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Event:
DFC Mayhem 16
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee V keeps the fight on the outside.
Velasquez Quintana misses with a head kick.
Velasquez Quintana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee V paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee V throws a poor cross that misses
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velasquez Quintana tries to clinch there but Lee V circles away.
Velasquez Quintana is looking to score with low kicks.
Velasquez Quintana slips under a jab from Lee V.
Lee V blocks a jab.
Lee V appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee V definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Velasquez Quintana wants to clinch up but Lee V keeps it at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee V.
Velasquez Quintana swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Lee V.
Lee V moves out of range as Velasquez Quintana strikes.
Velasquez Quintana tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee V swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez Quintana throws a nice looking combination but Lee V bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee V moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Velasquez Quintana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez Quintana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Velasquez Quintana throws a lazy right hand but Lee V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velasquez Quintana throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee V. #T1#
A big left from Velasquez Quintana misses.
Lee V with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Lee V darts in and clinches Velasquez Quintana up against the cage.
Lee V lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez Quintana backwards.
Lee V lands a shoulder strike.
Velasquez Quintana is trying to break the clinch but Lee V has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez Quintana throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee V.
Lee V lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee V lands with a left to the head.
Lee V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez Quintana fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee V.
Lee V lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee V has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez Quintana.
Lee V lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez Quintana backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez Quintana prevents a body shot from Lee V.
Lee V scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee V lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquez Quintanas head. #T2#
Lee V lands a shot to the body.
Lee V digs a right hand underneath Velasquez Quintana's ribcage. Velasquez Quintana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velasquez Quintana swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee V lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velasquez Quintana backwards.
A short uppercut from Lee V.
Velasquez Quintana wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee V won't allow it.
Lee V working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Velasquez Quintana is rocked!
Lee V lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Velasquez Quintana to his knees! Lee V keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Lee V!
A very excited looking Jackie Lee V 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.
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Event:
TUF semis 4
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Varga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez Quintana connects with a solid leg kick.
Velasquez Quintana moves out of range of the strikes.
Varga drops his hands momentarily and Velasquez Quintana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Velasquez Quintana rushes Varga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez Quintana is trying to maintain a safe position but Varga gets an underhook and turns Velasquez Quintana into the cage.
Velasquez Quintana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Velasquez Quintana breaks the clinch.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Varga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been hearing reports that Varga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Varga misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Velasquez Quintana forces Varga back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez Quintana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Varga backwards. #T1#
Varga trying to stall but Velasquez Quintana improves his position.
Velasquez Quintana misses with a punch on the inside.
Velasquez Quintana is trying to break the clinch but Varga has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Velasquez Quintana on the inside.
Velasquez Quintana leaning against his opponent.
Velasquez Quintana missing with knees to the body.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velasquez Quintana swings wildly with an uppercut but Varga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Varga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Velasquez Quintana jabs Varga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Varga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana moves out of range as Varga strikes.
Velasquez Quintana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Varga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Velasquez Quintana. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Velasquez Quintana finds it's target.
Velasquez Quintana throws a sloppy head kick
and Varga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velasquez Quintana sprawls well. Velasquez Quintana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varga gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Velasquez Quintana.#CL2#
Velasquez Quintana gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Velasquez Quintana struggles to land a body shot inside as Varga controls his hands.
Varga is pushing Velasquez Quintana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Velasquez Quintana missing with knees to the body.
Varga prevents Velasquez Quintana from breaking the clinch.
Velasquez Quintana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velasquez Quintana throws a punch but it's blocked by Varga.
Velasquez Quintana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Varga leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Varga. #T4#
Velasquez Quintana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varga up against the cage.
Velasquez Quintana lands a hook that snaps the head of Varga backwards.
Velasquez Quintana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Varga's elbow.
Nice body punch from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velasquez Quintana tries to land knees in the clinch but Varga avoids the damage to the body.
Velasquez Quintana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Varga.
Velasquez Quintana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velasquez Quintana is looking to break free of the clinch but Varga has double underhooks.
Velasquez Quintana throws a punch but it's blocked by Varga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velasquez Quintana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Velasquez Quintana clinches up against the cage.
Varga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Velasquez Quintana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Velasquez Quintana.
Stalling in the clinch from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana throws a punch but it's blocked by Varga.
Varga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Velasquez Quintana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varga has had enough of the clinch but Velasquez Quintana keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez Quintana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velasquez Quintana working aggressively here.
Varga tries to stall but Velasquez Quintana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Velasquez Quintana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Varga backwards.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Velasquez Quintana avoiding damage.
Velasquez Quintana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Varga avoids it.#BC#
Varga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Varga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velasquez Quintana shapes to counter with a head kick.
Velasquez Quintana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Velasquez Quintana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velasquez Quintana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Varga stalling against the cage.
Velasquez Quintana misses with some punches.
Velasquez Quintana is trying to force a seperation but Varga has the dominant position.
Velasquez Quintana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Varga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Varga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Velasquez Quintana moves into the clinch successfully.
Velasquez Quintana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Varga avoids it.
Velasquez Quintana tries to break free but Varga pushes him back against the cage.
Varga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Varga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velasquez Quintana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Velasquez Quintana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Velasquez Quintana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Velasquez Quintana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Varga avoids it.#T3#
Velasquez Quintana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varga misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Varga wants the takedown. Velasquez Quintana is fighting it off but Varga persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Velasquez Quintana's guard against the cage.
Varga controlling from the top position.
Velasquez Quintana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Varga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Varga trying to control but Velasquez Quintana is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Varga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Varga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velasquez Quintana keeping moving, preventing Varga from controlling successfully.
Velasquez Quintana trying to keep a closed guard but Varga is proving a slippery customer.
Varga tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez Quintana is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varga looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez Quintana is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Varga blocks the low kick.
Velasquez Quintana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez Quintana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Varga swings for the body but Velasquez Quintana moves out of range.
Velasquez Quintana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Varga defends it well.
Varga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Velasquez Quintana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Velasquez Quintana tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez Quintana explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Velasquez Quintana digs a good body shot into Varga's ribs.
Velasquez Quintana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velasquez Quintana jabs at Varga's body.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a nice body kick.
Varga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Velasquez Quintana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a hook to the body. Varga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Velasquez Quintana has Varga up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Velasquez Quintana. #T1##BC2#
Velasquez Quintana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez Quintana lands a jab to the head.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velasquez Quintana defends well and Varga ends up having to push Velasquez Quintana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Velasquez Quintana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Varga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Varga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Velasquez Quintana coming out on top.
Varga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Velasquez Quintana with a hook.
Velasquez Quintana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Varga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Velasquez Quintana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velasquez Quintana closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez Quintana with a jab.#T2#
Varga tries to move into range but Velasquez Quintana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Velasquez Quintana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Varga's head backwards.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a body shot.
Velasquez Quintana lands the left hand.
Velasquez Quintana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez Quintana cracks the inside of Varga's front leg.
Varga throws a lazy uppercut
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a straight right hand.
Velasquez Quintana sizes up Varga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velasquez Quintana throws a series of punches but Varga avoids them all with ease.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Velasquez Quintana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Varga avoids the head kick by Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3##TD#
Varga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Varga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Varga seems to be working for a kimura but Velasquez Quintana defends the submission attempt.
Varga works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Varga is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Velasquez Quintana to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Velasquez Quintana shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Varga lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Varga working for a submission but Velasquez Quintana is keeping him at bay.
Varga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Varga swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Velasquez Quintana is now in Varga's guard. A big mistake from Varga there, giving up the dominant 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!
Velasquez Quintana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nairo Velasquez Quintana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Velasquez Quintana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nairo Velasquez Quintana!
An out of breath Nairo Velasquez Quintana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Mayhem 10 Laston vs McVitie
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Sharpe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez Quintana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sharpe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Velasquez Quintana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharpe on the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sharpe is able to avoid easily.
Sharpe connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Nairo Velasquez Quintana has been cut.
Nice jab there from Velasquez Quintana.
Sharpe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Velasquez Quintana clinches.
Sharpe gets through Velasquez Quintana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharpe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharpe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velasquez Quintana is keeping busy.
Sharpe misses with the head strike.
Velasquez Quintana has a couple of punches blocked by Sharpe.
Sharpe digs a right hand into Velasquez Quintana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez Quintana's gas tank.
Velasquez Quintana's coach down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Velasquez Quintana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Velasquez Quintana misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Sharpe pulls guard successfully.
Sharpe 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#
Sharpe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Velasquez Quintana! #T1#
Sharpe moves to back control.
Sharpe is looking to control Velasquez Quintana but Velasquez Quintana is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Sharpe is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Velasquez Quintana taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sharpe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Sharpe!
Marcus Sharpe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 4
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Velasquez Quintana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Jacobson finds it's way through Velasquez Quintana's defenses.
A cross from Jacobson lands.#CL#
Jacobson has Velasquez Quintana up against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez Quintana looking to stall.
Jacobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez Quintana backwards.
Velasquez Quintana pushes Jacobson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacobson avoiding damage.
Velasquez Quintana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Jacobson on the inside.
Velasquez Quintana working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez Quintana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velasquez Quintana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jacobson.
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!
Jacobson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquez Quintanas head. #ROC#
Velasquez Quintana is rocked!
Velasquez Quintana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobson's elbow.
Jacobson digs a right hand into Velasquez Quintana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez Quintana's gas tank.
Velasquez Quintana is trying to stall.
Jacobson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquez Quintanas head.
Velasquez Quintana is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobson finish him?#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jacobson.
Jacobson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Velasquez Quintana to his knees! Jacobson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gil Jacobson!
A victorious Gil Jacobson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 1
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Oddwekk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velasquez Quintana lands a nice shot to the body.
Velasquez Quintana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velasquez Quintana tests Oddwekk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velasquez Quintana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez Quintana throws a wild body kick that Oddwekk sees coming a mile off.
Oddwekk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oddwekk misses with a takedown attempt - Velasquez Quintana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Velasquez Quintana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oddwekk pinned against the cage. Oddwekk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez Quintana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velasquez Quintana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Oddwekk has Velasquez Quintana up against the cage in a clinch.
Oddwekk tries a knee to the head but Velasquez Quintana blocks it.
#T1##BC2#
Oddwekk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oddwekk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oddwekk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oddwekk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Velasquez Quintana.
Oddwekk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Velasquez Quintana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Velasquez Quintana tries a low kick but Oddwekk avoids it.
Oddwekk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Velasquez Quintana cracks Oddwekk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Velasquez Quintana with a hook.#CL2#
Oddwekk closes the distance and clinches.
Velasquez Quintana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oddwekk backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oddwekk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velasquez Quintana leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Oddwekk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Velasquez Quintana lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Oddwekk misses.
Oddwekk has a takedown stuffed.
Velasquez Quintana misses with a low kick.
Velasquez Quintana connects with a body shot that sends Oddwekk's belly button to the back.
Oddwekk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Velasquez Quintana connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Oddwekk is rocked!
Velasquez Quintana lands a brutal uppercut that launches Oddwekk off his feet! Oddwekk tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nairo Velasquez Quintana!
A very excited looking Nairo Velasquez Quintana 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Mullend shoots for a takedown but Velasquez Quintana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mullend takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Velasquez Quintana misses with a straight right.
Mullend changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velasquez Quintana tries to avoid it but Mullend manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velasquez Quintana to the ground. Velasquez Quintana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Velasquez Quintana leaves Mullend with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curt Mullend.
Mullend tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mullend looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Mullend darts in and clinches Velasquez Quintana up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez Quintana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velasquez Quintana working aggressively here.
Mullend has Velasquez Quintana pressed against the cage, preventing Velasquez Quintana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mullend has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velasquez Quintana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mullend keeps control of Velasquez Quintana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Velasquez Quintana throws a head punch that misses.
Velasquez Quintana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velasquez Quintana tries to work over Mullend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullend on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez Quintana is trying to break the clinch but Mullend has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez Quintana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mullend.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a right to the head.
Velasquez Quintana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Mullend successfully pulls guard.
Mullend striking from his own guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez Quintana trying to control but Mullend is working from the bottom.
Velasquez Quintana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2##SUB#
Velasquez Quintana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mullend is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Velasquez Quintana, into his guard. #REVB#
Velasquez Quintana is trying to keep Mullend in close.
#SU2#
Mullend stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Velasquez Quintana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velasquez Quintana throws a leg kick but Mullend sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mullend with the counter takedown but Velasquez Quintana avoids it easily.#TD#
Mullend gets caught flat footed, as Velasquez Quintana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Velasquez Quintana throwing strikes from guard but Mullend blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullend lands an upkick as Velasquez Quintana stands over him.
Mullend will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mullend looking to control.
#T3#
Velasquez Quintana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasquez Quintana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mullend with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Velasquez Quintana can't handle though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez Quintana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mullend lands a decent shot there.
Mullend thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Velasquez Quintana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Velasquez Quintana throws a big right hand that misses.
Mullend throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Velasquez Quintana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Velasquez Quintana rushes Mullend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez Quintana has Mullend pushed against the cage.
Mullend has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velasquez Quintana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Velasquez Quintana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mullend prevents Velasquez Quintana from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mullend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Velasquez Quintana.
Mullend blocks the body kick.
Velasquez Quintana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velasquez Quintana sets himself, and Mullend steps forward looking for the clinch! Velasquez Quintana avoids it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullend fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Velasquez Quintana drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Velasquez Quintana lands a nice hook to Mullend's body. Mullend takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Velasquez Quintana circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Velasquez Quintana counter with a right hand.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a jab.
Mullend will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Velasquez Quintana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mullend stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velasquez Quintana does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Velasquez Quintana lands a nice looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Velasquez Quintana scores with a four punch combination!
Mullend wants to clinch up but Velasquez Quintana keeps it at a distance.
Velasquez Quintana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Velasquez Quintana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mullend is trying to defend but Velasquez Quintana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Mullend has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Velasquez Quintana is on him like a limpet, forcing Mullend back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez Quintana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velasquez Quintana.
Mullend has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Velasquez Quintana seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mullend can turn it around.
Velasquez Quintana can't find room to land a body shot as Mullend controls the action.
Velasquez Quintana has Mullend pushed against the cage.
Velasquez Quintana is trying to force a seperation but Mullend has the dominant position.
Mullend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mullend throws an elbow but misses.
Mullend is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Velasquez Quintana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#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.
Velasquez Quintana wants to get back to striking at distance but Mullend won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velasquez Quintana.
Mullend has Velasquez Quintana pressed against the cage, preventing Velasquez Quintana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mullend can do to turn this around?
Mullend on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez Quintana can't break the clinch.
Velasquez Quintana can't find room to land a body shot as Mullend controls the action.
#BC#
Velasquez Quintana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Mullend shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velasquez Quintana is trying to defend but Mullend finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mullend throwing shots but Velasquez Quintana is blocking nicely.
Velasquez Quintana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Velasquez Quintana is trying to stand up here but Mullend is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Mullend is looking for a kimura but Velasquez Quintana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mullend to get the leverage.
Mullend scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velasquez Quintana wants to control but Mullend is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Mullend 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.
Mullend is breathing heavily.
Mullend lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mullend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mullend 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.
Velasquez Quintana wants to control but Mullend is keeping busy.
Mullend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasquez Quintana keeps working.
Ground and pound from Mullend.
Velasquez Quintana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mullend is working away from the top position though.
Mullend wants to free his trapped foot but Velasquez Quintana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Velasquez Quintana lands a body shot.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana is winning the standup battle so far.
Mullend tries to clinch there but Velasquez Quintana circles away.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mullend doesn't seem bothered though.
Velasquez Quintana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez Quintana wants it to stay on the feet.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a straight right. Mullend didn't see that one coming.
Curt Mullend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Mullend 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mullend throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nairo Velasquez Quintana has been cut.
Mullend moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Velasquez Quintana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Mullend pushes Velasquez Quintana off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez Quintana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mullend takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velasquez Quintana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velasquez Quintana.
And Mullend tries to counter it with a takedown but Velasquez Quintana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, jab by Velasquez Quintana - just one landing.
Velasquez Quintana lands a glancing blow to the side of Mullend's head.
Mullend shoots for a takedown but Velasquez Quintana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mullend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velasquez Quintana lands a two punch combo.
Velasquez Quintana lands an overhand right.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Mullend moves into the clinch.
Mullend is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Velasquez Quintana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curt Mullend.
Velasquez Quintana lands a nice uppercut.
Mullend keeps control of Velasquez Quintana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mullend blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Velasquez Quintana looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana tries to land knees in the clinch but Mullend avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez Quintana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mullend is defending well for now.#TD2#
Mullend tightens his grip and picks Velasquez Quintana up, before dumping him to the ground. Velasquez Quintana manages to land in guard.
Mullend postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mullend throws an elbow that misses. Velasquez Quintana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mullend's guard. Nice move by Velasquez Quintana!#REVR#
Mullend keeping moving, preventing Velasquez Quintana from controlling successfully.
Velasquez Quintana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasquez Quintana postures up in Mullend's guard and throws a big left but Mullend blocks it. #T3#
Velasquez Quintana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Velasquez Quintana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mullend trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mullend not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velasquez Quintana looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez Quintana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mullend keeping moving, preventing Velasquez Quintana from controlling successfully.
Velasquez Quintana passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Mullend keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Velasquez Quintana with the ground and pound but Mullend uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mullend preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasquez Quintana wanted to stand there but Mullend had control of the position.
Velasquez Quintana throwing strikes from guard but Mullend blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mullend takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Velasquez Quintana lands a lovely overhand right.
Curt Mullend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez Quintana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mullend tries to clinch up.
Mullend checks a leg kick. #TD#
Velasquez Quintana gets a double leg takedown into Mullend's guard.
Curt Mullend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez Quintana throws an elbow that misses. Mullend uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez Quintana's guard. Nice move by Mullend!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Nairo Velasquez Quintana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Velasquez Quintana, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nairo Velasquez Quintana!
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Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velasquez Quintana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Velasquez Quintana.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Velasquez Quintana.
Clark misses with a leg kick
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a series of strikes. Clark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Velasquez Quintana. That snapped Clark'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!
Clark fails with the takedown
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Clark.
A nice combination there by Velasquez Quintana.
Clark darts in looking for a takedown but Velasquez Quintana gets double underhooks and turns Clark into the cage.
Clark tries for a takedown but Velasquez Quintana circles away easily
letting Velasquez Quintana counter with a right hand. #T1#
Clark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Velasquez Quintana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clark scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Velasquez Quintana.
Clark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez Quintana shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Velasquez Quintana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Velasquez Quintana.#CL2#
Velasquez Quintana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Velasquez Quintana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velasquez Quintana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Velasquez Quintana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Velasquez Quintana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez Quintana stuffs the takedown attempt from Clark. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a right hand.
Velasquez Quintana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a stiff right hand.
Velasquez Quintana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clark moves forwards but Velasquez Quintana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Velasquez Quintana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Velasquez Quintana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Velasquez Quintana pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Velasquez Quintana.
#BC2#
Velasquez Quintana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Velasquez Quintana tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Velasquez Quintana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a jab to the head.
Velasquez Quintana swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Velasquez Quintana with a jab.#CL2#
Velasquez Quintana has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Quintana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velasquez Quintana. #T4##BC2#
Velasquez Quintana breaks the clinch.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Clark.
Clark shoots for a takedown but Velasquez Quintana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velasquez Quintana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clark had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Velasquez Quintana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a leg kick.
Clark is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Velasquez Quintana tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez Quintana thuds his shin into the meat of Clark's side.
Velasquez Quintana lunges at Clark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clark's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Clark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Velasquez Quintana scores with the left hand. Clark knows he should have avoided that one.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velasquez Quintana stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark tries to clinch
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark wants to clinch.
Clark throws a jab when Velasquez Quintana was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Clark. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Velasquez Quintana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Velasquez Quintana lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clark takes one to the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Velasquez Quintana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a shot to the body.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez Quintana with a nice cross.
Clark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velasquez Quintana is fending him off so far but Clark persists. Nope, Velasquez Quintana circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a one two! Clark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Clark darts in trying to clinch
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clark thows a leg kick but Velasquez Quintana checks it
and Velasquez Quintana counters with an inside leg kick.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a jab.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clark tries to clinch but Velasquez Quintana is having none of it.
Velasquez Quintana is trying to counter with his kicks.
Velasquez Quintana cracks Clark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Velasquez Quintana throws a good cross that connects.
Velasquez Quintana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Velasquez Quintana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a nice body shot.
Velasquez Quintana connects with a right hand. Clark shakes it off.
Clark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Velasquez Quintana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez Quintana connects with the punch.
A jab from Velasquez Quintana does it's job there.
Velasquez Quintana keeps the fight on the outside.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Quintana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clark's calf.#T4#
Velasquez Quintana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Velasquez Quintana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez Quintana appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Velasquez Quintana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a straight right hand.
Velasquez Quintana sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez Quintana lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velasquez Quintana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nairo Velasquez Quintana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Velasquez Quintana lands with a shot to the body.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Velasquez Quintana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velasquez Quintana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velasquez Quintana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark wants to clinch up but Velasquez Quintana keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velasquez Quintana lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Velasquez Quintana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Velasquez Quintana.
That kick from Velasquez Quintana tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clark walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana connects with a solid leg kick.
Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velasquez Quintana pinned against the cage. Velasquez Quintana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Velasquez Quintana closes the distance and clinches.
Velasquez Quintana lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Velasquez Quintana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez Quintana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
A cross from Velasquez Quintana lands.
Velasquez Quintana lands a jab to the head.
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 Quintana throws a shot to the body.
Velasquez Quintana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velasquez Quintana throws a leg kick which misses Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Velasquez Quintana - that will leave a mark!
Good shot there by Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana throws out a powerful jab.
Velasquez Quintana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velasquez Quintana, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Velasquez Quintana as he connects with a hook.
Lewis Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark tries to move into range but Velasquez Quintana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Clark on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clark misses with a takedown
and Velasquez Quintana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark walks into a straight right hand from Velasquez Quintana.
An inside leg kick lands from Velasquez Quintana.
Velasquez Quintana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Velasquez Quintana there.
Velasquez Quintana thumps Clark with a low kick.
Velasquez Quintana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velasquez Quintana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Velasquez Quintana lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Velasquez Quintana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Velasquez Quintana cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs.
Velasquez Quintana scores with a nice head shot.
Velasquez Quintana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clark eats them both and turns towards Velasquez Quintana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Clark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Velasquez Quintana lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark misses with the combination.
Velasquez Quintana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez Quintana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lewis Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez Quintana lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nairo Velasquez Quintana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velasquez Quintana 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nairo Velasquez Quintana!
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