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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henderson Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez's entrance music is Since the Flood- . A fine choice. Henderson Cormier has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kain Velazquez's chin.
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218 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
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223 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velazquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Henderson Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Velazquez
and Cormier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Velazquez is refusing to be controlled, as Cormier sits in half guard.
Velazquez is looking to control Cormier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velazquez avoid being mounted?
Velazquez manages to get to full guard.
Velazquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Cormier throwing strikes from guard but Velazquez blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cormier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velazquez has control of Cormier's left arm, preventing Cormier from doing any damage.
Velazquez working for a triangle but Cormier defends it easily.
Cormier is looking to work some ground and pound but Velazquez has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is looking to work some ground and pound but Velazquez has wrist control.
Cormier is looking to work some ground and pound but Velazquez has wrist control.
Cormier is looking to work some ground and pound but Velazquez has wrist control.
Cormier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Velazquez controlling Cormier's posture.
Velazquez is trying to control the position but Cormier postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cormier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velazquez is trying to control the position but Cormier postures up.
Velazquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cormier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velazquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is looking to work some ground and pound but Velazquez has wrist control.
Velazquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Velazquez controls Cormier momentarily but Cormier frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kain Velazquez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Velazquez tries to clinch but Cormier is having none of it.
Velazquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kain Velazquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velazquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cormier's hands.
Cormier shoots in but no luck this time.
Velazquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Kain Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cormier.
Velazquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cormier or not.
Velazquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velazquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Velazquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Velazquez lands a left hand.
Velazquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velazquez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cormier looks winded!
A knee to the head by Velazquez.
It looks like Henderson Cormier has been cut.
Velazquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cormier blocks it with crossed arms.
Velazquez lands with a light punch inside.
Velazquez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cormier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cormier looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velazquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velazquez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velazquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier's elbow.
Nice body punch from Velazquez - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Velazquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henderson Cormier'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.
Velazquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velazquez.
Cormier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Velazquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velazquez as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Velazquez's head coaches at Unholy Clubhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Velazquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cormier doesn't seem phased though.
Velazquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Velazquez.
Velazquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velazquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Velazquez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velazquez.
Kain Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velazquez lands a jab to Cormier's midsection.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Velazquez scores with the left hand. Cormier knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez throws an off balance right hand
and Cormier counters with a nice body shot.
Velazquez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Velazquez drives through and clinches with Cormier against the cage.
Velazquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Velazquez.
A hook to the body from Velazquez.
Velazquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cormiers head.
Velazquez cracks Cormier with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velazquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cormier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kain Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cormier prevents a body shot from Velazquez.
Velazquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Velazquez.
Velazquez scores with a knee to the head.
Velazquez lands a body punch.
Velazquez pushes Cormier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Velazquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Velazquez.
Velazquez is leaning against Cormier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Velazquez lands a body shot.
Velazquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velazquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Velazquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Velazquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier's elbow.
Cormier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velazquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Velazquez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Velazquez.
Velazquez lands a nice knee to the body.
Velazquez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Velazquez lands a body punch.
Velazquez lands a knee to the head.
Velazquez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cormier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez lands a body shot.
Velazquez scores with a knee to the head.
Velazquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Velazquez.
A shot in the inside from Velazquez.
Velazquez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Velazquez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velazquez is working Cormier over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Velazquez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velazquez lands with a left to the head.
Velazquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velazquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velazquez misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Velazquez.
Velazquez presses Cormier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Velazquez pushes Cormier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Velazquez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Velazquez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Velazquez scores with a shot to the side of Cormier's head.
Velazquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Velazquez is leaning against Cormier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velazquez.
Velazquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cormier can do to turn this around?
Velazquez lands a left hand.
Velazquez lands with a right to the head.
Cormier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Velazquez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cormier can turn it around.
Kain Velazquez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cormier wants a takedown but no success here.
Velazquez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Velazquez lands a body shot.
Velazquez works on Cormier's body with a couple of short punches.
Velazquez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velazquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velazquez can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
Velazquez crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Velazquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Velazquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henderson Cormier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Velazquez scores with a body shot.
Velazquez closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
Velazquez lands a left hand.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velazquez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Velazquez lands with a short shot to the head.
Velazquez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velazquez crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Velazquez connects with a knee to the head.
Velazquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
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 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velazquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velazquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Cormier is rocked!
Velazquez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cormier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velazquez scores with a knee to the head.
Cormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Velazquez finish him?
Velazquez gets through Cormier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velazquez tries a knee to the head but Cormier blocks it.
Velazquez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Cormier seems to have recovered his senses.
Cormier takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velazquez.
Velazquez lands with a left to the head.
Velazquez lands a body punch.
Velazquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velazquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Velazquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Velazquez scores with a shot to the side of Cormier's head.
Velazquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cormier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velazquez lands with a left to the head.
Velazquez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Velazquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velazquez pushes Cormier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velazquez.
Velazquez lands an uppercut.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Velazquez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kain Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velazquez drops Cormier onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cormier is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Good body shot from Velazquez.
Velazquez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Velazquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velazquez tries a body shot but Cormier blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velazquez.
Velazquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cormiers head.
Velazquez pushes Cormier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Velazquez lands with a right to the head.
Velazquez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Velazquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cormier.
Velazquez lands a nice uppercut.
Velazquez is leaning against Cormier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Velazquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velazquez is working Cormier over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Cormier - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Velazquez, and another! Cormier is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kain Velazquez!
Kain Velazquez retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Kain Velazquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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