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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaecon Sinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen Edge as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaecon Sinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez clinches with his opponent.
Sinton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sinton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Velasquez looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinton wants a takedown.
Velasquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sinton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velasquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Velasquez trying to stall but Sinton improves his position.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Sinton has the dominant position.
Sinton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasquez looks for a takedown but Sinton sprawls well.
Sinton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sinton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sinton tries to avoid it but Velasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sinton to the ground. Sinton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaecon Sinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Sinton closes the distance and clinches.
Sinton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sinton closes the distance and pushes Velasquez back into the cage.
Sinton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Velasquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sinton prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.
Sinton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick
and Sinton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sinton.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Sinton holds him up against the cage and eventually Velasquez drops back down to his feet.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Sinton won't allow it.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Sinton won't allow it.
Velasquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Sinton gets an underhook and turns Velasquez into the cage.
Sinton lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Sinton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Velasquez is trying to stall.
Velasquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Sinton to work.
Sinton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinton breaks the clinch.
Velasquez is looking to land body kicks.
Sinton is looking to clinch.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sinton closes the distance and pushes Velasquez back into the cage.
Sinton drags the fight down to the ground.
Sinton keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
Velasquez wants to get up but he can't break Sinton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Velasquez trying to control but Sinton is working from the bottom.
Sinton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinton controlling Velasquez's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jaecon Sinton.
Sinton doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasquez circles away.
Velasquez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sinton clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sinton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez looking to score a takedown here. Sinton is defending well but Velasquez drives through and ends up in Sinton's guard.
Velasquez wants to stand but Sinton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Velasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sinton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sinton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
Sinton has a closed guard, preventing Velasquez from standing up.
Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinton pushes Velasquez off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaecon Sinton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sinton sprawls well. Sinton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sinton closes the distance and clinches.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Sinton holds him up against the cage and eventually Velasquez drops back down to his feet.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Sinton is controlling him.
Sinton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Velasquez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Velasquez clinches.
Sinton breaks from the clinch.
Jaecon Sinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinton wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.
Sinton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sinton tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Velasquez misses
and Sinton counters with a body kick that stops Velasquez in his tracks momentarily.
Sinton takes the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez wants to break free but Sinton has control.
Velasquez looking for a takedown.
Jaecon Sinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Sinton gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sinton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez throws and elbow that misses. Sinton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Sinton!
Sinton stands up and waves to Velasquez to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Sinton as Velasquez shoots in.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sinton but Sinton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sinton has his takedown stuffed
and Velasquez counters with a series of strikes. Sinton will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinton manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Velasquez misses
and Sinton counters by moving into the clinch.
Sinton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sinton wants to clinch.
Velasquez scores with a takedown into Sinton's guard.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sinton has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasquez tries to stand but Sinton is controlling from the bottom.
Sinton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinton is retaining full guard.
Sinton wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Sinton keeps moving.
Velasquez wants to get up but he can't break Sinton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sinton shoots and misses
and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sinton won't be happy with that.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sinton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sinton wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez wants to stand but Sinton has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinton trying to remain calm as Velasquez controls from the top position.
Velasquez tries to stand but Sinton is controlling his head.
Sinton can't do much from the bottom here.
Velasquez lands a few punches from side control.
Velasquez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Velasquez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sinton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Velasquez but great work by Sinton.
Sinton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasquez keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez'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. This is the final round!
Velasquez forces Sinton back against the cage and clinches.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sinton has him pressed against the cage.
Sinton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velasquez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sinton defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sinton's half guard.
Sinton pushes Velasquez off looking to stand but Velasquez dives back in and keeps control.
Velasquez drops an elbow to the side of Sinton's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez is keen to just control but Sinton is a slippery customer.
Sinton works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Velasquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sinton looking to control.
Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinton is retaining full guard.
Cain Velasquez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Velasquez shoots for a takedown but Sinton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sinton wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.
Velasquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sinton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sinton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sinton tries to clinch up
and Velasquez counters with a shoot takedown. Sinton fights it but they end up in guard.
Velasquez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sinton trying to control the position.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez is looking to stand up but Sinton won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinton has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sinton keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velasquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sinton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Velasquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Sinton keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Velasquez rushes Sinton and presses him up against the cage.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Sinton keeps him there for the moment.
Velasquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Velasquez has Sinton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sinton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jaecon Sinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez can't break the clinch.
Velasquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sinton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Velasquez has Sinton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Velasquez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sinton tumbling to the mat - Velasquez dives into Sinton's guard.
Sinton trying to keep a closed guard but Velasquez is proving a slippery customer.
Velasquez trying to control but Sinton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velasquez 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Velasquez!
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energy
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hype
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