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Event:
Just Bleed Midweek 1
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Richards enables Velas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Richards manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Richards wants to get back to his feet but Velas passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Richards wants to get back to full guard but Velas has passed into side control.
Richards is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Velas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Richards tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richards is trying to reverse the position but instead Velas has taken his back - oops!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Velas controlling the positon.#T1#
Richards is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Velas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Richards is trying to break free.
Richards looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Richards is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Richards tries to roll but Velas sticks to his back.
Velas has good solid back control here.
Velas is hanging on to Richards's back as he tries to escape.
Richards trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Richards tries to escape the position.
Velas just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Velas is hanging on to Richards's back as he tries to escape.
Richards wants to get back to his feet.
Richards is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Velas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards trying to control the action but Velas just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Velas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Velas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richards tries to kick Velas off in order to stand up. Velas Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Richards tries to buck Velas off but Velas is having none of it.
Richards tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Velas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Velas controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T1#
Richards rolls, trying to escape but Velas keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Velas controlling the positon.
Richards looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velas is hanging on to Richards's back as he tries to escape.
Velas controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Richards is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Velas gets his hands free as Richards looks to control.
Richards is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Velas not allowing Richards to control his hands.
Richards is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Velas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
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.
Richards is trying to break free.
Richards is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Velas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Richards can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Velas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Velas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Richards!
Richards tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Velas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is trying to reverse the position but instead Velas has taken his back - oops!#T1#
Velas gets his hands free as Richards looks to control.
Velas biding his time, controlling Richards.
Richards is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Richards tries to break free.
Velas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velas. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Velas controlling the position well here. Richards rolled but Velas kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richards trying to control the position but Velas manages to sink in the hooks.
Richards tries to roll but Velas sticks to his back.
Velas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Richards.
Velas is not going to allow Richards to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Velas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Velas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Velas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velas 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Velas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Velas sends Macdonald crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Velas is motioning to the referee to let Macdonald up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Macdonald is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reece Macdonald has been cut.#TD2#
Macdonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Macdonald is still in real trouble! Can Velas finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velas tries to escape but Macdonald is in control.
Macdonald fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Macdonald seems to have recovered his senses.
Velas is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Macdonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Macdonald is looking to take a break and control but Velas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1##SUB2#
Macdonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Velas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ground and pound from Macdonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Macdonald sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Velas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Macdonald lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macdonald trying to control the action but Velas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Macdonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Velas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macdonald trying to control the action but Velas is working from the bottom.
Macdonald moves into full mount! #T3#
Macdonald wants to control the pace but Velas is squirming around nicely.
Macdonald won't let Velas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Macdonald throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Macdonald misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Macdonald should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Macdonald throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
You get the feeling that Velas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Velas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Macdonald has eaten all the pies!#T4##SUB2#
Macdonald jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Velas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Macdonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
Macdonald working the head and body with strikes.
Macdonald wants to control but Velas is keeping him busy.
Velas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Macdonald.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velas is not content to let Macdonald control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Macdonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reece Macdonald's cut.
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#
Velas fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Velas misses its intended target.
Velas sets himself, and Macdonald steps forward looking for the clinch! Velas avoids it this time.
Velas misses the shot to the body.
Velas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Macdonald fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Velas to the ground. Macdonald is now in Velas's guard.
Macdonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macdonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macdonald pushes down on Velas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Macdonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald throwing shots but Velas is blocking nicely.
Macdonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Velas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macdonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for a kimura here.
Macdonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Macdonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velas is not content to let Macdonald control the position.
Macdonald not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
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.
Velas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Macdonald.
Macdonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velas keeps working. #ES#
Velas kicks off Macdonald and gets to his feet.
Velas misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Velas.
Velas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macdonald.
Macdonald steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Velas.
Velas lands a really nice looking cross but Macdonald seems unphased.
A slow jab from Velas misses its intended target.
Antonio Velas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Velas digs a good body shot into Macdonald's ribs.#TD2#
Macdonald shoots in and bounces Velas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Macdonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Velas has wrist control.
Macdonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Velas has wrist control.
Macdonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macdonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Macdonald postures up and lands a big shot to Velas's brow. #T4#
Macdonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macdonald looking to pass the guard.
Macdonald prevents Velas from getting back to his feet.
Macdonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velas keeping moving, preventing Macdonald from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left lands for Velas.
No joy there for Velas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Macdonald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Velas's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Velas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reece Macdonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Velas throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Velas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macdonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velas can't keep his opponent in guard - Macdonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Velas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Velas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macdonald. #T1#
Macdonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Velas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macdonald.
Velas taking some punishment here, with Macdonald in his half guard.
Macdonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reece Macdonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velas is trying to stand back up but Macdonald is controlling him
#SUB2#
Macdonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macdonald.
Macdonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Macdonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velas defending well though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macdonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antonio Velas is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Velas. Those never looked like landing.
Velas lands a nice shot to the body.
Velas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Velas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Macdonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macdonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macdonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macdonald forces his way into half guard.
Macdonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Macdonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macdonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Velas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Macdonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Macdonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Velas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Velas is staying active underneath Macdonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macdonald. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Velas throws a hook to the side of Macdonald's head but Macdonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Macdonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macdonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Macdonald!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Reece Macdonald waved his t-shirt featuring Versus's logo in front of the cameras.
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