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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Yurchon (ranked 3773 p4p, 5049 weight class) and Cedric Velez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustav Yurchon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145
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160 cm
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135
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gustav Yurchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cedric Velez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velez shoots in for a double leg but Yurchon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Velez wants to clinch.
Yurchon tries to counter with a takedown but Velez is quick to defend against it.
Yurchon moves into the clinch.
Yurchon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yurchon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yurchon jabs Velez right on the nose. Velez blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez is looking to clinch but Yurchon is avoiding it.
Velez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Yurchon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velez moves in looking to clinch but Yurchon pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yurchon's waist but Yurchon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velez off to one side.
Yurchon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yurchon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yurchon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Velez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Yurchon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Yurchon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yurchon is trying to drag Velez to the mat but Velez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yurchon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yurchon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yurchon is trying to drag Velez to the mat but Velez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Velez wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velez backwards.
Velez avoids a wild elbow strike from Yurchon.
Yurchon is working for takedown but Velez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Velez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yurchon to keep the fight standing.
Velez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yurchon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yurchon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yurchon has picked Velez up - he's going for a ride! Yurchon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Velez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yurchon controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velez striking off his back but it's not causing Yurchon any problems.
Yurchon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Velez 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.
Yurchon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yurchon is looking to pass into half guard but Velez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Velez is in guard.
Velez stopping the sweep attempt from Yurchon.
Velez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Velez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurchon 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Velez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Velez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Velez controlling from the top position.
Yurchon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velez is one step ahead there.
Yurchon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velez on the ground.
Velez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Yurchon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yurchon slaps away a takedown attempt from Velez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yurchon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Velez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velez.
Velez takes one on the button.
Velez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustav Yurchon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Velez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Velez with that takedown attempt.
Velez is breathing heavily.
Yurchon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velez tries to avoid it but Yurchon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velez to the ground. Velez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cedric Velez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yurchon or perhaps it was just good defense by Velez, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon scores with a hook to the body. Velez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yurchon has closed the distance and engaged Velez in a clinch.
Yurchon is trying to drag Velez to the mat but Velez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yurchon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yurchon looking for a takedown.
Yurchon scores with a shoulder strike.
Yurchon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velez gets underhooks to prevent Yurchon's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yurchon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velez.
Velez dodges an elbow strike from Yurchon.
Yurchon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velez is defending well.
Velez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yurchon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velezs head.
Yurchon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velez is defending well.
Velez has Yurchon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yurchon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yurchon misses with an elbow over the top.
Velez pulls guard.
Velez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yurchon controls the pace.
Velez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yurchon manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon has his hands on Velez's head, controlling the position.
Velez postures up in Yurchon's guard and throws a big left but Yurchon blocks it.
Yurchon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velez is one step ahead there.
Yurchon keeping full guard, as Velez tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yurchon is pulling down on Velez's head to control his posture.
Velez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yurchon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velez 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurchon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Yurchon 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!
Yurchon misses with a takedown attempt - Velez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yurchon shoots in but no luck this time.
Yurchon shoots for a double leg takedown but Velez sprawls well. He's pushed Yurchon'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 Gustav Yurchon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velez wants to clinch up but Yurchon keeps it at a distance.
Yurchon has a takedown stuffed.
Yurchon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velez defends well and Yurchon ends up having to push Velez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yurchon is working for takedown but Velez is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez tries to score a body lock takedown but Yurchon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yurchon is trying to drag Velez to the mat but Velez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Velez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon misses with an elbow strike.
Velez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yurchon has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yurchon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yurchon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Velez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Velez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yurchon avoids it really well and circles away.
Velez fails with a takedown attempt.
Yurchon attempts a counter takedown but Velez avoids it well and moves away.
Yurchon rushes Velez and presses him up against the cage.
Yurchon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Velez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yurchon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurchon was well out of range. Poor timing from Velez.
Yurchon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velez as he avoids it easily.
Yurchon has Velez up against the cage in a clinch.
Velez is trying to break the clinch but Yurchon has him pressed against the cage.
Yurchon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yurchon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustav Yurchon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yurchon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Velez after a bit of a struggle.
Yurchon pushes Velez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yurchon wants to take the fight to the mat but Velez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yurchon looking for a takedown.
Velez is trying to break the clinch but Yurchon has him pressed against the cage.
Velez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yurchon just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Velez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yurchon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yurchon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Velez manages to pull guard.
Yurchon wants to control from the top but Velez keeps moving.
Velez controls Yurchon momentarily but Yurchon frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Yurchon wants to pass the guard but Velez is keeping the position.
Yurchon trying to move into half guard but instead Velez has managed to sweep!
Yurchon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velez stays in close to Yurchon's body and controls the position.
Cedric Velez 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!
Velez stopping the sweep attempt from Yurchon.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cedric Velez.
I think Yurchon 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Yurchon!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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