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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Camino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Alistair Velazquez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, El Camino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alistair Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velazquez looks gassed!
Camino shoots in and bounces Velazquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Camino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Camino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velazquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Camino stalling in the clinch.
Camino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Velazquez uses from the top position.
Camino thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Camino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camino pushes Velazquez off and gets back to his feet.
Camino throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velazquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Camino finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Camino content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camino decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alistair Velazquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camino feints and as Velazquez raises his hands in defense, Camino changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velazquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Camino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Camino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camino won't allow Velazquez to get back to his feet.
Camino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camino manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Velazquez on his heels. He'll look to pass Velazquez'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!
Camino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camino won't allow Velazquez to get back to his feet.
Camino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velazquez on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Velazquez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Camino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. El Camino wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Camino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Velazquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camino moves into the clinch successfully.
Camino breaks from the clinch.
Velazquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camino can pounce on him.
Camino closes the distance and clinches.
Camino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camino moves into range and clinches up with Velazquez.
Camino has clasped his hands together around Velazquez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Velazquez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camino is looking to take a break and control but Velazquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velazquez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Camino asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camino content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Camino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Camino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camino lands a head kick. Velazquez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Alistair Velazquez has been cut.
Camino throws a front kick that sends Velazquez stumbling back into the cage.
Camino gets the takedown into side control.
Velazquez is being controlled here.
Velazquez wants to get back to his feet but Camino drags him back down.
Camino is trying to get an arm triangle but Velazquez is defending well.
Camino is trying to get an arm triangle but Velazquez is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velazquez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Camino are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velazquez is pushing Camino's head away, looking to escape. Camino manages to hold on to the position though.
Camino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camino advances to mount.
Velazquez'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.
Camino content just to control the position here.
Camino has hold of Velazquez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Velazquez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Velazquez trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Camino has taken his back!
Velazquez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Velazquez avoids the strikes from Camino.
Velazquez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Velazquez showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez trying to get back to his feet but Camino is in full control for now.
Camino is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Velazquez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Velazquez holding both Camino 's hands and preventing any damage.
El Camino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Camino.
Velazquez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Camino working for a choke but Velazquez is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velazquez controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Camino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Velazquez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Velazquez throws a head kick that misses
and Camino decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Velazquez's guard.
Camino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velazquez is keeping the position for now.
Camino is working hard here to advance position.
Velazquez wants to stand but Camino is controlling the position.
Camino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A combination from Velazquez does no damage.
Camino shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Velazquez's guard.
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!
Velazquez wants to stand and escape but Camino is having none of it.
Camino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Velazquez wants to stand up but Camino is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velazquez is keeping the position for now.
Camino trying to control but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
El Camino has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Velazquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Camino 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.
Camino advances to half guard.
Velazquez is trying to stand up here but Camino is controlling him well.
Velazquez kicks off Camino and gets to his feet.
Velazquez misses with a head kick.
Alistair Velazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez tries to bum rush Camino with a series of wild strikes but Camino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velazquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velazquez misses with a few strikes there.
Camino blocks a head kick by Velazquez.
Camino gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camino in side control, throwing shots but Velazquez defends.
Velazquez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Velazquez is not content to let Camino control the position.
Camino misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez pushes Camino away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Camino gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Camino decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Velazquez throws a wild body kick that Camino sees coming a mile off.
Camino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velazquez.
Velazquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Camino counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Camino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velazquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Camino prevents Velazquez from getting back to his feet.
Velazquez looking for a guillotine here but Camino defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camino wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camino throwing strikes from guard but Velazquez blocks nicely.
Velazquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Camino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Camino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Camino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Camino 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Camino!
A less than humble El Camino misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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