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Event:
OFC 266: Vanquisher
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
McDougal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Velasquez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McDougal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
McDougal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasquez was covering up waiting for the punch and McDougal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McDougal trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
McDougal is really struggling to control Velasquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Velasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDougal wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
McDougal wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDougal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Velasquez counters by clinching up. #BC#
McDougal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
McDougal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Velasquez sprawls well initially but McDougal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
McDougal wants to work for an arm triangle but Velasquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDougal is working away from the top position though.#T2#
McDougal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDougal thows a huge punch but Velasquez dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Velasquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
McDougal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
McDougal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McDougal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez trying to control from the bottom.
McDougal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position.
McDougal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McDougal is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but McDougal is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
McDougal wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Velasquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDougal stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.
McDougal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDougal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McDougal wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Velasquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
McDougal has one foot on Velasquez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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 William McDougal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McDougal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from McDougal.
McDougal backing away here, and Velasquez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Velasquez throws a series of strikes that have McDougal backpedaling.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Velasquez enables McDougal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Velasquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDougal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.#SUB2#
Velasquez has an active guard here but McDougal has managed to pass into half guard.
Velasquez keeping control of the position.
McDougal wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez is staying active underneath McDougal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. McDougal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Velasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDougal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. McDougal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
McDougal is looking for submissions but instead, Velasquez has regained full guard.
McDougal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Velasquez controls McDougal momentarily but McDougal frees himself. #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.
McDougal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Velasquez is trying to keep McDougal in close.
McDougal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for a triangle here. McDougal is fighting it but it looks tight! Velasquez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McDougal is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mauricio Velasquez!
Our winner, Mauricio Velasquez, 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.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXII
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Velasquez gets a clinch.
Falwell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Velasquez wants the takedown. Falwell is fighting it off but Velasquez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Falwell's guard against the cage.
Falwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Velasquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Velasquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Velasquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velasquez not doing much here.
#SU#
Velasquez stands up out of the half guard.
Velasquez throws out a powerful jab.#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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Velasquez gets to his feet. Falwell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Falwell.
Falwell throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Velasquez counters with a single leg into guard. Falwell didn't expect that.
Velasquez passes Falwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velasquez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Velasquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Falwell for as long as he can get away with.
Falwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Velasquez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Velasquez stalling. #T2#
Velasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Falwell defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Falwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velasquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Velasquez is working for a kimura but Falwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Velasquez working Falwell over with strikes. #SU#
Velasquez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Falwell throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
#TD#
Velasquez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Velasquez stands up.
Velasquez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3##CL#
Velasquez rushes Falwell and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Velasquez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Falwell is trying to keep an underhook but Velasquez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Velasquez seems to be working for a kimura but Falwell defends the submission attempt.
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Velasquez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Velasquez drops an elbow to the side of Falwell's head.
Velasquez slows the pace down in half guard.
Velasquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Velasquez drops an elbow to the side of Falwell's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Velasquez in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Velasquez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Falwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Velasquez dives in and scores a takedown into Falwell's guard.
Falwell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Velasquez controls the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Velasquez.
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.
Velasquez continues to hold on tight.#SUB#
Velasquez drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Velasquez seems to have locked his on tight now - Falwell screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Velasquez, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mauricio Velasquez!
Mauricio Velasquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Yahweh Falwell spoke after the fight, saying 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I rolled more instead of praying, I might have learned to defend submissions. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXX
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
As Velasquez looks to move away, Collins throws a big counter combo but Velasquez just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Velasquez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Collins quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Velasquez seems content to control.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Velasquez seems content to control.#T1#
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.
Collins is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
As Velasquez looks to move away, Collins throws a big counter combo but Velasquez just gets out of the way.
Velasquez throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Velasquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velasquez is in Collins's guard.
Velasquez stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Velasquez controlling from side mount. #T3##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins stops Velasquez from passing to mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Velasquez scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Velasquez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Velasquez backing up. Velasquez nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Collins gets caught napping as Velasquez dives in and scores a takedown. Collins manages to retain guard.
Velasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Velasquez advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Velasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Velasquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Velasquez misses with the ground and pound.#SU2#
Velasquez decides to stand back up. Velasquez steps back and let's Collins get back to his feet.
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2##CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Collins pulls Velasquez into guard.
Velasquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velasquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Velasquez is continuing to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Velasquez seems content to control.
Velasquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Velasquez controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Velasquez shoots in and bounces Collins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Velasquez manages to pass to side control.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR#
Velasquez content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Velasquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Velasquez is trying for a kimura here. Collins looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Velasquez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauricio Velasquez!
A relieved looking Mauricio 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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Event:
BRFC 50
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Clarke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clarke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Clarke finds it's target.#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Clarke lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Velasquez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Clarke dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Clarke!
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Event:
BRFC 43
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Nakano clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nakano crunches a lovely knee into Velasquez's ribcage.
Nakano lands with a left to the head.
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velasquez is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakano works on Velasquez's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakano throws an elbow that misses.
Velasquez wants a takedown.
Nakano is working Velasquez over against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Nakano.
#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Nakano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakano finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano dips a shoulder and cracks Velasquez with a mighty uppercut! Velasquez falls back against the ropes and Nakano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Velasquez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nakano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minoru Nakano!
Minoru Nakano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BRFC 38 Jamie's Birthday Bash
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kikuchi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Velasquez!
Velasquez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kikuchi cracks Velasquez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kikuchi lands a big shot there that rocks Velasquez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kikuchi prevents Velasquez from getting the reversal.
Kikuchi controlling from mount.
Kikuchi throwing strikes here but Velasquez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez working to try and regain half guard.
Kikuchi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Velasquez is in real trouble.
Velasquez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kikuchi biding his time, controlling Velasquez. #T1#
Kikuchi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Velasquez showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Velasquez showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Kikuchi working for the choke. #SUB#
Kikuchi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kikuchi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
Velasquez just trying to survive but Kikuchi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Kikuchi is persistently looking for the submission but Velasquez is defending it well.
Velasquez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Kikuchi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Velasquez is trying desperately to improve position.
Velasquez tries to hold on but Kikuchi postures up.
Kikuchi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Velasquez suckers Kikuchi into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Velasquez is now in Kikuchi's guard!
#T3#
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kikuchi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kikuchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Velasquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kikuchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kikuchi trying to pass the guard but Velasquez defending well.
Kikuchi controlling the action here.
Velasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kikuchi is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB#
Kikuchi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kikuchi stalling away here and it's allowed Velasquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kikuchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kikuchi with a nice head shot there.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Kikuchi controlling him for the moment.
Kikuchi 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.
Kikuchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoji Kikuchi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Kikuchi 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.#ES2#
Velasquez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kikuchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Kikuchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Velasquez doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Kikuchi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kikuchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Velasquez defends it well.
Kikuchi is keen to just control but Velasquez is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Kikuchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kikuchi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Kikuchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kikuchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kikuchi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kikuchi is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Velasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kikuchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Velasquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kikuchi winds up and cracks Velasquez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kikuchi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kikuchi's back!
Kikuchi trying to control the action but Velasquez just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Velasquez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kikuchi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kikuchi staying busy and making it hard for Velasquez to control. #T3#
Velasquez is hanging on to Kikuchi's back as he tries to escape.
Kikuchi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Velasquez misses with a punch to the head.
Kikuchi is trying to break free.
Velasquez tries to keep control of the position but Kikuchi is staying busy.
Good control from Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with punches to the body.
Kikuchi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Velasquez avoiding Kikuchi 's attempts to control his hands.
Velasquez trying to control momentarily.
Kikuchi tries to roll but Velasquez sticks to his back.
Kikuchi trying to control the hands but Velasquez breaks the grip.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Velasquez tightening his grip on Kikuchi, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Velasquez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Velasquez darts in and clinches Kikuchi up against the ropes.
Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kikuchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Kikuchi moves out of range easily.
Velasquez misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Kikuchi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Velasquez tries to kick Kikuchi off in order to stand up. Kikuchi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1##SUB#
Kikuchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez struggling a bit here.
Kikuchi is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kikuchi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Velasquez has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Kikuchi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2##SUB#
Kikuchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kikuchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velasquez, who protects the arm well.
Velasquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kikuchi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kikuchi is looking for a kimura but Velasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kikuchi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kikuchi is trying to work for a kimura but Velasquez is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kikuchi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Velasquez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Kikuchi is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Kikuchi wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Kikuchi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Velasquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kikuchi. #SUB#
Kikuchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kikuchi content to control rather than advance.
Kikuchi trying to control from half guard but Velasquez is working away.
Mauricio Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kikuchi tries to pass to full mount but Velasquez defends it.
Kikuchi is working hard here to advance position.
Kikuchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Kikuchi trying to control from half guard but Velasquez is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Velasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mauricio Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Velasquez duly obliges.
Velasquez fails with the takedown#TD#
and Kikuchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoji Kikuchi.
I think Kikuchi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Yoji Kikuchi!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Yoji Kikuchi!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Yoji Kikuchi!
Yoji Kikuchi wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
BRFC 32
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Van cracks Velasquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Van .
We've been told by Van 's head coaches at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van tries to bum rush Velasquez with a series of wild strikes but Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velasquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Velasquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Van is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Van blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.#T1#
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Van is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velasquez forces his way into half guard.
Velasquez is looking to take a break and control but Van is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Velasquez is working for a kimura but Van is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Velasquez throwing shots but Van is blocking nicely.
Van knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
Velasquez is controlling the pace.
Van on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velasquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Van is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Velasquez content to control rather than advance.
Velasquez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van is trying to control but can't.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velasquez. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Van misses with a head kick.
Velasquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Velasquez scores with a takedown into Van 's guard.
Van can't keep his opponent in guard - Velasquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Van is breathing heavily.
Velasquez is looking to take a break and control but Van is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez trying to control the action but Van is working from the bottom.
Van is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Velasquez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Velasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van pinned against the ropes. Van gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van scoring well with a low kick there.
Velasquez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van .
Van throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velasquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Van tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Velasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velasquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van defends well and Velasquez ends up having to push Van into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Van was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tremaine Van has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Velasquez.
Velasquez goes for a double leg but Van avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Van continues to drive forward.
Van stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velasquez's hands.
Velasquez takes a swing at Van 's ribcage but misses.
Van cracks Velasquez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Van and Velasquez are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Van throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Velasquez into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Van knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tremaine Van !
Tremaine Van looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'We knew we'd probably get the win if we could get the clinch against the cage; I think most people will crumble when I start kneeing them in the head! Bring on the next opponent!'.
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