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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damo Bodhidharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, UFC - Face the Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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244 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damo Bodhidharma!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Bodhidharma misses.
Bodhidharma tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez shoots for a takedown but Bodhidharma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bodhidharma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses.
Bodhidharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Bodhidharma throws the kick towards the body but Velasquez avoids it.
Velasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bodhidharma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bodhidharma tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez shoots in for a double leg but Bodhidharma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bodhidharma misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodhidharma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez shoots in for a double leg but Bodhidharma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bodhidharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez gets a double leg takedown into Bodhidharma's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bodhidharma controlling Velasquez's posture.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bodhidharma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Velasquez distracts Bodhidharma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bodhidharma keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bodhidharma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velasquez is working Bodhidharma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Velasquez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bodhidharma's head.
Velasquez throws a strike but Bodhidharma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velasquez pushes Bodhidharma off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Velasquez backs up against the cage.
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bodhidharma tries a head kick but it misses.
Bodhidharma stuffs the takedown attempt from Velasquez. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Velasquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bodhidharma avoids it really well and circles away.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bodhidharma lands with a kick to the temple. Velasquez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Damo Bodhidharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bodhidharma misses with a leg kick.
Bodhidharma misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Bodhidharma.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bodhidharma. Velasquez shrugs it off though.
Bodhidharma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damo Bodhidharma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bodhidharma misses with a series of wild punches.
Bodhidharma throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Bodhidharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma connects with a high kick.
Damo Bodhidharma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bodhidharma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodhidharma throws a looping overhand right but Velasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Bodhidharma throws a shot from downtown. Velasquez moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Bodhidharma.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bodhidharma enables Velasquez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bodhidharma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bodhidharma keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez postures up in Bodhidharma's guard and throws a big left but Bodhidharma blocks it.
Bodhidharma keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
Bodhidharma wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Bodhidharma trying to keep a closed guard but Velasquez is proving a slippery customer.
Bodhidharma 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.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
Velasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bodhidharma is retaining full guard.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bodhidharma wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bodhidharma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez postures up in Bodhidharma's guard and throws a big left but Bodhidharma blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez throws a strike but Bodhidharma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velasquez wants to improve his position but instead Bodhidharma has moved into half guard.
Velasquez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Velasquez has one foot on Bodhidharma's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bodhidharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bodhidharma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Velasquez slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Velasquez blocks the low kick.
Bodhidharma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bodhidharma lands with a kick to the temple. Velasquez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bodhidharma throws a chopping leg kick but Velasquez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bodhidharma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Bodhidharma misses
and Velasquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bodhidharma's guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bodhidharma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez stands up over Bodhidharma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damo Bodhidharma 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Velasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bodhidharma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasquez somewhat.
Bodhidharma tries to land a leg kick but Velasquez saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Velasquez with that takedown attempt.
Bodhidharma throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodhidharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bodhidharma. Those never looked like landing.
Velasquez looking to score a takedown here. Bodhidharma is defending well but Velasquez drives through and ends up in Bodhidharma's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bodhidharma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez pushing down on Bodhidharma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bodhidharma can do anything to dispel that myth.
Velasquez wants to free his trapped foot but Bodhidharma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bodhidharma trying to control from the bottom.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bodhidharma wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Velasquez is trying to control. Bodhidharma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bodhidharma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Velasquez lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bodhidharma is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Velasquez connects with a nice short shot to Bodhidharma's temple.
Bodhidharma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Velasquez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Velasquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Velasquez working over Bodhidharma with some ground and pound. Bodhidharma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velasquez throwing shots but Bodhidharma is blocking nicely.
Velasquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bodhidharma's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Velasquez.
Bodhidharma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velasquez.
Velasquez is trying to control. Bodhidharma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velasquez content to control rather than advance.
Bodhidharma is trying to stand.
Cain Velasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velasquez throwing shots but Bodhidharma is blocking nicely.
Velasquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bodhidharma's head.
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velasquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bodhidharma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Bodhidharma is trying to maintain the position but Velasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bodhidharma is trying to get back to full guard.
Damo Bodhidharma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velasquez winds up and cracks Bodhidharma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bodhidharma 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damo Bodhidharma!
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energy
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