Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BFT-489: Vosne vs Kampmann
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Velasquez throws a big shot that misses.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Velasquez on that attempt.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Velasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lesnar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Velasquez drives through with a takedown into Lesnar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Lesnar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Velasquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Velasquez fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Lesnar works over Velasquez with some ground and pound from guard.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Lesnar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lesnar 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.
Velasquez has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesnar is controlling him. #SUB2#
Velasquez has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lesnar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Velasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Velasquez blocks nicely.
Lesnar distracts Velasquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasquez has wrist control.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasquez is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar stands up over Velasquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.#SUB2#
Velasquez looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
Lesnar is in close to Velasquez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Velasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Velasquez controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself. #T4#
Velasquez pulls Lesnar in close to his closed guard and prevents Lesnar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Velasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lesnar gets full guard.#SUB#
Lesnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Velasquez defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Velasquez shoots for a takedown but Lesnar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Velasquez shoots in and drives through. Lesnar sprawls well.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Velasquez is quick to defend against it.
Velasquez looks for a takedown but Lesnar sprawls well.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Lesnar saw that one coming.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Velasquez avoids it well and moves away.
Cain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Velasquez didn't expect that.
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar stands up over Velasquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velasquez's guard.
Velasquez wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Lesnar working Velasquez over with strikes.
Velasquez is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Velasquez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Velasquez is trying to hold Lesnar in close to prevent damage but Lesnar has managed to pass into half guard.
Velasquez is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnar sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Lesnar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Velasquez controlling the position well.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Velasquez gets back to full guard.
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Velasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.#SUB2#
Velasquez looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Velasquez trying to control the position.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesnar lands a couple of digs.
Lesnar is working Velasquez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Velasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesnar cracks Velasquez with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lesnar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velasquez misses with a hook #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar. #SUB2#
Velasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Velasquez has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasquez controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself. #T1#
Lesnar distracts Velasquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnar trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez trying to control the position.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Velasquez wants to stand and escape but Lesnar is having none of it.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Velasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velasquez lands a good elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Velasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Velasquez has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnar is in close to Velasquez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Velasquez trying to control the position.
Velasquez is still in real trouble! Can Lesnar finish him?
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet.
Velasquez seems to have recovered his senses.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Velasquez's brow.
Lesnar postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Velasquez's head off the mat! Velasquez is out! He's out! Lesnar jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Lesnar!
A very excited looking Brock Lesnar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BFT-479
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Velasquez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santos's head.
Santos misses with the combination.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Velasquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
Velasquez swinging wildly here.
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!
Velasquez dives in for a single leg takedown but Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Velasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasquez somewhat.
Velasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Santos throws a right hand that Velasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velasquez also avoids with ease.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Velasquez's head back. #TD2#
Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Velasquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santos seems keen to control Velasquez's posture.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velasquez is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos is really struggling to control Velasquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Velasquez is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Velasquez trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Velasquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasquez's guard. #REVR##T3#
Santos trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Velasquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Santos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Velasquez scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Velasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos, which made it look bad.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Velasquez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santos defends it well.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Santos sizes up Velasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velasquez finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head. #TD2#
Velasquez shoots in and gets a takedown into Santos's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos trying to control the position here.
Velasquez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Velasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasquez somewhat.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Velasquez.
Santos misses with a hook.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
letting Santos counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Velasquez shoots in and bounces Santos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Santos is trying to keep Velasquez in close.
Velasquez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Velasquez cracks Santos with a solid left hand.#SU2#
Santos is working an open guard so Velasquez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Velasquez. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos lands with an uppercut that bounces Velasquez off the cage and back into range.
Santos throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velasquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Velasquez goes for a double leg but Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santos continues to drive forward.
Velasquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velasquez off to one side.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.#T2#
Velasquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velasquez is defended easily by Santos.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Junior Dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Velasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasquez somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez fails with the takedown
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Santos swinging wildly here. #T3#
Velasquez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Santos cracks Velasquez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Santos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Velasquez to stand back up!#KD#
Santos cracks Velasquez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Santos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Velasquez to stand back up!#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
Velasquez is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Santos doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Velasquez crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Velasquez's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Dos Santos!
A relieved looking Junior Dos Santos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BFT-474: Bondi Beach Brawl 7
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Barnett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Barnett avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Velasquez is standing up over Barnett. Barnett looks to escape but Velasquez dives into side control. #SUB#
Velasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnett pushes Velasquez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Velasquez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Velasquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well. #SUB#
Velasquez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Barnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Velasquez has control of the leg.
Barnett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasquez pulls his head out easily.
Velasquez winds up and cracks Barnett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velasquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Velasquez trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
Velasquez wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Velasquez lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Velasquez lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Velasquez prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Velasquez is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Barnett is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Velasquez is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Barnett felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Velasquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnett is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
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.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Velasquez drops an elbow to the side of Barnett's head. #CUT#
That has opened up Josh Barnett's cut even more.#SUB2#
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasquez drops an elbow to the side of Barnett's head. #CUT#
The cut above Josh Barnett's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Velasquez slips a nice elbow through Barnett's hands, connecting with Barnett's forehead.#CUT#
Josh Barnett's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Josh Barnett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cain Velasquez!
An out of breath Cain Velasquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFT-468: Vosne vs Patton
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Yuudai - just one landing.
Velasquez lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuudai controlling the position.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuudai is keeping the position for now.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez won't allow Yuudai to get back to his feet.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuudai has wrist control.
Velasquez prevents Yuudai from getting back to his feet.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Yuudai has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez throws a strike but Yuudai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Yuudai pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Velasquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuudai is aware though and is defending well.
Yuudai wants to get up but he can't break Velasquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Yuudai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Velasquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
Velasquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Velasquez throws a strike but Yuudai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Velasquez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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.#T2#
Yuudai with a nice head shot there.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Velasquez looking for subs off his back but Yuudai has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Yuudai stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Velasquez to get to his feet.
Velasquez misses with a straight left.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yuudai circles away.
Yuudai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velasquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yuudai sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Yuudai drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yuudai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yuudai lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Yuudai manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Velasquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yuudai counters with a straight right hand.
Velasquez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Yuudai rushes Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yuudai stalls.
Yuudai lands a left hand.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yuudai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.
Yuudai fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Velasquez pulls guard effortlessly.
Velasquez trying to control the position. #SU2#
Yuudai gets to his feet - Velasquez follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Yuudai pushes Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuudai lands with a left to the head.
Yuudai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.#T4##BC#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuudai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Yuudai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Yuudai tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuudai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Yuudai is trying to stall.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Yuudai.
Velasquez looking for a takedown.
Velasquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuudai can't find room to land a body shot as Velasquez controls the action.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Yuudai manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yuudai defends well and Velasquez ends up having to push Yuudai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yuudai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Velasquez shoots for a takedown but Yuudai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Yuudai clinches up against the cage.
Yuudai presses Velasquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yuudai is pushing Velasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short body shot lands from Yuudai as the two fighters clinch.
Yuudai lands an elbow just above Velasquez 's eye.
Yuudai taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Yuudai drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Yuudai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike from Yuudai.
Velasquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Yuudai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai thuds his right hand into Velasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Yuudai connects with the punch.
Yuudai swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Yuudai clinches up against the cage.
Velasquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yuudai walks away with a smile on his face. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuudai wants to clinch.
Velasquez misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Yuudai counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velasquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yuudai's waist but Yuudai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velasquez off to one side. #T2##CL2#
Yuudai closes the distance and clinches.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Yuudai gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yuudai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Velasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Yuudai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Velasquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yuudai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Yuudai pulls Velasquez in close to prevent any damage.
Yuudai is continuing to stall.#T3#
Velasquez is looking to pass into half guard but Yuudai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yuudai is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Yuudai pushes his legs off easily.
Yuudai trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Yuudai stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position.
Yuudai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Velasquez's guard.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yuudai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Velasquez is trying to keep Yuudai in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Yuudai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yuudai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yuudai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Velasquez working for a triangle but Yuudai defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yuudai wants to clinch.
Yuudai tries to clinch up
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuudai fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Velasquez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yuudai was covering up waiting for the punch and Velasquez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Yuudai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yuudai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yuudai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.#T1#
Yuudai misses with some punches. #TD#
Velasquez pulls Yuudai into guard.
Velasquez wants to control but Yuudai passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuudai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Velasquez won't allow Yuudai to pass to mount.
Velasquez wants to control but Yuudai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yuudai wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Yuudai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Velasquez has hold of Yuudai's hands but Yuudai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yuudai stops Velasquez from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Yuudai is looking for a kimura here.
Velasquez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Yuudai working Velasquez over with strikes.
Yuudai is trying to control. Velasquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Yuudai seems to be looking for submissions.
Yuudai is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yuudai wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB2#
Yuudai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yuudai prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
Kenta Yuudai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yuudai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Velasquez wants to control but Yuudai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Velasquez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Super SmashBros., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Velasquez punching from the bottom.
Velasquez is looking to control Yuudai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velasquez avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Yuudai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Velasquez's guard.#SU2#
Yuudai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Velasquez, up you get!
Yuudai throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yuudai! #T4#
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuudai keeps working.
Velasquez tries to score with some ground and pound. Yuudai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Velasquez cracks Yuudai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The strikes coming from Velasquez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Velasquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Velasquez swings around for an armbar but Yuudai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Velasquez's guard.
Yuudai controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Yuudai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuudai has managed to get both his arms back between Velasquez's legs - danger averted.
Yuudai is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Yuudai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yuudai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Yuudai!
An out of breath Kenta Yuudai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFT-464: PRIDE Never Die! 17
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Velasquez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Velasquez trying to control but Caesar is working from the bottom.
Caesar keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Caesar has wrist control.
Caesar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Velasquez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caesar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Velasquez is controlling him.
Caesar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caesar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Caesar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Caesar controls Velasquez momentarily but Velasquez frees himself.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Caesar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Velasquez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Caesar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Caesar won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but Caesar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Caesar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caesar cracks Velasquez with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Velasquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caesar is aware though and is defending well.
Velasquez wants to stand but Caesar is controlling the position.
Caesar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Caesar scoring with some ground and pound.
Velasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Caesar wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Caesar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Velasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velasquez postures up in Caesar 's guard and throws a big left but Caesar blocks it.
Caesar controls Velasquez momentarily but Velasquez frees himself.
Velasquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Velasquez lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caesar keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass. #T3#
Velasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velasquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Caesar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velasquez works over Caesar with some ground and pound from guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Caesar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caesar is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Caesar keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Velasquez is in close to Caesar 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Caesar controlling Velasquez's posture.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez is in close to Caesar 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Velasquez landing with the ground and pound.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Caesar 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Caesar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Caesar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T5#
Velasquez landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasquez pushes down on Caesar 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Velasquez is looking to advance position but Caesar won't allow it.
Velasquez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Velasquez there.
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 Caesar 's temple.
Caesar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasquez's back!
Velasquez breaks Caesar 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Caesar looking to control. #T6#
Velasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Caesar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasquez landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Caesar pushes Velasquez off and gets back to his feet.
Caesar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velasquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Velasquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Caesar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hilo MMA Academy , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Velasquez trying to control the position but Caesar is working away.
Velasquez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Caesar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Caesar is trying to get back to half guard.
Caesar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Velasquez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Caesar is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Velasquez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Caesar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Velasquez yanks on the arm and Caesar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Velasquez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cain Velasquez!
A victorious Cain Velasquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFT-460
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1##TD#
Velasquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knope tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velasquez is in Knope's guard.
Knope is wriggling around but Velasquez manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Knope trying to control but Velasquez postures up.
Knope wants to improve his position but Velasquez is controlling well.
Velasquez wants to pass to mount but Knope is defending the position.
Velasquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope trying to hold on to Velasquez's head to control him but Velasquez postures up.
Knope tries to get to full guard but Velasquez has control of the leg. #T1#
Knope is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasquez's back!
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Knope misses with an elbow to the head.
Velasquez trying to control but not successfully.
Velasquez is trying to get back to his feet but Knope has full control of the position and if anything, Velasquez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Knope is working the ground and pound. Can Velasquez escape?
Knope lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Knope.
Velasquez tries to roll but Knope sticks to his back.
Knope wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Velasquez rolls, trying to escape but Knope keeps control of the position.
Knope throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2#
Knope is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T2##SUB2#
Knope working for the choke.
Velasquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Velasquez is working hard here to advance position.
Knope punches the canvas rather than the man.
Velasquez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Even with his hooks in, Knope manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Velasquez is taking damage to the body and head.
Velasquez prevents Knope from getting a body triangle.
Knope throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Knope landing with strikes. #T3#
Velasquez prevents Knope from getting a body triangle.
Velasquez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Velasquez can't escape the position.
Knope struggling to land strikes to the head as Velasquez covers up.
Velasquez is in bad spot here.
Knope lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB2#
Knope working for a choke but Velasquez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Knope working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Velasquez rolls, trying to escape but Knope keeps control of the position. #T4#
Velasquez covers up after that shot from Knope.
Knope doesn't have the hooks in and Velasquez manages to turn into his guard.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez is pushing down on Knope's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knope is fighting to maintain full guard but Velasquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velasquez looks to land a strike but Knope avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez preventing the sweep.
Knope keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez throws a strike but Knope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Knope dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knope finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Velasquez lands with a straight right. Knope didn't see that one coming.
Knope leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Knope darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knope trying to pass the guard but Velasquez defending well. #SUB#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Velasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knope lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Knope takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knope wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasquez keeps working.
Velasquez trying to hold on to Knope's head to control him but Knope postures up.
Knope stalling.
Knope prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
Knope lands strikes from half guard.
Knope working the head and body with strikes.
Knope is trying to control. Velasquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez taking some punishment here, with Knope in his half guard. #T2##SUB#
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Knope lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knope is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knope seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knope is looking to advance position but Velasquez won't allow it.
Velasquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knope. #SUB#
Velasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knope throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Knope.
Velasquez looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Velasquez trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Knope is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ben Knope has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knope wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position.
Velasquez gets back to full guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Knope from controlling successfully.
Knope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Velasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knope's corner calls for a 1-2. Knope obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knope scores with a crisp jab that stopped Velasquez in his tracks.
Velasquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knope.#TD#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Velasquez working over Knope with some ground and pound. Knope looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velasquez trying to control from Knope's half guard. Knope has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Knope keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knope swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Knope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Knope.
Velasquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knope avoids it really well and circles away.
Knope dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velasquez. That did some damage!
Knope dips to his left and cracks Velasquez with an uppercut!
Velasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knope scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Knope clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Knope lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope is trying to drag Velasquez to the mat but Velasquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knope misses with an elbow strike.
Knope throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knope as Velasquez tries to tie him up. #T1#
Knope lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Knope looking to slow down the pace here.
Velasquez working hard to break the clinch.
Velasquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knope gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knope misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knope.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Knope.
Knope misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velasquez.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knope has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez looks for a takedown but Knope sprawls well.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Knope tries to sprawl out of it but Velasquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Knope lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Velasquez gets tackled into the cage by Knope. Knope maintains the clinch.
Velasquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knope smiles and moves away.
Cain Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knope tries to close the distance and clinch but Velasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Knope dives in and scores a takedown into Velasquez's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knope postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Velasquez has his foot on Knope's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knope works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez wants to control the position but Knope says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Velasquez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Knope escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Knope!
Knope lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Velasquez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knope connects with a decent elbow.
Knope trying to control the position but Velasquez is working away.
Knope lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Velasquez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Knope working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knope working away.
Check out the look on Knope's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Velasquez wants to control but Knope postures up.
Knope cracks Velasquez with a big elbow.
Knope wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Velasquez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Knope asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Knope lands some shots froms side control.
Knope creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Knope working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Velasquez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Knope's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knope working Velasquez over with strikes.
Ben Knope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knope wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Velasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasquez strikes from the bottom but Knope uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Knope scores with a couple of short elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Knope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knope has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Knope!
After winning the bout, Ben Knope thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFT-454
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Rodrigo Nogueira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Velasquez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodrigo Nogueira's half guard.#SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Super SmashBros. inform us that Rodrigo Nogueira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Velasquez is defending well. Rodrigo Nogueira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Velasquez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rodrigo Nogueira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BFT-443: Hymen vs Caesar
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Velasquez moves away and avoids it.
Yuudai loads up on a big right hand but Velasquez slips the punch.
Velasquez goes for a double leg but Yuudai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yuudai continues to drive forward.#TD#
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yuudai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yuudai is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Velasquez controls the position from side control.
Velasquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Velasquez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yuudai is holding Velasquez down, trying to stall.
Yuudai dodges the ground and pound from Velasquez.
Yuudai is looking to regain half guard here but Velasquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Yuudai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Yuudai is looking to improve his position.
Yuudai moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Yuudai has his foot on Velasquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Yuudai blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Yuudai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #ES2#
Yuudai pushes Velasquez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Velasquez has been working on his balance at Super SmashBros., so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Yuudai.
Velasquez slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.#T2#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yuudai sprawls well. Yuudai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Yuudai shows good takedown defense.
Kenta Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Yuudai.#TD#
Velasquez feints and as Yuudai raises his hands in defense, Velasquez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez postures up and lands a big shot to Yuudai's brow. #SUB2#
Yuudai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velasquez landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yuudai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Yuudai working for a triangle but Velasquez defends it easily.
Velasquez landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Velasquez advances position into side control!
Velasquez is working Yuudai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Velasquez working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Velasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yuudai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Velasquez wants to control but Yuudai is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yuudai scores with a one two! Velasquez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Yuudai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Velasquez's head backwards.#TD#
Velasquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yuudai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velasquez postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it. #SUB2#
Yuudai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Velasquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yuudai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Velasquez uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Yuudai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuudai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Velasquez grinds an elbow into Yuudai's temple.
Velasquez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yuudai down. #ROC#
Yuudai is rocked!
A big shot lands for Velasquez! That's hurt Yuudai! Will he recover? Velasquez fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
A relieved looking Cain Velasquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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