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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjell Carlstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez 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! Kjell Carlstrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kjell Carlstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Velasquez !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlstrom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velasquez pinned against the cage. Velasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Velasquez looks winded!
Carlstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carlstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasquez pulls his head out easily.
Carlstrom wants to improve his position but Velasquez is controlling well.
Velasquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carlstrom!
Velasquez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Velasquez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Carlstrom tries to lock up and control but Velasquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carlstrom is working to get back to half guard.
Carlstrom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carlstrom tries to get out of the position.
Carlstrom wants to control but Velasquez is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez throws some wild stikes that Carlstrom manages to avoid easily.
Carlstrom is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Carlstrom flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Carlstrom is working to get back to half guard.
Carlstrom tries to hold on but Velasquez postures up.
Carlstrom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Velasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Velasquez landing strikes from the mount and Carlstrom is in trouble!
It looks like Kjell Carlstrom has been cut.
Carlstrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Carlstrom tries to hold on but Velasquez pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlstrom is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlstrom tries to reverse the position but Velasquez maintains control.
Velasquez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carlstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carlstrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
Velasquez throws some wild stikes that Carlstrom manages to avoid easily.
Velasquez prevents Carlstrom from getting the reversal.
Carlstrom is working hard here to advance position.
Carlstrom avoids a series of strikes thrown by Velasquez .
You get the feeling that Carlstrom really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Velasquez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Carlstrom tries to lock up and control but Velasquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlstrom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carlstrom tries to hold on but Velasquez pushes him away.
Carlstrom working to try and regain half guard.
Velasquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez working Carlstrom over with strikes here.
Kjell Carlstrom's cut is getting worse.
Carlstrom just holding on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez throwing strikes here but Carlstrom is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Velasquez looking for a guillotine from mount but Carlstrom is having none of it.
Velasquez looking to finish with strikes here!
Carlstrom is squirming around, avoiding Velasquez 's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez avoids the attempt from Carlstrom to control.
Velasquez throws some wild stikes that Carlstrom manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kjell Carlstrom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Carlstrom.
Velasquez looks for a takedown but Carlstrom sprawls well.
Velasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carlstrom is defended easily by Velasquez .
Velasquez moves out of range as Carlstrom strikes.
Velasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kjell Carlstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlstrom has managed to clinch.
Carlstrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velasquez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carlstrom wants a takedown but no success here.
Carlstrom tries to pull guard but Velasquez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlstrom ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carlstrom no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasquez drops back looking for a leg! Carlstrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carlstrom manages to kick Velasquez off! Velasquez jumps back into Carlstrom's guard.
Carlstrom will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Carlstrom keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Carlstrom wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Carlstrom is trying to control the position but Velasquez postures up.
Carlstrom has Velasquez pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kjell Carlstrom.
Carlstrom has a takedown stuffed.
Carlstrom shoots in and drives through. Velasquez sprawls well.
Carlstrom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Carlstrom. No joy for Velasquez on that attempt.
Carlstrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Carlstrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Carlstrom.
Carlstrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Velasquez prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlstrom fails to pull guard.
Carlstrom prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez can't break the clinch.
Carlstrom wants a takedown.
Carlstrom has Velasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carlstrom is trying to break free.
Carlstrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carlstrom wants to break free but Velasquez has control.
Carlstrom has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Velasquez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Velasquez trying to control the action but Carlstrom just sinks the hooks in.
Carlstrom controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Velasquez is really stuck here.
Carlstrom doesn't have the hooks in and Velasquez manages to turn into his guard.
Carlstrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlstrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Carlstrom keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Carlstrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kjell Carlstrom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Carlstrom misses with a takedown attempt - Velasquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlstrom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carlstrom wants it to stay on the feet.
Carlstrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velasquez as he jumps to the side.
Carlstrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velasquez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kjell Carlstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlstrom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velasquez 's waist but Velasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carlstrom off to one side.
Carlstrom looks to land a body kick but Velasquez moved away.
Velasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Carlstrom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carlstrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Carlstrom is trying to escape and Velasquez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Carlstrom is forced to tap! Nice work there by Velasquez ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Velasquez !
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