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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Vieira connects with a body shot.
Vieira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vieira with a hook.
Vieira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez throws a counter combo.
Velasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vieira jabs Velasquez right on the nose. Velasquez blinks but takes it well.
Vieira lunges at Velasquez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Velasquez's hand.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velasquez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vieira thows a body kick. Velasquez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Velasquez goes for a double leg but Vieira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vieira continues to drive forward.
Vieira throws a nice head kick!
Vieira lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Vieira lands a lovely overhand right.
Velasquez has a takedown stuffed.
Donk. Vieira catches Velasquez right on the button with a cross.
Vieira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vieira. That's going to slow Velasquez down.
Good exchange - Vieira coming out on top.
Velasquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vieira cracks Velasquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A right-left combo lands from Vieira.
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#
Vieira 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.
Vieira looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Velasquez pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira 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.
Vieira'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.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira is pushing down on Velasquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Velasquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Vieira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Vieira seems content to control.#T3##SUB#
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Velasquez working a defensive guard here.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Velasquez trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vieira pushing down on Velasquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vieira wants to pass to mount but Velasquez is defending the position. #SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira controlling the pace.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Velasquez defending well.
Vieira slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Vieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Velasquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vieira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vieira pushes Velasquez away with a front kick.
Vieira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira dips to his left and cracks Velasquez with an uppercut!
Vieira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Velasquez.
Eduardo Vieira is winning the standup battle so far.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vieira lands with a kick to the temple. Velasquez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Velasquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vieira connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Vieira lands a glancing blow to the side of Velasquez's head.
Vieira scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Vieira finds it's target.#TD2#
Velasquez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vieira to the ground. Velasquez is now in Vieira's guard.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Velasquez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vieira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vieira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Velasquez wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Velasquez trying to hold on to Vieira's head to control him but Vieira postures up.
Velasquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
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!
Vieira pushes down on Velasquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vieira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vieira's back!
Velasquez missing with punches from the back.
Velasquez lands punches and elbows.
Vieira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Velasquez's guard. Nice work there by Vieira.
Vieira passes Velasquez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Velasquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it. #SUB#
Vieira seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez is positioning himself well to prevent Vieira advancing to mount. #SUB#
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Velasquez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Velasquez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB#
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Velasquez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Vieira.
Vieira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Velasquez avoids them all with ease.
Velasquez tries to counter with a clinch but Vieira shakes him off and moves away.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vieira lands a nice hook to Velasquez's body. Velasquez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Velasquez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vieira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Velasquez scrambles back to his feet.
Velasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieira.
A head kick from Vieira lands but Velasquez takes it in his stride.
Vieira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velasquez has a takedown stuffed.
Vieira with a jab.#T1#
Velasquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Vieira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Velasquez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Vieira avoids the attempt from Velasquez to control.
Eduardo Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velasquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Vieira takes Velasquez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Velasquez is in trouble. #SUB#
Vieira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Velasquez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vieira tries to get the hooks in deep but Velasquez pushed the leg off.
Vieira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Velasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Velasquez can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Vieira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vieira keeps control of the position as Velasquez tries to break free.
#T3#
Velasquez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vieira's guard. Nice work there by Velasquez.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velasquez defends it easily.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. Vieira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Vieira!#REVR#
Velasquez keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Velasquez wants to improve his position but instead Vieira has moved into half guard.
Vieira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
A nice elbow there by Vieira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Vieira is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Velasquez is surviving well by controlling Vieira's body position as best he can.
Vieira breaks from Velasquez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Velasquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vieira trying to control but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eduardo Vieira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Vieira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vieira 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Vieira!
Eduardo Vieira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Velasquez has a closed guard, preventing De Moncey from standing up.
De Moncey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Moncey preventing the sweep.
Velasquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Velasquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Moncey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Velasquez is proving hard to escape from.
Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but De Moncey controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez keeps trying to improve his position.
De Moncey forces his way into half guard.
De Moncey prevents Velasquez from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
De Moncey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasquez trying to control from the bottom.
De Moncey wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velasquez can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Moncey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Moncey's back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Moncey is trying to stand back up.
Velasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Velasquez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T2#
De Moncey turns into Velasquez and is now in his guard.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Moncey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura but Velasquez is defending well.
#SUB#
De Moncey is working for a submission of some sort.
De Moncey prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
Velasquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Velasquez.#T3##SUB#
De Moncey drops back looking for a leg! Velasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasquez manages to kick De Moncey off! De Moncey jumps back into Velasquez's guard.
Velasquez is controlling De Moncey's posture.
Velasquez controls De Moncey momentarily but De Moncey frees himself.
De Moncey tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Velasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
De Moncey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Moncey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Moncey looking to pass the guard.
De Moncey works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
De Moncey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Velasquez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
De Moncey wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
De Moncey is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Velasquez as he works his way to full guard.
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet.
De Moncey looking to pass the guard.
De Moncey is pushing down on Velasquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Velasquez is fighting to maintain full guard but De Moncey has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Moncey is trying to control. Velasquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bon Adrien De Moncey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
De Moncey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Moncey trying to control the pace. #SUB#
De Moncey is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
De Moncey is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Velasquez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
Bon Adrien De Moncey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Velasquez thows a huge punch but Boyka dodges it nicely.
Velasquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Velasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Velasquez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Velasquez working over Boyka with some ground and pound. Boyka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boyka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boyka is trying to maintain the position but Velasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasquez lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#Boyka is rocked!
Velasquez prevents Boyka from improving his position.
Velasquez lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez working Boyka over with strikes.
Oh Boyka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez lands a big elbow - Boyka is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Velasquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velasquez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vieira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vieira throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.#TD2#
Velasquez gets a takedown into half guard.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Velasquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velasquez cracks Vieira with a solid left hand.#T1#
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Vieira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Velasquez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vieira has tightened it up now! Velasquez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eduardo Vieira!
A very excited looking Eduardo Vieira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Geral shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Velasquez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Velasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Geral trying to control the position but Velasquez is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velasquez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Velasquez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Geral trying to control from half guard but Velasquez is working away. #SUB#
Geral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Geral is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geral is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Geral wants to control the pace but Velasquez is squirming around nicely.
Geral fails to take his opponent's back.
Velasquez is squirming around, avoiding Geral's attempts to control the action.
Geral tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geral trying to control but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez tries to lock up and control but Geral gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Geral looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Geral prevents Velasquez from getting the reversal.#T2##SUB#
Geral is working for a guillotine from mount but Velasquez frees his head quite easily.
Velasquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Geral wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Velasquez manages to get to full guard.
Velasquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Geral looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Geral is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geral 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.
Geral being controlled here momentarily.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Geral is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Velasquez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Velasquez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Velasquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Geral has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasquez has managed to get both his arms back between Geral's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Geral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasquez cracks Geral with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Geral is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finaliza Geral dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Geral looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Velasquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Geral wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Geral wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Geral tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Geral from controlling successfully.
Velasquez managing to control the position.
Finaliza Geral overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Geral trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finaliza Geral is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Geral shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Velasquez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Geral wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Geral from controlling successfully.
Velasquez pulls Geral in close to prevent any damage.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Geral looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Geral engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Geral wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Geral 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Velasquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velasquez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Geral has hold of Velasquez's hands but Velasquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Geral is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Geral actively working from the bottom here.
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Geral trying to control here.
#SUB#
Geral actively working from the bottom here.
Geral is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Geral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasquez pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Geral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Geral actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Finaliza Geral will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Geral is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Velasquez's half guard.
Geral is thwarting Velasquez's attempts to control the position.
Velasquez is not content to let Geral control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Velasquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Geral from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez keeping full guard, as Geral tries to pass. #T1#
Velasquez is pulling down on Geral's head. It's preventing any offense from Geral, at least for the moment.
Geral looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez looking to control.
Velasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Velasquez is trying to keep Geral in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Geral 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.
Velasquez is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Geral trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Velasquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Geral trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Velasquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Geral looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Geral has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Velasquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Velasquez cracks Geral with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Geral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Geral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Velasquez works over Geral with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Geral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Velasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Finaliza Geral is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Velasquez postures up and lands a big shot to Geral's brow. #ROC2#Geral is rocked!
Geral working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Geral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Velasquez landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Geral is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Velasquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Geral is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Velasquez postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Geral covers up, he's hurt! Velasquez keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Velasquez and the ref steps in to end the fight! Velasquez can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Velasquez has his takedown stuffed
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justis throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Justis throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD#
Justis drops Velasquez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Velasquez looks back up at him and smiles so Justis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Velasquez is rocked!
Velasquez fails with the takedown
and Justis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velasquez darts in looking for a takedown but Justis gets double underhooks and turns Velasquez into the cage.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.#T1#
Velasquez misses with a takedown
and Justis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Justis.#CL#
Justis clinches with his opponent.
Velasquez has Justis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Justis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Justis prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Justis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Justis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velasquez. Velasquez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Velasquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Justis finish him?
Velasquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Justis counters with a huge left! Velasquez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Justis isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Velasquez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Justis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Justis!
Logan Justis really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Boxaaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Boxaaja drops Velasquez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Velasquez looks back up at him and smiles so Boxaaja waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Velasquez is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Boxaaja throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Velasquez is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phol Boxaaja!
Our winner, Phol Boxaaja, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Henry Jr as Velasquez shoots in.
Henry Jr lands with a hook. Velasquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henry Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henry Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Velasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henry Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Henry Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Henry Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Henry Jr tightens his grip and picks Velasquez up, before dumping him to the ground. Velasquez manages to land in guard.
Henry Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Velasquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Henry Jr wants to get up but he can't break Velasquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Velasquez is proving hard to escape from.
Henry Jr stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velasquez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henry Jr postures up.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Velasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Henry Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velasquez's guard.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Henry Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry Jr uses his free foot to push down on Velasquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Velasquez.
Velasquez is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry Jr controlling the pace for now.
Henry Jr wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is holding on tight.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position but Henry Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
Henry Jr tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #SU#
Henry Jr stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Henry Jr scores with a shot to the body.
#T3##CL#
Henry Jr closes the distance and pushes Velasquez back into the cage.#TD#
Henry Jr is trying to trip Velasquez. He has hold of a leg but Velasquez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Henry Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Henry Jr tries to stand but Velasquez is controlling from the bottom.
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henry Jr advances position into side control!
Henry Jr tries to stand but Velasquez is controlling his head.
Velasquez is letting Henry Jr control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
Velasquez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Henry Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henry Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasquez's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry Jr 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.
Velasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Henry Jr wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Henry Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Velasquez pulls Henry Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Henry Jr tries to stand but Velasquez is controlling from the bottom.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Henry Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Velasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henry Jr is fending him off so far but Velasquez persists. Nope, Henry Jr circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Velasquez tries to keep at a distance but Henry Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Henry Jr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Velasquez regains guard.
Velasquez looking to control.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr postures up.
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henry Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.
Henry Jr passes Velasquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henry Jr stalling.
Henry Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Velasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Henry Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henry Jr tries to stand and escape but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Henry Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr is controlling the pace.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henry Jr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Henry Jr is taking a breather. Velasquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Henry Jr is looking to advance position but Velasquez won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry Jr in particular looking to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Henry Jr.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasquez won't allow Henry Jr to pass to mount. #T3#
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry Jr wants to pass to mount but Velasquez is defending the position.
Henry Jr trying to control the pace.
Henry Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Velasquez has given up his back. Will we see Henry Jr going for some submissions?
#T4#
Velasquez tries to break free.
Velasquez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Henry Jr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Velasquez trying to control the hands but Henry Jr breaks the grip.
Henry Jr has the hooks in. Velasquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Henry Jr controlling from the back.
Henry Jr'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Henry Jr 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#
Henry Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Henry Jr throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Henry Jr throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Henry Jr darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the cage.#TD#
Henry Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr postures up.
Velasquez has control of Henry Jr's left arm, preventing Henry Jr from doing any damage.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Henry Jr controlling him for the moment.
Henry Jr looking to pass the guard.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Henry Jr won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here.
Henry Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Velasquez's guard.
Henry Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Velasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry Jr is one step ahead there.
Henry Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henry Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velasquez doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Henry Jr moves into range and clinches up with Velasquez.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Henry Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Velasquez jumps guard but Henry Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Henry Jr has hold of one of Velasquez's legs. Velasquez is fighting the takedown attempt but Henry Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Henry Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andrew Henry Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Henry Jr passes into half guard. #T3#
Henry Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Henry Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Velasquez. #SU#
Henry Jr decides to stand and escape the position.
Velasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henry Jr is fending him off so far but Velasquez persists. Nope, Henry Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrew Henry Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry Jr tries to bum rush Velasquez with a series of wild strikes but Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Henry Jr both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Henry Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velasquez, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Henry Jr has clasped his hands together around Velasquez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Henry Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU#
Henry Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Andrew Henry Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velasquez darts in looking for a takedown but Henry Jr gets double underhooks and turns Velasquez into the cage. #T4#
Henry Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!#CL#
Henry Jr closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Henry Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Velasquez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
Velasquez trying to control the action but Henry Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Jr biding his time, controlling Velasquez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Henry Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henry Jr 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Henry Jr!
Andrew Henry Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Velasquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nameless looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nameless tries to buck Velasquez off but Velasquez is having none of it.
Nameless on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Velasquez landing strikes.
Velasquez working the ground and pound from side control.
Velasquez lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nameless is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Velasquez is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez looks up at the clock and then as Nameless takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Velasquez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nameless manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasquez's best efforts.
Velasquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Velasquez lands with a punch from half guard.
Nameless on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nameless slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Velasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Nameless working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Velasquez landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
Velasquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velasquez chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Nameless is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Velasquez defends well.#SUB2#
Nameless has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Velasquez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nameless has tightened it up now! Velasquez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stephen Nameless! |
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Event:
F&B 38: Camara vs. Mills
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Jerome gets caught napping as Velasquez dives in and scores a takedown. Jerome manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez cracks Jerome with a solid left hand.
Jerome pulls Velasquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Velasquez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jerome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jerome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasquez is in close to Jerome's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jerome trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez with a nice head shot there.
Jerome has Velasquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Velasquez throws a strike but Jerome rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Velasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Jerome advances position into side control!
What's Velasquez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jerome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
Jerome trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Jerome postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
Velasquez is trying to control Jerome's posture but Jerome avoids it. #SUB#
Jerome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jerome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Velasquez tries to buck Jerome off but Jerome is having none of it.
Jerome tries to move to mount but Velasquez blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome working away.
Velasquez is trying to get back to half guard.
Jerome wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Jerome is trying to get an arm triangle but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez parries the strikes from Jerome easily there. Jerome is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Velasquez to escape.
Jerome gets to mount! Velasquez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Velasquez tries to hold on but Jerome pushes him away. #SUB#
Jerome working for a submission but Velasquez is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Velasquez tries to improve his position but Jerome has taken his back! Jerome has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Velasquez tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jerome pushes Velasquez away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Jerome! |
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Event:
F&B 33: Motts vs. Bronstein
Date: Jul 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Velasquez wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Velasquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
Velasquez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Velasquez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Velasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Velasquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Nice strikes from Velasquez there.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Velasquez working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velasquez moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez lands a heavy elbow.
Velasquez lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T1#
Velasquez cracks Diaz with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
The defeated Krzysztof Diaz had this to say: 'Thanks for coming out tonight to cheer me on. I'll get my revenge!'. |
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Event:
F&B Canada Day
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiroshima connects with the punch.
Hiroshima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Velasquez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Velasquez working the body and head with strikes.
Velasquez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Velasquez lands a few punches from side control.
Velasquez landing strikes.
Velasquez is putting a hurting on Hiroshima here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#Hiroshima is rocked!
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Velasquez scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Hiroshima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hiroshima looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Velasquez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
Hero Hiroshima spoke after the fight, saying 'I dont really care about that bitch just one thing'. |
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Event:
F&B 26: Lloyd vs. Solis
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Graves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graves being controlled here momentarily.
Velasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Graves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velasquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez is continuing to stall.
Velasquez is trying to control the position but Graves postures up. #T1#
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graves 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Graves feints and as Velasquez raises his hands in defense, Graves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasquez has Graves pulled in close to control his posture.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Velasquez is looking to sweep but instead, Graves has passed into half guard.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasquez taking some punishment here, with Graves in his half guard.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
Graves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Graves controlling the action here.
Velasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasquez wants to control but Graves is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Graves lands strikes from half guard.
Graves is thwarting Velasquez's attempts to control the position.
Graves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Graves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velasquez manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velasquez can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Velasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Velasquez looks winded!
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Graves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Velasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Graves dominated that 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.#R2##TD#
Graves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Velasquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Velasquez controls the position for a moment.
Velasquez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Velasquez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves working over Velasquez with some ground and pound. Velasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graves's back!
Velasquez is trying to stick to Graves's back but Graves is turning into Velasquez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Velasquez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Graves.
Velasquez trying to control the position.
Graves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Graves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Velasquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Graves working over Velasquez with some ground and pound. Velasquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasquez has hold of Graves's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Velasquez wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velasquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Graves is nestled in close to Velasquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Velasquez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Graves jumps into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Graves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Velasquez down.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graves lands a few punches from side control.
Graves works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Velasquez tries to bench press Graves off him but Graves keeps the position.
Marian Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Graves lands some shots froms side control.
Graves wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Graves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Graves lands a nice forearm strike.
Graves working the ground and pound.
Graves working the ground and pound.
Graves looks up at the clock and then as Velasquez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Graves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Velasquez is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves working away.#T4#
Velasquez is looking to reverse the position.
Graves working the ground and pound from side control.
Velasquez is looking to regain half guard here but Graves keeps moving and retains side control.
Graves working the ground and pound.
Graves grinds an elbow into Velasquez's temple.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Graves working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velasquez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Graves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC#Velasquez is rocked!
Velasquez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Graves 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Graves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Graves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Graves in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Velasquez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Velasquez is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Graves in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Graves trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez taking a bit of punishment here - Graves scoring with strikes.
Velasquez is not content to let Graves control the position. #T1#
Graves lands some shots froms side control.
Graves scores with a couple of short elbows.
Velasquez is trying to improve his position.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Velasquez is trying to get back to half guard.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasquez keeps working.
Graves lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velasquez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Graves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Graves working the body and head with strikes.
Velasquez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Graves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Velasquez down.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
Graves working away.
Graves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands a nice forearm strike.
Graves lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graves 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. #T3#
Velasquez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Graves off and has taken his back!
Velasquez lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Graves turns into Velasquez and is now in his guard.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graves landing some decent shots from guard.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
Graves is working Velasquez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graves landing with the ground and pound.
Graves looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Graves wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marian Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves landing with the ground and pound.
Graves landing with the ground and pound.
Graves 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.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez wants to improve his position but instead Graves has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marian Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Graves!
Marian Graves very nearly forgot to thank MKFC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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