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Event:
CCR 85
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollister.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hollister dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Hollister scores with a jab. Velasquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zane Hollister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollister doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasquez circles away.
Velasquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Fabricio Velasquez has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Hollister.#CL2#
Hollister moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hollister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasquez with a poor takedown
and Hollister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollister misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez tries to counter by clinching up but Hollister breaks away and moves out of range.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollister.#CL#
Velasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Hollister walks away with a smile on his face. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Hollister counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Velasquez! He's just covering up as Hollister starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Hollister!
Fabricio Velasquez spoke after the fight, saying 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Event:
CCR 82
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Wildslap shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velasquez sprawls well. Velasquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wildslap gets slowly back to his feet.
Wildslap misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velasquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Velasquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wildslap doesn't seem bothered though.
Velasquez scores with a hook to the body. Wildslap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez throws a hook but Wildslap blocks it.
Wildslap avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Wildslap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Velasquez sprawls and moves away.
Velasquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Wildslap counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Velasquez wants to control but Wildslap postures up.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
Velasquez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Velasquez is trying to control Wildslap's posture but Wildslap avoids it. #SUB#
Wildslap goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Velasquez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wildslap's guard! Nice work there by Velasquez! #SUB#
Wildslap is looking for a triangle but Velasquez pushes his legs off easily.
Velasquez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Wildslap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Velasquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Velasquez stands and throws Wildslap's legs to the side, diving into side control.
My spies in Russian Bears Training Center inform me that Velasquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Wildslap manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasquez's best efforts.
Wildslap gets full guard.#SUB#
Wildslap looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wildslap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasquez is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wildslap looking for a guillotine here but Velasquez defends easily.
#SUB#
Velasquez wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Wildslap's closed guard. He's half up but Wildslap has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Wildslap pivots and extends the arm, Velasquez falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Wildslap! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rancho Wildslap!
After winning the bout, Rancho Wildslap thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Fabricio Velasquez stepped up to the mic, saying 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Event:
CCR 79
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Skinner throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skinner shapes to counter with a head kick.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skinner's head backwards.
Skinner swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Skinner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Fabricio Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez looks to land a right hand but Skinner moved out of range.
Skinner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skinner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Velasquez's sensitive parts.
Skinner swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skinner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Skinner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
Skinner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skinner sizes up Velasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Velasquez misses with a hook.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
A jab from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skinner.
Skinner drops Velasquez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Skinner follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Skinner!
Shawn Skinner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Fabricio Velasquez spoke after the fight, saying 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Event:
CCR 76
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Velasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazirite avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Nazirite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazirite uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nazirite stuns Velasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nazirite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Velasquez tries to bum rush Nazirite with a series of wild strikes but Nazirite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazirite has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Velasquez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez misses with an uppercut.
Velasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazirite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nazirite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazirite.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Nazirite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez with a jab.
Nazirite staying out of range there.
Nazirite fires out a quick counter leg kick but Velasquez just manages to avoid it.
Nazirite fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Velasquez catches Nazirite right on the button with a cross.
Velasquez misses with a looping right.
Nazirite is looking to counter punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazirite.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nazirite's head backwards.
Nazirite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a combination
and Nazirite counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Velasquez misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Velasquez looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez misses with a looping right.
Nazirite throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velasquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nazirite thumps Velasquez with a low kick.
Nazirite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazirite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nazirite. Nazirite obviously looking to wear him down.
Nazirite lands a leg kick that knocks Velasquez off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Nazirite there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Nazirite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velasquez misses the jab.#T3#
Nazirite buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Velasquez works over Nazirite's head and body with a nice combination.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nazirite scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Velasquez.
Nazirite connects with a leg kick. Velasquez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazirite lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velasquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazirite tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Nazirite backs off Velasquez throws a huge counter combo but Nazirite manages to avoid it all.
Velasquez misses with a looping right.
Nazirite is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Nazirite looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.#T4#
Nazirite swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazirite.
Nazirite is looking to score with low kicks.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Nazirite.
Nazirite takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nazirite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazirite.
Nazirite throws out a leg kick but Velasquez moves out of range and Nazirite only half commits.
Velasquez lands with a right hand.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Velasquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nazirite lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Nazirite dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nazirite is looking to score with low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Velasquez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nazirite tried to score with a low kick but Velasquez checks it.
Nazirite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Nazirite there.
Nazirite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velasquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Velasquez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Velasquez duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Samson Nazirite has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Nazirite moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazirite lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Velasquez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velasquez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nazirite with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Velasquez to score with a decent uppercut.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Nazirite moves out of range of the strikes.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Nazirite saw that one coming.
Velasquez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNazirite.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Nazirite ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazirite also avoids with ease.
Nazirite looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nazirite misses with a shot to the body
and Velasquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velasquez misses with a left hand
and Nazirite counters with a nice low kick that buckles Velasquez's knee momentarily.
Nazirite just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazirite moves away from the strike by Velasquez.
Good leg kick by Nazirite there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velasquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazirite counters with a leg kick.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazirite walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez.
Nazirite thumps Velasquez with a low kick.#T2#
Velasquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nazirite counters with a thumping low kick.
Nazirite connects with a body shot.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Nazirite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velasquez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazirite.
Nazirite misses with a low kick.
Fabricio Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velasquez throws a hook but Nazirite blocks it.
Nazirite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
Nazirite misses with a low kick as Velasquez jumps back.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Nazirite avoids them all with ease.
Samson Nazirite is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazirite connects with a leg kick. Velasquez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
You can see that Velasquez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T3#
Velasquez misses with an uppercut
enabling Nazirite to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nazirite, right into the meat.
Velasquez swings for the body but Nazirite moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazirite.
Velasquez takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from Nazirite tenderised Velasquez's leg. Velasquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazirite throws a chopping leg kick but Velasquez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazirite is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazirite. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazirite.
Nazirite throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez throws a counter combo.#T4#
Nazirite with a jab.#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Nazirite jabs Velasquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazirite finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samson Nazirite!
Fabricio Velasquez spoke after the fight, saying 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Event:
CCR 73
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minasian is defended easily by Velasquez.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
Minasian connects with a nice looking jab.
Minasian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Minasian lands a really nice looking cross but Velasquez seems unphased.
Velasquez misses with a double jab.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minasian's head backwards.#T1#
Minasian dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Minasian throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.
Minasian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Velasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velasquez blocks a leg kick.
Velasquez throws out a counter right but Minasian avoids it with no problem.
Velasquez slips a jab from Minasian.
Velasquez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Velasquez staying out of range there.
Minasian's corner calls for a 1-2. Minasian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Velasquez looks to land a right hand but Minasian moved out of range.#TD#
Minasian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Velasquez did well to prevent Minasian getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez is trying to stand.
#T2#
Velasquez is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.
Velasquez pushes Minasian off looking to stand but Minasian dives back in and keeps control.
Minasian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Velasquez's head.
Minasian thows a huge punch but Velasquez dodges it nicely.
Velasquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minasian.
Minasian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Minasian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velasquez defending well though.
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. Minasian connects with a nice short shot to Velasquez's temple.
Minasian lands a big elbow - Velasquez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Minasian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levon Minasian!
Our winner, Levon Minasian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Fabricio Velasquez had this to say: 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Event:
CCR 72
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Pavelic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velasquez.
Pavelic tries to counter with a clinch but Velasquez shakes him off and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Velasquez blocks the low kick.
Pavelic blocks a jab.
Pavelic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Pavelic.
We've been informed that Pavelic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pavelic. That's going to slow Velasquez down.
Pavelic connects with an inside leg kick.
Pavelic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pavelic.
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Pavelic counters by clinching up.
Velasquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pavelic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pavelic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Pavelic misses with a knee strike.
Pavelic struggles to land a body shot inside as Velasquez controls his hands.
Pavelic missing with knees to the body.
Pavelic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velasquez blocks it with crossed arms. #T1##TD#
Velasquez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pavelic regains guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pavelic can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Velasquez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pavelic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Velasquez, into his guard. #REVB#
Velasquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavelic controls the pace.#SUB#
Velasquez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pavelic has his hands clasped together but Velasquez extends and breaks Pavelic's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Velasquez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Velasquez!
Fabricio Velasquez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks, everybody. Good that you all came out to watch the fight today. Never easy making a comeback, but I'm back with a win. We got it done! '.
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Event:
HFC 300 Shankoli vs Seppo
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Flannery misses.
Flannery misses with a takedown
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Flannery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velasquez as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flannery under the eye.
Flannery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flannery throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flannery has time to react.#TD#
Flannery looking to score a takedown here. Velasquez is defending well but Flannery drives through and ends up in Velasquez's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Velasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flannery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Velasquez has his foot on Flannery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flannery works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Flannery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velasquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velasquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velasquez! #REVB##SUB2#
Velasquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flannery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flannery is trying to work for a sweep but Velasquez has mounted him!
Flannery working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Velasquez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Velasquez looking to ground and pound but Flannery is blocking nicely.
Flannery working to try and regain half guard.
Velasquez scoring with strikes but Flannery is staying in there.
Velasquez throws some wild stikes that Flannery manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Velasquez has hold of Flannery's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flannery manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Velasquez looking to control but Flannery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasquez with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Flannery slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Flannery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura here.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velasquez wants to control but Flannery is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flannery has managed to free his arm - good work.
Velasquez looks to land a strike but Flannery avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Flannery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasquez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Flannery working for a triangle but Velasquez defends it easily.
Velasquez postures up in Flannery's guard and throws a big left but Flannery blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Velasquez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flannery tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velasquez defends well and Flannery ends up having to push Velasquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Velasquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fabricio Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flannery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Desmond Flannery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Flannery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Flannery ducks under and follows up with a left that Flannery also avoids with ease.
A cross from Flannery lands.
Flannery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Velasquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flannery scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Flannery fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Velasquez to the ground. Flannery is now in Velasquez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery passes Velasquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velasquez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Flannery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Velasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Flannery.
#SUB#
Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Flannery seems to be working for a kimura but Velasquez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Flannery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Flannery wants to work for an arm triangle but Velasquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasquez manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flannery stands up over Velasquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Flannery pushes his legs off easily.
Flannery won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here.
Desmond Flannery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flannery keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Flannery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flannery working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velasquez's head.#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!#SUB#
Flannery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Velasquez is still in real trouble! Can Flannery finish him?#SUB#
Flannery 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. #SUB#
Flannery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Flannery 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Flannery 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.
Flannery working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velasquez's head.#SUB#
Flannery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flannery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Flannery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flannery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Flannery 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. #T3#
Flannery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Velasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Flannery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flannery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flannery passes into half guard. #SUB#
Flannery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Velasquez defends it well. #SUB#
Flannery is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Velasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flannery pulls his head out easily.
Flannery passes to side control.
Velasquez is trying to control Flannery's posture but Flannery avoids it. #SUB#
Flannery is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Velasquez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Flannery gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Velasquez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Flannery lets go of the hold and Velasquez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Desmond Flannery!
An out of breath Desmond Flannery thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Fabricio Velasquez stepped up to the mic, saying 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Event:
HFC 295 Yiftos vs Viceroy II
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Dollar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Velasquez misses the target.
Dollar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Dollar does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Dollar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velasquez is trying to defend but Dollar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dollar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dollar blocks the strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Dollar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Velasquez trying to control but Dollar postures up.
Dollar working over Velasquez with some ground and pound. Velasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Dollar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velasquez trying to control here.
#T1#
Dollar drops an elbow to the side of Velasquez's head. #SUB2#
Velasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dollar pulls his head out easily.
Dollar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Dollar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Velasquez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diamond Dollar!
Our winner, Diamond Dollar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Fabricio Velasquez spoke after the fight, saying 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 87
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Velasquez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Velasquez.
Winslow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Winslow has Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Winslow 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.#BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow cracks Velasquez's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Velasquez slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Winslow can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Winslow!
An intense looking Shane Winslow took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'And once again I show that I have improved, in every aspect of the game, whoever you are, don't give up on anything, I am the proof that if you want it bad enough, you get it! '.
Fabricio Velasquez spoke after the fight, saying 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 86
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kamen closes the distance and pushes Velasquez back into the cage.
Kamen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Velasquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Velasquez fails to pull guard.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Kamen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Charles Kamen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Velasquez.
A nice left hand lands by Kamen.
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 Kamen walks away with a smile on his face. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Kamen clinches.
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 Kamen walks away with a smile on his face. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kamen connects with a right hand. Velasquez shakes it off.
Kamen lands a glancing blow to the side of Velasquez's head.#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!#CL#
Kamen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamen dips a shoulder and cracks Velasquez with a mighty uppercut! Velasquez falls back against the cage and Kamen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Velasquez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kamen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Kamen!
After the fight, Charles Kamen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Fabricio Velasquez stepped up to the mic, saying 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Event:
HFC 281 Satan vs Garrison
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Velasquez looks to land a combination. Roscrow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Perry Roscrow has been cut.
Roscrow drops his hands momentarily and Velasquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roscrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Roscrow with the counter takedown but Velasquez avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roscrow.
Velasquez connects with a nice looking jab.
Roscrow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roscrow tries to clinch but Velasquez is having none of it. #KD#
Velasquez lands a big right hand that sends Roscrow crashing to the mat! Velasquez stays standing though and waves Roscrow back to his feet!#ROC#
Roscrow is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Perry Roscrow's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roscrow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velasquez pinned against the cage. Velasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roscrow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fabricio Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Roscrow.
Roscrow tries to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
The cut above Perry Roscrow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot to the liver by Velasquez. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Roscrow misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Roscrow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Velasquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roscrow is in Velasquez's guard.
Roscrow preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Roscrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roscrow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Velasquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Roscrow has gone for a leg lock! Velasquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roscrow's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Velasquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roscrow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasquez has managed to get both his arms back between Roscrow's legs - danger averted.
Velasquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB2#
Roscrow is looking for a triangle but Velasquez pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Velasquez stands and steps away. Roscrow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Perry Roscrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roscrow backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez takes a swing at Roscrow's ribcage but misses.
Roscrow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Roscrow cracks the inside of Velasquez's front leg.
Roscrow lands a really nice looking cross but Velasquez seems unphased.
Roscrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Velasquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roscrow.
Velasquez moves forwards but Roscrow connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Roscrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velasquez connects with a right hand. Roscrow shakes it off.#CUT#
Perry Roscrow'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 Perry Roscrow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fabricio Velasquez!
Fabricio Velasquez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks, everybody. Good that you all came out to watch the fight today. Special thanks to the team at Bruize Brothers. We got it done! '.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 83
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Skidopolopolous is out of range.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Skidopolopolous clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Skidopolopolous to work.
Skidopolopolous is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velasquez is defending well for now.#TD#
Velasquez jumps guard.
#SUB#
Velasquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skidopolopolous can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Velasquez controls Skidopolopolous momentarily but Skidopolopolous frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skidopolopolous controlling from the top position.
Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Velasquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skidopolopolous is aware though and is defending well.
Skidopolopolous wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving. #SUB#
Velasquez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skidopolopolous is looking to stand up but Velasquez won't let him. #SUB#
Velasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skidopolopolous gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Velasquez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Skidopolopolous is defending well. Velasquez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Skidopolopolous has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Velasquez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Velasquez!
Fabricio Velasquez took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks, everybody. Good that you all came out to watch the fight today. Special thanks to the team at Bruize Brothers. We got it done! '.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 81
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Velasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borgas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
Borgas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Fabricio Velasquez has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Borgas as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Velasquez is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Borgas engages and cracks Velasquez with a massive lead left hook - Velasquez tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Borgas is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zorgas Borgas!
The defeated Fabricio Velasquez had this to say: 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Event:
HFC 268 Big Bad Buzz
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Leopoldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD#
Leopoldo lands a big shot that drops Velasquez! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fabricio Velasquez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leopoldo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Velasquez covers up, he's hurt! Leopoldo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Leopoldo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Leopoldo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
An out of breath Pedro Aristides Leopoldo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Fabricio Velasquez had this to say: 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Event:
HFC 265 Mass Hysteria
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Velasquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moizoos s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Velasquez scores with a body shot.
Moizoos defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Moizoos is looking to counter the offense by Velasquez and move into the clinch.
Moizoos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moizoos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moizoos .#TD#
Moizoos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moizoos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Moizoos .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez trying to control but Moizoos postures up.
Moizoos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Velasquez is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Moizoos is tapping! Great win for Velasquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fabricio Velasquez!
Fabricio Velasquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 261 Fascinating Violence
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Velasquez clinches with his opponent.
Gonawyn dodges an elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Gonawyn has picked Velasquez up - he's going for a ride! Gonawyn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Velasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasquez moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Velasquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonawyn defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonawyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Velasquez has his foot on Gonawyn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonawyn works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Velasquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonawyn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Velasquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonawyn defends it easily.
Gonawyn chips away with some ground and pound.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Velasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonawyn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Velasquez is tightening it up a little... Gonawyn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gonawyn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gonawyn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Velasquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fabricio Velasquez!
Fabricio Velasquez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '"Gonawyn" done LOST! '.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 72
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velasquez misses with a wild combination.
Huey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Iron Palace in the buildup to the fight.
Huey takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Huey misses with a body shot.
Huey misses with a series of wild punches.
Velasquez is looking to counter punch.
Huey swinging wildly here.
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huey.
Huey unleashes a big counter combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velasquez, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez misses with a right hand
and Velasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huey defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Huey. That snapped Velasquez's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huey looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Huey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Huey connects with a stiff jab that staggers Velasquez - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baby Huey!
Baby Huey took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HERITAGE! (message for laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Fabricio Velasquez had this to say: 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. Back to the drawing board! '.
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