
La Vellei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamilton.
A left and a right from La Vellei both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Hamilton moves into range and clinches up with La Vellei.#BC#
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Vellei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamilton looks for a takedown but La Vellei sprawls well.
La Vellei scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
La Vellei lands a glancing blow to the side of Hamilton's head.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says La Vellei as he avoids it easily.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Hamilton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hamilton shoots for a takedown but La Vellei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamilton tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Vellei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamilton somewhat.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Vellei lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hamilton will feel that in the morning.
Hamilton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by La Vellei.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
La Vellei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Vellei scores with a push kick.
La Vellei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
La Vellei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Vellei goes for a double leg but Hamilton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hamilton continues to drive forward.#T2#
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!
Nice takedown defense from La Vellei. No joy for Hamilton on that attempt.
La Vellei connects with a nice looking jab.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Hamilton tries to sprawl but La Vellei drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hamilton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from La Vellei.
La Vellei is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamilton has wrist control.
Hamilton keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton is trying to control the position but La Vellei postures up.
Hamilton wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment.
La Vellei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?#T3#
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamilton fails with a takedown attempt.
La Vellei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
La Vellei leaves Hamilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hamilton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
La Vellei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
La Vellei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Hamilton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hamilton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamilton is trying to control. La Vellei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexander Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Vellei trying to hold on to Hamilton's head to control him but Hamilton postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Vellei, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GPG 33
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. La Vellei moves away and avoids it.
Monroe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Monroe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monroe has La Vellei pressed against the cage.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Vellei digs a right hand into Monroe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monroe's gas tank.
Monroe throws an elbow that misses.
La Vellei avoids the elbow strike from Monroe, against the cage.
Monroe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Vellei's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe working aggressively here. #TD#
La Vellei is trying to trip Monroe. He has hold of a leg but Monroe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. La Vellei persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Monroe is trying to control the position but La Vellei postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
La Vellei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Monroe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but La Vellei has passed into side control.
La Vellei working away.
Monroe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monroe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
La Vellei is working for a submission of some sort. #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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. La Vellei lands a nice short elbow.
Monroe moves into full guard.
Monroe controls La Vellei momentarily but La Vellei frees himself.
La Vellei prevents Monroe from getting back to his feet.
Monroe 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##T3#
Monroe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed La Vellei's head.
Monroe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe winds up and cracks La Vellei with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monroe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Monroe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monroe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Vellei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monroe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. La Vellei defending well though.
La Vellei controlling the position well.
La Vellei is not content to let Monroe control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monroe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under La Vellei.
Monroe looks to land a strike but La Vellei avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Monroe throws a big right hand that misses.
La Vellei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monroe is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe wants to clinch up but La Vellei keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monroe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Monroe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monroe doesn't manage to clinch there - La Vellei circles away.
La Vellei defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
La Vellei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monroe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by La Vellei.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
La Vellei throws a low kick but Monroe avoids it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Monroe enables La Vellei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Monroe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe 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.
La Vellei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Monroe looking for a guillotine here but La Vellei defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei postures up. #T1#
Monroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from La Vellei.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Vellei manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Monroe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monroe preventing the sweep.
La Vellei controlling the position.
Monroe wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
Monroe looking to sit in guard and control but La Vellei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monroe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
La Vellei throws a strike but Monroe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Monroe looking to sit in guard and control but La Vellei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Monroe controls La Vellei momentarily but La Vellei frees himself.
Monroe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monroe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst La Vellei is controlling him. #T3#
Monroe trying to keep a closed guard but La Vellei is proving a slippery customer.
Monroe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
La Vellei postures up.
Monroe is looking to sweep but instead, La Vellei has passed into half guard.
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
La Vellei is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
La Vellei throwing strikes here but Monroe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monroe is working to get back to half guard.
La Vellei avoids the attempt from Monroe to control.
La Vellei fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Monroe gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Vellei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
La Vellei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. La Vellei saw that one coming.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Vellei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
La Vellei lands with a right hand.
Good exchange - La Vellei coming out on top.
A jab from Monroe misses.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
A decent looking body kick lands there for La Vellei.
Monroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from La Vellei.
Monroe throws out a counter right but La Vellei avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by La Vellei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on La Vellei's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Monroe trying to control here. #T1#
Monroe tries to kick La Vellei off but La Vellei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
La Vellei is thwarting Monroe's attempts to control the position.#ES2#
Monroe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but La Vellei is on him like a limpet, forcing Monroe back against the cage.
Monroe working aggressively here.
Monroe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
La Vellei has Monroe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. La Vellei pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Monroe tumbling to the mat - La Vellei dives into Monroe's guard.#SUB2#
Monroe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
La Vellei distracts Monroe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Monroe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
La Vellei seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monroe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in La Vellei's guard. #REVB#
La Vellei is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Monroe trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom. #T3#
Monroe wants to get up but he can't break La Vellei's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Monroe stopping the sweep attempt from La Vellei.
La Vellei wants to get back to his feet but Monroe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
La Vellei controlling the position.#SUB2#
Monroe drops back, looking for a kneebar! La Vellei looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. La Vellei looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from La Vellei! #REVR#
La Vellei misses with the ground and pound.#T4##SUB#
La Vellei tries for a kimura but Monroe is defending well.
Monroe is looking for a sweep.
La Vellei is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Monroe is looking to regain half guard here but La Vellei keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe is still trying to improve position.

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 Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
I think La Vellei 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Our winner, Jean Cristopher La Vellei, 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.

Event: PFF 27 Allen vs Hole
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
La Vellei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
La Vellei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juntti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from La Vellei.
La Vellei lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Jouko Juntti has been cut.
Juntti wants to clinch.
Juntti blocks the body kick.
La Vellei throws a push kick but Juntti slaps the foot to one side.
Juntti shoots in but La Vellei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and La Vellei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouko Juntti.
La Vellei throws out a powerful jab.
A nice combination there by La Vellei. #T1#
La Vellei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Juntti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Vellei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Vellei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juntti has time to react.
Juntti tries to clinch up
letting La Vellei counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Juntti is rocked!
La Vellei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juntti is looking to land body kicks.
Juntti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Juntti is still on wobbly legs! Can La Vellei finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from La Vellei knocks Juntti out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
A very excited looking Jean Cristopher La Vellei made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFF 21w Gagnon vs Pinkman
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Monroe moves to clinch but La Vellei breaks away
and La Vellei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Vellei lands a head shot.#TD2#
La Vellei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monroe's guard.#ES#
Monroe pushes La Vellei off and scrambles back to his feet.
La Vellei has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but La Vellei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Vellei slips under a jab from Monroe.#TD2#
La Vellei looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monroe!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe is trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Monroe'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.
Monroe struggling a bit here.
Monroe tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T1#
Monroe is trying desperately to improve position.
La Vellei wants to control the pace but Monroe is squirming around nicely.
La Vellei misses with a head shot.
Monroe is trying to stand.
La Vellei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Monroe tries to buck La Vellei off but he can't manage it.
Monroe regains half guard.#T2#
La Vellei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
La Vellei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe trying to hold on to La Vellei's head to control him but La Vellei postures up.
Monroe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Monroe pushes La Vellei off looking to stand but La Vellei dives back in and keeps control.
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monroe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. La Vellei eats them both and turns towards Monroe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
La Vellei throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease.
Dan Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monroe parries the strikes from La Vellei easily there. La Vellei is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Monroe to escape.
Monroe tries to bench press La Vellei off him but La Vellei keeps the position.
Monroe is working hard here to advance position.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet.
La Vellei working away.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Monroe bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Monroe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and La Vellei counters with a straight right hand.
La Vellei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monroe in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!
La Vellei looks for the body kick but Monroe saw that one coming.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Monroe wants to clinch but La Vellei slips to the side
and La Vellei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
La Vellei drives through with a takedown into guard.
La Vellei works over Monroe with some ground and pound from guard.
Monroe wants to improve his position but instead La Vellei has moved into half guard.
La Vellei is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
La Vellei wants to stand but Monroe is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
La Vellei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.
La Vellei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
La Vellei staying out of range there.#TD2#
La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monroe on his heels. He'll look to pass Monroe's guard now, I'm sure.
La Vellei cracks Monroe with a solid left hand.
Monroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from La Vellei.
La Vellei would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
La Vellei is fighting to break Monroe's control of his arms but Monroe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Monroe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Vellei cracks Monroe with a solid left hand.
Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD2#
La Vellei closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
La Vellei works to advance to full mount. Monroe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
La Vellei with shots to the head and body - Monroe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Monroe wants to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Monroe tries to hold on but La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Monroe tries to hold on but La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Monroe working to try and regain half guard.
La Vellei content just to control the position here.
La Vellei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monroe is trying desperately to improve position.
La Vellei throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Monroe because La Vellei loaded up on that one.
Monroe tries to reverse the position but La Vellei maintains control.
La Vellei controlling his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe regains half guard.#T3##SU2#
La Vellei postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Monroe to stand up.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and La Vellei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
La Vellei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. La Vellei is in Monroe's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
La Vellei seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Monroe working a defensive guard but La Vellei passes into half guard. #SUB#
Monroe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but La Vellei pulls his head out easily.
La Vellei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monroe's head. #T4#
La Vellei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monroe's head.
Monroe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but La Vellei manages to move to mount!
La Vellei thowing shots but they're missing.
La Vellei lands with some strikes.
La Vellei with shots to the head and body - Monroe looks very uncomfortable down there.
La Vellei is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Monroe can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe taking shots to the head.
Oh Monroe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Vellei sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Monroe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.
La Vellei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Monroe is trying to control La Vellei's posture but La Vellei avoids it.
La Vellei controlling the position from side mount.
Monroe defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Monroe down.
La Vellei wants to stand but Monroe has his arm trapped.
La Vellei fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Monroe struggling a bit here.
La Vellei in side control lands a decent elbow.
La Vellei landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Monroe is trying to buck La Vellei off.
Monroe is trying to control La Vellei's posture but La Vellei avoids it.
Monroe is looking for a sweep.
La Vellei misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
La Vellei creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Monroe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monroe looks to move to half guard but instead La Vellei has passed into mount! Damn!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
La Vellei controlling from mount.
Let's hope that La Vellei 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.
La Vellei's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Monroe tries to hold on but La Vellei pushes him away.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Monroe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
La Vellei looking to control and managing it successfully.
La Vellei is continuing to stall.
Monroe tries to hold on but La Vellei postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
La Vellei controlling his opponent.
Monroe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
La Vellei tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe wants to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
Dan Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe is desperately trying to improve his position but La Vellei has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well La Vellei 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
After winning the bout, Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UFC-Kickboxing Night 3
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by La Vellei as he connects with a hook.
La Vellei misses with a body kick.
Valhallo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
La Vellei lands a nice shot that snaps Valhallo's head back.
Valhallo misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Vellei cracks Valhallo with a good jab.
La Vellei scores with a hook.
Valhallo tried to score with a low kick but La Vellei checks it.
La Vellei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valhallo tries to clinch but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei throws a low kick but Valhallo avoids it.
Valhallo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
La Vellei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valhallo is able to avoid easily.
Valhallo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valhallo is looking to clinch.
La Vellei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valhallo tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La Vellei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for La Vellei.
La Vellei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valhallo checks it well. #CL#
La Vellei gets tackled into the ropes by Valhallo. Valhallo maintains the clinch.
La Vellei prevents Valhallo from breaking the clinch.#T1#
La Vellei tries to break the clinch but Valhallo is controlling the position.
La Vellei is trying to break free.
Valhallo has La Vellei pressed against the ropes, preventing La Vellei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
La Vellei has Valhallo pressed against the ropes, preventing Valhallo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valhallo stalling against the ropes. #BC#
Valhallo breaks the clinch.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Valhallo throws a right and a left that La Vellei avoids nicely.
Valhallo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but La Vellei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
La Vellei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Valhallo takes one to the chin there.
Valhallo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
La Vellei blocks a low kick nicely.
Valhallo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
La Vellei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valhallo is out of range.
La Vellei misses with a wild combination.
La Vellei is looking to chop away at Valhallo's legs.
La Vellei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
La Vellei throws a wild body kick that Valhallo sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Vellei 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 Valhallo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valhallo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valhallo moves in looking to clinch but La Vellei pushes him off.
La Vellei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valhallo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Valhallo moves into the clinch successfully.
Valhallo has had enough of the clinch but La Vellei keeps him there for the moment.
La Vellei working hard to break the clinch.
Valhallo misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vellei prevents a body shot from Valhallo. #T3#
La Vellei tries to break free but Valhallo pushes him back against the ropes.
Valhallo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valhallo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from La Vellei.
Valhallo prevents a body shot from La Vellei. #BC#
Valhallo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
La Vellei dodges the punch combination from Valhallo.
La Vellei throws a series of strikes that have Valhallo backpedaling.
La Vellei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valhallo checks a leg kick.
La Vellei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valhallo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but La Vellei is out of range.
La Vellei throws out a counter right but Valhallo avoids it with no problem.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Valhallo takes one to the chin there.
La Vellei tries a low kick but Valhallo avoids it.
Valhallo is looking for a counter combo.
La Vellei connects with a single shot there.
La Vellei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
La Vellei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vellei lands the left hand.
La Vellei looks to land a combination but Valhallo avoids it well.
Valhallo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valhallo moves out of range of the body kick from La Vellei.
A slow jab from Valhallo misses its intended target.
Valhallo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valhallo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Valhallo darts in and clinches La Vellei up against the ropes.
Valhallo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La Vellei has him pressed against the ropes.
Valhallo prevents a body shot from La Vellei.
La Vellei prevents a body shot from Valhallo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
La Vellei scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as La Vellei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valhallo doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Valhallo closes the distance and clinches.
La Vellei wants to get back to striking at distance but Valhallo won't allow it.
Valhallo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
La Vellei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
La Vellei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
La Vellei slips a straight right by Valhallo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valhallo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valhallo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheers as La Vellei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valhallo doesn't seem phased though.
La Vellei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
La Vellei throws a low kick, looking for Valhallo's leg but Valhallo calmly moves out of range.
Valhallo throws a series of punches but La Vellei avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Valhallo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valhallo drops his hands momentarily and La Vellei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valhallo misses with a leg kick.
Jack Valhallo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
La Vellei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Valhallo fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Vellei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
La Vellei slips a jab and a cross from Valhallo.
La Vellei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valhallo tries a head kick but it misses.
La Vellei throws the kick towards the body but Valhallo avoids it.
La Vellei digs a good hook to Valhallo's body.
Valhallo needs to keep his hands up - La Vellei had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valhallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valhallo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valhallo tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
La Vellei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
La Vellei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
La Vellei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valhallo.
La Vellei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Valhallo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
La Vellei misses with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by La Vellei.
La Vellei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valhallo's head backwards.
La Vellei lands a glancing blow to the side of Valhallo's head.
La Vellei misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valhallo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valhallo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Vellei.
Valhallo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
La Vellei shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valhallo eats them both and turns towards La Vellei to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
La Vellei looks to land a combination but Valhallo avoids it well.
La Vellei connects with a right hand. Valhallo shakes it off.
Valhallo tries to clinch up but La Vellei circles away and keeps his distance.
La Vellei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valhallo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Valhallo is rocked!
Valhallo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Valhallo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
La Vellei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valhallo walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Valhallo is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Our winner, Jean Cristopher La Vellei, 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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