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Event:
ABW 80 Scrotum - Dillon
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Veljanovski is looking to clinch.
Gustafson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veljanovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gustafson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Veljanovski swings for the body but Gustafson moves out of range.
Veljanovski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.
A big right from Veljanovski misses.
Gustafson with the counter takedown but Veljanovski avoids it easily.
Veljanovski throws a front kick aimed at Gustafson's knee but Gustafson avoids it well.
Gustafson throws a combination. Veljanovski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Veljanovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veljanovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafson was well out of range. Poor timing from Veljanovski.
Gustafson connects with a right hand. Veljanovski shakes it off.
Veljanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veljanovski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veljanovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gustafson 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.
Gustafson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gustafson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veljanovski.
Gustafson works over Veljanovski's head and body with a nice combination.
Veljanovski throws a wild body kick that Gustafson sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Gustafson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Veljanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veljanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maro Veljanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veljanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gustafson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veljanovski.
Gustafson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Veljanovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veljanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustafson scores with a kick to the body.
Veljanovski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gustafson.
A head kick misses from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gustafson lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veljanovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Gustafson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veljanovski's calf.#TD2#
Veljanovski gets caught flat footed, as Gustafson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gustafson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
Veljanovski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Veljanovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafson.
Veljanovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafson.
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Gustafson from controlling successfully.
Gustafson tries to free his leg and advance position but Veljanovski is retaining full guard. #T3#
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Gustafson from controlling successfully.
Veljanovski is trying to control the position but Gustafson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Gustafson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Veljanovski was covering up waiting for the punch and Gustafson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gustafson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafson throwing strikes from guard but Veljanovski blocks nicely.
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Gustafson from controlling successfully.
Veljanovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veljanovski tries to get out of the position.
Gustafson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Veljanovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustafson on the ground.#T4#
Gustafson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veljanovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustafson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafson pushing down on Veljanovski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gustafson is trying to work for a kimura but Veljanovski is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gustafson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Veljanovski looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafson is just out of range.
Gustafson throws a combination. Veljanovski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
Maro Veljanovski's cut is getting worse.
Veljanovski tries to clinch up but Gustafson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustafson lands a slapping body shot.
Veljanovski blocks the body kick.
Gustafson lands a jab-cross combination.
Gustafson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Veljanovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafson was well out of range. Poor timing from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafson moves out of range easily.
Veljanovski just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
Maro Veljanovski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Veljanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy body kick from Veljanovski #TD2#
and Gustafson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veljanovski! #SUB2#
Gustafson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustafson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Veljanovski is not content to let Gustafson control the position. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
The strikes coming from Gustafson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Gustafson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veljanovski, who protects the arm well.
Gustafson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Veljanovski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gustafson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gustafson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Veljanovski is not content to let Gustafson control the position.
Gustafson tries to move to mount but Veljanovski blocks the move with his legs.
Gustafson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Veljanovski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Gustafson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veljanovski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gustafson is working to tighten his grip on Veljanovski's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Veljanovski has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gustafson is really squeezing tight and eventually Veljanovski passes out! Gustafson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Gustafson!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Gustafson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 65 Swift Jr - Douglas
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Veljanovski swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Carlsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Veljanovski has his hands clasped together around Carlsson's back. He's all about the action.
Carlsson is pressing down on Veljanovski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veljanovski is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlsson is keen to just control but Veljanovski is a slippery customer.
Veljanovski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veljanovski has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Carlsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veljanovski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Carlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Veljanovski is just riding it out for now. Carlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Carlsson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Veljanovski's thigh. Veljanovski counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Carlsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Veljanovski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Veljanovski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Veljanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Veljanovski throws a body kick that misses.
Maro Veljanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Carlsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carlsson working the strikes but Veljanovski uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Carlsson trying to control from Veljanovski's half guard. Veljanovski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veljanovski is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Carlsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Veljanovski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carlsson, into his guard. #REVB#
Carlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Veljanovski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Veljanovski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Carlsson gets a double leg takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Carlsson throwing strikes from guard but Veljanovski blocks nicely. #T4#
Veljanovski managing to control the position. #SUB#
Carlsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Veljanovski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Veljanovski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Veljanovski! #REVB#
Carlsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 David Carlsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Veljanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Carlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Veljanovski's guard.
Carlsson is looking to advance position but Veljanovski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SU2#
Veljanovski get's back to his feet.#TD#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Veljanovski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
Carlsson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!#TD#
Carlsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Veljanovski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB#
Carlsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Veljanovski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carlsson has Veljanovski in his guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Veljanovski gets to his feet - Carlsson follows without any prompting.
Veljanovski throws a leg kick
and Carlsson counters with a three punch combo that has Veljanovski backing up. Veljanovski nods at Carlsson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Carlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Veljanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Carlsson misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Carlsson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from Carlsson's guard - Veljanovski perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##TD#
Carlsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Veljanovski is trying to control Carlsson's posture but Carlsson avoids it.
Veljanovski is holding Carlsson down, trying to stall.
Veljanovski tries to buck Carlsson off but Carlsson is having none of it.
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom here.
Veljanovski is not content to let Carlsson control the position. #T3#
The ground and pound from Carlsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Veljanovski tries to bench press Carlsson off him but Carlsson keeps the position.
David Carlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlsson looking to control but instead Veljanovski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Veljanovski is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Carlsson is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veljanovski can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Carlsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carlsson is pressing down on Veljanovski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veljanovski is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carlsson is looking for a kimura but Veljanovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlsson to get the leverage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veljanovski can do to turn this around?
Carlsson is trying to control. Veljanovski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Carlsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Carlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Veljanovski gets caught napping as Carlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Veljanovski manages to retain guard.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Veljanovski keeps moving.
Carlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veljanovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veljanovski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Carlsson throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Veljanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Carlsson.
Veljanovski throws a looping overhand right but Carlsson ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Veljanovski's guard.
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Carlsson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veljanovski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Veljanovski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Carlsson is looking to clinch but Veljanovski is avoiding it.
Carlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Carlsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Veljanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlsson.
Veljanovski misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Carlsson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veljanovski pulls Carlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Carlsson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
Carlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlsson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veljanovski misses with a straight right.
Carlsson is looking to clinch. #TD#
Veljanovski gets caught napping as Carlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Veljanovski manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Carlsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Veljanovski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Veljanovski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Veljanovski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veljanovski just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Veljanovski controlling the position.
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 David Carlsson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carlsson, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Carlsson!
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Event:
ABW 40 Roshi - Pacquiao
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Malone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.
Malone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veljanovski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veljanovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malone's waist but Malone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veljanovski off to one side.
Nice shot by Malone.#TD#
Malone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Veljanovski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malone is in Veljanovski's guard.#SU#
Malone gets to his feet. Veljanovski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danga de danga de dang - Malone scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone digs a good hook to Veljanovski's body.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Veljanovski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malone is fending him off so far but Veljanovski persists. Nope, Malone circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Malone there.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Veljanovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Veljanovski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Veljanovski.
Tony Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maro Veljanovski.
Veljanovski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malone throws a one two combo.
Malone works over Veljanovski's head and body with a nice combination.
Malone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malone.#CUT#
That has opened up Maro Veljanovski's cut even more.#T1##TD2#
Veljanovski 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.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Malone wants to stand up but Veljanovski is controlling him.
Veljanovski slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Malone pushes Veljanovski off, looking to escape but Veljanovski dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Malone is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maro Veljanovski!
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Event:
ABW Champions Night
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Veljanovski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Veljanovski showed some decent athleticism there.
Isanta trying to control but Veljanovski postures up.
Isanta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veljanovski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veljanovski's back!
Veljanovski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Isanta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Isanta lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Isanta thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Veljanovski covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Isanta lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Will Isanta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Isanta is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Veljanovski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Veljanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Isanta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Veljanovski is trying to remain composed but Isanta is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Isanta trying to control.
Isanta controlling from the back.#SUB#
Veljanovski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Isanta's arms. #SUB#
Veljanovski is trying to defend against the choke here but Isanta has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Isanta Tightens the hold and Veljanovski taps out furiously! Isanta displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pohjolan Isanta!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 11
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Veljanovski throws a body kick that misses.
Cajellon throws a head kick that Veljanovski semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.
Cajellon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cajellon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Veljanovski dives in and scores a takedown into Cajellon's guard.#SUB#
Veljanovski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Veljanovski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cajellon wants to sweep here but Veljanovski controlling him for the moment.
Cajellon has momentary wrist control but Veljanovski slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski passes into half guard.
Veljanovski slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Veljanovski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cajellon for as long as he can get away with.
Veljanovski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cajellon won't allow Veljanovski to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Veljanovski avoids the head kick by Cajellon.
#TD#
Veljanovski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cajellon is looking to get back to his feet here but Veljanovski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cajellon's back.
Cajellon trying to control the position but Veljanovski manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Veljanovski lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cajellon's head.
Cajellon is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Veljanovski has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Cajellon! Can he survive? No! He's out! Veljanovski gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maro Veljanovski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Bickle misses with an uppercut.
Bickle looks to throw the jab but Veljanovski is out of range.
Veljanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Bickle.
Veljanovski keeps the fight on the outside.
Bickle tries to bum rush Veljanovski with a series of wild strikes but Veljanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bickle wants to clinch up but Veljanovski keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Veljanovski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bickle being controlled here, momentarily.
Veljanovski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle pushes Veljanovski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Veljanovski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Bickle wants to get back to his feet but Veljanovski is dominant here and he's now got Bickle's back!
Veljanovski loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bickle hold on?
Veljanovski has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Veljanovski has his arm under Bickle's chin here. Game over son! Veljanovski squeezes tightly and Bickle is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maro Veljanovski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Veljanovski tries to keep at a distance but Glitter has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Glitter manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Veljanovski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Glitter trying to keep a closed guard but Veljanovski is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Glitter is looking for a triangle here but Veljanovski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Glitter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Glitter sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Glitter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glitter keeping control of the position. #SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Glitter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Veljanovski is trying to defend but Glitter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Veljanovski tries to kick Glitter off but Glitter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Glitter is trying to control the action in half guard but Veljanovski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glitter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Glitter trying to control from Veljanovski's half guard. Veljanovski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Glitter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veljanovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veljanovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Veljanovski being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glitter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Glitter fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Glitter looking to score a takedown here. Veljanovski is defending well but Glitter drives through and ends up in Veljanovski's guard.#ES2#
Veljanovski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Glitter has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Glitter is stalling here.
#TD#
Glitter pulls guard effortlessly.
Glitter working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Veljanovski stands and steps away. Glitter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Glitter keeps the fight on the outside.
Glitter is looking for a counter combo.
Veljanovski misses with a kick to the body.
Veljanovski throws a jab when Glitter was well out of range.
Maro Veljanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Glitter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veljanovski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Glitter wants to control from the top but Veljanovski keeps moving.
Glitter is looking to advance position but Veljanovski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maro Veljanovski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Glitter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veljanovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veljanovski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Glitter misses with a low kick.
Veljanovski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glitter counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Glitter forces Veljanovski back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Glitter has Veljanovski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Glitter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Veljanovski tumbling to the mat - Glitter dives into Veljanovski's guard.#ES2#
Veljanovski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Glitter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Glitter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Glitter trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Veljanovski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Glitter tries a body shot but Veljanovski blocks it.
Glitter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glitter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veljanovski.
#TD#
Glitter pulls Veljanovski into guard.
#SU2#
Veljanovski gets to his feet. Glitter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Glitter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Veljanovski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Veljanovski throws a chopping leg kick but Glitter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Glitter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Veljanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
A low kick from Veljanovski misses
and Glitter counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Glitter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Veljanovski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Glitter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Glitter looking to sit in guard and control but Veljanovski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Veljanovski wants to get up but he can't break Glitter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maro Veljanovski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Glitter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Veljanovski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Glitter lands with a nice combination. Veljanovski backs away looking to recover.#T3#
A head kick misses from Veljanovski. #TD#
Glitter gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Glitter gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters circling a little - Veljanovski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Glitter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veljanovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veljanovski tries to clinch there but Glitter circles away.
Veljanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glitter circles away quickly and effectively.
Glitter tries to counter with a takedown but Veljanovski is quick to defend against it.
Veljanovski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glitter.
Glitter throws a body punch but Veljanovski moves out of range. #T4##TD#
Glitter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Veljanovski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Veljanovski jumps guard but Glitter stands there with Veljanovski around his waist. Veljanovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veljanovski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glitter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Veljanovski fails to pull guard.
Gary Glitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maro Veljanovski.
Glitter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Glitter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veljanovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Glitter walks away with a smile on his face. Veljanovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Glitter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veljanovski misses with the body kick
and Glitter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maro Veljanovski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Veljanovski throws a wild body kick that Glitter sees coming a mile off.
Glitter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Veljanovski sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Glitter rushes Veljanovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Veljanovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Veljanovski misses with a knee strike.
Glitter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Veljanovski letting Glitter take a breather here.
Glitter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Glitter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Veljanovski can't fight it off and eventually Glitter manages to take the fight to the floor. Veljanovski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Glitter throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Glitter looking to pass the guard.
Glitter throws an elbow that misses. Veljanovski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Glitter's guard. Nice move by Veljanovski!#REVB#
Veljanovski preventing the sweep.
Glitter wants to hit a switch here but Veljanovski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Glitter there! #T2##SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Glitter tries a head kick but it misses.
Glitter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Veljanovski tries to get set, Glitter tries to push him back and clinch up but Veljanovski manages to avoid the attempt.
Veljanovski looks to throw the jab but Glitter is out of range.
Maro Veljanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veljanovski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glitter.
Veljanovski misses with a leg kick
and Glitter counters with a three punch combo that has Veljanovski backing up. Veljanovski nods at Glitter to acknowledge the strikes.
Veljanovski misses the shot to the body.
Glitter staying out of range there.#CL#
Glitter closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Glitter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3##SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Glitter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veljanovski on his heels. He'll look to pass Veljanovski's guard now, I'm sure.
Glitter trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Glitter gets to his feet. Veljanovski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veljanovski.
It looked like Glitter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Glitter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Glitter stops Veljanovski from getting back to his feet.
#T4##ES2#
Veljanovski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Glitter is on him like a limpet, forcing Veljanovski back against the cage.#TD#
Glitter pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glitter is trying to keep Veljanovski in close.
#SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Veljanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glitter moves away.
Glitter slips under a jab from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veljanovski tries to clinch there but Glitter circles away.
Glitter moves away from the strike by Veljanovski.
Gary Glitter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maro Veljanovski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veljanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Gary Glitter.
I think Veljanovski 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maro Veljanovski!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maro Veljanovski and Ezekiel Moon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maro Veljanovski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Moon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moon is looking to clinch but Veljanovski is avoiding it.
Veljanovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veljanovski tries to keep at a distance but Moon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Moon working for a triangle but Veljanovski defends it easily.
Moon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veljanovski is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moon working for a triangle but Veljanovski defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Veljanovski escapes and throws Moon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Veljanovski (3) vs (0) Moon
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Veljanovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moon on the ground.
Moon being controlled for a moment.
Moon tries to buck Veljanovski off but Veljanovski is having none of it.
Moon looks to move to half guard but instead Veljanovski has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Veljanovski (5) vs (0) Moon
Moon is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Veljanovski (8) vs (0) Moon
Moon tries to break free.
Moon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moon is still trying to improve position.
Moon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Veljanovski's guard. Nice work there by Moon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Veljanovski (8) vs (2) Moon
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Veljanovski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Veljanovski (10) vs (2) Moon
Moon working for a triangle but Veljanovski defends it easily.
Moon looks winded!
Moon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moon looking for subs off his back but Veljanovski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Veljanovski pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Veljanovski (13) vs (2) Moon
Moon is trying to reverse the position but instead Veljanovski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Veljanovski (16) vs (2) Moon
Good control from Veljanovski.
Moon can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Veljanovski has the hooks in. Moon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Moon keeps trying to improve his position.
Moon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Veljanovski.
You can see the frustration on Moon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Veljanovski controlling the positon.
Moon tries to escape the position.
Veljanovski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Moon.
Moon is in bad spot here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski keeps control of the position easily here as Moon tries to buck him off.
Moon tries to escape but Veljanovski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Veljanovski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Moon rolls, trying to escape but Veljanovski keeps control of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Moon is trying to break free.
Good control from Veljanovski.
Moon rolls, trying to escape but Veljanovski keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski controls the action.
Moon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Veljanovski controls the action.
Moon breaks Veljanovski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Veljanovski (16) vs (4) Moon
Veljanovski pulls Moon in close to prevent any damage.
Moon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Veljanovski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Veljanovski (18) vs (4) Moon
Veljanovski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Veljanovski defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veljanovski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Veljanovski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Moon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Veljanovski escapes and throws Moon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Veljanovski (21) vs (4) Moon
Moon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Veljanovski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Veljanovski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Moon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Veljanovski is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Veljanovski (23) vs (4) Moon
Moon tries to reverse the position but Veljanovski maintains control.
Moon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Veljanovski (26) vs (4) Moon
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Moon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Moon is really stuck here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski controlling the position well here. Moon rolled but Veljanovski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Moon can't escape the position.
Veljanovski keeps control of the position easily here as Moon tries to buck him off.
Veljanovski has the hooks in. Moon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Moon turns into Veljanovski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Veljanovski (26) vs (6) Moon
Moon has gone for a leg lock! Veljanovski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Veljanovski (28) vs (6) Moon
Moon pushes a forearm under Veljanovski's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Veljanovski is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Moon!
Ezekiel Moon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Denis Gotsov and Maro Veljanovski. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Denis Gotsov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maro Veljanovski!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gotsov drives through with a takedown into Veljanovski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotsov (2) vs (0) Veljanovski
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotsov controls the pace.
Gotsov trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Veljanovski keeps moving.
Gotsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotsov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Veljanovski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gotsov has Veljanovski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotsov (2) vs (2) Veljanovski
Gotsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotsov is looking for a triangle here but Veljanovski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gotsov (2) vs (5) Veljanovski
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gotsov is trying to work for a sweep but Veljanovski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gotsov (2) vs (7) Veljanovski
Gotsov wants to control but Veljanovski is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gotsov wants to hold on but Veljanovski pushes him away.
Gotsov can't escape the position.
Veljanovski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gotsov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gotsov (2) vs (10) Veljanovski
Gotsov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Gotsov right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov trying to control the hands but Veljanovski breaks the grip.
Veljanovski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gotsov wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov is working hard here to advance position.
Gotsov trying to control the position but Veljanovski manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotsov tries to escape the position.
Gotsov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Veljanovski.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski not allowing Gotsov to control his hands.
Veljanovski keeps control of the position as Gotsov tries to break free.
Gotsov is breathing heavily.
What can Gotsov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov tries to escape but Veljanovski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Gotsov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gotsov trying to control the action but Veljanovski just sinks the hooks in.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski controlling well, preventing Gotsov from escaping the position.
Veljanovski controlling from the back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gotsov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Veljanovski.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski is trying to stick to Gotsov's back but Gotsov is turning into Veljanovski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Veljanovski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gotsov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotsov (4) vs (10) Veljanovski
Veljanovski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gotsov is looking to advance position but Veljanovski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotsov (4) vs (14) Veljanovski
Well,Gotsov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gotsov tries to improve his position but instead Veljanovski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gotsov (4) vs (17) Veljanovski
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov trying to control the hands but Veljanovski breaks the grip.
Veljanovski 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.
Veljanovski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Veljanovski gets his hands free as Gotsov looks to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski keeps control of the position as Gotsov tries to break free.
Veljanovski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gotsov.
You can see the frustration on Gotsov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veljanovski is breathing heavily.
Shahriari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.#TD2#
Veljanovski gets caught flat footed, as Shahriari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shahriari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari pushing down on Veljanovski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Shahriari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Shahriari might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shahriari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Veljanovski on his heels. He'll look to pass Veljanovski's guard now, I'm sure.
Shahriari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Veljanovski keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shahriari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Shahriari works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Shahriari stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbas Shahriari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Shahriari shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Veljanovski keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass.
Shahriari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shahriari slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veljanovski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Shahriari sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shahriari works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shahriari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shahriari shoots in and gets a takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shahriari controls the pace.
Veljanovski keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass. #T3#
Shahriari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shahriari happy to just control the position for now.
Shahriari passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Veljanovski! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shahriari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Shahriari 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbas Shahriari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
That's time! Veljanovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shahriari gets a double leg takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shahriari controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shahriari tries to free his leg and advance position but Veljanovski is retaining full guard.
Shahriari controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shahriari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Shahriari looking to score a takedown here. Veljanovski is defending well but Shahriari drives through and ends up in Veljanovski's guard.
Shahriari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More stalling from Shahriari.
Shahriari with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Shahriari passes Veljanovski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shahriari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shahriari works his foot free and advances to mount.
Veljanovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veljanovski tries to get out of the position.
Shahriari controlling his opponent. #T4#
Veljanovski stops Shahriari from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shahriari controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abbas Shahriari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shahriari 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbas Shahriari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Veljanovski throws a right hand that Korhonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Korhonen also avoids with ease.
Veljanovski looks to land a body kick but Korhonen moved away.
Veljanovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.
Korhonen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Veljanovski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Korhonen. Those never looked like landing.
Veljanovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korhonen. #CL2#
Korhonen closes the distance and clinches.
Veljanovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korhonen's efforts to push away.
Korhonen lands a right hand.
Korhonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veljanovski tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korhonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Veljanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Korhonen to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Veljanovski breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Korhonen gets a clinch. #T1#
Veljanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Korhonen.
#TD2#
Korhonen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Veljanovski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Maro Veljanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Veljanovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korhonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veljanovski throws a head kick but Korhonen moves out of range.
Veljanovski tries to clinch
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veljanovski throws a leg kick
and Veljanovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Korhonen throws a series of punches but Veljanovski moves out of range.
Veljanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Korhonen circles away.
Korhonen throws a counter combo.
Korhonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korhonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veljanovski.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Veljanovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korhonen connects with a looping right hand.
Korhonen avoids the body shot from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Korhonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korhonen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVeljanovski.
Veljanovski tries to clinch up.
Korhonen blocks a head kick by Veljanovski.
It seemed like Korhonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Korhonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korhonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veljanovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korhonen wants to clinch.
Korhonen looks winded!
Korhonen tries to clinch there but Veljanovski circles away.
Korhonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Veljanovski wants to clinch.
Veljanovski misses with a right hand
and Korhonen counters with a left and a right that stings Veljanovski. #CL2#
Korhonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veljanovski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Korhonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Veljanovski's face.
Korhonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veljanovski has Korhonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Korhonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Veljanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Korhonen.
A nice left hand lands by Korhonen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but Korhonen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maro Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Korhonen landing knees to the body.
Korhonen taking a breather.
Korhonen avoiding damage as Veljanovski throws knees to the body.
Korhonen tries to land a knee to the head but Veljanovski blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but Korhonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Veljanovski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korhonen gets underhooks to prevent Veljanovski's takedown attempt.
Veljanovski working hard to break the clinch.
Korhonen tries to land a knee to the head but Veljanovski blocks with his arms.
Korhonen connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veljanovski as Korhonen tries to tie him up.
Korhonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Veljanovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Korhonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Korhonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Korhonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Veljanovski.#TD2#
Korhonen feints and as Veljanovski raises his hands in defense, Korhonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Veljanovski has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Korhonen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Veljanovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Veljanovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korhonen lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Korhonen has clasped his hands together around Veljanovski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Veljanovski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Veljanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Korhonen moves out of range easily.
Korhonen misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Veljanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korhonen is breathing heavily.
Korhonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Korhonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olavi Korhonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korhonen blocks the body kick.
Korhonen defending well as Veljanovski loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Veljanovski.
Korhonen avoids the head kick by Veljanovski.
The crowd cheers as Korhonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veljanovski doesn't seem phased though.
Veljanovski is looking to clinch but Korhonen is avoiding it.
Korhonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veljanovski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Veljanovski throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Korhonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Korhonen taking a breather.
Veljanovski looking for a takedown.
Korhonen stalling in the clinch but Veljanovski improves position. #T2#
Korhonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veljanovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olavi Korhonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korhonen.
Veljanovski avoiding damage as Korhonen throws knees to the body.
Korhonen lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Korhonen tightens his grip and picks Veljanovski up, before dumping him to the ground. Veljanovski manages to land in guard. #ES#
Veljanovski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maro Veljanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korhonen throws a body kick that misses.
Korhonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Veljanovski has Korhonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Korhonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korhonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##BC#
Veljanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korhonen throws a right and a left that Veljanovski avoids nicely.
Veljanovski throws a body kick that misses
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korhonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Veljanovski misses with a lunging right hand
and Korhonen counters with a left and a right that stings Veljanovski.
Veljanovski throws a looping overhand right but Korhonen ducks down to avoid it.
As Veljanovski backs off Korhonen throws a huge counter combo but Veljanovski manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Veljanovski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korhonen! But no joy.
Veljanovski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Veljanovski wants to clinch.
Veljanovski keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Korhonen gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Veljanovski has one foot on Korhonen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korhonen slips a jab from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski swinging wildly here.
Veljanovski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veljanovski throws a lazy head kick
and Korhonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Veljanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korhonen misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Veljanovski misses the target.
Veljanovski tries to land a front kick but Korhonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Korhonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veljanovski is looking to clinch but Korhonen is avoiding it.
Korhonen dodges the punch combination from Veljanovski.
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 Maro Veljanovski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Korhonen staying out of range there.
Olavi Korhonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veljanovski throws a hook but Korhonen blocks it.
Korhonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Veljanovski motions for Korhonen to come forward. Veljanovski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Korhonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Veljanovski's head.
Veljanovski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Veljanovski swings widly with a right hand
letting Korhonen counter with a right hand.
Korhonen tries to clinch there but Veljanovski circles away.
Veljanovski throws a quick counter head kick but Korhonen was just out of range.
Korhonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Veljanovski circles away.
Veljanovski is looking to counter with head kicks.
Korhonen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Korhonen is looking to clinch.
A jab from Veljanovski misses.
Veljanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Korhonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veljanovski misses the shot to the body.
Korhonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Veljanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Veljanovski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korhonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veljanovski scrambles back to his feet.
Veljanovski misses with a kick to the body
and Korhonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veljanovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Veljanovski rushes Korhonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Veljanovski wants to take the fight to the mat but Korhonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Korhonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korhonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Veljanovski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Korhonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Korhonen misses with a knee to the head.
Veljanovski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Korhonen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Veljanovski tries to stall but Korhonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Korhonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Veljanovski takes a shot to the head.
Korhonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Veljanovski won't allow it.
Korhonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veljanovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maro Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veljanovski can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Korhonen.
Korhonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veljanovski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Veljanovski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Veljanovski tries to stall but Korhonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Korhonen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Korhonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veljanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Korhonen.
Veljanovski throws a hook to the side of Korhonen's head but Korhonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veljanovski.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korhonen blocks a head kick by Veljanovski.
Korhonen connects with a looping right hand.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Korhonen clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Korhonen to keep the fight standing.
Veljanovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Korhonen smiles and moves away.
Korhonen is looking to clinch.
Korhonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veljanovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Korhonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veljanovski misses with an uppercut.
Veljanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korhonen.
Veljanovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veljanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Korhonen circles away.
#TD2#
Korhonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Veljanovski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Korhonen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Korhonen breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olavi Korhonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korhonen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olavi Korhonen!
A very excited looking Olavi Korhonen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Veljanovski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Bin Zayed kicks off Veljanovski and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Bin Zayed changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Veljanovski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Veljanovski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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!
Veljanovski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bin Zayed tries to control but Veljanovski wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veljanovski wants to control but Bin Zayed is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bin Zayed looking to secure an arm triangle but Veljanovski defends it well.
Bin Zayed breaks from Veljanovski's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Bin Zayed misses with a head shot.
Veljanovski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bin Zayed avoids the attempt from Veljanovski to control.
Bin Zayed misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Bin Zayed wants to finish this one by submission but Veljanovski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bin Zayed.
The referee warns Veljanovski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Veljanovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veljanovski tries to get out of the position.
Veljanovski tries to reverse the position but Bin Zayed maintains control.#SUB2#
Bin Zayed has control of Veljanovski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Veljanovski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Veljanovski wants to hold on but Bin Zayed pushes him away.#T2#
Veljanovski is looking to get to half guard.
Veljanovski tries to lock up and control but Bin Zayed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bin Zayed controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Veljanovski tries to improve his position but Bin Zayed has taken his back! Bin Zayed has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Veljanovski tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bin Zayed pushes Veljanovski away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Veljanovski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Veljanovski wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is looking to get back to full guard here but Veljanovski has managed to pass to side control instead.
Veljanovski wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov seems a little lost for a moment, as Veljanovski dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Veljanovski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Veljanovski pinned against the cage. Veljanovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Veljanovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Veljanovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maro Veljanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Magomedov.#TD#
Veljanovski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Veljanovski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Magomedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veljanovski controlling the pace.
Veljanovski wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Veljanovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Veljanovski eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov trying to control here.
#T2#
Veljanovski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Veljanovski lands a nice short elbow.
Veljanovski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Veljanovski is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Veljanovski 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.
#T3#
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Veljanovski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedov defends it well.
Magomedov is controlling Veljanovski's trapped leg to prevent Veljanovski from advancing to side control.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard but Veljanovski has passed into side control.
Veljanovski scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Magomedov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Veljanovski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Veljanovski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veljanovski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Veljanovski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Veljanovski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Veljanovski continues to drive forward.
Veljanovski takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Magomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Veljanovski shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Veljanovski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov won't allow Veljanovski to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Veljanovski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Magomedov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Veljanovski's body to avoid the submission. Veljanovski has instead reached around Magomedov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Veljanovski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maro Veljanovski!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 725 Round 3
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Veljanovski scores with a takedown into Bin Zayed's guard.
Veljanovski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bin Zayed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Veljanovski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Veljanovski with a nice head shot there.
Veljanovski is looking to stand up but Bin Zayed won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bin Zayed is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bin Zayed trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Zayed controlling from the top position.
Veljanovski controlling the position.#T1#
Veljanovski wants to get back to his feet but Bin Zayed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Veljanovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Veljanovski wants to sweep but no luck.
Veljanovski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Veljanovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bin Zayed on the ground.#ES2#
Bin Zayed scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Veljanovski misses the shot to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bin Zayed enables Veljanovski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bin Zayed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bin Zayed is trying to control the position but Veljanovski postures up.
Veljanovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Zayed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veljanovski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bin Zayed wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Bin Zayed trying to control the position.
Bin Zayed keeping full guard, as Veljanovski tries to pass. #SUB#
Veljanovski has gone for a leg lock! Bin Zayed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Veljanovski's guard.#REVB#
Bin Zayed won't allow Veljanovski to get back to his feet.
Bin Zayed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Veljanovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veljanovski tries to get out of the position.
Veljanovski managing to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Veljanovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Bin Zayed with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Veljanovski closes the distance and pushes Bin Zayed back into the cage.
Bin Zayed tries to break free but Veljanovski pushes him back against the cage.
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 Maro Veljanovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Veljanovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Veljanovski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bin Zayed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Bin Zayed explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Veljanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Bin Zayed moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Veljanovski is defended easily by Bin Zayed.
Bin Zayed shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Veljanovski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Veljanovski stands up. #TD#
Bin Zayed gets caught flat footed, as Veljanovski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bin Zayed has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Veljanovski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Bin Zayed tries to stall but Veljanovski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bin Zayed has Veljanovski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Veljanovski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bin Zayed tries to pull guard but Veljanovski holds him up against the cage and eventually Bin Zayed drops back down to his feet.
Maro Veljanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhhamad Bin Zayed.
Veljanovski taking a breather.
Bin Zayed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Veljanovski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Veljanovski manages to end up in side control.#T2##SUB#
Veljanovski is trying to get an arm triangle but Bin Zayed is defending well.
Bin Zayed is letting Veljanovski control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski with the ground and pound but Bin Zayed regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Veljanovski stalling.
Bin Zayed is pressing down on Veljanovski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Veljanovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Bin Zayed is retaining full guard.
Veljanovski trying to move into half guard but instead Bin Zayed has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Bin Zayed preventing the sweep.
Veljanovski has control of Bin Zayed's left arm, preventing Bin Zayed from doing any damage.
Bin Zayed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bin Zayed trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Veljanovski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Veljanovski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bin Zayed has passed into side control.
Bin Zayed has control of an arm but Veljanovski manages to advance to Bin Zayed's back!
Veljanovski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bin Zayed.#SUB#
Veljanovski goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bin Zayed escapes and is now in half guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhhamad Bin Zayed 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! 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#
Bin Zayed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Veljanovski sprawls well. Veljanovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bin Zayed gets slowly back to his feet.
Veljanovski leaves Bin Zayed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Veljanovski gets a double leg takedown into Bin Zayed's guard.
Veljanovski looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Zayed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Veljanovski trying to move into half guard but instead Bin Zayed has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Bin Zayed throws a big elbow that misses.
Bin Zayed slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bin Zayed jumps into side control!
Bin Zayed has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bin Zayed prevents Veljanovski from getting the reversal.
Veljanovski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Veljanovski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bin Zayed jumps into side control!#T2#
Veljanovski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bin Zayed is controlling him well.
Veljanovski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bin Zayed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Veljanovski wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Bin Zayed has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Veljanovski's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Veljanovski is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Bin Zayed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 725 Round 2
Date: Feb 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Korhonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veljanovski slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Veljanovski misses the target.
Korhonen throws a hook but Veljanovski blocks it.
Korhonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veljanovski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korhonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veljanovski scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.
Korhonen scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Veljanovski feints and as Korhonen raises his hands in defense, Veljanovski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Korhonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Korhonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Veljanovski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Korhonen taking some punishment here, with Veljanovski in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veljanovski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korhonen can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Veljanovski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Korhonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veljanovski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veljanovski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Korhonen for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korhonen trying to control from the bottom.
Veljanovski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Korhonen wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Veljanovski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Veljanovski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Veljanovski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Veljanovski prevents Korhonen from improving his position.#T3#
Veljanovski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Korhonen is looking for a sweep. Veljanovski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Veljanovski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korhonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Korhonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Veljanovski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Korhonen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Veljanovski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Korhonen wants to get back to full guard but Veljanovski has mounted him!
Veljanovski controlling the pace for now.
Veljanovski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Korhonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Veljanovski working Korhonen over with strikes here.
Veljanovski lands a big shot there that rocks Korhonen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Veljanovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Korhonen lands a head shot.
Veljanovski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veljanovski slips a straight right by Korhonen.
Korhonen misses with a hook. Veljanovski ducked under it nicely.
Veljanovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korhonen can do to turn this around?
Veljanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Korhonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korhonen lands with a cross.
Veljanovski ducks under a wild hook from Korhonen.
Olavi Korhonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Veljanovski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Korhonen!
Korhonen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veljanovski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT#
It looks like Olavi Korhonen has been cut.
Veljanovski lands a big elbow - Korhonen is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Korhonen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maro Veljanovski!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 725 Round 1
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Veljanovski tries to sprawl but Heinrich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Veljanovski wants to control but Heinrich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heinrich lands strikes from half guard.
Veljanovski trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski is pressing down on Heinrich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heinrich is looking to pass into half guard but Veljanovski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Veljanovski is in guard.#REVR#
Veljanovski controlling from the top position.
Veljanovski trying to control but Heinrich is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Veljanovski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heinrich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Veljanovski has passed into side control.
Heinrich manages to get back to half guard.#SU#
Veljanovski decides to stand up. #TD#
Veljanovski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Veljanovski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Veljanovski is looking to take a break and control but Heinrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heinrich tries to get to full guard but Veljanovski has control of the leg.
Veljanovski controlling the pace.
Veljanovski trying to control from half guard but Heinrich is working away. #T3#
Heinrich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heinrich can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heinrich controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Veljanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heinrich moves away.
Veljanovski fails with the takedown.
Heinrich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Veljanovski.
The fighters circling - Heinrich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heinrich throws a head kick but Veljanovski moves out of range.
Heinrich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Veljanovski.
#TD2#
Heinrich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Veljanovski!
Veljanovski tries to improve position but can't.
Heinrich working the ground and pound.
Heinrich wants to control for a moment but Veljanovski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veljanovski is controlling Heinrich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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 Maro Veljanovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Heinrich tries for a takedown but Veljanovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Heinrich 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.#ES#
Veljanovski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Heinrich has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Veljanovski is looking for a takedown.
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heinrich to keep the fight standing.
Veljanovski has Heinrich pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Heinrich pulls guard effortlessly.
Heinrich trying to keep a closed guard but Veljanovski is proving a slippery customer.
Heinrich keeping moving, preventing Veljanovski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Heinrich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veljanovski is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SU#
Veljanovski stands up and waves to Heinrich to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heinrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veljanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heinrich paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Heinrich tries to sprawl but Veljanovski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Veljanovski 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.
Veljanovski wants to control but Heinrich is keeping him busy.
Heinrich is trying to maintain the position but Veljanovski is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Veljanovski connects with a nice short shot to Heinrich's temple.
Veljanovski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Veljanovski is thwarting Heinrich's attempts to control the position.
Veljanovski wants to take a breather but Heinrich is having none of it.
Heinrich wants to control but Veljanovski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heinrich wants to get back to his feet.
Veljanovski is trying to control. Heinrich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heinrich misses with a hook. Veljanovski ducked under it nicely.
Veljanovski is looking to counter punch.#T3##TD#
Veljanovski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Heinrich!#ES2#
Heinrich throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Heinrich is breathing heavily.
Heinrich dives in for a single leg takedown but Veljanovski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heinrich tries to clinch but Veljanovski moves out of range.
No luck for Heinrich with that takedown attempt.
Maro Veljanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Heinrich.
Veljanovski throws the kick towards the body but Heinrich avoids it.
Heinrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veljanovski.
Heinrich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veljanovski throws a hook but Heinrich blocks it.
Heinrich with the counter takedown but Veljanovski avoids it easily.#T4#
A head kick misses from Heinrich.
Veljanovski throws a big counter combination but Heinrich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Veljanovski is defended easily by Heinrich.
Heinrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Veljanovski defends it well.
Veljanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Heinrich moves out of range easily.
Heinrich fails with a takedown attempt.
Heinrich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veljanovski as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Heinrich gets caught napping as Veljanovski dives in and scores a takedown. Heinrich manages to retain guard.
Veljanovski landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Veljanovski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Veljanovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Heinrich jumps guard but Veljanovski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Heinrich gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Veljanovski regains guard.
Veljanovski looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heinrich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Veljanovski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Veljanovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heinrich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heinrich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Heinrich from controlling successfully.
Veljanovski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heinrich wants to stand but Veljanovski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Veljanovski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heinrich manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heinrich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heinrich controls Veljanovski momentarily but Veljanovski frees himself.
Heinrich wants to control the position but Veljanovski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Heinrich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Veljanovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heinrich keeps working.
Heinrich moves into full guard.
#T3#
Heinrich looking to control but Veljanovski passes into half guard.
Veljanovski content to control rather than advance.
Veljanovski wants to pass the guard but Heinrich is defending well.
Veljanovski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veljanovski is looking to take a break and control but Heinrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veljanovski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veljanovski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heinrich defends it nicely.#TD#
Veljanovski gets a double leg takedown into Heinrich's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Heinrich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heinrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veljanovski trying to control but Heinrich is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maro Veljanovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veljanovski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Maro Veljanovski!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Maro Veljanovski!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Maro Veljanovski!
Maro Veljanovski wins by unanimous decision!
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