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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Velasquez (ranked 24443 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Ricklass (ranked 4589 p4p, 234 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cliff Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noah Ricklass!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricklass has managed to clinch.
Ricklass throws an elbow but it misses.
Velasquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Velasquez jumps guard.
Velasquez controlling the position.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ricklass is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Velasquez controlling the position.
Ricklass must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ricklass stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is pulling down on Ricklass's head to control his posture.
Velasquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricklass moves into the clinch successfully.
Ricklass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ricklass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ricklass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses.
Ricklass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ricklass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velasquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Ricklass.
Ricklass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricklass.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Ricklass won't allow it.
Velasquez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ricklass after a bit of a struggle.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike from Ricklass.
Velasquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ricklass smiles and moves away.
Ricklass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ricklass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Velasquez's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricklass looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ricklass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Velasquez wants the takedown. Ricklass is fighting it off but Velasquez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ricklass's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez is standing up over Ricklass. Ricklass looks to escape but Velasquez dives into side control.
Ricklass is trying to get back to his feet.
Velasquez controlling the position.
Ricklass is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ricklass's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ricklass wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez drags him back down.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ricklass rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Velasquez pulls guard successfully.
Velasquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Velasquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ricklass is controlling him.
Ricklass trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ricklass wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ricklass trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricklass moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ricklass dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ricklass instigates a clinch.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Ricklass manages to get underhooks.
Ricklass throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ricklass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Velasquez's brow.
Velasquez wants a takedown but no success here.
Ricklass lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye.
It looks like Cliff Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
Velasquez gets a clinch.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike from Ricklass.
Ricklass throws an elbow but it misses.
Ricklass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ricklass wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
Ricklass is wriggling around but Velasquez manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Velasquez.
Velasquez prevents Ricklass from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ricklass taking some punishment here, with Velasquez in his half guard.
Velasquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Ricklass.
Ricklass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ricklass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Velasquez missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ricklass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Velasquez's brow.
Velasquez pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricklass is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velasquez 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.
Ricklass trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Ricklass preventing the sweep.
Velasquez keeping full guard, as Ricklass tries to pass.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasquez controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ricklass wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ricklass rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Ricklass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricklass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricklass.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Ricklass, against the cage.
Ricklass throws an elbow but it misses.
Ricklass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Ricklass, against the cage.
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noah Ricklass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricklass clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricklass.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown.
Ricklass lands an elbow that stopped Velasquez in his tracks for a moment.
Velasquez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ricklass uses from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ricklass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cliff Velasquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ricklass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ricklass is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ricklass throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Ricklass is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ricklass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Ricklass.
Ricklass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velasquez's defenses.
Velasquez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ricklass can't fight it off and eventually Velasquez manages to take the fight to the floor. Ricklass looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Velasquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cliff Velasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez won't allow Ricklass to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ricklass wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ricklass darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the cage.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but Ricklass has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricklass takes a knee to the side of the body.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Ricklass, against the cage.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ricklass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ricklass pushes off an throws an elbow but Velasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Velasquez pulls guard.
Velasquez seems keen to control Ricklass's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricklass trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Ricklass is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Velasquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricklass wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ricklass.
Ricklass is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricklass looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ricklass throws an elbow that misses.
Ricklass pushes off an throws an elbow but Velasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cliff Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricklass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ricklass throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Ricklass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ricklass winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Ricklass!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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