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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sinisa Veljko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veljko comes to the cage accompanied by Stemm - Face the pain. 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.
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201 lbs
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212 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Sinisa Veljko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Salvador Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veljko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cannon throws a head kick that misses.
Veljko throws out a loose jab but Cannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Veljko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Veljko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cannon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Veljko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cannon slips a straight right by Veljko.
Veljko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Veljko is looking to work some ground and pound but Cannon has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon wants to stand and escape but Veljko is having none of it.
Veljko is looking to work some ground and pound but Cannon has wrist control.
Cannon wants to stand and escape but Veljko is having none of it.
Veljko is looking to work some ground and pound but Cannon has wrist control.
Veljko wants to pass the guard but Cannon is keeping the position.
Cannon wants to stand and escape but Veljko is having none of it.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Veljko from controlling successfully.
Veljko postures up in Cannon's guard and throws a big left but Cannon blocks it.
Cannon wants to stand up but Veljko is controlling him.
Veljko throws an elbow that misses. Cannon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Veljko's guard. Nice move by Cannon!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon stands and steps away. Veljko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salvador Cannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cannon wants to slow Veljko down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veljko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cannon throws a head kick that misses.
Cannon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cannon throws a push kick but Veljko slaps the foot to one side.
Veljko lands a nice shot that snaps Cannon's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veljko gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Veljko is looking to take a break and control but Cannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Veljko throwing shots but Cannon is blocking nicely.
Veljko prevents Cannon from standing back up.
Veljko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cannon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Veljko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljko looking to finish with strikes here!
Veljko throwing strikes here but Cannon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cannon really wants to buck Veljko off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Veljko won't let Cannon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Veljko thowing shots but they're missing.
Veljko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Veljko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cannon is looking to escape.
Veljko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cannon blocking the ground and pound.
You get the feeling that Cannon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Veljko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Veljko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cannon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinisa Veljko dominated that round.
That's time! Veljko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Veljko scores with a hook.
Cannon blocks a jab.
Veljko throws an off balance right hand
and Cannon counters with a body kick that stops Veljko in his tracks momentarily.
Veljko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Veljko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cannon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannon throws a sloppy head kick and Veljko moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Cannon.
Salvador Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannon moves out of range of the strikes.
Cannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Veljko.
A jab from Veljko finds it's way through Cannon's defenses.
A punch combination from Veljko misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Cannon.
Veljko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cannon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Veljko counters with a left to the body.
Veljko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cannon to the mat! Cannon manages to get full guard.
Veljko prevents Cannon from getting back to his feet.
Veljko trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.
Cannon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Veljko trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sinisa Veljko just wasn't active enough.
A low kick from Cannon is predictable there
so Veljko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veljko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cannon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veljko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veljko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cannon's head.
Veljko trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.
Veljko is really struggling to control Cannon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sinisa Veljko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cannon has his feet on Veljko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Veljko blocks a head kick by Cannon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon throws a leg kick but Veljko moved away.
Veljko checks a leg kick.
Cannon throws a head kick but Veljko moves out of range.
Cannon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cannon throws a leg kick
and Veljko counters with an outside leg kick.
Cannon tries to land a body kick
and Cannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veljko avoids the head kick by Cannon.
Cannon misses with a body kick.
Cannon throws a head kick that misses.
Veljko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cannon to the ground. Veljko is now in Cannon's guard.
Cannon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cannon has his feet on Veljko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veljko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veljko gets a takedown into half 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!
Veljko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Veljko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cannon keeps working.
Veljko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cannon is trying to stand back up but Veljko is controlling him
Veljko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cannon has one foot on Veljko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Veljko thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinisa Veljko 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cannon tries a low kick but Veljko avoids it.
Veljko moves out of range as Cannon throws a body kick.
Cannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veljko tries to close the distance and clinch but Cannon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cannon moves out of range of the body kick from Veljko.
Cannon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cannon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cannon.
Veljko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cannon regains half guard, as Veljko was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Veljko wants to control but Cannon is keeping him busy.
Cannon pushes Veljko off and gets back to his feet.
Cannon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veljko takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Veljko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cannon is trying to stand up here but Veljko is controlling him well.
Veljko is trying to control. Cannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cannon taking some punishment here, with Veljko in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Veljko wants to control but Cannon is keeping him busy.
Veljko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cannon is trying to stand back up but Veljko is controlling him
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veljko thows a huge punch but Cannon dodges it nicely.
Cannon is trying to stand back up but Veljko is controlling him
Veljko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Veljko throwing shots but Cannon is blocking nicely.
Cannon has one foot on Veljko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cannon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cannon enables Veljko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cannon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon wants to stand but Veljko is controlling the position.
Cannon keeping full guard, as Veljko tries to pass.
Cannon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cannon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Veljko wants to pass the guard but Cannon is keeping the position.
Veljko passes Cannon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Veljko is trying to control the action in half guard but Cannon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Veljko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Veljko is keen to just control but Cannon is a slippery customer.
Sinisa Veljko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cannon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Veljko.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Veljko lands a nice short elbow.
Veljko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cannon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Veljko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cannon keeps working.
Veljko stops Cannon from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veljko trying to control from Cannon's half guard. Cannon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cannon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinisa Veljko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veljko 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinisa Veljko!
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energy
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