GAMMA: Contenders #193 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristides Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Warrior
vs
Vasconcelos

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aristides Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warrior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasconcelos's waist but Vasconcelos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warrior off to one side.
Vasconcelos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warrior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warrior shoots and misses

and Vasconcelos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Warrior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasconcelos defends it easily.
Vasconcelos wants to pass the guard but Warrior is keeping the position.
Warrior is controlling Vasconcelos's posture.
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!
Vasconcelos looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasconcelos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Warrior manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Warrior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vasconcelos trying to keep a closed guard but Warrior is proving a slippery customer.

Vasconcelos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Warrior 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 Vasconcelos.

Warrior has hold of Vasconcelos's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Vasconcelos tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Warrior cranks the arm and Vasconcelos screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Vasconcelos, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ultimate Warrior!
Ultimate Warrior decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arturo Gatti has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gatti
vs
Leroy

176 cm
29
170 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

180 cm
23
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arturo Gatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Leroy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti slips under a jab from Leroy.
Gatti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leroy.
Gatti tries to bum rush Leroy with a series of wild strikes but Leroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatti works over Leroy's head and body with a nice combination.
Leroy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gatti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leroy counters with a right hand to the body.
Gatti throws a head kick but Leroy moves out of range.
Gatti avoids the body shot from Leroy.
Gatti misses with a two punch combination.
Arturo Gatti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leroy lands a right hook to the body.
Gatti misses with a head kick.
Gatti misses with a jab, cross combination.

Leroy has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy pushes Gatti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leroy prevents Gatti from breaking the clinch.
Leroy has Gatti pressed against the cage, preventing Gatti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Leroy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gatti tries to bum rush Leroy with a series of wild strikes but Leroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatti tries to bum rush Leroy with a series of wild strikes but Leroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatti cracks Leroy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gatti is looking to land body kicks.
Gatti avoids the body shot from Leroy.
Leroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatti manages to avoid it.
Leroy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leroy misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gatti misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Leroy. Beautiful body shot.
Gatti throws out a powerful jab.
Gatti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leroy.
Gatti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arturo Gatti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leroy is looking to clinch but Gatti is avoiding it.
Leroy dodges the punch combination from Gatti.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leroy.

It looks like Arturo Gatti has been cut.
Leroy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gatti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Gatti.
Leroy lands a jab.
Gatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leroy scores with a one two! Gatti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gatti.
Leroy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gatti rather than just go for the knockout.
Leroy slips a jab and a cross from Gatti.
Gatti looks to land a combination. Leroy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gatti misses with the combination.
Gatti throws a series of punches but Leroy avoids them all with ease.
Leroy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatti throws a nice looking combination but Leroy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatti is just out of range.
Leroy slips a jab and a cross from Gatti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Leroy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Gatti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leroy throws a big shot that misses.
Leroy swings for the body but Gatti moves out of range.
Leroy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruce Leroy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leroy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice combination there by Gatti.
Arturo Gatti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gatti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gatti looks for the body kick but Leroy saw that one coming.
Gatti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Gatti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leroy throws a hook to the side of Gatti's head but Gatti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Gatti.
Leroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatti manages to avoid it.
Gatti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Leroy has managed to clinch.

Leroy manages to break the clinch.
Leroy dodges the punch combination from Gatti.
Leroy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy connects with a jab.
Gatti swinging wildly here.
Gatti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leroy eats them both and turns towards Gatti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gatti tries to bum rush Leroy with a series of wild strikes but Leroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leroy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gatti slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Leroy as he connects with a hook.
Leroy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gatti.
Gatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gatti lands a jab-cross combination.
Gatti slips a straight right by Leroy.
Gatti misses with a double jab.
Gatti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leroy thows a body shot but no joy.
Leroy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gatti throws a shot from downtown. Leroy moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti fails to land with a series of punches.
Gatti throws a series of punches but Leroy avoids them all with ease.
Gatti fails to land with a series of punches.
Gatti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Gatti misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leroy. Gatti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatti misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gatti is fending him off so far but Leroy persists. Nope, Gatti circles away and we're back to standing.
Leroy shoots in and drives through. Gatti sprawls well.
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 Arturo Gatti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturo Gatti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leroy takes a swing at Gatti's ribcage but misses.
Gatti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gatti scores with a spinning back kick!
Leroy thows a body shot but no joy.
Gatti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gatti misses with the combination.
Gatti throws a nice looking combination but Leroy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leroy closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Leroy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leroy swings for the body but Gatti moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gatti.
Gatti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leroy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leroy scores with a hook.
Leroy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gatti circles away quickly and effectively.
Gatti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gatti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leroy circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gatti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leroy.

Leroy takes the fight into the clinch.
Leroy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leroy prevents Gatti from breaking the clinch.

Leroy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leroy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Leroy misses.
Gatti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leroy.
Gatti throws a series of punches but Leroy moves out of range.
Leroy thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti throws out a powerful jab.
Leroy throws a series of punches but Gatti moves out of range.
Gatti throws a right and a left that Leroy avoids nicely.
Gatti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gatti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gatti.
Leroy lands a jab to Gatti's midsection.
Leroy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gatti.
Gatti throws a right and a left that Leroy avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gatti misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy dips to his left and cracks Gatti with an uppercut!

Arturo Gatti's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Leroy.
Leroy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gatti counters with a one-two to the body.
Leroy slips a jab from Gatti.
Gatti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Gatti. Those never looked like landing.
Leroy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gatti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leroy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Gatti. No joy for Leroy on that attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gatti delivers a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce Leroy.
Well Leroy 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 George Francis scores the fight for Bruce Leroy!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Bruce Leroy!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Bruce Leroy!

Bruce Leroy wins by unanimous decision!
Bruce Leroy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hodge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by Superman's Worst Nightmare. Kerry Mcgee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcgee
vs
Hodge

188 cm
22
213 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

186 cm
19
204 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kerry Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Hodge!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hodge clinches.
Mcgee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hodge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank Hodge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hodge clinches with his opponent.
Mcgee is trying to drag Hodge to the mat but Hodge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hodge gets through Mcgee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hodge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hodge scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hodge's efforts to push away.
Hodge tries to break free but Mcgee pushes him back against the cage.
Hodge is pressed up against the cage. Mcgee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hodge down to the mat. Hodge avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerry Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hodge's waist but Hodge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgee off to one side.
Hodge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hodge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
Mcgee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Mcgee loses concentration momentarily and Hodge pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Mcgee crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Hodge finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Hodge!
A very excited looking Frank Hodge rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasqs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Walton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Velasqs
vs
Walton

209 cm
27
208 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Dangerous GnP
World class MT
Good gas tank

Happy Pills

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasqs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Walton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasqs jabs Walton right on the nose. Walton blinks but takes it well.
Walton takes a swing at Velasqs's ribcage but misses.
Walton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Velasqs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walton misses the shot to the body.
Walton misses with a straight left.

Walton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velasqs effectively controlling the action here.
Velasqs prevents a body shot from Walton.

Velasqs pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Walton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Velasqs is proving hard to escape from.
Walton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Velasqs trying to control the position.
Velasqs has a closed guard, preventing Walton from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton won't allow Velasqs to sweep him here.
Walton tries to stand but Velasqs is controlling from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Walton missing with a left hand there. Velasqs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velasqs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tim Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasqs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velasqs finds it's way round the side to connect with Walton's head.
Velasqs blocks a head kick by Walton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton throws a sloppy head kick
and Velasqs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velasqs throws a head kick that misses.
Walton avoids the head kick by Velasqs.
Walton misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Velasqs misses.
Walton misses with a body shot.
Walton avoids the head kick by Velasqs.
Velasqs misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Walton closes the distance and pushes Velasqs back into the cage.
Velasqs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Velasqs on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Walton as Velasqs tries to tie him up.
Velasqs blocks a body shot from Walton.
Velasqs jumps guard but Walton stands there with Velasqs around his waist. Velasqs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velasqs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasqs is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasqs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cain Velasqs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Walton takes the fight into the clinch.
Walton pushes Velasqs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velasqs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velasqs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velasqs blocks it with crossed arms.
Walton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Velasqs pulls guard effortlessly.
Velasqs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Walton gets to his feet - Velasqs follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Velasqs.
Velasqs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Walton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walton is looking to clinch.
Walton tries to clinch there but Velasqs circles away.
Velasqs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velasqs throws a push kick but Walton slaps the foot to one side.

Walton clinches with his opponent.
Velasqs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velasqs misses with a punch to the body.
Walton missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton looking to slow down the pace here.

Velasqs successfully pulls guard.
Walton wants to stand but Velasqs is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasqs working a defensive guard here.

Velasqs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Walton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Walton tries to clinch but Velasqs is having none of it.
Walton closes the distance but Velasqs moves to the side
and Velasqs counters with a thumping low kick.
Velasqs misses with a looping left.
Velasqs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Velasqs rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Velasqs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velasqs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walton looks to clinch
and Velasqs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Velasqs motions for Walton to come forward. Velasqs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Velasqs throws an overhand right that lands on Walton's shoulder, as Walton tries to avoid the shot.
Velasqs ducks under a wild hook from Walton.
The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walton misses with a looping right.
Walton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Velasqs is out of range and Walton settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Walton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Walton throws out a loose jab but Velasqs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton tries to clinch there but Velasqs circles away.

Walton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walton is trying to maintain a safe position but Velasqs gets an underhook and turns Walton into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Walton obliges.
Walton missing with knees to the body.
Velasqs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velasqs misses with a body punch.
Velasqs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Velasqs digs a right hand into Walton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walton's gas tank.
Velasqs lands a hook that snaps the head of Walton backwards.
Walton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasqs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton missing with knees to the body.
Walton tries to stall but Velasqs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Velasqs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walton has him pressed against the cage.
Velasqs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walton has him pressed against the cage.
Walton trying to land knees to the body.
Velasqs managing to block the knees to the body from Walton.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walton struggles to land a body shot inside as Velasqs controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velasqs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velasqs prevents a body shot from Walton.

Velasqs breaks the clinch.
Walton delivers a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Velasqs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velasqs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Velasqs.
Walton throws a body punch but Velasqs moves out of range.
Walton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasqs.
Velasqs tries a head kick but it misses.
Walton tries to close the distance and clinch but Velasqs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velasqs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velasqs. That did some damage!
Velasqs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton throws out a loose jab but Velasqs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton looks to land a right hand but Velasqs moved out of range.
Walton moves to clinch but Velasqs breaks away
and Velasqs counters with a thumping low kick.
Walton fails in his attempt to clinch.

Walton pushes Velasqs up against the cage in a clinch.
Velasqs managing to block the knees to the body from Walton.
Velasqs jumps guard but Walton stands there with Velasqs around his waist. Velasqs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walton is stalling here.
Walton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velasqs misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Velasqs as Walton tries to tie him up.
Walton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Walton blocks a body shot from Velasqs.
Velasqs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walton keeps control of Velasqs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Velasqs managing to block the knees to the body from Walton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasqs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velasqs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasqs tries to work over Walton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Walton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walton 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 George Francis scores the fight for Tim Walton!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Tim Walton!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Tim Walton!

Tim Walton wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Walton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.